Friday, February 28, 2014

Pokey

This morning Pokey was up and on his way to see me when I walked in. I pet him hello, then we headed outside. He did his business, then roamed around a bit. While we were out, it began to rain. That sent little Pokey to the door, ready to go in. I sat on the chair and Pokey snuggled up with me for awhile. This afternoon Pokey barked from the back of his chair, until he could see me. He hopped down to come say hi. The rain had stopped, so we went outside. Pokey roamed around quite a bit longer this time. While he was busy exploring, I went to check on the crab in the girl's room. This evening, Pokey heard me coming in. He hopped down from his napping area and met me at the back door. He took a quick potty break, then was ready to come back in shortly after. We spent quite awhile snuggled up in the chair together. He was happy to be pet. Pokey even fell asleep for awhile!

Oreo & Stuffy

This evening all was dark in the house when I arrived. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw something light by the tv. I flipped the lights on, and saw that it was Stuffy! He was just sitting in the dark by the tv, watching me. Creepy! Haha. Oreo came and attached himself to my legs. Someone was hungry! I got him some fresh food, which he worked on while I cleaned their box. He came to visit me in the living room for a little bit. It wasn't long, before Oreo wandered off. Stuffy came to take his spot. He was happy to have some attention again. Stuffs laid by me for me to pet him. Eventually, he got up as well, to go snack on some food.

Rusty, Ruby & the kitties

Today I let Ruby out when I arrived. Lance was sitting there, trying to swipe at the dogs as they'd walk by. Goofy cat! The pups and I headed outside for awhile. Rusty was exploring. Miss Ruby was running around, being silly. Rusty had come up onto the patio by me. Ruby came running, and jumped clear over him on her way to go inside! We went in and I spent some time with Lance. The pooches snuggled up on the couch next to me. Lance curled up on my lap for a bit and purred away. He even came up to give me a couple licks on my chin. Then, we played with his mouse awhile. I went to take Rusty outside for his turn to play, but I guess he was comfy in his spot on the couch. He didn't budge!

Katie & Sage

Today Sage was pacing back and forth in her kennel, ready to come out and run her laps! She zoomed out and ran around to get rid of some energy. Then, she went to get her ball for me. We played fetch for awhile, until she decided to roll around and relax for a minute. I cleaned out her run, then we played fetch a little longer. Suddenly, she had to run and check out what the neighbor dog was doing! He was rubbing all along the fence. It was pretty funny! I got Sage her dinner, then let miss Katie out. She roamed around a little, then I cleaned her eye up. She continued to explore a bit, while I cleaned up her side. The girls did great!

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Pokey

Tonight I walked in and called for Pokey. It was so quiet in the house! I started turning on lights and wondering if he was home. Then, I finally heard him bark. He was sitting on the back of a chair in the living area. He hopped down and came outside with me. Pokey was busy roaming the yard and barking at the night. I heard a neighbor dog come outside, so Pokey ran over to the fence to say hi to him. Pokey wandered around, coming by once in awhile. Eventually, he was ready to go in for the night.

Oreo & Stuffy

I came in this evening and called for the boys when I arrived. Since no one came, I went to check the bedroom quick. Oreo was curled up and comfy on the bed. I tried to pet him hello, and he gave me this look! I guess I was bothering his relaxation time. Haha. I went to take care of their things and get them some food. I sat in the living room for a minute. To my surprise, it was Stuffy that was the first to come see me! He enjoyed every minute. He sat and got his chin scratched awhile then laid on the floor next to me. He closed his eyes and purred away, while I rubbed his chest and tummy. He was in heaven! I guess Oreo didn't need any attention today. Oh well. I bet he'll come see me tomorrow!

Katie & Sage

Today Sage was up and ready to go when I arrived again. I let her out and she ran her laps around the yard for a bit. She kept running up to me excitedly. I told her I didn't have her ball, so she went on the hunt. She returned with it and was ready for a game of fetch! We played for a bit. When it was time to clean her side, she came and stood with me. I told her to go out and play. Silly girl! She ran around a bit more until it was time for dinner. Katie was ready to come out for awhile. She peeked through the fence at the neighbor pup, while I cleaned her area. She roamed around and checked things out awhile. Katie came and sat for me when it was time to clean her eye up. It must have been itchy today! She kept trying to roll over and rub her face on the grass. I fed her dinner, and got the girls some fresh water for today.

Rusty, Ruby & the kitties

Today Lance was sitting on his hind legs, trying to get my attention every time I walked past him. I let Ruby out, then the dogs and I headed outside. It was actually pretty nice out today. Ruby ran across the patio and leapt clean over the stairs. I guess she had some energy! She did that a few other times today too. Ruby hung around outside with Rusty and I for awhile. Rusty sprawled out in the grass until he was ready for a game of fetch. Later, we headed inside for Lance's turn to play. He chased after his toy for awhile. Then, Rusty got the idea to play wrestle with the kitty! I kept a close eye to make sure he was gentle enough. Silly boys!

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Katie & Sage

This evening when I came in, all was quiet in the yard. Sage heard me and got up right away, bouncing up and down in her bed. Katie must have been snoozing pretty good. Sage came out first and was running laps around the yard. She found me her Kong and we played fetch for a little bit. Sage was so full of energy! She would bounce and run, then come back and roll around, just having a blast! She ran around and said hi to the neighbor dogs while I cleaned her area. She raced into her bed when it was time to eat. Katie was up midway through our game of fetch and was watching. She came out for her turn and ran to the fence to say hi to the neighbor dogs as well. She wandered about the yard, while I cleaned her area. Katie was a good girl while I cleaned up her eye and got that feeling better. She's such a sweetheart. Eventually, it was time for her to eat her dinner as well.

Rusty, Ruby & the kitties

Today I saw Rusty hop down from the couch, while I let Ruby out. She zoomed to the back door, so I let them out. She had a booboo, so I cleaned that up. Lance was doing his silly swinging his arms thing, telling me he was ready. Since the pups had beat me to it and were already back inside, we just stayed in and I played with Lance a bit. Ruby was dancing around in the kitchen a little. I think she thought it was time for dinner. Lance had fun chasing his toy, as usual. I got it close to my leg once, so he sat and gave my leg a hug, as he was trying to get the toy behind it. So sneaky! Haha. Later, I took Rusty out and he got his time in. Ruby didn't want to join us, since it was a bit chilly out. Rusty had fun chasing after his ball awhile. He took a break half way through to stretch out on the grass.

Tux, Molly & Panda

This morning the kiddos could hardly contain themselves, since it took me so long to get inside. They knew I was there the whole time! Panda was jumping up and grabbing onto my sweatshirt, "C'mon lady, hurry up! We gotta get out there to play!" She cracks me up. We got outside and I got a couple toys down for the pooches to play with. Bubba and I were playing fetch with his ball. He was so excited, the poor guy wiped out trying to get it! I felt bad for him. But he got up and kept playing as usual. The girls were busy chasing each other around. Molly would swing in now and again, to steal Bubba ' s ball. When we went in, I got everything turned on, fed them their breakfast, and got them each an extra half of a cookie. Shhh... don't tell mom and dad! :) They had been so good, so I gave them a tiny little reward. This afternoon I walked in and all three were barking at the back door, waiting for me to open it. Haha! I said hi to them, then Molly swung around and came running. I noticed someone had gotten a hold of a tissue box and tore it to shreds. I let the kiddos out and got them their toys to play, while I picked up quick. When I got back out, they were all still busy. Molly and Panda were chasing around like they do. Poor Bubba couldn't hang onto a toy long enough for us to play. They kept stealing them from him! So, he joined in the chase, as they roamed around the yard.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Tux, Molly & Panda

This morning the kiddos were ready to head outside. Molly stopped to get her morning hello in, then she took off to do her thing. It was a good visit for Bubba today! I threw out his baseball rope, which Panda quickly scooped up. Then, I tossed his squeaky Kong for him. He was more interested in the Kong, so he brought that over and flopped it down at my feet for me to throw again. Molly was keeping Panda busy this morning, so Bubba got plenty of uninterrupted fetch! Molly and Panda were chasing around and around. Then, all three were literally running circles around my car! I got a chuckle out of that when they kept going and going... We headed inside later so I could turn on their TV and make sure they had food and water. This evening the pups were all full of energy again. They bounced around and waited for me to get their toys out. Molly and Panda chased around again, and even Bubba joined in for a bit again too. He was only interested in the toy that Panda had stolen tonight, so we didn't get a lot of fetch time in. He got his exercise chasing her around for the chance to get it back though! Later, we headed in and they got their cookies. I tried to get a pic since mom and dad asked so nice. But... Molly wouldn't stop kissing my face! So this was the best we could do. :)

Rusty, Ruby & the kitties

Rusty was lounging on the couch when I came in today. Lance was under the table and did a big stretch on his way to come say hi. Ruby zoomed out of her bed and went racing around the house, then outside with Rusty & I. She did her business then ran back inside to warm up. Rusty was meandering about, so I went in to see Lance. He, somehow, got himself all wrapped up with the mouse toy within minutes of playing. I had to untangle him, because I don't think he could do it on his own. Haha! Rusty and Ruby snuggled up on the couch by me. Ruby was in a silly mood today. I tried to rub her belly, then she hopped up and got all spunky! I took Rusty outside again later. When he was done exploring, he brought his ball over for some fetch.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Tux, Molly & Panda

This morning the pups all zoomed out the door when I opened it. I think Miss Panda was the one barking the loudest until they saw me! It was a bit chilly out this morning. I got out a few toys and threw them for the pooches. Panda was all about the baseball this time. Any time Bubba even had a chance to get it, she would just have to look at him and he'd drop it. I think I know who rules the roost! She would snag the toy up and prance away, "C'mon n' get it! Teehee". That's what I imagined her saying. Haha. I finally got Bubba interested in fetching his Kong toy, then Miss Molly was ready to join in the fun. She ran and got it and was shaking the toy all about. Silly ladies! This afternoon it had warmed up a bit, so we spent a longer time playing outside. Panda was content with her toy, and Molly was busy exploring, so Bubba got plenty of fetch time in! This evening we played awhile outside again. It was still pretty comfortable out. Bubba played fetch with whatever toy Panda wasn't carrying around. Molly would be by me for some attention, or off in the dark, checking things out. I heard Molly barking, so I went to check on her at the front of the house. I couldn't tell what it was that she was seeing, but I saw something light colored running in the front yard. My guess is a deer. It took a minute, but I got the girls to come back inside. Bubba was a very good boy and didn't leave my side. The pups all got their cookies for bedtime, while I got them some fresh food and water.

Rusty, Ruby & the kitties

Today Rusty met me in the kitchen, with his red ball, all ready to go! Ruby had a booboo in her cage, so I let her out and cleaned that up quick. I joined the pooches outside, while they did some exploring. After a little while, I went in to play with Lance. He was sitting in the kitchen, on his haunches, batting his front legs at the air. He was ready for play time! He always makes me laugh. Later, I took Rusty outside so he could play some fetch. At one point, I looked behind me. I laughed so hard! Lance was sitting in the window watching us, like he usually does. However, this time he was literally sitting in the turtle cage, with his front paws casually hanging out over the sides. That crazy cat! Haha!

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Tux, Molly & Panda

This evening I opened the door and all three pups came running out. They were all so full of energy! Even Bubba was bouncing circles around me in excitement. After they all sniffed at me and got their hello pets, they ran off to go do their business. We went in so I could close things up for the night. Then, we went back out to play a bit. I grabbed down their rope toys. I went to throw one, not knowing that Panda had already latched on! Needless to say, she just took that one and ran off. Haha! Then, the girls went chasing around like crazy. Bubba hung out in the distance, waiting for me to throw the other toy for him. We got a little fetch in, in between Panda stealing the ball away. She's so silly. Later, we headed inside so they could calm down and get ready for bed. The girls sat with me for some attention. Eventually, Panda and Bubba both curled up in their beds. Molly got every last bit of attention she could!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Pokey

Today I could hear Pokey barking when I walked in, but couldn't see him. I walked towards the back door and saw him in the  living area. He didn't want to come by me at first, so I walked outside and left the door open for him to follow. He did, and once he got outside I think he remembered me. He came running over and crawled in my lap! He snuggled with me for a little bit, then wandered off. He explored and checked things out around the yard. Pokey would come back to visit me for a few back scratches now and again. It was so nice out today! We spent the whole time outside enjoying the sunshine.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Tux, Molly & Panda

This morning I just opened the door and the gang ran outside! They all had to sniff at me first, of course. Once I was cleared, they all ran off to do their business. I got out a toy and suddenly Panda was right at my side. She was ready to play! She took the first one. I tossed the baseball one out to Bubba. Panda zoomed over to him and he would just drop it, then she would steal it away. Such a gentleman to share! Miss Molly was stuck to my hip, wanting her pets most of the time. She's such a sweetie. Occasionally, she would take off to go steal a toy. Miss Panda had Bubba chasing after her for quite awhile. She would steal his favorite toy and they would both zoom past me in one direction, then later would go running the other way. That made me laugh. I turned on their TV so they could watch some Animal Planet before I left. Meerkat Manor was on. Haha! This afternoon we spent the whole time playing outside. I got all the toys out and we all had fun chasing around. I would throw one toy, then it was a race to see who would get it! Many of the times, Panda would give up one toy to go for the one that was just thrown. So, that allowed Bubba to get plenty of fetch time in with his favorite two toys! The girls spent some time chasing after each other and tugging on a rope toy. Eventually, we went in so they could get a drink and relax.

Rusty, Ruby & the kitties

Today Rusty was ready to go, waiting in the kitchen for me with his purple ball. He must have given up on trying to find the red one for today. He just wanted to play some fetch! I let Ruby out and we all headed outside for awhile. It was very nice out today. Rusty and I played a long game of fetch. I think he would have continued, but I made him take a break for a bit to cool off. We went in to go see Lance. He was in a snuggly mood today! He curled up on my lap for awhile and was happy to be pet. Once Rusty began prancing around with his ball, ready for round two, then Lance started getting playful. He kept trying to swat at Rusty when he would come by!

Sadie & Stormy

This morning I got breakfast ready for the ladies. I walked into the bedroom and found them both snuggled up by their bed under the window. I took Sadi in to get her medicine. She got the yellow pill in addition again this morning. Then, I put her down by the food while I scooped out their box and switched out their bowls. She chowed down again for awhile. When she was finished, we headed to the living room. Sadi was happy to be brushed again. Stormy sat nearby, curled up in a ray of sunlight shining in. I called her to come over, so she did for a bit and enjoyed a few chin scratches.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Tux, Molly & Panda

This evening the pups started barking when they heard me at the door. I walked in and they all had to check me out. We headed outside right away for a quick potty break. I grabbed the softball toy and tossed it for Bubba, but miss Panda stole it right away! We headed back in so they could get their snacks. When they finished, we visited and they sniffed at me a bit more. Molly remembered me and barely left my side. She wanted her attention! Later, we went back out to play awhile. Since Panda had the good ball, I threw the other one to try and get her to switch. Nope! She was wise to my trickery. Haha! She kept playing "keep away" with me too. She would run up to me, then race away if I tried to grab it. Sneaky girl! So, I got out Bubba' s squeaky Kong toy to throw around. Panda came from somewhere, swooped in and stole that too. Poor guy couldn't catch a break. Then Molly intervened. It was musical toys! They all kept stealing a toy from one another. They had me cracking up. Finally, the girls were busy chasing around, so Bubba and I got some fetch time in. Later, we headed back inside for the night.

Rusty, Ruby & the kitties

Today I heard Ruby let out a little bark when I walked in. She and Rusty were coming to check out who was home. I was going to take them outside right away, but Ruby took a little convincing. She kept running down the hallway. I checked around to make sure she didn't have any accidents anywhere. She did good! I finally got her to come out with us. She roamed a little then went back in. I don't think she was a big fan of the crazy wind today. Rusty was trying to look for his ball. He would run to a spot, then would look back at me, "Am I getting warmer?". He never did find it today. After we went in to play with Lance awhile, he finally decided to settle for the purple ball. Ruby enjoyed a belly rub while the kitty played.

Harper, Henry & Noah

I had three noses trying to peek out the front door at me as I cracked it open! I squeezed inside and they were so excited to see me. I let everyone outside quick, so they could get a potty break in. Instead, they all stood and watched me. Haha! So, we headed back in for them to eat their lunch. Henry went and showed me which container was his. He stood by that and his bowl. Such a cutie! Everyone polished off their bowls pretty quick. We went back outside again for them to play. They were full of the dickens today! They kept trying to wrestle around with each other, so I had to try and calm them down. I'm not sure what they were so excited about. Maybe the crazy wind today had them all worked up! When we got inside again, I gave them a few minutes and they settled down again.

Sadi & Stormy

This morning I got breakfast ready for the girls. When I took it to their room, Sadi was already in there getting a drink. I set the food next to her and she just went to town! I let her eat a bit, so I got them fresh food and water, then scooped their box. I had her take a break so she could get her medicine. I gave Sadi the yellow pill in addition to the others today, since she was quite stuffy last night and this morning. When she was all done, I took her to the living room. I sat her down by me and started brushing her. It took a minute, but then she sat down and started purring away. Poor little stuffy lady. She seemed to be happy getting her pamper time though! I took her back and set her in the box before I left. I hadn't seen Stormy, so just out of curiosity, I peeked out on the patio. Sure enough, she was all curled up on the chair out there! This evening Stormy was lounging on the back of the couch. She gave me a meow every time I walked by. I stopped to give her a quick pet on the way to see Sadi. Miss Sadi was all curled up in her bed by the window. I had to wake her up for her medicine. She was still pretty congested again. I set her by her food and water while I scooped their box quick.