Shiley Renee's Journal

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I Can Smell The Holidays Around the Corner!

Ah the lovely scents of the holidays ... I love it when Mommy starts baking. Pumpkin pies, peanut butter blossom cookies, cranberry-orange breads, cinnamon streusel muffins, gingerbread cookies. Smells delicious!!

On Thanksgiving, my Mom & Dad got out the Christmas tree and all the decorations, including my stocking that has my name on the top! My tail was a-waggin' because I was so happy seeing all the pretty lights come on. I even posed for photos with my new green Christmas tee and a white scarf on. It's such a fun time of year. It means there are presents to be opened (I'm a professional at unwrapping gifts), new treats to sample, and snow to run in and eat. Gotta love the holidays!

IT'S FALL!! OH BOY, OH BOY!

I love the cooler weather. I don't pant from the summer heat, and feel more playful. Mom's been trying to think of what me and Chloe should be for Halloween this year. I have a pirate costume that I don't mind (I just don't like wearing the hat so much). Speaking of pirates, I got a really cool pirate flag on my page from the family of Izzy & Rosie. Thanks guys!! It made my day!

I've been helping my parents around the house with projects. I'm an awesome supervisor. Mom's been learning more massage techniques for animals and I have been her willing participant to practice on. BOL!

I wonder if other doggie friends of mine are enjoying their fall so far too, and are planning on dressing up for Halloween. I'd love to hear about what you'll wear.

Later!!

Practice Makes Perfect

I've been helping my Mommy in her studies lately. She points to my different bones and names them. I think it's tickle-ish! She says the more she practices, the better she gets at learning the different bones, joints, and muscles in dogs.

I got a heart rosette from my friend Dayzee. How sweet is that? Thank you, Dayzee! My Grammie H visited us for a week and that was fun. I have also helped my Mommy plant a garden in the corner of the backyard. I saw her digging, so I dug right beside her. Wasn't that nice of me? BOL! I'm looking forward to fall. It's still pretty hot here.

Great News!

My Mommy just enrolled at the Northwest School of Animal Massage, so her new career being an animal massage therapist is now beginning. I'm happy for her. She has given me lots of massages and I love them. They have helped my hips. I was told when I was really little that I had the onset of hip dysplasia, but with Glucosamine tablets (I take twice a day) and Mommy's massages, you'd never know. I know the word "massage" too and my ears perk up when I hear it. I get into my position and lie down in front of my Mommy. Sometimes I close my eyes it's so relaxing. I suppose I'll let my Mommy practice on me as she's learning new techniques. SOMEBODY has to be the guinea pig. BOL!

Mommy Decorated My Page!!

Wowee! Mommy figured out how to decorate mine and my sister's page. She knows my favorite color is red, so she made the background red with blue trim and hearts. I love it. She also added slideshows of photos of me and scrapbook layouts of me. I feel so special.

Happy Day!!

I just found out this morning that a pic of me having fun in my pool won 1st place in Pawfect Day's summer fun photo contest!! My mom told me the news and I wagged my tail profusely and rolled on my back in celebration. Oh boy!! What a happy day!

My New Haircut!

My parents dropped me off at the groomers' last week to get me a "summer haircut". I never really enjoy being at places where there are sounds of the clippers going and strange people surrounding me, so at first I tried to escape. A lady who worked there took my collar off and I could still hear my parents talking to the groomer in the lobby area, so I ran out to the lobby to find them. I saw that mom was near the doors so I tried pushing the doors open to get her to take me home, but it didn't work. I know I have separation anxiety, but eventually I just calmed down and let the groomer cut my hair.

My long hair is gone. I wasn't too happy about it at first. My hair is my best feature. But when I got home I couldn't help but roll around in happiness in the grass. It felt so good. I even did lots of laps around the back yard without panting like I used to. My mom told me how trim and pretty I look.

Well, I'm gonna lick some chilled chicken broth. Stay cool!

Glad the 4th is over...

I am so glad the 4th of July is over. I hate the booming sounds of the fireworks and the mysterious flashing lights. I thought the world was coming to an end.

This morning my Daddy shared a cup of coffee with me. I feel like a sophisticated grown-up now.

This week I received a DIAMOND on my profile page from Riley. Wow, that was amazing! I have some nice friends here. Thanks, Riley!

I accidentally made a hole in the bottom of my pool, so today Mom's going to patch it up and fill it back up for me since it's going to be a hot day. I love my pool.

Anticipating 4th of July weekend...

Well, it's been another great week! My mom and dad bought me and Chloe a kiddie pool, and I've already tried it out a few times. It feels so good to cool off in the water in this summer heat. Chloe doesn't like it so much, and that's fine with me. This is one thing I don't need to share with her. BOL! On Dogster this week, I received a flag and fireworks on my page! They're patriotic and awesome. My mom congratulated me and Chloe on our 250+ friends each of us has between Dogster and Dogbook. She laughed when she told us that we have more friends than she does on Facebook. BOL! She loves the attention we're getting and the simple fact that we're so darn pup-ular! ROFL!

With the 4th of July coming up, I plan on doing a lot of swimming in my pool or at the lake during the afternoon in order to tire me out so maybe I could sleep through those awful fireworks. They're starting early already. I heard them tonight in the neighborhood, and I cried and paced. I hate this holiday, even though I love my country. The booming sounds and the flashing lights scare me. I might just go behind the couch (my secret hiding place) to calm myself down if it gets bad. Otherwise, I will do what I do best...Cuddle with mom and dad. After all, they might get scared too.

Happy but Lazy!

We're officially in the "Dog Days of Summer" which make me so sleepy. I could laze around the couches or bed all day. Mommy gives us plenty of water and "cubies" (ice cubes), and Daddy splashes cool water on my face.

I'm so happy that someone on Dogster gave me and my little sister Chloe a rainbow star this week. I don't know who did it, but it certainly made me feel happy. Also, Mommy told me that I've received 256 treats this week (bones). WOW! Thank God they're calorie-free or I might put on the pounds. BOL! Thanks to everyone at Dogster for showing me some love on my first week here. I joined some more groups this week and my Mommy was happy when she uploaded all of her scrapbook layouts of us to the scrapbooking group. I'm feeling quite at home here.

New to Dogster!

Wow! I've only been on Dogster for a couple of days and already I have met lots of cool doggie friends and joined many interesting groups. Everyone has been so nice and welcoming. Someone even left me a "zealie" ball for me. That was really sweet! It means a lot to me to have friends. My only true friend and companion moved away with his family and I was so sad. I now have a little sister (Chloe) and she's okay. We play together. I'm grateful for the attention and friend requests. It makes me happy!