Miranda poked her head around the corner this afternoon to say hello. She hopped up to give me a hug, then raced me to the backdoor. We headed out into the cold and she grabbed her red toy. We played fetch for a bit, until she told me she was done, by flopping down in the grass, and hoarding both the toys. A little after that, we went back in so she could get a drink.
This afternoon the pups and I played outside for a bit. It was a little cold, but they kept warm by running up and down along the fence and barking at the puppy next door. Jimmy would randomly come back over by me for some snuggling. This evening, I let the pups out right away. They lined up at the door when they were finished. Then it was time for the boys to take their meds. They licked their plates clean, then went and ate some dinner. I sat down in the living room with the boys while Sugar ate. They got into a little fight over a bone so I had to take it away. Jimmy snuggled up by me after and Buddy went over to eat some more. Then they all got a treat before bedtime.
This afternoon, the pups and I went outside to enjoy the great weather. I sat down in the grass with Jimmy as he sunbathed. He randomly ran over with Buddy to say hi to the puppy next door. This evening, I let the pups out again. It was still pretty warm out, but it was really windy, so they quickly took care of their business then lined up by the door after. Once we were inside, the boys took their meds, then it was playtime. Jimmy played around with his stuffed animals. Buddy curled up on his bed with a bone again. Sugar wasn't as playful. She just layed down in the kitchen. Then they all took turns grabbing a bite to eat.
Butter met me at the door again this afternoon. She was whining she was so excited to see me, giving me so many kisses, I could barely get in the door! She kept trying to jump up and give me hugs, too. She was practically bouncing off the walls! I finally sat down with her and gave her plenty of attention, and that calmed her down a bit. It didn't stop her kisses, though. I pulled out the laser light and she pounced around, then went and ate quite a bit of her food for me. I was happy to see her eating something. I gave her a yummy treat after that, for being so good. She was sad to see me leave, but I promised her I would see her again soon.
This evening I released the puppies from their cages and they all bolted out toward the backdoor. Once we were outside, Sugar and Jimmy jumped up and down, demanding my attention. Buddy ran off to take care of business. Once they were all done, they lined up at the door. Sugar was in front, scratching away. I let them back in and it was time for the boys' pills. I watched them practically inhale their potatoes and run off to do something else. Buddy curled up with a bone on one of the puppy beds, Sugar sat with me, and Jimmy kept bringing me his stuffed doggie, wanting me to throw it for him. Jimmy got his last pill before I had to go, then it was bedtime. They all rushed to bed so they could get a yummy treat.
Today I was greeted with lots of hugs when I opened the door! It's been awhile! They ran to wait for me at the back door, then raced outside. They were tackling me from all angles and giving me kisses! Buck sat with me and got his chest scratched for awhile. Tizzy would zoom by occasionally and want some attention too. Chloe was having a blast rolling around in the patch of snow remaining in the shade by the shed! The others saw how much fun she was having and ran over. Tizzy and JR were even chomping on some snow. Their neighbor friend came outside later, so they all raced to the fence to say hi. Soon, they were all howling in unison! When it was getting close to time, we headed inside. We went to their room and I visited with Bootsie for a bit too. He was rolling around on the chest next to the recliner. He was loving up every second of his attention!
This afternoon the kiddos were excited to see me. I let them out and we headed for the door. Buddy wanted to bring out his little Christmas bone squeaky. I told him to leave it, so he put it down. But then, he quickly snatched it up and ran out! They all lounged around on the side of the house, enjoying the sunshine. Buddy wandered to the fence to say hi to the puppy next door. Then, Jimmy ran over too! He and the puppy started racing back and forth.
When I showed up this afternoon, I saw Butter behind the fence wagging her tail crazily and barking, she was so excited. I headed for the door and she beat me to it. I got inside and she jumped up and gave me so many hugs and kisses, I couldn't stop laughing! She ran around me in circles, so excited to have my company. We played with her laser light after that. She ran around and barked eagerly. She eventually decided to lay down for a bit and relax after a nice long drink of water. Then she went out back. She came back in, tail wagging out of control again. She was so happy. I gave her plenty of scratches, she loved it.
This afternoon Sarge was so excited to get outside. He was jumping around and demanding I pet him. I finally got him to go do his business in the grass. Then he layed down for a little bit in the sun. After that, we headed back inside so he could get a quick drink. I sat down in the laundry room with him and he attacked me with kisses. He was so snuggly!
This afternoon I let the pooches outside. It didn't take long before they were all lined up at the door again. Brrrr! Jimmy was actually having some fun running around in the snow. I figured out it was Buddy who had the upset tummy. He had a little accident in his bed, so I did some laundry. Then, Jimmy and I played some fetch! I threw one toy for him, then he came back with a different one. This evening the pups all ran outside to do their business. Sugar decided she was going to sit out there for awhile. She doesn't seem to mind the cold as much! When she came in they all ate their dinner. I sat in the kitchen with them and they came over, one-by-one for their turn getting a back scratch. Sugar bounced around, ready for a treat. When it was time, she went racing for her room, followed by the boys.
