My Brother is at the Bridge

Today, Topaz had to leave us. He had been sick for months and months, since Sassy passed away in August, and today Mom took him to the vet to help him be at peace.

I miss him.

Today is E's Birthday!!

Although we didn't know it on October 6, 2005, Emerson was born on this day to his mom Chrystal and his dad Ying Yang at Birdwalk Farm in Crossville, Tennessee.

A few weeks later, I found Birdwalk Farms on the internet while looking for a cockapoo puppy, told Lucille Baily about my grief of losing Jesse, and she sent me a photo of Emerson. She thought he would be a good match for me. She invited me to come visit Birdwalk on October 27, and I got to see Emerson and take some pictures (and I paid a deposit because by then I was completely in love with him!), she continued to send me a weekly photo to see how he was growing, and on November 22, Steve, Ian and I drove to Crossville to pick him up.

He has brought happiness to my life every day since then. He is perfect.

Is Grooming For Me?

I am wondering about grooming Emerson myself. His groomer, Melanie, has eluded that she is really tired and is cutting back on her work, so I feel the need to be prepared that she may not be working at some point. Taking him to PetSmart? Nah, don't think so.

I think I will learn to groom E myself, it couldn't be that difficult!!

Is It Wrong?

Is it wrong to love my boy so much that I am grieving his absence this evening? We have weekend plans that would not have suited the Peewee at all, so Emerson is at Camp RuffnMore til Monday............and I am miserable.

I know that Emers is being well taken care of by Mr. Cory and his staff, but I miss him SO MUCH!

A Visit To The Vet!

Last week I went to see Dr. Dotson at Robinson's Animal Hospital. Dr. Dotson and Mommy went to high school together (is that like puppy school?).

I weighed 14 pounds, which is 5 pounds more than Ms. Lucille was expecting when I was born! Dr. Dotson said I was very healthy, but that I need to stop eating hickory nuts because they are dangerous. Then, he gave me ALOT of shots!! OWW!

Dr. Dotson says I am very unique with my colorful curls. This made Mommy really proud.

AND I don't have to come back for a whole year!! :-)

Winter Was Fun!!

Winter was really great this year! I got to go outside ALL the time, especially at Camp. ( Last year I had to stay in cause I just weighed 2 pounds.)

There wasn't much snow to play in, maybe next year.

I'm One Year Old!!

Although we have not celebrated the big day yet, I officially turned one year old on October 6! Mommy wanted to wait until early next month, so that it will be between my birth day and my adoption day. I will be celebrating at Camp RuffnMore with my friends and my family (Mr. Cory said that Abby could come as well!!).

I have spent alot of time this year......running. I love to run and when I am running nobody can stop me. I also love to play keep away with my toys from anyone, anywhere. I also love riding to daycamp three times a week!

I am not a big eater, but Mommy says there will be cake at my party!

I'm a Dogster Scholar!!

Well, mom is anyway. We answered all the questions on the scavenger hunt correctly!!

I feel so smart.........

:-(

I have had such a good week, playing in my sister's water dish and frolicking in the back yard, but today at daycamp I hurt my foot. I sheared the surface off th ebig pad on my right foot and it hurts really bad! Mom took me to the vet and I have to wear a bandage til Monday. Mom wasn't too upset, but my camp counselor was worried about me.

I can't go to day camp til next week, and then I can't play in the pea gravel until my foot heals. Bummer!

Body by Emerson!!

I started walking E last week. I know its a bit early, with his 'soft' puppy bones, but he really needed the exercise. He LOVES the walks, and it has been incredible therapy for me! I couldn't walk Jesse after he became deaf and his arthritis worsened.

We walk/jog 45 minutes three times per week, and I get a great workout........a little thing I like to call 'Peewee Jam'!!