Willow tree

Momma planted a small willow tree in our back yard at the end of summer last year. It lost most of its leaves right after it was planted and momma was worried that the tree was not going to survive. Well it did!!! Puff, momma and I sat under the tree today and enjoyed the wind blowing the willow branches over us as we sat in its shade. Our tree has grown a lot over the one year that it has been here. When it was first planted the branches were not weeping as the tree was still too young. Now the branches touch the ground. Momma wanted to take some pictures of Puff and I under the tree but every time momma got up to go get the camera we followed her so no pictures - BOL.

Hugs and Kisses

Coco Rose

Vet visit

I spent most of the afternoon at the vets. I was poked, prodded and manhandled. They took blood and invaded my privacy. Let me tell you, I did not like any of it at all. The absolute worse part was when they went to trim my dew claws, yes, I still have dew claws. The ones on my hind feet tend to grow real fast and curl inward. I don't like to have anyone mess with them. It took two people to trim them today because I would not stand still. To make matters worse the vet told momma that she has to bring me in every 6 weeks for a trim - yuck!!

There is some good news though; my blood work did not find any signs of me being a diabetic. I'm just a very thirsty gal - BOL

Hugs and kisses,

Coco Rose

To Dr. Sierra I go...

I heard momma call Dr. Sierra and make an appointment to find out if I am a diabetic. Mom has told Dr. Sierra that I apparently drink a lot of water and she is concerned that I might be sick. I’m not overweight but for some reason I just can’t get enough water. I stand by the water bowl and lap it down. The doctor is going to do a blood test tomorrow and then momma will finally know if I’m just a very thirsty dog or a sick dog. Dr. Sierra has been insisting that I am just a thirsty dog, let’s hope he is right.

Hugs and kisses,

Coco Rose

Ice Cream Tag

I've been tagged by my good buddies Josh and Bukka

I'm supposed to tell what kind of Ice Cream I look like and then tag ten other pup pals so they too can say what type of Ice Cream they look like.

I look like Octopus Ink Ice Cream (momma saw it on one of the cooking shows). I am BLACK, not brown so I can not be chocolate. The fact that I remind momma of Octopus Ink ice cream makes me unique and special, like a princess should be.

Hugs and kisses,

Coco Rose

I'm home alone today

That's right, no Puff. Puff is at the vet getting his 6 month check-up. Momma had to take him in early this morning and leave him there all day long. Momma said she was glad she didn't actually have to see Dr. Sierra because he would give her trouble about how much weight Puff has gained. This morning he tipped the scale at 12.8 pounds. Yup, the little butterball is FAT. Momma couldn't even put my harness on him because he was too big for it. This is the same dog that wore a size extra small in December, now he can't even fit into a size medium. I bet Doctor Sierra will be sending a nasty note home with Puff telling momma that ole butterball has to go on a diet. I'll help him diet because any cookies momma or daddy give him, I'll be sure to take them away when the humans aren't looking - BOL.

Hugs and Kisses,

Coco Rose

Sam where are you?

One of our pup pals Sam is missing. How terrible it must be for Sam and his family not to be together and to be wondering what has happened. I can't imagine life without the family that I have. How could I possibly survive without my momma or daddy or the rest of the family? I have my family trained just the way I like them and to have to retrain a new family might not be to my advantage (humans can be so difficult to house train) - BOL.

We feel for Sam's family and hope that they will be updating Sam’s diary with some really good news shortly. Sam, please go back home, your family misses you and wants to give you lots of hugs and kisses. We are praying for a happy outcome.

Coco Rose

Southern California, Earthquakes, Fires and IOU's

Yup, the sunny state has it all; we shake, burn and skip out on our bills. There are several fires burning right now. One of them is so bad that the smoke was bellowing across the freeway and made driving hard. The fire that is closest to our house (about 10 miles away), is blacking a hill that has some custom homes on it. One home in particular is very noticeable from the freeway because the homeowners installed a white fence all around the house and the fence appears to go on for miles. The size alone suggests the homeowners probably have live stock, maybe horses. As momma and I were driving down the freeway, the flames were scorching the hill. It was too smoky to see if the house was intact or if that white fence survived. Helicopters were dropping water and there was also an air tanker releasing retardant. Even with the car windows closed the smell of burning brush penetrated the car and ash was falling on the windshield. With the sun setting the wind will pick up and make the fire more intense if the wonderful fire fighters don't get it knocked down soon. Another thing with the sun setting is that the air tanker and helicopter will be grounded, so only fire trucks and the brave men and women of the various fire departments will be left to battle the blaze.

We hope no one lost their lives, homes or pets. Fires are terrible and we actually fear them more than earthquakes. Were hoping the Governor of California does not issue any of the people fighting these flames a stupid I.O.U. as they deserve every penny they are paid.

Coco Rose

It's HOT

We live in Winchester, California which is part of Riverside County, but most who live here will say we are part of the Temecula Valley region, even though we aren't.

Let me tell you living here is nice when the sun isn't blazing down in its full glory. Today there weren't any clouds around and the ole sun was out in full force. IT IS HOT!!!

Puff and I are both panting and lying on the tiled floor instead of the daybed to try to stay cool. The humans have two fans going in the sewing room to help us stay cool, but thus far, it remains HOT.

Momma is still complaining that due to the water restrictions imposed on all in our area, she is not going to be able to fill up her three ring swimming pool this Fourth of July. I'm thrilled that she can't do that this year because last year, for reasons unknown to me, momma decided that I should share her pool with her.

I was minding my own business being the sweet little princess that I am, and was sitting by the side of the stupid swimming pool to keep momma company, when all of a sudden, momma got out, picked me up and put me dead smack in the middle of that cold water. I can only think that the sun affected her brain, because she knows I do not like water. She must have been suffering from heat stroke or something.

Momma knew immediately that I did not enjoy or want to enjoy her stupid three ring swimming pool because I started scratching her legs up trying to get the heck out of it.

Thankfully, momma recovered her mind quickly and placed me back on the patio. After that experience last year all I got to say is I'll give the first dog who sneaks over to our house and steals that swimming pool (it's stored in the small rabbit hutch in Arlenetons yard) a package of tasty pig ears.

Hugs and Kisses,

Coco Rose

Thank You again Dogster

Wow - I am one of the diary picks of the day. It's always a pleasure to be chosen, especially when you pick me and not Puff, my doggy brother - BOL.

Speaking of Puff, you will never guess what the little butterball did yesterday. Momma had a carton of Coca-Cola sitting on the kitchen floor. Well Puff decided to "water" the coca-cola for some unknown reason. The little guy up and let a healthy stream fly soaking the carton. Daddy was certainly upset when he discovered his cokes had another flavor on the cans. He took each can out of the soggy carton and washed them off.

I think it's safe to say "Sorry Coke, Puff has decided that Pepsi tastes better" - BOL

Hugs and kisses,

Coco Rose

What you doing out there?

It's Sunday morning here in HOT southern California and where do you think momma was? Did you guess sitting on the daybed with her sweet little dogs? You would be wrong!!! She was outside cutting down huge weeds on one of the foreclosed homes. She told daddy that the weeds were ruining her view and she just couldn't take it any more. Puff and I barked and barked at her to take us with her because we could see her across the street but she ignored us.

Momma finally regained some sense because after one hour she came back in and started complaining that none of the other neighbors came outside to help her. Maybe the other neighbors are smarter than momma because they stayed inside with their air conditioners running.

Hugs and kisses,

Coco Rose