More Cook Outs!!! Yummy

Dad has been cooking out a lot, which I really enjoy. First, because I get to spend more time with him and he plays ball with me. But mostly because of all the yummy food I get to taste when he does.

I think he is going to do it again next Saturday. I can hardly wait to find out what delicious tidbits are in store for me.

Mom is feeling a lot better. She's almost back to her old self. We have been playing ball a lot and I have been getting a lot of hugs, kisses and belly rubs. I am sure glad.

We were all over at Grandma's house a couple of weeks ago. Mom and Dad were doing something called "painting". We spent all day there, but I didn't have much fun. Even though they were outside with me, they were too busy to play much. They would throw the ball and pet me some, but it was just not enough. Frankly, I wish they had left me at home. It was pretty hot and I was soooo bored. At home I had more shade and I could at least bark at the dogs next door & chase the birds. I tried to dig a hole in the shade, but grandma got mad at me, saying something about her strawberries. Gee Whiz.

When mom said it was time to go, boy I didn't waste any time getting into the car. I was so happy to be home. I think mom and dad was, too. We all had a bath and just laid down and rested.

Mom update

Mom came home yesterday with something strange looking on her arm. It was blue and had her arm raised up. I heard her talking on the phone and said she had pulled some muscles, but nothing was broken.

Dad had to help her with some things that she usually does herself. I don't think she liked that very much. We will all be glad when she is better.

She seemed in a better mood, though. She played with me a lot and gave me lots of hugs and kisses like she used to.

Independence day (whatever that is)

Wow, I really love the this day. We had another cook out and dad grilled some really yummy ribs. I got lots of bones with meat still on them. (Again, the cats were not invited. Tee Hee)

Grandma came over and ate with us. It was sure nice. Later that evening, I heard a lot of popping noises. It wasn't anything like that hail we had, so it didn't bother me any. I just wondered where it was coming from.

Speaking of hail, all those storms are finally over (hopefully), but it sure has been hot. I have a lot of shade places, though and lots of water to drink. I really am glad when mom and dad gets home, except mom isn't usually in playing or loving mood these days. I don't think she feels too good when she comes home, 'cause she just wants to sit in her chair and sleep. But, after a while, she plays with me and gives me hugs and kisses.

Sometimes mom feels so bad, she lays on the couch and falls asleep there. I don't think she likes doing that, but I do because I get to be with her all night long. Even so, I still hope mom gets to feeling better soon. She's more fun when she's well.

THUNDERSTORMS!!!

Man, it sure has been scary around here, lately. We have been having quite a few storms with thunder, lightning & hail. Saturday we were in the living room watching TV, when all of a sudden the hail just came out of nowhere. I mean, it was still sunny outside when it started! It soon got real dark, though.

It was mom and dad's anniversary, too. They weren't sure they were going to their special dinner. But, it finally stopped and they were able to go.

I will be glad when these things are over with. They really scare me. Mom saw I was shaking and cuddled with me in her lap.

I guess it could be worse. I could still be on the street having to deal with it. It all makes me really happy to have my family and be in a safe, dry house.

Cook Outs!

I have discovered that dad cooks outside during the summer and that it is really fun!

One of mom and dad's human friends came over Saturday and dad cooked hambugers, hot dogs and chicken!!!

It was too hot in the house 'cause our A/C is out. They sat under the gazebo and ate...and shared with me! Yum Yum!!

(The cats were not invited - Ha Ha)

After we ate, everyone played ball with me and gave me lots of attention.

Since it was so hot inside, mom's friend let us borrow some window A/C's they weren't using. They put them in the living room and bedroom. It sure does feel good to be cool again.
Hopefully mom and dad will get a new A/C soon, but for now everything is OK.

I hope we have lots more cook outs. Then I can have more people food and all the attention that comes with it!!

Ho Hum

There hasn't been a lot of excitement lately. Everything is pretty routine. Mom and Dad go to work and I have to go outside. When they FINALLY get home, I come inside.

During the day I sleep a lot, but periodically I bark at the dogs next door. It's not that I don't like them, I just need to let them know who's boss and keep them in line. Then, there are the birds. They come in the yard to get a drink from the pond. Sometimes they even try to get my food - but not for long. As soon as I spot them I charge them and they fly away fast!

After mom & dad comes home is the best time of the day. I get lots of hugs & kisses. They play ball with me and sometimes take me to the park. Afterwards, I get to snooze on the sofa and get my belly rubbed.

On the weekends I sometimes get to go to grandma's house. Since my "Big Adventure", mom doesn't leave me alone there anymore. I go with them when they run errands. I have to stay in the car and I don't like that too much, but they aren't gone very long. At least I get to see new things. Funny how that used to scare me, but now I love to see the sights.

All in all, life is good.

Thank you Dogster Diary

Thank you for featuring my diary today. My mom was real excited about it and went right to the web site. She also checked out the other doggie's diaries as well.

Everything has been so wonderful now that I am on 4 legs again!!! I can jump up on everything now, even the bed. Mom's not too happy about that, but she is so glad my toe is healed that she doesn't put up too much of a fuss.

I keep trying to make friends with my sisters, especially Daisy. I don't know why they don't like me. I really like them and try to get them to play with me. The only reaction I get is a lot of mean meowing and hissing. All they seem to want to do is sleep and eat. I guess it's because they're so old. Daisy is 16 and Lexi is almost 12. Oh, well, at least I have mom and dad to play with.

I am finally gaining weight, which makes mom and dad real happy. I think they were really worrying for a while that I was never going to start fattening up. I'm still a little thin, but the vet said it was better for me to gain weight back real slow than fast. I don't know how much I weigh, but you can't see my ribs and tail bones so much now. Just give me a few more months and I will bet I'll be 100% up to par!

Goodbye for now.
Love, Patch

I'm free!!!

My toe has finally healed and I don't have to wear that horrible splint and cone collar anymore. I have to make one more trip to the vet on Saturday, but that's all. Well, at least not for a long time.

My mom actually found some dog food that I enjoy. I like it a lot better than any other dog food she has given me. I still like people food, but I only get that occasionally as a treat now.

Not much to say so I will close. Boy, It sure does feel good to be back on 4 legs again!!

My Big Adventure 04-16-2009

I had to go back to that stupid vet again last Saturday. They put a new bandage and a bigger collar on me so I can't chew on this horrible splint. I will be so glad when it's off. It itches.

Afterwards, mom took me to Grandma's house. They had some errands to run for her and left me in the back yard. I was none too happy about that. I wanted to go, too!

After they left I sniffed around the yard a while and to my great delight I found the side gate was open!!! Well, I wasn't going to miss out on having some fun, so I just decided to check things out. I went all around the neighborhood. I must have been a sight with my cone collar on and hopping on 3 legs, but that didn't bother me any. I really got my exercise and ran all over that neighborhood - for 3 hours!!!

I was headed back to Grandma's when I saw mom in her car. She seemed real upset and at first I wasn't sure I wanted to go to her. But I did and she just hugged me and gave me a lot of kisses. She said I gave her a heart attack. I don't know what all the fuss was about. I was having a really good time.

After we got back to Grandma's, mom gave me some water and then played fetch with me. Boy, was that fun. She took my cone collar off temporarily so I could get the ball easier. I didn't want it to end, but it did and that stupid collar went right back on.

Later on, I heard Grandma tell her the next door neighbor kids get into her yard to retrieve their toys they throw over there and don't shut the gate behind them. I think Grandma's going to get a lock now. I guess that means no more adventures.

04/06/2009 I hate the vet!!

My foot was hurting a little Friday- nothing I couldn't handle, but mom was worried about me and took me back to the vet's office on Saturday. This time was worse, because they stretched me out and took a lot of x-rays. As it turns out, I have a broken toe!! They put a splint and one of those cone collars on me. I also have to go back every week for the next 6 to 8 week for them to make sure it stays in place and I don't mess it up! Man, what a drag.