The Thing and...His Sister

Hi friends!

Wow. Today has been an especially crazy day. This morning, my people ate their breakfast in the living room so Dad could watch the DVR of the Kentucky Wild(kitty)cats Big Blue Madness from last night. That really threw my morning all off, but I did like sitting on the carpet instead of the cold tile. The temperatures have been dropping lately and the tile is extra cold right now!

Anyway, after forever, Dad finally said we could go on a W-A-L-K. Hooray! It drizzled the whole time, so I had to get wiped off and I hate that part. But I love W-A-L-Ks more.

Then, I got the best news: Grandma was coming to visit! Hooray! Both of my Grandmas always bring me treats so I love them.

Right after Grandma and Grandpaw got here though, the worst thing happened. The Thing walked in the door. I thought I got rid of him! The even worst part was, he had a second thing with him! At first, I called her The Blur because she. Wouldn't. Stop. Moving. My humans kept calling her "Stella," but I'm pretty sure it's The Blur. Uncle R says she has to have surgery next month and that might slow her down a bit. I'm still calling her The Blur until then.

Checking out The Blur while she's still

Treats Grandma!

I'm her favorite because I take treats gently. Unlike certain OTHER dogs (pictured)

Turns out though, The Blur is a pretty handy thing to have around (and he was only here for a visit this weekend) because The Thing didn't bother me one bit! They chased each other and romped and fought over toys and never once tried to make me play. Which was good, because their fighting made me kind of nervous. I even shared my toys with them...even though they destroyed some of them. It's cool. I don't really play with them except when I get the occasional "wild hair up my butt." That's what Mom says anyway. I'm not sure what that's supposed to mean.

The Thing and The Blur playing Tug...

...while I help Grandpaw in the kitchen

Treats, Grandma? P.S. Mom is very impressed with herself that she got this shot!

Treats!

The Thing, The Blur, Uncle R, Grandma, and Grandpaw all left eventually and we settled in for some football. Dad's team didn't play today, but Mommy's Tigers won their game. Mom was very excited, but I was scared because she was cheering so loud. She said she was sorry and gave me ear scratches, so I forgive her.

The damage

Since I was so good for The Thing Blurs, and because it's supposed to be super cold tonight, Mom and Dad have already said I can sleep in the Big Bed! It's going to be the best weekend ever!

Food Truck Friday

Hi friends!

Today was the best day ever! First, when Dad's alarm buzzer loud wake upper went off, Mommy got up and gave me breakfast. I love breakfast! Then, Mommy and I went on a w-a-l-k even though the sun wasn't even awake yet. We've been doing that a lot lately. Can't say I'm a fan, but I love w-a-l-ks, so I go along with it.

Then the day took a turn for the worse when Mommy went to that work place. But she came home with a bunch of bags all filled with food, so I forgave her!

Then, comes the best part: After all the foods were put away, she said, "Mister, would you like to go adventuring and visit Daddy at work?" I said, "Daddy needs all the help he can get at the work place and I'm just the puppy dog to help! Do I get to ride in the car?" And Mommy said, "Yes!" But I was already in the car. BOL!

Turns out Daddy didn't need much help at work, but we did go on a w-a-l-k downtown where I did something new: We got lunch from a truck. Normally I hate trucks because they're loud and I'm pretty sure they're trying to eat me. But this truck handed out FOOD! Maybe trucks aren't so bad!

I didn't freak out because this truck gives us food!

Mom and Dad took their lunches back to Dad's office and we ate in a nice shady area just outside. I got a few French Fries for my trouble, naturally.

Where's mine, Dad?

Any more? Please?

After lunch was done, Mom and I went back home and Mom said, "Mister, would you like to get in the big bed?" I said, "But Mommy, the sun's still awake. it's not time for bed yet." Mommy said, "I know." So I said, "Oh ok." And she gave me a boost into the big bed and we both fell asleep.

Stretching after a nap. Modestly, of course!

I think Mom has her inside clock messed up, waking up before the sun and going to sleep before the sun, but it's just a normal day for me. Plus, that meant I didn't have to keep an eye on her. Dad depends on me to keep her out of trouble when he's not home. I'm so worn out from napping, I think I'll turn in early!

Short Stack

Hi friends,

Today is the very greatest day ever and it's not even noon! I didn't have high hopes for today since last night we went to the fry store and we didn't get any. I'm pretty sure that's because all the politicians in Washington are hoarding them while they don't do whatever it is they're not doing.

But when I woke up today, I got butt, ear, and head scratches from my dad. He also has a mean chest rub. It's the perfect way to start your day. Then, we snuggled for a minute then came rough housing time! We usually play "Steal the Bone" and I gently gnaw on Dad' hand. We like it.

But THEN came the really best part. My people decided to make pancakes for breakfast! At first I was mad because Mom only gave me a little bit of my breakfast. But then Dad had my own short stack ready!

Dad even put a little bit of butter and syrup on them!

Gimme!

Yum!

And I cleaned my plate about 30 seconds later.

Now it's time for laying on the couch and watching football all day. My perfect Saturday!

Song Writing

Hi pals!

Song writing is something that's in my blood. Maybe it's because my grandpaw-rents live in Nashville, the capital of country music. Or maybe it's because my mommy is from the "Shoals area." Mister's Mom: There's even a new movie out about the area she was born and raised in. Look up Muscle Shoals on iTunes. We're watching it this weekend. I'm from right across the river.

Mommy, my blog. You have your own, remember? That one you haven't written on for like a year?

Anyway, like I said, song writing is in my blood. This morning on my walk, my tags were extra jingly. Usually Mom keeps them taped together so they don't make such a racket, but the tape has broken. That's ok because I got inspired to write a song! I only have a little big so far, but thought I'd share with you. My mommy took pictures and a video during my evening walk to go along with it.

Tags jingle jangle down the street

I sniff every blade of grass I meet.

Plant or dirt, dog or tree,

The dogs all bark cause I am free!

Well, not really free since I'm on a leash

But why do dogs sniff me THERE, sheesh!

Chorus:
Jingle jangle, jingle jangle

Ooo! Smell!

Jingle jangle, jingle jangle

Birds!

Starbucks and Tailgating

Oh my pals! I am so sorry I haven't barked in a forever. My assistant is trying to get her schedule figured out. Plus, it's not football season, which means all my weekends consist of napping on the couch and stealing chips. It's the best ever.

This weekend was a little different though. My humans were extra tired Friday night, so after dinner they got in bed! BOL! It was like, 9:30. I was very confused when Mommy asked if I was ready for bed. No. I was still doing my pre-last potty break nap and hadn't even had my post-potty break nap or my pre-bed nap!  But, then Mom scooped me up and I got excited because that means I get to sleep in the big bed!

We slept in the next morning and rode to my FAVORITE drive-thru ever--Starbucks! It's my favorite because I always get to order something. I usually pick a puppy latte--whipped cream in a sample cup. I may or may not have tried to climb through the car window into Starbuck. The rest of the morning and afternoon was napping on the couch...until later that afternoon.

Both humans showered (which is never a good sign) and I got thrown in jail. Apparently they went "tailgating" (whatever that is) and then had tickets to the Kentucky Wild (kitty)cats game. They played the Florida Gators. The Wild (kitty)cats played hard, but still lost. Luckily, my humans had enough by the start of the 4th quarter, so they came home early. I got bailed out of jail, got dinner, and then had a surprise! My humans asked if I'd like to go on a car ride. Um, duh! So we rode to Mr. Ronald's McDonalds and the humans got blizzards. I tried to eat some of Mom's, but she was too quick for me.

The cheerleaders and bad had a parade before the game. This is the real Kentucky Wild (kitty)cat, Scratch.

UK flags

Mom was excited she figured out what this was. Duh, Mom.

That white smoke is why I wasn't allowed to go. I would have FREAKED. OUT.

My humans. Without me. Jerks.

My humans slept in again on Sunday (but no Starbucks trips this time). Later that afternoon, I got to go with Mom to the Arboretum to walk with my pal, Molly. Molly didn't want to walk much, so her mom just picked her up and carried her!

And that's why this was the best-ish weekend ever! Mom says maybe next time they'll just go tailgate and I can come. I hear it involves food, so I'm in!

Benny's List: Hug Party

Hi friends,

You may remember a long time ago I mentioned my bloggy pal, Bennie, was diagnosed with liver cancer. He has faithfully been getting chemo and the V-E-T is very happy with all of his counts. To celebrate, Benny is requesting a hug pawty! Everyone is supposed to post pictures of them getting hugs and kisses from their humans. Mom went through all of hers and even took a few new ones!

Me and Dad at the downtown Thriller parade last year

Getting hugs and snacks from Dad

Me and Mom

I love football. And hugs

Kisses Mom

I'm not so sure about this part

Congrats Benny on your good health!

Labor Day

Hi friends!

This was the kind of best weekend ever! First, my grandma and grandpaw came to visit! It's always the best weekend when they come. Even if they do bring that Emma thing with them.  Grandma, of course,  brought me lots of treats.

Saturday was the worst day though. Grandma and Mommy left me all alone with Daddy, Grandpa, and Emma and I. Did. Not. Like. It. One. Bit. I might have done a lot of things I'm not supposed to do, but I really missed my mommy and treat machine Grandma. Apparently they went to the magical land call Ikea, which is roughly 57th million years away. The worst part was they didn't even get me any treats!

Saturday was also the start to college football season. I love football because it means your people lay on the couch all day! I don't like it because they are very loud. Daddy's team, the Kentucky Wild(kitty)cats lost :( but Mommy's team, the Auburn Tigers, won :)

Grandma, give me treats

Sunday was much better. We drove 98ty million years to Aunt P's house. She has a cookout every year for the whole family. Mommy and Daddy were proud of me today. I let human puppies pet on me and didn't get mad at Emma once! It helps that Aunt P and Uncle L have a really big fenced in yard, so she wasn't all up in my business...literally!

Snuggling with Daddy on the ride there.

I love picnics!

Mr. Phil fell asleep!

Uncle L always builds a fancy tent to give everyone shade, but it was so hot most people ended up in the yard under the trees.

Today is a great day too because it's a holiday. Holidays mean your humans sleep in and stay on the couch (mostly).  That means I've gotten to catch up on my beauty rest.

And that's why this was the best weekend ever!