I Feel Pretty....

and I smell pretty too! Daddy dropped me off at the groomer this morning and they gave me a wonderful bath! Aunt Pat said I smelled very clean and fresh when she came to pick me up. I have that "new dog smell" I've heard so much about. Chloe had to sniff me all over to make sure it was really me! After I got home, we all went outside. I really had to go potty, and play fetch since it's such a nice day out. Mrs. S. even threw the ball for me once!
Of course, after a good game of fetch, there's nothing like scratching one's itches with a roll around on the grass. Aunt Pat wasn't thrilled, since we'd only been home for around 10 minutes. But, a girls gotta do what a girl's gotta do, right?

Aunt Pat said that Katie and Chloe missed me a lot! Katie whined and cried and Chloe sat in the window waiting for me to come home! They got some extra tummy rubs and ear scratches to help them feel better.

My Busy Week!

It's been a very busy week for me! Monday, Aunt Pat took me to the Vet to have my rabies vaccine updated. While I was there, they gave me a pedicure, and drew my blood for the Heartworm test. The bad thing, is that I gained a pound since I've moved here. All those biskees are going straight to my thighs! Dr. Hughes said I was doing well, but I may have a little touch of arthritis starting in my hips. I was so good, the Vet Tech gave me a couple of biskees!

Friday, Daddy is dropping me off at the Groomer for a bath. I didn't know there was poop in the grass when I rolled in it, honest! Daddy cleaned me off as best as he could, but he could still smell the reminder. Aunt Pat smelled it also, but she doesn't think it's that bad. She thinks Chloe's hair is starting to get a little scraggly and that she'll be the next one to go.


We've been spending a little more time outside. The weather's been so nice the past couple of days. I've been showing Chloe which grasses are good to chew on. We've been staying out of the garden for the most part, although Katie did walk in and smell the early tulips that were open. At least Aunt Pat thinks these are tulips, but she can't really be sure since she threw the package away after she planted them last Fall.

Happy Birthday Aunt Allie!

Today is Aunt Allie's Birthday!! Who needs cake and ice cream when it's biskee's for everybody!!
Aunt Pat, and Daddy join us in hoping you have a wonderful day and a great year ahead!

Yesterday was a rather sleepy day for us. That thunderstorm Friday night kept us awake and scared poor Katie. Aunt Pat had to give her a pill to help her calm down. She couldn't sleep either, so we all got up on the living room sofa to cuddle up together. It got a little crowded, so after a few minutes, I got down on the floor. As much as I love Aunt Pat, she's not that comfortable as a pillow. Speaking of sleep, it's something we like to do a lot. Katie and Chloe love to sleep on the afghan on the living room sofa.

Chloe will often curl up and nap against one of the humans, especially we're on the family room sofa. I like to come up on the sofa, especially if I see Aunt Pat laying down. If she's comfortable, then I know the sofa's just right for me. I'll come over and drop the tennis ball on the sofa. If I just watch it sail over my head and not fetch it, she'll know that I want to get up. I may be a big girl, but I like a snuggle just as much as the next dog.

Katie's Day Out

As you can see, my sister Katie has been having a few bad hair days.
Let's face it, we all want to look our best for the spring, human or canine. So, Daddy called the groomer for Katie- the humans call it a groomer instead of a hairdresser so there isn't a mix-up between the two. Groomers are just for us, because hey, we deserve to have a special place where we can get beautiful! Aunt Pat told me I should go next, because she noticed I was chewing on my nails and scratching myself a bit. I've also been rolling around in the yard a lot.

Anyway, this is Katie before her trip to the groomer, and this is her afterwards:

She looks like a brand new dog! Tres Chic- especially with that snazzy pink bandanna. We both missed Katie while she was gone, Chloe especially. Chloe sniffed Katie all over and paid special attention to her once Aunt Pat brought her home.

Yard Work

I generally prefer fetch over the yard work, but life isn't all biskees and belly rubs. Since the weather has been pretty nice lately, Daddy and Aunt Pat have been in the backyard getting the leaves out from by the fence and cleaning up the sticks and other debris from the yard. Katie and Chloe took charge of the side of the yard and showed Aunt Pat where there were more leaves inside the lilac bushes and behind an evergreen.

They also pointed out a trouble spot by the patio. A few years ago, Aunt Pat planted some
vinca vine because it still looked healthy once the geraniums died in the planters they'd had by the front porch. It's really overgrown the area and is starting to choke out some of the other flowers Daddy and Aunt Pat's mother had planted there.

Afterwards, we all relaxed in the living room.

Rain, Rain Go Away

Although this picture was taken on a sunny day, today it's raining on and off. We spent the morning just like this, laying around the house, dozing. I think we're dog tired from all the playing outside we did yesterday. It was so nice out, we were out a lot. Katie had to stand by the door and bark more than once to get us inside.

I've spent a lot of time chewing, especially on my tennis balls. I chewed through 2 of them in one day! The humans are happy that I'm not chewing the furniture, so they keep giving me new balls to play with. I must say, though I do enjoy an occasional facial tissue or paper napkin.

We got to meet two of our neighbors that we've previously only barked at! We officially met Mrs. G. who lives directly behind us, and Mr. S. who lives behind us. Daddy and Aunt Pat have known them since they were puppies, oops, children, and are happy they're nice neighbors.

Now, Aunt Pat is talking about doing some Spring cleaning. It looks like Chloe is ready to help.

Ahh, Spring

Aunt Pat has tried to get this post up for the last couple of days, but we've been having too much fun playing outside to let her stay at the computer for too long!

Rolling around in the grass, letting the sun warm my belly is one of the great pleasures in life. Even Katie has started to roll around in the dirt and grass. Chloe started to dig a hole near the crabapple tree, but Aunt Pat stopped her before she could get too far. I don't know if Chloe's trying to dig all the way to China, but if she is, I don't think she'll make it in time for the Olympics.

Daddy and Aunt Pat will rub us down with a towel when we come in, so we get and extra tummy rub, and sometimes a biskee after if we've let them wipe our paws! We don't always want to go in, but Katie will round us up and get us inside before we get too cold or muddy.


Chloe had fun with Mommy and Aunt Ally and Baby G Saturday night! She hasn't said much, but, then again, she's not one to bark and tell.