All day outside

Today Grandpa came all the way from the farm and he brought his tractor with him.  They pulled the trees away from the vineyard.  I was outside all day supervising them. 

Treats from Buddy

Jean has a friend named Kathy.  Kathy has a dog named Buddy.  She actually has 4 dogs but one of them is Buddy.  Buddy runs with Kathy.  He is really good runner and gets to go to races sometimes.  This weekend he went to a race and got lots and lots of treats.  He sent me some.  I like treats.

Weekend at the Farm

Friday we packed our bags and headed to the farm.  You will never believe who was there.  Charlie!  My half brother Rusty lives there all the time but Charilie was visiting for the weekend also.  It was stormy so I had to go into the back porch.  I wanted to play in the rain with the other dogs but the humans wouldn't let me.  They know I get scared of thunder and try to run away from it.  It is very hard to run away from thunder.  They didn't have the door closed tight so I was able to push the door open and play with the other dogs anyway.

Saturday was a special day.  All the humans went to a big birthday party for Grandpa.  I would have liked to go because I just love Grandpa.  He feeds me canned dog food and bones.  I had to be locked on the back porch and this time the human figured out they need make sure the door is latched closed.  Saturday night Charlie slept on the back porch with me and Rusty had to be tied in the garage.

Today we packed up and headed home.  We stopped at Sand Creek vineyard on the way home.  I get to run around there because the owner likes dogs.  I was tired and slept most of the way home.

When we got home I helped Jim outside while Jean went and took a long run then Jim gave me a bath and washed my bed.  Now I am clean and fluffy.

Helping Jim

Today I helped Jim outside.  We a planting bushes and trees.  First he cuts down some old bushes and trees then he plants new ones.  I chew on sticks.  I love being outside helping Jim.

Another Thursday

On Thursdays Jim goes to work all day.  Jean spends all day working in her office.  At lunch time we went outside and she threw the tennis ball for me.  Then I helped her clean leaves out of the fish pond.  When she was done working she took me for a walk.  I saw my friend Sammy and we chased each other around the yard.

So tired

This morning when we got up it was raining again.  The sun came out in the afternoon so Jim and I worked outside.  Jim is planting some bushes and trees.  I help him by fetching sticks.  Then Jim and Jean took me to the Rock Hollow Trail for a run.  The Rock Hollow Trail is paved so we won't get muddy.  I had pork for dinner.  I was so tired after my busy day I needed a nap.

Goodbyes

This morning TJ, Pat and I slept in.  It was nice snuggling with them.  They packed their bags and loaded all their stuff into their car.  They did not take me with them this time.  I don't know when I will see them again.  It rained all day here.  I have mentioned before that I don't like storms.  Seriously - I don't like thunder.  It is very scary.  I need to stay close to Jim and Jean when it is stormy.

Visiting

Today was a busy day.  First I helped Jim outside.  Then TJ and Pat took me visiting.  We went to see the Beezley's and all Pat's grandparents.  They dropped me off at Charlie's house while they went out to dinner.  I enjoyed all my visiting but I worry that Jim might need me to help him work outside.

My People

TJ and Pat came back!  I was sound asleep on my pillow and I heard someone at the door.  It was TJ!  I helped Jim outside.  Charlie came and brought Jen and John with them.  City Grandparents also came.  There was a big meal and then they threw the stick for Charlie and me.  Ater everyone left, Jean and TJ took me for a walk.

Helping Outside

This morning Jim and Jean did some shopping.  This afternoon Jean went for a long run while Jim and I worked outside.  Jim and I were planting some shrubs and plants.  Jean and Jim went out for dinner.  Jim had ribs which means he brought the bones home for me.  It was a great day.

A regular day

Today I spent most of the day in the house with Jim and Jean.  Jean took me for a nice walk after dinner.  I got to play with my friend Sammy.

Back To Wildwood

I am back in Wildwood.  I was alone with Jean all day.  It was stormy so I stayed pretty close to her.  When it quit raining Jean took me out for a quick run.  When we got back from our run Jim was home from his fishing trip.  I was so happy to see him I wiggled my butt and ran around in circles.  I love TJ and Pat but I love Jim and Jean too.

Dinner at Charlie's house

Tonight we went to Charlie's house for dinner.  Charlie comes to my house all the time but tonight was my turn to go to Charlie's.

The Farm

Today TJ and Pat took me to the farm.  I like I like the farm because I can play with my half brother Rusty.    I also like the farm because Grandpa feeds us canned dog food.  Yummy!  When I am at the farm I am an outside dog with Rusty.  For some reason Granny doesn't like dog hair all over her house.

More Fun

I am having so much fun with TJ and Pat.  I really love them.  I am especially happy when they wake up in the morning.  I usually wake up first and have to wait for them to wake up.  I know Jean misses me but I am happy to be with my people.  All this fun wears me out.

April 14 - A happy day

This morning everyone got up and rolled up sleeping bags, took down tents and packed up cars.  Then something exciting happened.  I got to stay with TJ and Pat because they don't have to work for a couple days.  I am so happy.

April 13 - More camping fun

This morning Pat made waffles for breakfast.  I love camping and I love waffles and I expecially love waffles when I am camping.  I love sleeping in the tent with TJ and Pat.  Jean wanted me in her tent to keep her warm but I am TJ and Pat's dog so I sleep with them.  All the humans did some fishing.  I just sat and watched.  Then we took a nice hike.

On the hike there was not a creek for me to drink from so TJ poured water in her hands and let me drink some of her water. 

We hiked to a fire tower.  TJ and Jean climbed up the tower but I had to say on the ground with Jim.  I wanted to be with TJ and Jean so much.

Back at camp it is hard work to guard the camp.  I get tired and need a nap.



April 12 - Camping fun

Today we took a very long hike.  We drove to the trailhead then we walked and walked and walked.  I was tired and needed a rest.  I explored a cave and got to get drinks from creeks.

April 11 - a big surprise

You may  have noticed I have not posted a blog for a few days.  I have had a big surprise.  We packed all our stuff including my bed, my food and my leash.  We drove for a long, long time.  I am very good in the car.  I sleep most of the time.  We finally got to a campground and TJ and Pat where there.  I was so happy to see them.  They gave me my birthday present which was a squeaky wine bottle.  I really liked it.  But most of all I like being with them.  I got to sleep in their tent with them.

Cleaning the Pond

Jim and Jean have spent a lot of time cleaning leaves out of the pond.  It is warm enough that the fish are out swimming around.  This morning Jim counted 12 frogs and toads.  The pond is a good place for me to get a drink of water when I am outside.  Today while they were messing with the pond I accidentally dropped my ball in the pond.  Jean got it out with the net then threw it.

Tonight Jim told me I needed to take a shower.  I immediately rang my bell to go outside.  When Jean told me to go to the bathroom I tried to hide in the basement, then I tried to hide in the office.  She made sure I went to the bathroom.  Now I am clean and fluffy.

Running

Today we went for a run.  It is really getting hot.  Jim and Jean stopped and let me get a drink from a little creek a couple of times.  I wonder why they don't help themselves to a drink from the creek.  When I got home I needed a nap.

I like spring

I like spring because we spend a lot of time outside.  When we come in I like to take a nap.  When Jim and Jean are in the same room, I nap wherever they are.  When they are in different rooms, I nap in the hallway.

Thunder

Today I spent the day outside helping Jim get the vineyard ready.  Then I helped Jean clean out the pond.  At the end of the day Jean went to take a run and I was staying real close to Jim.  Jim did not know it but there was thunder in the distance.  I know when a storm is coming long before Jim does.  Everyone knows that thunder is very scary because the sky might fall in - seriously.  I do not like storms.

Springtime at last

It has been warm the last couple of day.  I helped Jim outside all day.  Jean went for run then she had a party to go to.  We have seen the fish in the pond the last couple of days.  When it is cold they just hang out under the rocks.  I like to get a drink from the pond.

Home Alone

I just love it when Jim puts on his work clothes and boots.  That means that I get to spend the day outside helping him.  Sometimes I let him throw a stick for me and sometimes I just like to sit and watch him.  I got to spend most of the day outsdie with Jim.  We came in and Jim gave me my dinner early, then Jim and Jean went out for the evening.  That was okay with me because I sleep most the evening anyway.  I am always happy when they come home.  I will be waiting for them by the door with a toy in my mouth.  The first thing they say is, "drop it."  I am not allowed to take me toys oustside because I tend to lose them.

Muddy Feet

Today I helped Jim outside for most of the day.  Jim had to come in and get ready to take some pictures.  Apparently he needs to take a shower before he can take pictures.  This gave me time to take a quick nap.  Next Charlie and Jen came.  Charlie usually brings John with him also but John was out of town.  We all went to the trail for a run.  It was so much fun.  At the end of the run we got to walk down to the river and get a drink of water.  We got our feet muddy in the process.  When we got home we had to have our feet wiped off then we had to wait on the deck until they dried off.  It was nice outside so we didn't mind.

An outside day

I spent most of the day outside with Jim.  There were some men who take care of the grass along the street.  I took my stick to one of them and he threw it for me.  I have learned that men really like throwing sticks. I love chasing sticks so it works out well.  Jean took me for a short walk.  It was a good day.

Voting Day

Can you believe it is 2013 and they still haven't given dogs the right to vote?  Jean went for a vote and brought me a sticker.  If I could vote I would vote for more parks and trails.  I would also vote for a law that would require people to feed their dogs lunch everyday.  It's a long time between breakfast and dinner.

A fun walk

Today Jim went to work.  Jean took me for a walk through the neighborhood.  First we saw Maddie.  Maddie is just a puppy but she is the biggest puppy I have ever seen.  She is a great dane and she is very friendly.  Then I saw my friend Sammy.  I get to run around Sammy's yard and play with her.  Her owner even threw a ball for us.  Sammy is a very fast runner.  She gets to the ball first then runs around with it in her mouth.  She doesn't understand if you bring it back then they will throw it again.