Frankie

When I arrived this afternoon Frankie ran out of the hall to see me. She sat down by my feet and I gave her a big hello hug. Then she was ready to go outside. We headed over to her usual spot where she went potty for me right away. I let her linger a little longer, just incase she wasn't finished. We headed back upstairs and it was time for supper. She quickly ate, then ran to sit down by me for some attention. This evening she quickly ran to greet me again. She sat down so properly by the door while I put on her collar and leash. We headed out and she sniffed around her usual spot again. Once she was done, we headed back inside to escape the cold. Then she got a treat for being so good. After that she sat by me again and got more attention. She got her chin scratched and her back scratched, she loved it. She even did a little dance.

Buckley, Chloe, Tizzy, JR & Bootsie

This afternoon Bootsie sat by the chest and turned his head to the side as he watched the pooches run out of their room. They were pretty excited to get outside again today. They all surrounded me at first to say hi, before running off to play. Tizzy was burning off some energy today running laps around and around! JR kept running up to me for some attention. Buck would get jealous and come to take over. Eventually he grabbed his squirrel toy and played with that for a bit. Buck had a blast rolling around in the leaves! Then, he sat and stared up into his favorite tree. The others were at the back of the yard, saying hi to the neighbor dog. Chloe and Tizzy would make occasional run-bys to get pet! Chloe and Buck were ready to go in when it was time, but I had to round up the babies to come inside. Bootsie was by the door waiting for us when I came to collect their bones.

Buckley, Chloe, Tizzy, JR & Bootsie

Bootsie gave me a welcome "meow" as I let the pooches outside. Everyone was very talkative today! They all stood around me and had a howling match. They even got the neighbor dogs going! After a little bit they went off to do their usual chasing back and forth between the trees. They wandered over to say hello to the neighbor dog as well. Buck came over and buried his face in my lap as he enjoyed a good neck scratch. Later, he went and got his squirrel toy to play with. When he got bored with it, he rolled around in the leaves for a bit. JR stole the squeaky toy and gnawed on it. Tizzy and Chloe would run up to me occasionally for their turns for attention too. Everyone followed me inside to gather their toys for snack time. Bootsie had curled up on one of the beds all to himself while we were outside.

Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

Tonight the pups went outside right away. They didn't stay out long since it was so cold out! After dinner, Jimmy and I played some fetch. Buddy kept pawing at my legs, wanting to hop up and snuggle with me again. He and Sugar got some attention while Jimmy was busy retrieving his toy. They raced into the kitchen when it was time for their bedtime snack!

Miranda

This afternoon, Miranda greeted me with a toy in her mouth. We headed outside and played some fetch for a bit. Then she layed down and soaked up some sun. When she was ready to go back in, she came up to me and let me know. Back inside, I gave her a nice tummy rub.

Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

This evening the boys went potty and came back in to eat. They all went out again quick after they finished licking their plates clean. Back inside, I found Jimmy's toy for us to play fetch with. While he was occupied with that, Buddy decided to snuggle up on the couch with me. Sugar hopped up too, a little later. Charlie bird was dancing in his cage as I was talking to him. He was doing some sort of Matrix moves! He kept swinging his head back and to the side as if to dodge some imaginary thing. Sugar and Jimmy went outside again for a few minutes before bedtime. Buddy wasn't having any of that! Too cold! He stayed curled up on his soft blankie on the back of the couch.

Miranda

This afternoon, Miranda jumped up and gave me a big hug when she saw me. Then she stretched and led me to the backdoor. Both of her toys were still outside, so I could play fetch with her again. She got so excited whenever I grabbed for the other toy. Then she would dance around until I threw it. This new technique was working great.

Miranda

Miranda was sleeping on the couch when I arrived this afternoon. She quickly came to greet me, then grabbed a toy to bring outside. I finally figured out how to play fetch with her. I need two toys. When she runs after one, I grab the other. It works perfect, and she loves it.

Sugar, Buddy, Jimmy & Charlie

Tonight I let the boys out to potty when I got there. They didn't stay out long... too chilly out! Sugar joined us for their dinner. She was ready for her turn outside after she finished. Jimmy snuggled up in my lap on the couch, while Buddy curled up in his bed. Then the phone started ringing and Jimmy was crying! I couldn't help but laugh as I asked him what was wrong. Later Jimmers ran around and zoomed over to the basket, pulling out a toy to play with! We played fetch for awhile. Sugar took her turn to snuggle up with me next. Everyone lined up in the kitchen before bedtime, ready for their yummy treat that momma made!

Boomer, Ladybug, Bella & Bo

This morning everyone was dancing around me, waiting their turn to get their coats on. It was very chilly out this morning! They quickly went potty, then lined up at the door. Ladybug decided to stay out a few minutes longer. The kiddos had some energy this morning and were bouncing around from couch to couch. Then they all piled on me and were giving me kisses from all sides! I couldn't stop laughing. I gave them all a new bone to work on. This afternoon they went outside for a little bit. Bella and Bo raced along the fence with the neighbor dog, while Ladybug was running along the back fence. Boomer just wanted to come back inside. I was blowing lightly in Bella's face and she went crazy! She huffed and puffed, then zoomed around and rolled around on the couch. Boomer was curled up behind my neck on the couch. Ladybug was busy barking at me for my attention and quieted down when she curled up in my lap. After awhile everyone settled down and laid down for a nap.