Why I love the sofa

Now you will notice that I've included several photos in this blog. I want you to notice how all the blue dogs are sleeping on the floor and yet I have the couch and Allana has even supplied me with a blanket and pillow. This is how it should be. Everything is right in the world tonight. I love Christmas Break!

The truck is clean so I'm out

Today the truck got detailed, so that means I will not be traveling to Sonic for Happy Hour! When I go anywhere in the van, I'm always in a crate, but when I get to go in the truck, sometimes I get to sit up front in my seatbelt. I like that a lot and when we go to Sonic, the server always has a dog cookie ready for me. Now that the truck is all detailed, Dan won't want "dog hair" in it for a few days. Hopefully, he will forget and take me to Sonic Happy Hour tomorrow.

Bath day

Taio and I got baths today. Allana was rather sneaky about it. She was not wearing her grooming apron and quietly sat down beside on me on the couch and scooped me up. Oh well, at least I know I'm off the bath radar for another week or two.

The day seemed quite normal around here. Dan went to Lowe's and brought home more wood. He is building a shelf and Allana was hinting about pull out shelves in the kitchen. I heard the power tools working overtime outside, so pretty much a normal day around here.

I'm still a little worried about Allana though. She cut our walk short today. I wish she was feeling better so she could take us out for a nice long walk. Maybe tomorrow.

Christmas Day

We had a nice quiet Christmas here at the Hemenways. Grandma didn't come, so I didn't get my usual turkey dinner snacks all day. I like when Grandma cooks. Allana cooked turkey dinner but she didn't share with me so I really don't know how good it was. I always know with Grandma's cooking as she always shares.

Allana has had the Hallmark movie channel all day which is really getting a little annoying. Dan set up the Boxee Box in the guest room and I think I hear Kung Fu Panda coming from that T.V. I wish I could open the baby gate and go down the hall.

I hope all my blog followers had a great Christmas. Mine was great. Just wish I could have got a little turkey dinner!

Another Kitty! Are you kidding me?!

O.K., let's get this right. Last summer, a litter of kittens was born on our property, but we do not have any outdoor cats so why do Dan and Allana think they are responsible for them? In September, they caught two of the little ones and placed them in a home and then last night trapped another one and today took her to the vet today to be spayed and get a rabies shot. I'm thinking she may become another member of the family. She may stick around a little longer now!

Now, I know it may sound like I'm whining, but I heard Allana say the vet bill was $182. That would have bought a lot of dog toys for under the Christmas tree. Felix, our pseudo cat, is afraid of cats, so the new kitty can't live with him, so what are we going to do with a feral cat? I'm hearing Dan talk about building a little cat house for her. I don't have my own house! I have to share with the other shelties around here. This is feeling a little unfair.

Campfires and S'mores

Dan spent the day burning down yet another dead tree that he had chopped up. Allana got the great idea that if she went out to the store and got some marshmallows she could roast them over the fire. What was she thinking? It has been a long time since her girl scout days. Her first attempt resulted in a flaming charred plop on the ground. Of course Dan's first attempt resulted in 2 perfectly toasted marshmallows! Allana quickly stole the perfect marshmallows and made two s'mores! They didn't share with me though! I don't think this is very fair at all! I am still feeling neglected!

The Dreaded Apron

I'm sure Allana should figure it out that when she puts on her grooming apron it is like a giant neon sign that flashes time for a bath! Most of the dogs around her know how to avoid her at this point except for the puppies. They are slow to learn the meaning of the apron.

I know I'm due for a bath, but I stayed real flat on the chair, and she did not notice me. Two others got baths, but not me today! Yea! Oh oh... it is ring handling class tonight and now the clean dogs are going and I'm stuck in the chair. darn.....