VERY SAD!

Since my adorable wife choose to leave me, she took this babygirl from me and refused ANY type of Visitation. This hurt alot but we did get Princess to help ease the pain of the loss of her dog she had before we met. I still will always love my little Princess and the other dog we got Toto a chihuahua/shitzu mix. I miss them dearly.

Yes, I did find and went & got a new little girl to me. She is about a year old 8lbs chihuahua/minpin mix and her name is Kali. She really is an awesome little dog. Housebroken and a great little snuggeler! She is not my little Princess but she does help fill that viod in my heart.

Vacation Up North

What a week. Swimming, fishing, boating, fun fun fun. I got to explore the woods & water. I had so much fun, and so did dad and mom. I miss the swans, geese and chipmonks, for some odd reason they never come around our house. Now I am home and sleeping off the long busy week. I can't wait to go back to the cottage.

Tip Toe Through the Tulips

Beautiful Holland Michigan had lots of folks there this past week for, Tulip Time. It was a lot of fun. Between rainy days we were able to watch dutch dancers, and tip toe through the tulips. Above is a photo of Windmill Island. What fun times. After we watched the dancers we took a ride to South Haven to see the lake. It was a very nice day indeed. I am so happy my grandma and grandpa live near the lake. It is a lot of fun to go there.

Was I Broken???

For the past several weeks prior to surgery, dad and mom had talked about how I was going to get fixed. So now that the stitches are almost dissolved I have to ask, what was broken? I surely didn't feel better when I came home then when I left to go see the vet. Remind me to never trust that vet again. Now mom has these nasty brown pills she gives me every month and some
smelly liquid stuff to make the bugs not like me. Come on now, I ask you... do I look like a happy camper. I think not!! Now I like to hang out all day on the heating pad and nap. How exciting is that? For the past week now, it has done nothing but rain. I can't even go outside and chase bumble bees. I am getting rather bored. I have chewed up all of my toys and done everything possible to have fun all on my own. Does anyone know how to make the water stop falling from the clouds? If so please do it quickly.

A Dandy of a Day

This past week I spent time in Onondaga with my great grandparents. They have so much pretty land. I ran all over the place. I can't wait to go back!! Grandpa Leon has been really sick and was gone to the hospital for a week. He is home now, but no one will let me jump up into his lap and give him kisses. I only want to help him feel better. I am not allowed in Grandma Hart's lap either, because I give her trouble breathing. Geesh what is a poor social pup to do?!?
This week mom and I have been real busy working in the yard. Mom has been planting flowers, cleaning out the little barn, scrubbing the patio furniture, and all sorts of outside stuff. Mom has been decorating the house a lot. It looks really nice. Dad and mom really like their home a lot. They should they are always doing one thing or another around there.
I got to meet a new buddy last week. Dad and mom hired a 12 year old little boy to do their lawn. He likes little doggies like me. He has one at home just like me named, Sandy. I don't get to play with him again for another week though.
Mom keeps telling me about this wonderful place upnorth we are going to go in a few weeks. It is a cottage. I have been excited to play there. It has water in front of it for me to swim in and chase ducks. I think I will like it a lot. Her and dad are talking about a nice vacation there this summer. I have lots of fun with dad and mom. Never a dull moment. I wish they would take me on more walks though. I have to pester them more, then maybe I will get my way. Dad had been gone for a while. I am happy to get to see him again. He feeds me the good stuff. I like double cheese burgers. The vet says I shouldn't have them though. Blah what does he know?
For a while I started to think that the outside was nothing but snow and ice. I didn't know that there was such pretty stuff out there under it all. The trees aren't white anymore, and I smell flowers in the breezes. The ground is green instead of white and it is warm now. No more freezing my paws off. I have fun chasing little things flying through the air. I caught a bumble bee last week. I pounced on it and it bit me. It hurt a lot, and left a big red welt on my tummy. It is better now though. I don't chase bumble bees anymore. When I was in Onondaga with grandpa and grandma I got to bark at horses. They are fun to bark at. They make the funniest noises and smell kinda weird. I wish I could go play with them.
Mom put a new clock up today and it scares me. It has the same sound as the doorbell, so when it chimes, I think there is someone at the door. How silly. Then mom tells me to hush up and stop barking. I am just doing my job though.
This week mom is also sewing new curtains for the living room. They are really pretty. They match our pretty couch and chairs. Our home is so nice. We almost moved near grandma and grandpa, but mom said that she didn't want to have to pack and move again. She was real hard to play with the week she was house hunting. She was jumping up and running all over. I even got to go into some of the new houses with her. They were neat. I like my hill though. I am princess of the hill. I can keep track of everyone around me. Well, I am going to curl up and take a long nap. Nibbles and snuggles until next time

A Crazy Lazy Day

Snuggle Buddies

Dad and mom decided to get me some new fun things yesterday. I got a pink bunny rabbit bottle for my kennel and a matching pink food bowl. It is a lot of fun drinking out of the bunny bottle. I lick and lick and water keeps coming out. I also got a rawhide bone and a puppy teething toy. I am very loved (spoiled).
Today I spent quite some time all by myself. Dad and mom left and mom didn't get back until after dark. I was really bored all day. I tore up my papers in my kennel for amusement. Mom didn't bring dad home. That made me all nervous. I ran all over looking for him. I looked under all the cushions and everything. Then I pitched a fit. I ran all over then jumped up on the couch and into moms bowl of yogurt and granola. Mom said dad will be home later he has some things to do before he comes home. I am going to bug her until he is here. I don't like it at all. Dad keeps me cozy and warm when we cuddle on the couch together. I do get to go to Grandpa and grandma's. I am so excited.
I am going to go sniff around for a minute.
Happy Trails to All

Stewing for Stew

Today mom made her delicious stew. The whole house smelled of all sorts of delectable flavors. She promised I would get some later when it cooled down. She makes her stew a little spicy though. I know this because, dad was sweating bullets by the time he was done with his bowl. I can't wait to have mine. It is driving me loopey.
There is a big mess in the kitchen for mom to clean up now. Maybe she will let me lick the bowl. Then I can get covered head to toe in the yummy stuff. WOO HOO!!!!!
Mom is going to reveal her recipe to everyone....... Here she is.....

spicy Winter Stew

1 lb. Stew meat
1/2 cup flour
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
1/2 Green pepper
1/2 Onion
2 Stalks celery
2 Cups baby carrots
8 Small potatoes
1/2 Can tomato paste
1/2 Can corn
1/2 Can green beans
1 Can mushrooms
1 Can Diced tomatoes
1/4 Cup Franks hot sauce
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon lemon pepper
1 Teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
1/2 cup Wondra

1.First take your stew meat and put it is a ziplock bag with 1/2 cup of flour. Shake it vigorously until all meat is covered thoroughly with flour. Put 1/4 cup oil in fry pan and cook meat over low heat until lightly browned on the outside.
2.Chop onions, green pepper and celery. Cut each baby carrot and small potato in half. Add corn, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes to pan. Do not drain vegetables!! Next add tomato paste with two can fulls of water. Blend thoroughly.
3.Cook on high heat for 6 1/2 hours, in crockpot. If using stove top cook on medium/low 3 1/2 hours. Make sure to put a lid on the pan. Stir frequently.
4. Thicken stew with Wondra flour, and let set for 30 minutes.

Enjoy everyone.
It is time again to go outside and play tug of war for a while. Then of course it is bed time. Can you believe dad and mom are putting me in the bathroom until I am house broken. I use to sleep in a crate on their bed. Mom says I whine too much and she can't sleep. So now I get the bathroom. Oh well, I guess it is bigger than the crate.
Happy Trails to All

Playing in the Leaves

Can You See Me Now????

I am thinking, I like fall the best. I get to chew on and jump around in a bunch of leaves outside. The acorns are fun too. I got to chase mom around while she raked leaves. It is fun to see the big rake fly across the lawn and drag all the leaves down the hill.
Tonight there are a bunch of cans on the dining room table. Mom says she is getting ready to make her soups and sauces. She wants to bring Grandpa Hart some this weekend. I heard her say tomorrow is stew day. Sounds scrumptious to me. I like being under moms feet while she is cooking. Sometimes she drops stuff, and I get to eat it. Mmmmmm.....
Yesterday I got to go to the store with dad and mom. They always take me along in a little doggie purse. sometimes when mom wears her bouncy shoes I get kinda icky. It is so hard staying quiet when we grocery shop. There are so many yummy things all around. I wonder if that is how doggie heaven is. Although, I am NOT a dog!! I am a princess. I think my name is actually, "Princess NO". I got three new toys today. A tennis ball on a rope with a squeaky teddy bear at the other end, a squeaky tiger and a squeaky giraffe. I love things that squeak. I would squeeze them for hours if I could get away with it. Mom says they get on her nerves after awhile. I always leave them on the floor, I never put them on her nerves.
Dad crashed on the couch, I think I am going to crawl in and find a spot to snuggle with him.
Good night.
Happy Trails to ALL