The best part of my day is what happens just after I get Dave up. He takes me out for my walk and then when we go back in the house, I make a bee-line to Pat's side of the bed. I bark and jump at the bed until she gets up. Then she picks me up and takes me to her chair so I can snuggle on her thick, soft house coat. I'm nice and warm and really comfy. Lately, Pat's been playing tricks on me by getting on the couch and covering up. But I can easily hunt her down. And that's my mornings!
During my walks there's so much to explore! Everything is new to me.
Dave almost got me up close to see this gator in the pond behind our house. He is really cool... and fast. This guy burst into the water when we got just a little closer. Dave doesn't let me walk on the sand part of the water's edge. Judging from the splash of jumping into the water this guy made, I really don't want to be any closer to the water!
(We didn't get this close to the gator. Dave did something on the computer to make you think he is really brave!)
Today, I heard Dave tell the story about the swan in the front of the picture. He said that he, Bill and Little Buzz watched this swan for a week before they learned is was plastic!
Ahhhhh, me time! And Dave thought I was never going to get on this big couch! Pat let's me, so there.
Dave just put this in because I was afraid to jump over all the dirt and stuff. (Darlene thinks Dave did this for her!)
What are those giant birds doing? They better not get near this screen.
I am the protector! The "Watch Dog!" After all I surely can stare something down! And if that doesn't work, I'll bark their ear drums off!
Darn, false alarm. I thought I'd have to go into action.
How do you like my new hair cut?
I'm getting all kinds of pats and compliments.
I think this is my best picture. I had to stand long enough for Dave to take it!
Someone said, "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful!"
Pat was really funny. She put me into this zipper bag and carries me around the house. They must have been amused because they both had a good laugh!
I think they were having fun at my expense. I found out why they spent so much time with me this morning. They had a party in the afternoon and I wasn't invited! Actually, I was fenced in the bedroom with all my toys. Boy, I had a lot to say about that. But after a dozen barks or more they didn't come for me so I took advantage of the soft carpet and stretched out. They made a lot of noise so at least I knew they were home. Darn, I wanted to be part of the party!
About half way into the party Pat came and got me and boy I was the talk of the party. Almost everyone came over to me to say hi. I was super excited! I was the center of attraction! Pat wouldn't let me down on the floor. There was so many people even I was afraid I'd get stepped on. I was happy to settle in on Pat's lap.... or Darlene's..... or Rose's!
It's been a busy and exciting day. I felt really special today and got to meet a lot of good people who know how to pat me. Dave and I had some play time while Pat took Darlene home and now that Pat's home, I know my job is over for the night.
As Darlene and Pat say, "night, night!"
