My Girl Rainey

Those soft brown melty eyes of hers...they speak to you....but I think what I love the most about her are those ears! May not be everybody's thang...but it's mine. The girl really listens to me.

Snow!

Guess what we got? Snow! And plenty of it! I went to sleep, woke up and everything was white..I could not believe it. You should have seen my face!

What you don't realize is I ...love.... snow! Running through it, hippity-hoppin like a snow bunny, chasing the kids, peein on the snowmen (well, they asked for it). Yep, my dream is to be a husky.

Ahhhh good day.

Day of Love

Valentines Day… Ahhhh the day of love. Well, I know what I love… I love to wake up everyone (who is sleeping in) with a rousing alarm bark. It helps let them know that potentially someone within the block is walking on the sidewalk.

I know my next call to action will be herding them to the door… how I love some early morning walk time… the crisp air, the newly laid dog tracks… sniffffff. Then I think it will be time for my snickety-snack — chicken jerky! Yummm! Then a little play time, followed by, you guessed it… another little snickety snack. Then a big long streched out nap on the couch with my fave blanket.

Now, can’t sleep the whole day away, so a little meet n’ greet at the dog park… hullo, how do you do, how are ya, how ya been, whatcha been up to? Then a nice chewie, yeah!! And for dinner… well now I don’t mind sharing whatever you are havin’ cause I loves ya.

Then let’s top off this lovefest with me sleepin’ in the big bed…. remember how I used to wrap around your head? Yep, that’s what I want.

I'm no wuss

Let me start by saying, I can hold my own...in a fight, a disagreement, in class, with bigger dogs, with smaller dogs, in uncertain situations, around strangers.

I just don't like the cold...that's all.

Santa brought me.....Rainey!!

It is official...Santa brought Rainey to me....my girl, my best friend, my fun buddy. I am so happy....so here is what we have been up to:

1) Teaching Rainey the ropes
2) Taking lots o pictures
3) Snuggling together all over the place
4) Lickfests
5) Playin, Sleeping, Eating, Sleeping, Barking (in that order)
6) Showing Rainey how to sound an alarm at 3 am in the mornin (lots o fun!)
7) Makin people laff

I will get a pic of my girlfriend posted....can you imagine, if we had kids how big their ears would be? hee (the picture will splain it all)

Sleepovers are fun!!!!

I have been havin sleepovers with my Aunt Tracey, while Mom was on vacation for a couple weeks.

While there, I noticed Aunt Tracey had a newer dog, Rainey, a cute little daschund. What can I say, we hit it off. Everyone keeps saying she is my girlfriend, cause we play together, sleep together, do just about everthing together. I guess I don't mind. She sure is fun.

So when I went home, I got to bring Rainey over for a sleepover at my place!!! I think she was impressed and she did great! She really loved my mom and dad and felt quite at home.

Now, if I can just get Mom and Dad to say yes if I can keep her......

Almost 2!!!

Well, I suppose I should tell you....I am almost 2...I will be on September 13th....and my moms b-day is on the 16th. How bout that...we are both Virgos!

Mom says it is time for me to quit chewing all the "toys" (read anything with straps, anything small, anything on the floor) that are left for me in my zone. I say I don't see what the problem is...a little change is good sometimes.

But I spose I will try.

Happy Birthday to me!!!

How to make the big bed yours.....

Thought this topic would be good for review:

First of all....do not even settle for being put up. No self-respecting dog would hear of it.

Second, run really fast, jump on bed and lay down with your head on selected pillow....close eyes, as if asleep. If everyone else can do it, why not you.

Third, make sure to bring a couple of chewies and some toys. You never know who may wake up and want to play.

Fourth, lay on back, wave paws in air...here is the important part - Look Cute!

Following these steps you can be assured of a good nights sleep on the big bed.

G-nite....Riley

New Places to Hide

Mom goes to work...almost every day....which means I have to find someplace new to hide...every day. Oh, she only thinks she is gonna put me up, keep me in lock-down while she is at work, but I am on to her.

One day, it was under the bed....I laughed as she tried to reach for me....then she kept the leash on, so she could pull me out. No problem, next day I hid under the table in the living room, then the chair with the skirt. Yet, she was getting smarter, so between the comforter and pillows on the bed I went....hahhaah that took awhile - I was free for a day!

Following day, in the living room, between the cabinet and wall. I must say, it is good to be small.

These past 2 weeks Mom has been home on vacation. I kind of miss the game.

Festivals!

Have you ever heard a thunderstorm? Lately, we have been having HUGE thunderstorms...apparently Mom says they are ok, cause it cools everything off and then we get to go out to Festivals!

Well, if festivals mean outside, dog-lovin people, dawgs, street clowns, and me going everywhere...then I say I am for it!

I got my portrait done...of course, people love the dawggies and must take our pictures. The artist was young, talented and made me look beeuuuuutiful.

I was a hit with the kiddos too. And I did not bark, growl at them. (Sometimes I do, they move so fast! hahahah this coming from a papillon!) But I really was working on my kid-friendly manners.

I tell ya though, festivals can really wear a dog out though.