"Looking Back!"

I have not been taking many pictures lately so I thought I'd like to think back to my puppy days.

I remember leaving Becky and my Mom to stay with a couple of people but for some reason they brought me back to Becky and my Mom. I didn't feel very good then, I think I was sick. When I got better I began to play lots with my Mom.

 

 

 That's my Mom. Her name is Haley. I could play really rough with her.

 Then I met Pat and Dave at Becky's home. I really liked them. I played with my Mom and them for a few days and I got to meet few of their friends.

I really like to lick!

I just loved to play in the grass at Becky's home. 

 

Sometimes my Mom would get tired of playing with me. She's much older than me. I think she was two when I was born.

 

One day I got to see Pat and Dave again. This time they brought two friends. I think their names are Darlene and Buzz. Darlene was really good holding me. I think that's because she has Winston.

Dave and Pat came back again only this time they took me with them. My Mom didn't seem to mind me leaving, but Becky seemed different about me when Dave and Pat took me in their car to leave.

 

Things were so different in Dave and Pat's tiny house... and now I was all alone!

Dave and Pat were very nice to me but things were so different.

 

I remember that long ride in that tiny home Pat and Dave had.

I learned to move from one position....

...to another.

Pat was really good keeping me comfortable. I think I stayed on her lap the entire ride.

They let me bring out the "devil" in me every now and then because I was really quiet and didn't fuss at all.

 

But when they took me into this large house at the end of the ride, I was ready to work out some stiffness.

I ripped apart more than my share of toys. I fit easily under their bed so it would be a day or so before they knew I could take a toy apart better than any dog. And, I was quiet about it!

I know Pat likes dressing me up. I'm not really happy about that. I think this is a pig suit.

Gosh, what next!

 

Well everyone, I'm glad you are here to share my memories. They really were fun.

I would like to do this again.

Hey, maybe I will get to see my Mom and Becky again. I think Dave and Pat are talking about visiting Becky soon. Gee, I wish I knew what my Mom is doing, she's much older than me you know!

Bye!

 

 

Hey Everyone, I'm Still Here!

Hi to all my loyal friends. I'm happy that you like to read what I have to say. Dave has mentioned to Pat that a few of my faithful readers have missed my stories. I'll try to catch everyone up. Since we've moved I'm in "squirrel heaven!" I have windows that I can actually see out of in this new house to keep track of those pesky critters. Just the other day one of them charged me at the window. Pat and Darlene had a good laugh at my expense. I was nose to nose with this big squirrel at the window. He actually sat on the outside sill while I was going nuts trying to push through the window. That really made my day, but that only made me want to get them on the trees even more.

There is one thing I'm really getting good at...snuggling! Here I am wrapped up in Pat's robe. Its funny, all I have to do is jump up on either Dave or Pat's lap and they bundle me up in a robe or one of my blankets.

 I really like warm, tight places to snuggle.

 

I'm awake! I was just letting my eyes relax.

 

Oh well, I might just as well enjoy this!

See, I know how to get comfortable!

 

The only thing is, I wish Pat and Dave wouldn't dress me so warm when I go out. I think I'm getting a complex! Check this out.....

With a hood to boot! How do they think I'm going to hear anything???

 

I get really warm when I go with Dave to the garage. He makes all these strange noises and makes lots of dust while I sit in the sun on these soft things. What a life!



But this is the best! Napping on the bed with Darlene snuggled in a soft fleece blanket.

It doesn't get any better. Shhh, please don't tell her dog, Winston. He's older than me and I don't want to upset him. (I can get away with more than he can!)

 

I'm making progress with my "stealth crawl." I can sneak up on the squirrels easily. Now if I could just train Dave or Pat to do this crawl I could actually catch one! They always manage to mess me up. Dave will let out my leash just enough that they can get away. He also can't run as fast as me so I end up pulling him. 

 

This is what they call my "kennel." It's a prison sentence to me! At one time, I knew when they were going to make me walk into this jail when they took off my harness just as they were going out. Now they take off my harness after a walk so I don't know when they'll lock me up to go out!

Actually, some times I don't mind if they put me in here. Dave likes to take me on much longer walks than Pat and I do enjoy peace and quiet (along with a little nap) after he walks me.

 

Here I am, my eyes locked onto this critter! All I can do is watch while he runs around in my yard picking things up off the ground. I really like watching two of these guys chasing each other when they are in the trees. I get so excited I start to shake.

 

In other news, Pat took me for a ride with Linda. I got to jump all over her car and sniff around. I don't know where we went but at least I didn't have to stay in my prison, er kennel. Linda makes me get really excited. One day she got me so excited I threw up!

 

That's about all I have to talk about for now. I think I'll snuggle with Pat she just came in the door.

 

 

On the Prowl!

Right! As soon as I wake up from my "heated" nap!

 

OK, you got me up.

Now you listen up good, I don't like repeating myself!

 

 

I can't believe it has been so long since I was at the computer. It seems all I've been doing is walking, eating, playing with Dave and Pat and sleeping.

Actually, I'm getting pretty good at "treeing" the squirrels! There sure is a lot of them. I'm in my glory. Almost every tree has a squirrel or two in it.

 

OK, I've cleared this street of pesky squirrels!

 

They don't know who they're dealing with.

Wait, did I just hear something?

 

Maybe it was over here!

 

I've got a lot of territory to control.

 

Got another one. They're too easy!

 

Next....

Its been a little cool in the mornings so I have to put one of my three stylish jackets on.

 

 

I always say, a little dog can cast a large shadow!

 

Well, this was fun but I'll have to cause a ruckus or something so I can have more to write about.

 

In the mean time,

 

I'll

 

keep

 

an

 

eye

 

out

 

for

 

 

you.....

 

 

What does a Yorkie have to do to get some computer time around here!

Brother, between Pat and Dave I don't stand a chance at getting some keyboard time lately. They should be glad they didn't give me their password! I have to wait for Dave to go get a beer then I can paw the keys for a few minutes.

Its beginning to get cooler here so Pat and Dave likes dressing me up in these jackets. The jackets do feel nice and warm but they crimp my style!

Let's see, I've got this nice furry one in the picture below, a gray one that's really snug and makes me look tough, and a new one that makes me look like an Eskimo! I can't wait to try that one on!

 

If I'm going to catch a squirrel, I've got to be able to move freely and quickly.



 Gee, what do you want? He's always pointing this thing that flashes at me.

 

 I fooled him this time. I smiled for him!

 

Alright already, enough is enough! 

Geesh, will he ever let me hunt!

Uh, wait a minute. I think I see one...

OK he's got my attention now!

Oh, this is my classic profile pose! Do you like it?

Come on Dave, keep up!

 

 Darn I know he's up there.

Chasing them up the tree is fun. But my neck is getting tired.

Whew! There are so many squirrels around here. My work will never be done!

 

I actually think I got away with it! I deleted two photos that Dave took of me that were really embarrassing.

He'll never notice, and once I cuddle up on his lap he'll forget all about them!

 

Baby it's cold outside!

Boy, what happened to the nice warm days down here. Dave and Pat have been putting my nice warm coats on me for the past day or two, but this morning I had to fast-walk when Dave took me for my morning routine. Yikes, even with my coat on I was much colder than I thought I would be. I heard Dave say to Pat that it is 42 degrees outside. I don't know what that meant but I certainly felt how cold my big ears were this morning. When we got back into the house, I had to sit in Dave's lap to warm up. He felt my ears and began to rub them, boy did that feel good. I really like Dave's long walks in the morning and afternoon but I think I'll give him a hint when I get really cold. I know, I'll just start limping on my rear leg. He'll think my surgery is hurting and "bingo," he'll pick  me up! See, being small has many advantages.

I've been having so much fun "treeing" the dumb squirrels around here. I get so excited when I see them and they don't see me. I immediately go into my "stealth" crawl.

 

These guys are easy targets when I'm in my "stealth" crawl. My only problem is Dave! He follows me and can't keep up when I bolt toward my prey. Not only that, but because he can't keep up with me I always run out of leash before I get to the buggers! Oh well, I still claim that I "treed" these furry rats!

 

Dave was just looking at some of my pictures and I quietly slipped this one into my blog. This is me in my "Mom's" yard in PA. I remember this was just before Pat and Dave took me with them. I was running around with my "Mom" and chased a bunny. Becky, Pat and Dave were all excited. They were yelling for me to come back. That was so much fun. Wow, how long ago was that? Dave says I'm one and a half years old now. Gee, I thought we were going to get to see my "Mom" and Becky this year. Oh well, I hope we can see them sometime soon. Maybe when it gets really warm again.

 

Oh Pat just told Dave that Darlene and maybe Linda will visit us today! I have so much fun with them. I'll have to do the "puppy thing" and share my "lap sitting" between both of them. Its really easy for me to get them to pay attention to me!

Got to go, I have to practice my puppy expressions!

 

Now I'll have more to talk about next time.

 

 

On watch!

I just can't get enough of the new views I have at this house. I've got four awesome places I can check out all the squirrels and lizards that try to tease me.

This one is my favorite! I have my couch that I can relax on and check out the squirrels. But, lately Pat and Dave don't let me jump on the couch. I have to use these funny stairs!

 

This one is new. Pat opens the window thingy and I can guard the front of the house. There's also lots of lizards crossing the driveway.

 

This one is great because I can watch any lizards that get into the screen area. Sometimes I have to bark at the squirrels that cross the screens. Dave gets all upset because the squirrels can break the screen. I keep trying to tell him I can take care of them!

 

 These windows are great but just a little tall for me. I don't mind the view from these windows because my kennel is in the corner. I would never get any rest if I could see out these windows from my kennel. But don't worry, I only use my kennel when Dave and Pat go out. I have a super comfortable pet igloo that Pat just gave me for their bedroom. Its so soft and warm. I'll show you next time.

 

Here's what I can see. This guy didn't stand a chance... if I got out!

 

 

 

I have to show you my new "Clip and Dip" as Darlene calls it!

Just yesterday, Winston and I got to get "clipped ad dipped" together! Then, I got to hang out with him all day long! What a blast. He's getting older and I can run circles around him. But I have to be careful, when he's had enough he puts his paw down really hard.... usually on me!

 

 Boy, Dave's buggin' me with all these pictures!

 

Oh, all right, one more!

 

That's it! I'm tired!

See you next time.