Spring is almost here!

It's that time of year again. The weather outside is starting to get a bit warmer and I know what that means; playtime for Riley and me. Mom and Dad sure have been nice to let us play outside the past few days. They even threw the ball for me for a really long time. The past few months they haven't wanted to play outside much. They just stand on the deck, wrapped in their coats yelling at us to hurry and come back inside. No time for us to play. They act like it was cold or something. Another thing I love about this time of year is walks! I heard Mom say the other day that we could start taking our long walks around the neighborhood again soon. I got so excited because walks are some of my favorite things. I need to catch up with all the other dogs around the neighborhood. I'm so glad it's finally almost Spring. I can't wait to roll in the green grass, play fetch for hours in the back yard, and drink water right from the water hose. It's my favorite time of year!

Taking a Cat Nap

Sometimes it's nice to just be lazy. Mom is home today and she hasn't done anything but sit on the sofa with her coffee(which she wouldn't share with me by the way), a blanket, and the computer and be lazy. So that's what Riley and I are doing, too. We all need a little time to just take a nap and recuperate from our busy lives. People should slow down every now and then and just do nothing. Like us, we just flop down wherever we like and take five. Even a little bundle of energy like me has to rest every now and then.

I Did Get Something for Christmas...

And so did Riley! My aunt Christy, grandma, and grandpa got Riley and me blankets and our very own stockings with our names on them. Mom said I can't have my blanket til I'm older though 'cause I'll just chew it up (and she's right about that). I also got a new toy to play with. I really like it and carried it around everywhere with me last night. Also, mom and dad and some friends of theirs got us treats. My favorite! I guess maybe being cute does count for something because I got lots of good stuff for Christmas this year.

I Ain't Gettin' Nuttin' for Christmas

I heard mom say the other day that I'm not getting anything for Christmas because of the way I've acted this year. Well first of all, I don't know what Christmas is but I'm guessing it has something to do with the shiny tree in the living room that I keep getting in trouble for drinking the water out of. And if it means treats for me, then I think I'm very deserving of something for Christmas. I mean let's see...so I stirred up trouble with the neighbor's dogs by barking at them under the fence. So I chewed on the dresser a little...and the brick mold around the back door... and I destroyed a couple of dad's socks. I might have been mean to Riley a little by taking toys away from her, but really, she deserved that. And I might have eaten some of her food when I wasn't supposed to. But when you think about a whole year! Well that's a loooong time for a puppy like me to not get into any trouble. I think I did pretty good. I hope mom and dad reconsider and get me a little something for Christmas. I think being cute must count for something.

Home At Last

Whenever mom and dad go on vacation, that means Riley and I go on vacation, too. Sometimes we can't always go with mom and dad wherever they go, so we go on vacation at the vet's. They take really good care of us there. I've known some of the people there since I was just a little puppy and they are always happy to see me when I show up. Riley and I get our own little rooms, sometimes we stay together, and mom always makes sure to bring lots of toys so we feel like we're at home. We also get lots of treats while we're there. Overall, it's not so bad. I don't get much sleep while I'm there though. There are always lots of other dogs and cats making noise so I can't sleep. That's why I'm really glad to be home tonight. I really missed mom so she let me snuggle up with her on the couch tonight. Now, I get to go to sleep in my own room, in my own little crate, with my blankets. It's good to be home.

Waitin' for Dad

Mom let us stay up late last night to wait for dad to get home. One of my favorite things to do is greet people when they come home. I think people should start greeting other people like us dogs do. People usually hug or shake hands, but it's much more fun to jump up and down and shake your booty. It shows how excited you are to see someone and lets them know how much you missed them. People should get into the habit of that. Dogs, they greet you that way no matter if you've been gone 2 hours or 2 days. We're always glad you came back home. We have a way of making you feel loved like no one else does. So when dad got home last night, we were the first to greet him with our happy faces, wagging booties (we don't have tails), and puppy kisses.

Happy Birthday Riley!

I just wanted to take a minute to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sister, Riley. She's 3 today! And I have just one question; why didn't she have to wear a silly hat like I did? Once again, completely unfair. : P