About two weeks ago we moved to a new house with a big fenced back yard! I'm not one to go out and run much like the other dogs--I'd rather be sitting on mommy's lap. Still, I am very happy with the new yard. I like to sit outside in the sun.

Look at my new picture!

This is me at the Halloween party last fall. I went as a pig, which everyone said was fitting since I make piggy snorts and I'm a bit chubby. I can't help it though, I am half pug after all. Oh, and I have a curly tail too. I didn't like the piggy head too much though--it kept falling off to the side and getting in the way when I ate the cake so mom took it off. You can see some of the cake on my nose in this picture.

what a long day!

What a busy day we had yesterday. First mom took us to a doggie play group. Most of the dogs there were really big, though, and I didn't like that. The only thing I like about big dogs is barking at them. One big boxer decided she really liked me and she kept chasing me around, trying to play.

Later on we went to a benefit for a dachshund rescue. All the doggies there were just my size and I loved it. Everyone loved me too. All the humans, that is. They thought I was such a cute doxie mix and told me I was a "character." I did my pogo stick imitation too and managed to get some treats!

Izzie the pogo stick

Saturday we went to the dog park. I had a lot of fun running around the park trying to get people to give me treats. Mom couldn't find me for a while because I was busy trying to get some treats from this one man. He had a bag of treats tied to his belt. I tried to jump up to get them. He was a pretty tall guy--maybe 6'3"--so his waist was pretty high up there. I almost got the treats though! He told me I sure could jump high for having little legs. Another lady gave me some treats and told Mom she was surprised I liked them because her dogs were on a special diet. Mom laughed because of course I will eat anything. It doesn't matter how it tastes--you can't taste anything when you inhale like I do!

Izzie the racedog

Mom took us to a dog play group the weekend before last. It was inside a warehouse that somebody made into a giant dog play area, with couches, beds,TVs, and all kinds of toys! When we first got there, I had to go poo-poo but there was no grass so I went right in the reception area in front of the people who own the place! Mom didn't think that was so funny.

I had a good time barking at the dogs there. Most of them were big dogs and i like barking at big dogs. We also had races. They had me race against a Jack Russell. I knew I didn't have a chance, so I only ran about five feet and then I decided there was something off to my right that was more interesting so I didn't even finish the race.

Mr. Shark

Lilly, Mom, and I are learning about hammerhead sharks. Mom got us a new toy--a stuffed hammerhead shark. I already ate his eyes and part of his head off--yum! I like him because when I squeeze him, he says "I am a hammerhead shark. I made no noise" or "My bones are made of cartiledge. " or "My big head helps me see, hear, and swim REALLY well." Mom says Mr. Shark sounds like Joe Isuzu...but I don't know who that is.

my trip to PetsMart

Mom took me to PetsMart today to get my nails clipped and ears cleaned. As soon as we walked in the door, I realized I had to go, so I poooped right there in the aisle! Mom was embarassed, but I don't care, ha ha. I do not like getting my nails clipped or ears cleaned so it serves mom right!

My Obsession!

It's an orange nylabone. I've had bones before, but there's something about this one. I can't put it down. I try to take it with me when we go outside for a walk, and I bring it with me to bed so I can chew it under the covers. Mom got one for each of us, but I only want whichever one Lilly Rose has.

havin' fun chewin' things up!

Mom wasn't too happy with me a few days ago. She left a pair of jeans dangling off the bed and I just couldn't help myself. I chewed a big hole in the butt! Apparently, they were one of the few pairs of jeans that mom has that still fit her. Oops! But all the blame didn't go on me. I got Lilly Rose in on the action too. I've been teaching her that chewing things up is fun. Mom thinks I'm a bad influence, ha ha ha. I don't worry, though, because I'm cute and in the end that's all that matters. Mom can't resist my little face, especially when I give her the sad look.

my bad habits

Lilly Rose was a pretty good girl when mom adopted me, so I had fun teaching her my bad habits. I've taught her it's fun to chew on soft, fuzzy things, like mom's new blanket. But Lilly Rose has taught me some it's just as fun to chew on underwear. Lilly was always the underwear thief, but the other day I got a hold of a pair myself. Fun, fun, fun! I chewed them right up.

I've got jaws of steel. Mom has discovered that when I find something tasty to eat outside (like chicken legs that people have left out), it's nearly impossible to pry it out of my mouth. Yum!