Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

This morning I let the kiddos out to play. Hudson saw something outside that he got excited about. We headed back in for their breakfast. Whatever he saw really had him worked up! After he finished his food, he sat in the entry way to look out the window and bark some more. Then, when we went back outside, he went right back to his post at the front of the yard to talk some more! The girls were doing their own thing, running around and smelling things. Blackie was excited once I came back out for his morning attention time. This evening the pups got to go out to play for a few minutes before dinner. Hudson thought he'd be sneaky and eat the food from the opposite bowl first and then work on the other dish, but I stopped him after the first one. Gabby was being bouncy and talkative, more than being interested in dinner. I put Hudson back out to play while the girls finished up. They joined him as soon as they were done. Blackie came running up to see me. Gabbie had fum rolling around in the grass again. Zel and Hudson spent most of their time exploring. When it was time to head in, they all went to their beds like good little pups.

Sadi & Stormy

Today Stormy came wandering out and rubbed up against my legs right away while I was in the kitchen. She stood and meowed at me, so I knelt down and gave her a few scratches. I got their food ready and refreshed their water. Next, I went to look for miss Sadi. I checked her two spots under the bed, but no little sleepy black kitty. I checked all over the living room and on the patio and still didn't see her. So, I doubled back and rechecked everywhere I did already and places I didn't. I still couldn't find her! Finally, I went back on the patio and saw their little kitty tunnel. There she was, curled up and snoozing away! I got her up and gave her her medications. I sat and watched her, making sure she'd eat a bit. She nibbled away until she was done, then made her way to the living room. I pet her for a bit until it was time to go.

Noah, Henry & Harper

This afternoon Noah gave me big barks through the front window as I walked up. The other two were bouncing up and down at me as soon as I got through the door. I fed everyone their lunch right away. Henry was the last to start, so I left him in the kitchen by himself to finish. When they all were done we headed outside. Noah brought his squeaky toy and was prancing around with it, showing it off! He saw the neighbor dogs were out so I watched him close. He just had fun racing them along the fence. Henry sprawled out in the grass. Harper was ready to go back in, but I had him come sit with me for attention. Noah saw that and came running for some pets too! They both were trying to one-up the other and started trying to climb in my lap! Silly boys.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

This morning Blackie went on his way to roam about the neighborhood. I walked in and the little ones must still have been sleeping, because it was so quiet! I let all three outside to go potty quick. After they got their paws dried off, we headed in for breakfast. Gabbie was the slowest one to finish again today. Zel got busy chewing on her bone and Hudson sat with me for attention after they finished. When Gabbie was finally done we all headed back outside. They each had fun wandering around the yard. Hudson got excited when a neighbor husky dog came out. This evening Blackie came from a neighbor's yard to say hi. I let the three pups out to do their business. They came in and each ate pretty quick. Zel was busy chewing on her toenails while we waited for Gabbie to finish. Haha! They all headed back out again when they were done. Gabbie rolled around in the grass while the other two were sniffing around. Blackie sat with me for his attention time.

Dillon, Ty & Boo

Rug curled up, boo freak out tail puffed this morning the boys were excited as usual when I walked in. I saw Boo must have had fun with the rug by the back door after I left. It was all rolled up into a ball! As I was letting the boys outside, something freaked Boo out. He raced off the table, knocking things over. His tail was fully poofed out! After he settled down he came over and rubbed up on my legs. I still don't know what he saw! I sat outside with the boys while they played. They were looking for more birdies this morning, and I heard momma bird somewhere chirping loudly to warn them off. They didn't find any, so eventually they explored elsewhere. When it was time to come in, they got right to work on breakfast. They will be happy to see mom today!

Titus & Angel

This morning the pups were quite calm when I came in. They both sat nicely to get their collars back on. After they did their business, they came in to eat. Neither was really too interested in breakfast. Titus just wanted to play! He kept sitting by me and would throw his head back and howl at me. He was quite the talker this morning! Since they weren't settling down to eat, we went out back to play. I grabbed Angel's toy and tossed it around. Titus would race around and grab it, but I'd have to go get it. Haha! Angel was too busy chewing on dirt from her hole. What a goofy girl. I made sure they had plenty of fresh water before I left.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

This morning Blackie wandered out of the garage when I came in. Sparkles met me in the kitchen, meowing at me. I let Hudson out and he decided to take me on a joy run this morning... I had him by the collar as we went out, but he heard a dog bark and pulled just enough to lose my grip. Off he went! I ran in the house quick and grabbed the treats and took after him. He was hanging out by Blackie in one of the neighbor's yards. It took a minute, but finally he came running to me and I carried him back home. Little stinker! I put him out in the yard and got the girls. They played awhile, then we wiped paws and came inside for breakfast. Sparkles was busy rubbing up against my legs for attention. After the pups finished, they went back out to play. This evening I saw Blackie lounging out in the backyard. He came wandering up to say hi when he saw me. I let the kiddos out one by one and we didn't have any more incidents! Haha! I let them play for a bit before dinner. They were all ready to come in when it was time. Gabby wasn't wanting to eat at first. She was more interested in playing. When I ignored her for a bit, she finally went to eat before Hudson could get it. Zel was busy chewing on her bone after she finished. I let her enjoy that for a bit before we went back outside. Hudson discovered a turtle in the yard and barked at it. He would prance away from it, thinking he was tough stuff! "I sure told him!" Then, he'd go and bark some more, until the turtle found a place to hide.

Titus & Angel

This morning the pups were excited to see me as usual. They went outside for a potty break while I got their breakfast ready. They came in to eat a little before we went back out to play. Titus wandered around after me while I refilled water dishes. Miss Angel was busy sniffing around like she usually does. Then she went to paw at her hole. I had her come by me for some attention instead. They had a beautiful day today. This evening the pups were bouncing up and down when I came in to see them. Titus was racing back and forth from door to door. I got them their dinner while I watered some plants. Titus was happy when I finished and messed around with him. Angel loved her attention and that of course made Titus jealous, so he nudged her over. He rolled over on my feet for some belly scratches. When it was time, they headed in and got their collars off.

Hudson, Zel, Gabbie, Sparkles & Blackie

Tonight I met Blackie in the garage and gave him a pet before I headed inside. I let Hudson out first, and he bounced up and down at me all the way to the door. The girls came out next and they all did some exploring. I let them play for a few minutes before we went in for dinner. Zel was having so much fun outside that she didn't want to come in at first! So I got the other two started on their dinner. By the time I went back out she was ready for me. I sat in the kitchen and made sure Hudson didn't steal any of the girl's food. He was a good boy. When they all finished, we went back out to play. I got Blackie some fresh water and gave him a few ice cubes in it. Gabbie was having fun rolling all around in the grass. Hudson kept barking at something, but I couldn't see what. The wind maybe? Haha! Blackie sat by me for quite awhile to get pet. I saw Sparkles tonight on her way upstairs when it was time to put the pups back to bed.

Dillon, Ty & Boo

This morning Boo was sitting by the front window, waiting for me to arrive. I came in and pet him, before heading to see the boys. I had planned to take them for a walk again this morning, but Boo had other ideas in mind for me! As I let the boys outside, I saw the fish food bag laying on the floor by the back door... empty. I almost didn't even want to look! Luckily, the majority of it was spilled out on top of the tank. But there was a good portion spread all over the floor as well. He sure must have had some fun! I got the dust pan and broom and startes cleaning away. Boo laid at my feet, meowing at me for attention. Since the food baggie had all kinds of little bite holes in it, I looked through the cupboards for a container with a lid. I found one, and started transferring the food that was on top of the tank into the container. The food that was on the floor was cleaned up and disposed of. Little booger! This evening I saw the boys were good again as they headed outside. I got everyone their dinner and Boo pawed at my back while doing so. Maybe it was a 'I'm sorry' pat. Haha! After I finished I sat outside with the boys. They did their exploring and took breaks to come see me. Ty got all full of dried leaves again, so I would pick those out little by little whenever he'd come say hi. Just as we were about to head in, a commotion happened. It took me a minute to realize what was happening. I think a young bird had hopped out of a nest somewhere and tried to fly. It plopped down in the grass and the boys were right up on it. Then there was a big momma bird circling and dive bombing at them! They wouldn't come when I called so I ran over within seconds and grabbed them both to go in. It looked like it was already too late for the birdie. :( I got the boys in their room and cleaned up their eyes. While I was doing that I heard a loud thud! Boo had knocked over a chair at the dining table! I guess he just wanted to cause a little mishchief today!