Best Christmas Ever!

Hi friends!

Wow! This was such an awesome, busy Christmas I have finally caught up on my napping (I missed a lot of my naps) and am ready to tell you all about it!

Events started Sunday when Uncle R called and said he was on his way from Virginia with The Thing, could he stay with us. I tried my hardest to convince Dad to tell him no!, but Mom reminded me Santa Paws was still watching and he doesn't like when puppy dogs are mean to their cousins. I said, "Well Santa Paws never had The Thing as his cousin!"  A few hours later Uncle R and The Thing came through the door.

How Derpy hasn't bitten that stupid tongue off yet, I'll never know.

Stuff happened Monday, but none of it involved me, except for the car ride to pick up dinner that night. We went to the fry store, but I didn't get my own order this time :(

On Tuesday, the best thing happened! Grandma and Grandpaw came and they brought Mawmaw and Pawpaw! They sneak me most of the treats. A few hours later, Uncle R left but forgot to take The Thing. Boo. He came back with The Blur (The Thing's sis-fur). Apparently all dogs stayed at my house for Christmas. A little later, my other Grandma and Grandpaw came with Emma. Just to keep everyone in the loop, we were up to 4 dogs and 9 humans. Lots of treats were had!

Uncle R and The Blur after her batteries ran out

4 dogs!

It's hard getting 4 dogs to sit for a picture

Christmas Eve is also Pawpaw's birthday, so we had cake...wait, the humans had cake. Dogs got nothing.

We had to go to bed early so Santa Paws could come.  I was nervous The Thing and The Blur would scare him off, but when we woke up, the tree had a billion presents! I felt like Randy from A Christmas Story ("OH boy! That's mine!"). The humans ate breakfast first, but it involved food, so that's OK.

It's all mine! I think.

I wore my nice Christmas bow tie. I'm fancy that way.

The Thing wore his tie too. Copy-Cat.

Dress-up picture. Check out The Thing's underbite! He gets derpier by the second!

Bet you can't tell who gives the dogs the most treats!

It was finally present opening time. I got a bunch of treats (of course), a new food dish, and a new water thingy that has a bottle to hold extra water and it lets a little out as I drink it. Now I don't have to herd Mom and Dad into the kitchen when my bowl is empty!

I helped Mawmaw and Pawpaw

And Grandma

That's a big mess. And it's not my fault!

Me and Dad

I hate you sometimes, Mom. I blame Uncle R and J for giving me the antlers. Now I know how Ralphie felt in the bunny costume.

Opening presents wore Mom out!

After presents, I had the most important job--helping Mom cook Christmas dinner! I take my job as sous chef and janitor very seriously, but all those extra dogs kinda cramped my style. But it was Christmas and I was feeling generous, so I didn't get mad.

The rest of the day was spent eating and begging and talking.  Everyone went back home (and took their dogs) on Thursday and I've been trying to catch up ever since. The good part is Mommy only had to work Monday, so I've really enjoyed having her home. We're catching up on all of our snuggling!

Santa Points

Hi friends!

The second greatest holiday is quickly approaching. Christmas is in less than two weeks. Christmas is the holiday Santa Paws brings your presents, lots of people are around to sneak you food and everyone has a big dinner! You are probably saying, "Mister, if it has all that, then why does it come in second?"

I'm glad you asked. I rank Christmas second because unlike Thanksgiving, Christmas is also a very strange holiday that I don't completely understand. First, humans bring a tree inside the house then expect you to NOT pee on it. Then, Santa Paws brings presents, but he drops them down the chimney, where they get dirty. Plus, you're not allowed to bark at Santa! THEN, humans have to do lots of stuff which takes their attention away from you. Finally, lots of people ring your doorbell to leave packages. That doorbell is my arch nemesis.

So that's why Christmas is second. Too confusing to be first, but way better than Halloween or Firework Boomie Day (also called the Fourth of July).

I got a great surprise today. My daddy stayed home from that work place. Mom still had to go though, but I decided to give Dad an early Christmas present. I was a very good boy! My day started like normal. Mom gave me the B word (breakfast in case you don't speak Mister) and took me on a W-A-L-K. But Dad was still in bed! Once he was up, Mom was ready to leave for that work place. So Dad took me on a c-a-r r-i-d-e.

I really like Dad's seat warmers

When we got home, I didn't even notice Mommy was missing until way after Daddy finished the B word. I still got up on the couch with him. Until the Wood Guy rang my doorbell. He left us lots of logs for the fireplace. Then, I got back on the couch until Mom came home for lunch.

The best part is after Mom went back to work (well, that's not the best part), but I stayed on the couch the WHOLE time. Even when UPS Guy rang the bell. Dad told me to stay and I did. I never left the couch the entire time Mom was gone.

See? Snug as a bug in a rug

Friends, that is HUGE news for me. I hate nothing more than when Mommy is gone and it doesn't really matter if Dad's there or not, so for me to not pace and whine is a big deal, let alone relaxing on the couch!  Mom says I've earned extra Santa points AND big bed privileges!

I'm Baaaack!

Hi friends!

Yipes! I can't believe I haven't updated since before the worst holiday in the world. Mom's work got crazy and she hasn't gotten her usual day off in 40 bazillion hours. That means she was too tired to type for me when she got home. And until I get opposable thumbs or sucker Dad into helping, I'm kinda stuck.

Anyway, I survived the worst holiday ever. My city actually MOVED it because severe weather was predicted on Halloween (or Horrible Day as I like to call it) night (nothing happened). So the little monsters were ringing my doorbell on the wrong day. Mommy had somewhere she had to be, so Dad had to hand out candy while I got stuck in jail. Luckily Mom didn't get me a new, embarrassing costume.

I'm Dogcula!

Then I gave Mommy vampire kisses!

For the last month, I've been practicing for the GREATEST holiday ever invented: Thanksgiving! And it's in less than a week!!!!! OMD I'm so excited! In case you're new, Thanksgiving is a human holiday that is all about food. And unlike Horrible Day, it's food you can eat! Mom's family and Dad's family does a combined holiday, so I get a ton of people to beg from. Both Grandmas are great at sneaking me food. So are both Great-Grandmas (but I hear one can't make it this year. Boo). And Uncle Rick always let me lick his plate. After all the humans have eaten, they all take naps. Again, I'm a total pro at that part.  This year I have to share with Emma, but I'm Grandma's favorite, so I'll get extras.

I've also had a little something else up my collar. Be sure to check back Monday for a movie starring yours truly and a giveaway!

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!

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!

Graduation

Hi friends!

This was the worst best weekend ever. Lots of great things happened, but I was always left alone while my people went and did the fun things! No fair!

On Friday night, my people had one of those darn date nights. They drove all the way to Daddy's work, walked to a restaurant downtown and then went to a movie downtown, too. I've been walking downtown lots, but I wasn't allowed this time and I just don't understand why not. I'm a ball of fun!

Then, on Saturday, my people did my routine really weird, threw me in jail and went OUT for breakfast! I didn't even get to beg! Afterwards, they went Mister-mobile shopping and Mommy got a new Mister-mobile. Apparently my approval was not desired, but I do like it.

The best part is Grandma and Grandpaw and Emma came to town Saturday. Grandma gave me lots of treats, as always. Then, Emma and I got thrown in our jails AGAIN while the humans went out to a fancy-pants dinner.

Daddy, Emma, and me

Luckily, by Sunday morning, they seemed to be over the whole "throw Mister in jail" thing. Daddy made pancakes, so I had to help him. He even made me my very own short stack and drizzled just a little syrup over them. Deeeeelicious!  After a morning of lying around, I knew I was in trouble when the humans started showering. Things never end well for Misters when that happens. Sure enough, I got thrown in jail AGAIN. This time it was something about Mommy's graduation. I wasn't really listening, since I wasn't invited. Daddy said I would have been better behaved than some of the humans there.

Mommy getting her paper that says she's graduated

Daddy and Mommy

Grandma, Mommy, and Grandpaw

Mommy stayed in her bathrobe so we could take a family picture

Mommy and the new Mister-mobile

Mom, get this thing off me.

So I didn't like being in jail so much, but I'm glad my mommy graduated. Now she doesn't have to leave me for so long in the evenings. Plus, I heard Grandma and Grandpaw and Mommy and Daddy talking. They're coming back to visit in a few weeks! And even though Grandma and Mommy are going to this pretend place called Ikea one of the days, Daddy and Grandpaw will be home the WHOLE time, so no jail for me!!!!

Catch-Up

Hi friends!

I have a lot to catch up on...not ketchup, that stuff humans ruin french fries with, but catch up. As in a lot of stuff has happened this week I need to tell you about.

The first thing is I am now a skilled huntsman! There was a birdie in my yard and of course I have to protect my people from any intruders, so I caught it. And killed it. And brought it to show my people because I thought they'd like it more than the bunny I found last year. No such luck. Since they didn't want it, I tried to eat it and they were even more unimpressed. Then I got a mouth bath and that was NO fun.

Second is my people have been home for a ninety thousand days in a row! Today is a very important day called Memorial Day. It's not one of those dumb human holidays, like St. Patrick's Day. Memorial Day is a day to remember soldiers who died to protect our freedoms. I'm very glad I live in a free country where I can eat treats any time Grandma gives them to me. And don't forget that puppy dogs play an important role in the military, too. Since today is a holiday, my people both get the day off! We've been doing lots of snuggling and napping and eating!

Finally, I'm famous! A while back, I was contacted by Mr. Sam at Healthy Paws to contribute to a post about house training. Luckily, he asked before I went to Great Grandma's house and pottied on her couch. Anyway, here's a link to the post.

And since I can't post without a picture, here's a most recent one of me napping under the new coffee table. Mom's impressed I can fit my whole upper half under it!

Baseball

Hi friends!

Yesterday was the greatest day ever! Yesterday after my w-a-l-k, my people left my harness and collar on, just detaching the leash. Weird. Then they asked if I wanted to go on a car ride. "Um, duh!" But we didn't go to a drive-thru like usual. My people reattached my leash and we were off. We drove for a hundred billionty miles and waited in a line for a zillionty hours. Kind of like the drive-thru, but we didn't drive to a window. Someone took all our money and showed us where to park. As we were waiting, I saw a ton of other puppy dogs all over. We parked and I bolted as fast as I could from the car. We walked past all kinds of puppy dogs and stood in ANOTHER line for a millionty seven hours. Finally, the people said we were ready to go in.

"Go in where?" you might ask. Well, yesterday was Bark in the Park. A local pet store (not the Barkery, but another good one) sponsored the event at our local minor league baseball stadium. The people got to watch baseball and I got to beg for popcorn from the people in front of us.

It. Was. Awesome! Dad didn't have much fun because he was in charge of going for dinner and the lines were super long and they ran out of everything good.

The was when we first arrived. We thought we could only sit on the lawn, but they opened 2 sections of box seats for puppy dogs and their people, which made my people happy.

People with lawn seats.

Mom brought a blanket for the lawn, so I just lounged on it.

This family had a little chocolate lab puppy. She was very quiet. I was mostly interested in the crinkle bag. Then the dad started feeding me popcorn. He was my bestest friend.

This puppy dog barked almost the whole time.

Hanging with my dad. I kinda like this baseball thing.

Waiting on Dad with Mommy.

This puppy dog wore himself out. His name is "Stoops," after UK's new football coach. Coach better be good!

Two ginormous German Shepherds sat in our row. I didn't really pay attention to them and they just laid down. Towards the end of the game, we sat butt to butt.

Also towards the end, the humans started barking along to some song I'd never heard. After the humans had their turn, the speakers played another song and the German Shepherds started barking along! The got other puppy dogs in our section going and everyone watched them and laughed. I just sniffed around.

My whole family

After that grand adventure, I was worn out. I didn't even really want to get out of jail my crate this morning. But it was still the best day ever!