RJ, Chipper, Keaton & Daisy

This morning everything was covered in a sheet of ice. The boys followed me as I carried Daisy outside. She did her business, then made an attempt to run around. Something felt funny though... the grass was too crunchy! We came inside and Daisy hopped on the couch. She ran to the end and bounced excitedly, waiting for me to join her. Chipper hopped on the chair and Keaton on the couch with us, then both boys started rolling around and were being silly! They both were grumbling as they itched their backs. Miss Daisy stayed snuggled up against me, under my arm. She's so sweet! RJ came up and curled up on the other side of me for awhile. Everyone settled and relaxed awhile, as we warmed up. Later, we went outside again. The boys were trying to chase after the birds this morning. I made sure to break off the ice and give them some food too, since they were hanging around the patio. Inside, I made sure the pups had plenty of food and water, then gave Keaton his meds.

Sadie, Zoie & Cole

This morning everything was all iced over. I let Sadie and Zoie out front and Cole out back when I arrived. Cole didn't want to walk on the crunchy grass. He eventually went on there, just far enough to do his business. When they came in I fed them their breakfast and gave Cole his meds. They all ate pretty quick. Zoie brought me her Frisbee and we played a little fetch. Sadie sat by me and was being goofy. She rolled on the floor and pawed at me, then grumbled. I went to check on Cole, since he wasn't out by us. He was just hanging out in the bedroom. When I walked in, he went and excitedly stood up against the bed, wanting to go up. This afternoon the pups each took their turns out in the ice-covered grass. They came in and warmed up. Zoie made sure to collect all her toys. She crammed all three bones in her mouth, then piled them on top of her frisbee. She's so funny! Cole came over for some heiny scratches, before he wandered off to the bedroom again. This evening I had three excited pups in the laundry room to greet me! I let Sadie out front first, and had Cole go out back. He sure didn't want to touch the grass tonight. He kept putting a foot out, then would turn back and try elsewhere, hoping it would feel different. Sadie was still exploring out front, so I sent Zoie out back to help encourage Cole. Once she went out, he hopped right in the grass and did his thing. When everyone came in and dried off, I got them their dinners. We spent some time in the living room before they went to bed.

Sadie, Zoie & Cole

This afternoon the pups met me at the door. They were pretty excited! Only Sadie wanted to go outside for me at first. I guess it was too chilly for them! Sadie stayed out in the yard for quite awhile, doing some exploring. I took Cole out. He did his business and headed right back in. Zoie did the same after awhile. Cole, Zoie and I sat inside. Cole was being silly as I gave his heiny scratches. He would jump around and paw at me. Zoie chewed on her bone a bit, then wanted to play fetch with her ball. That was fine, except she would never let go! Haha! Sadie came in later when I called for her. Then she sat in front of me to give me kisses. This evening I let the girls out front, since it was raining. Cole went out back, and I had to tell him to go potty a few times before he made his way off the patio. When they came in, it was time for dinner. Sadie and Cole finished theirs pretty quick. I gave Cole his medicine, then we played in the living room a bit. Zoie kept handing me her Frisbee to play tug with. Sadie just sat next to me most of the time, sneaking in kisses when she could. She rolled around on the floor being silly too.

RJ, Chipper, Keaton & Daisy

This morning the boys all met me in the garage to say hi. We went in and I took them out to the backyard. I tried to convince Daisy to come with us, but she was a bit too nervous. Eventually she moved to the stairs, but still wouldn't come out. We came back inside and I went to sit on the couch. That did the trick! Daisy came to snuggle with me, along with all the boys. I didn't have enough hands for everyone. Daisy kept nuzzling my hand with her nose, so I would pet her. She's such a sweetie. Later, I carried her outside with us. She did her business, then she went zooming all about the yard! When we came back in, I got Keaton his meds and the other pups a snack. This evening the boys were waiting for me in the garage again. RJ was being a little sassy boy! He and Keaton were arguing a bit, since they were a little riled up. I made sure they didn't get into trouble. I took Daisy outside right away with us this time. She peed, then each of the boys had to pee on that spot too. Haha. We came in and sat on the couch a bit. Daisy snuggled with me. Keaton was busy rolling around being silly. After they settled down, they all took a little snooze. I brought them all back outside again for another potty break before bedtime.

Rusty, Ruby & Lance

It turned pretty chilly out today! I came in to let Ruby out. It took Rusty a little convincing to come outside at first. Finally he did and they both did their business. They headed right back inside. When I got to the living room, Rusty was prancing around, showing off that he found his red ball! He hopped up on the couch next to me. Lance was right there with us, ready to play. He was practicing his pouncing skills today! He would hop around to catch the mouse like usual, but sometimes he would hunker down and watch it. Then suddenly, he would race over and jump on it! He's so silly. Later Rusty was crying at me to throw his ball for him. I went outside to do that, but he never came out. I guess he wanted to do inside fetch. Haha.

Rusty, Ruby & Lance

This afternoon Rusty met me in the kitchen, on my way to let Ruby out. The pups came outside with me to do their business. Then, they both went inside right away. It was a little windy out, so maybe that's why. We went in the living room to play with Lance a bit. Lance had a blast, as usual, with his feather toy! I had the pups go outside with me again later. Rusty was zooming around, acting excited. Then I realized, he didn't have his ball! He thought maybe I had it, then he was searching for it everywhere. The other toys laying right in the yard, just wouldn't do! We went in again so I could put Lance's toys away. Rusty moved his food dishes, so I checked to see if it was under there. Nope. He followed me outside as I left and had a horrified look on his face, "You're not going to play fetch with me?!" He couldn't find a toy he wanted to play with, so maybe tomorrow!

Rusty, Ruby & Lance

Today the pups both came outside with me right away. It didn't take long before Ruby headed back inside. Rusty then carried his ball in as well. So, we went to the living room to visit with Lance a bit. I brought down his toys and we played. His little growls are so funny! Rusty and Ruby were both lounging on the couch. While we were playing, I heard Salem meowing down the hall. Lance kept stopping to look that way. Later, the pups and I returned to the backyard. It was another nice day. Rusty and I played some fetch until he got tired.

Sadi & Stormy

This morning Stormy was sitting in the sunshine coming in through the door. I gave her a pat on the head as I took their food to their room. When I came back out, I saw Sadi was sitting by the dining table. I took her to the bathroom to give her her medicine. I set her down by the food when we finished, but she turned around and started making her way to our spot in the living room. The girls both sat with me for some attention. Stormy was being a playful girl again. She kept rolling over and trying to grab at Sadi. After awhile I took Sadi back by the food. She ate a bit for me, then went to use the litter box all on her own.

Sadi & Stormy

This evening I saw the yummy snacks mom left for me. Thank you! Next, I saw Stormy was lounging on the back of the recliner. I pet her quick, then went to get Sadi. I gave her the evening meds she needed, then popped her in the litter box quick. She backed herself out since she didn't have to go. I refilled their food and water, then headed to the living room. I sat in the chair by Stormy and she hopped down to snuggle up in my lap. I noticed Sadi hadn't come out yet, so I went to get her. She was sitting in the hallway, not really seeming to hear me calling for her. I finally went and got her, since she seemed a bit disoriented. Once I started brushing her, she perked up and started purring. She sat there and enjoyed her pets. Meanwhile, Stormy was going crazy! She zoomed across the room and swatted at a mouse, then went to pounce on another. She batted them around and snuck up on them. She made me laugh.

Rusty, Ruby & Lance

This afternoon I let miss Ruby out and we all headed outside. It was another nice afternoon! Rusty and Ruby spent some time exploring again. We stayed out for awhile, until Ruby finally went in. So, we decided to go in and visit with Lance a bit. I found his feather toy first, and we played with that. Then, I got out his ball chaser toy. He sat and looked at it for a minute, then stuck a paw in now and again. He seemed more interested in his feather toy today. We played for quite awhile with that. He even let out a little growl once when he caught it! Haha! He jumped and flipped and chased around, having a blast. I bet he'll take a good nap! The pups and I went out again later. Rusty brought his ball over to me this time for a little fetch.