The Big Guy

Okay. I am officially on my best behavior. I've met "The Big Guy" and I'm convinced he's real. He knows my name and everything. I sat on his lap and told him I want LOTS of chew sticks for Christmas. I've been good, I swear! I hardly ever get on the coffee table anymore and it's been weeks since I've gotten into the laundry basket. There's a stocking hanging from the mantle and it has my picture on it so it must be mine. I can't wait to see what's in it!

Stuffed Animals Are For Sissies!

This is my rope toy. There are many like it, but this one is MINE! No more stuffed animals for me. In five minutes there will be stuffing and chewed off legs all over the place.

I am Fezzik. I am a force of nature. Never underestimate my destructive powers. It doesn't matter if this toy is bigger than my head. I need a challenge. Who knew that at four and a half pounds I could be larger than life?

Trick or Treat

This year I got a treat: a new costume!

Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down

Labor Day was supposed to be fun but it rained...all day long! I got so bored being inside, especially since Mom and Dad spent most of the day painting the walls in the dining room. I'm not allowed in there anyway but it would have been fun to spend the day playing tug-of-war with my rope. I got a chew stick instead. I don't want to brag but it only took me two hours to make it disappear. It was funny to watch mom search all over for it before she realized I ate the whole thing. I hope she has another one for next weekend because she still has to paint the kitchen. Ha ha!

Beach Boy

I LOVE THE BEACH!

It is so relaxing to sleep in the sun, especially if Mom lets me use her as a pillow. There are so many interesting scents in the fresh ocean breeze. I'm a romantic: I like long walks on the beach and picking up shells. That being said...
I HATE THE OCEAN!

It's cold and noisy and sneaks up on me when I'm not looking. Mom put me in a life jacket and took me into the surf to get my paws wet. I don't care how funny she thinks it is to watch my legs keep swimming even after she lifts me out of the water. I made sure she understood I was never doing that again. All four paws are staying on dry land.

Camp Dog

Here I am at our campsite in Kitty Hawk on Memorial Day weekend. That's a funny name for a town. I didn't see any kitties or hawks - just one noisy peacock shaking his tail feathers!

I had fun hanging out with the other people and puppies who went camping with us. Sleeping in a tent is ok but it's no fun to be stuck there when it's raining.

My First Haircut

There comes a time in every puppy's life when the bad hair days outnumber the good. When that happens it's time for a little trip to the salon. I went to Hugs & Kisses in Newport for a quick wash and trim. I look pretty handsome after my first haircut.

Things are looking up!

Now that the warm weather is here again life is GOOD! I love running around the back yard and sniffing the grass. Sometimes my buddy Larry the Cat hops the fence and comes over to play but usually I just have to settle for teasing the big dogs that live on the other side of the back yard. I wish I could go play with them but dad says they'd probably squash me. I guess those big guys don't know their own strength.


The good news is I am going on another adventure soon. We are going camping at the beach. I'll be sure to get some good pics to post here.

Happy Birthday To ME!

Today is a BIG day for me! It's my first birthday and I feel so grown up now. I got this cool party shirt and a new bone to chew on, too.

Things are changing as I get older: no more puppy food for me. I weigh five whole pounds now and Mom calls me her little piggy. Silly mom, I'm still a dog! I bet I could eat a whole bowl full of dog crunchies if she would let me.

When I'm not eating or playing or hanging out on the laundry pile I am practicing my snuggle technique. One of my favorite things is curling up on Mom and Dad's lap or shoulder at night. It's the perfect way to relax at the end of the day. Dad says if I'm good then someday I'll get to sleep on the big bed all night instead of just during naptimes.

Maybe next birthday...

Slumber Party!

Look at me, it's my first slumber party. Mom invited some other dogs over for a few days and I am having the time of my life. They like to sleep more than they like to play but we all love laying on the back of the couch to watch movies. Mama Mia! is playing now.

Sweater Boy

Baby It's Cold Outside!

I thought living in North Carolina meant I would only have to deal with snow when we visit Michigan. Boy was I wrong! It's not so bad but I sure don't want to spend too much time outside when my paws are so cold.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Everyone! It's time for a fresh start. I am doing my part. Today I took a bath, got blow dried and fluffed up. Now that I am all clean and pretty I can sit on the back of the love seat and look out the patio door into the back yard. It's raining today so I don't want to go out there and get my paws muddy. I am definitely an indoor kind of guy.