My Horoscope~

Cancer (June 22 - July 22)
Your owners realize how spoiled you are when they note that you have more toys and stuffed animals than they had as children. You point out that you have no board games or video games. They buy you a Monopoly game and you chew the pieces.

I 've been tagged by Cricket!

Today Mommy got an email from my pup pal, Cricket and it seems like she has created a new fun game! So without further ado...

Here are the rules:
Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment that they have been tagged and to read your blog!

Here are 7 fun facts about me!

1. I have a serious girlfried. I know ladies, it might be hard to swallow, but I am a one-woman doggie and my woman's name is Molly. In my earlier days I have been with a few girls (hey, my name is VALENTINO for a reason)...but I always seemed to either bite their plastic eyes out or chew off a fuzzy ear. But one day all that changed when Mommy and Daddy brought home Molly. They said she was from Babies'r'us. I am not sure where that is, but she is a perfect gal. She has soft yellow fur and eyes that won't fall out. She is just my size and I love to snuggle her and have special time with her.

2. I sit at the dinner table at my Grammy Sandy's house. Whenever someone leaves the table to get something I jump into their seat. It is fun to see them all play musical chairs on my account.

3. I love my parents sooooo much!!

4. I am an avid traveler. I am originally from California, like Daddy and my little Yorkie sister Lola. So, when we visit our California house and my other grandparents I get to fly with Mommy and Daddy. I have literally gained frequent flyer puppy miles from United.

5. I have modeled professionally. Mommy and I were on billboards, in magazines and on promotional materials for Mommy's dentist. ( I am now allowed to go to the Dentist with Mommy when she gets cleanings).

6. I secretly love my little Yorkie sister Lolita....but will deny it vehemetly if asked!

7. Although I am very tough and fearless, I am also very sensitive...just like Mommy. She will cry if there is even a sad commercial on t.v. Silly Mommy! If I know my parents are sad I will know and run up to them and kiss them or snuggle them because I know it makes them feel better. I once licked away Mommy's tears when she was sad. I know just how to make her feel better and sometimes Daddy calls me his "emoticon" because it is like I can sense emotions.

I am tagging:
1. Lolita
2. Bentley
3. Jazzy
4. Bailey
5. Fresca
6. Tinker
7. Nano

Me and Mommy are on a billboard!

Last June Mommy and I had our picture taken at a a photo studio...thesy took lots of pictures of Mommy and she was smiling and smiling...just like she does when she plays with me. Then after awhile, they brought me to Mommy and the photographer was so happy because he really liked the way the pictures were looking of me and Mommy. He didn't know that I have lots of experience posing for pictures and that I really like to have my picture taken, unlike Lola who hides her face or runs away when peopl etry to take her picture.

So, earlier this week Mommy, Daddy, Lola and I were driving and saw a big picture of Mommy and Me! Daddy got so excited and said "There is your billboard!". He beeped the horn and Mommy and he started to laugh. It is funny to see how big we look up there...but Mommy was so happy that they used a picture of me and her...and so was I!

Dressing up...

My Mommy made me put on my "big boy" tuxedo so she could take our pictures for our Holiday card. But, I don't mind, in fact I love to get my picture taken. Mommy always takes pictures of Lola and I and Daddy calls her the "pupperazzi". Lola was naughty and didn't want her picture taken in her furry coat. The sooner she learns that Mommy won't stop until she gets a good picture, the better off she'll be. That little pup still has a lot to learn. Lucky for her she has such a smart big brother to help her out!

Woofs and kisses~ Valentino

LOLA...revisited.

Well, my last diary entry was about my little sister Lola. She is still quite a handful and still gets me into trouble some times...but maybe she isn't ALL BAD. Sure, she hogs Mommy while we are sleeping and sleeps around her neck like a little Yorkie scarf, and as soon as Daddy sits down, she is right on his lap. But, as far as little sisters go, I guess she is OK. She does play football with me and shares her snacks, and both those things are good in my book! She also tires me out...she is the most playful and wild girl I know! So, I guess for now we can keep her...until he bites me in the leg again or steals my babies...then...it's off to the pound with her!!! I am sure I can convince Mommy and Daddy to see it my way, or my name isn't L 'amore Dolce da Valentino!!!!

My little sister LOLA...

My Mommy and Daddy played a very mean trick on me and took my to go play with puppies, and then we brought one of them home...the worst kind...A GIRL! She is really tiny and gets me into trouble all the time when she squeals while we are playing. My Mom and Dad always yell "TINO NOOOOOO!" Like I did something bad. I think Lola does it on purpose so I get into trouble, as soon as they aren't looking she lunges at me! She always steals my stuff and will take a treat right out of my mouth when I am trying to eat it. Paula the breeder warned us that Lola was a "holy terror"...and boy was she right! Unfortuantely Mommy and Daddy can't really see that beacuse all they see is her cute little face and don't think she can do anything wrong. What Lola doesn't realize is that I have perfected the art of looking cute and getting away with murder....this is WAR! My Grammy is on my side and she told on Lola the last time we visited because she was being SO VERY naughty...but Mommy and Daddy didn't punish her. I think it's time to take matters into my own paws...

Wedding fun...

Mommy and Daddy have been doing lots of wedding planning lately and I am very exited! Mommy said that I get a filet mignon just like the rest of the guests at the reception...YUM! I love steak, and chicken, and hot dogs, and cheese and...well you get the idea! I can't wait to go to their wedding it will be lots of fun and I will get to meet lots of new people. My Grammy Sandy is making me a tuxedo the next time I go there to visit. I want to look just like Daddy! It will be such fun! Until next time...
Woofs and Kisses~ Valentino

Movin' on up...

It's been awhile since I have written and boy oh' boy have I been a busy puppy! My Mommy and Daddy are buying new house, so I have had to go on long walks around the place to make sure it's safe for us to live there. A Yorkie's job is never done. I have seen lots of other doggies in the neighborhood and not too much suspicious activity, so I give the new neighborhood my "paw of approval".

It's going to be exciting to live in such a big house because I have lots of places to hide my bones and I get to race up and down the stairs! I just can't wait till we actually get to move in. Mommy and Daddy go over there almost everyday and when they get home they have paint all over them...so I am not exactly sure what's gong on over there, but I am glad I don't have to help out. Paint in my fur is not a good look for me.

Well, my Mommy promised to take me for a walk so I have to run...until next time, Woofs and Kisses~ Valentino

Yappy Thanksgiving~

Dear Diary,
I love Thanksgiving...what could be better than a holiday when you eat ALL DAY LONG! You also get to see people in your family that you don't get to see that much (who are happy to give you yummy treats for the simplest thing...like sitting!) I have them trained so well. I know that Thanksgiving is also about being thankful for things so here are the things I am most thnakful for:
1. Mommy and Daddy and all the people who love me
2. My bestest doggie friend Bentley
3. Pupcorn
4. being able to sleep in bed (between Mommy and Daddy ) every night
5. Hot dogs
6. Being able to travel all over the country with Mommy and Daddy

Being a doggie is the BEST!
Woofs and Kisses~ Valentino

Our Happy Family~

Hi Diary...
Things are finally starting to get back to normal here. and we are bac k together as a happy family. Mommy and Daddy had to take me to Grammy Sandy's for a little bit because they went on two vacations back -to-back. I still don't understand why they don't allow pups in the Caribbean...I know I would have had fun playing with the dolphins like Mommy, Daddy, Auntie Christina and Mike. But I didn't get a say in the matter. I did , however, finagle Grammy Sandy, Grampy Bob and Uncle Joey to feed me yummy things like cookies and take me out for fun walks so we could chase squirrlies! I also got into a fight with Grammy Sandy's big 'ol mean Kitty Tiffany. Lucky Uncle Joey broke up the fight or I would have torn her Limb from Limb (or so this is how I like to tell the story).

Mommy and Daddy also went to a magical place that people go to get "engaged"...I am not sure what that means exactly...but I think it has something to do that new sparkly thing on Mommy's hand. I also saw Mommy eyeing up doggie tuxedos...so I am sure that I will get to be part of the wedding. Mommy and Daddy keep talking about a big cake with lots of icing and pretty flowers...Lucky for them I like cake!

Well, I have lots of fun things to get back to like playing with Babs and watching for intruders at the back window.

Woofs and Kisses~ Tino