Christmas - That wonderful time of the Year !

 Thanksgiving came and went.  This year it was just Mom, Dad, Avalon and I.  Other family members were either leaving town or not coming to town.  It seemed a little strange not to have lots of people here but the one good thing that happened is that Avalon and I got to eat dinner

with Mom and Dad.  I was really excited about this thinking we were going to get turkey and the fixings but it was just our same old every day dog food.  However, we did get to eat at the same time and that was cool.  We  did get to watch the parade together and Dad watched some football.   The day after Thanksgiving all of the fall and Thanksgiving decorations came down and the next two days we all spent putting up Christmas decorations.  I helped by eating a few of the decorations off of the Christmas tree and rearranging some of the colorful packages.  Sparky - Our elf on the shelf arrived after I ate some of the decorations so I was glad about that.  No report to the big red guy that I was naughty.

 I was soooo excited to learn we were going to Bell Ring again this year and puppy in training Huxley was going to be there.  Mom said this would probably be the last time we get to see each other since Huxley will be heading back to KSDS soon to start advance college classes.   He said his Mom and Dad were talking to him about starting college and he said he was a little scared.  I told him all of the training commanders at KSDS are wonderful teachers and the accommodations were great.  It was FUN times bell ringing and meeting all of the people who stopped to donate to the Salvation Army and pet Huxley and me.  However, the only person there that could understand puppy talk was the big red guy - Santa.  I told him I was trying to be nice and Sparky could verify that. 

Christmas Day finally came.  Lots of family and friends came over to celebrate.  However, Avalon and I had to stay in our bedroom while they were here.  Mom said I can get overly excited when we have company sometimes and things can get a little dicey.  Mom didn't want me to spoil my nice streak by being naughty and Sparky would have to report to the beg red guy.  Avalon never seems to have this problem but Mom said she had to keep me company so I would not feel left out.  I am soooo excited  to report  all was well but I think the snowman helped. 

Finally it was Christmas for us.  Sparky reported to the beg red guy that I was basically nice and Avalon was really nice.  We got new toys to play with and some really yummy puppy treats.  Mom was trying to give us a few but I just jumped up and took what I could since I didn't have to be nice anymore.  Avalon said Sparky saw it and she said he might report it back to the beg red guy when he leaves for the year.  I hope not and he forgets.   I will have to have a talk with him before he leaves but for some reason he doesn't really do anything but sit on the Santa hat and observe.  I was told his magic only happens at night so I might have to sneak out of the bedroom and go see him.  I don't want any bad reports going up to the North Pole !!

We changed up the marquee before Christmas so -

Fall and Thanksgiving

Fall is here because Mom and Dad spend a lot of time outside raking up things that fall from the trees.  Avalon and I usually just watch since there are no rakes designed for puppies.  I love our weekend walks around the lake.  There are soooo many new smells with all of the things 

falling from the trees.  No  swimming though.  Miss M comes over sometimes and takes Avalon and I out to play.  I do a little command training with her to keep her skills up.  Miss M also goes on walks with her BIG four legged puppy.  I am glad Miss M doesn't ride on my back.  It would look funny and I am not sure I could hold her up.  Maybe some day Miss M and I can go on a ride.  I wonder what a puppy saddle would look like ??  Will need one.

That white stuff fell from the sky. 

My two legged sister - Aunna and me had a health scare recently.  Aunna had to go to the emergency room and stayed in the hospital.  She has something now called migraines that effect her balance and vision.  On top of that she got a really bad upper respiratory bug.  Mom was spending a lot of time with Aunna and she got that bug too.  TWICE :(  Aunna has a four legged puppy but while she was at home recuperating another four legged baby came to live with them.  This one Mom said was a kitty.

 My scare was my legs just seemed to stop working.  I went to bed feeling just fine then the next morning they felt funny and I could not stand on them.  Dad tried to help me but nothing worked.  As soon as the puppy emergency room opened Mom took me.  They gave me something that made me fall asleep.  Mom told me they took x-rays of my legs and poked me to get some blood.  They didn't find anything so we were sent home with meds that made me feel loopy.  If things didn't get better in two days I was to go back.  However, after one day on the meds and resting I got up the next morning and surprised Mom and Dad by walking out of my bedroom.  Go figure ??

 I am so happy to announce we are going to be adding a new two legged person to our family.  That means our extended family will grow by one two legged person named Drew, one four legged puppy named Frankie and last one four legged kitty named Olive.  I heard there is something called a maid of honer and best man at a wedding so I am hoping they will be asking me and Frankie.  Maybe Sage can be a flower girl.

Mom and me changed out the marquee here at the lake and put up Tom Turkey

 Lots of human cooking went on all day on Thanksgiving.  

 Dad didn't have to do much cooking for our four legged Thanksgiving dinner.  It came in a bag.

This year it was just Mom, Dad, Avalon and I for Thanksgiving.  It seemed odd but Mom told me that family and friends were either leaving town or not coming to town this year. I thought this was kind of cool since that meant Avalon and I got to eat Thanksgiving dinner with Mom and Dad.  However, we only got our Thanksgiving dinner in the bag. Not so cool. The only sad thing about the Holiday was Dad's Huskers didn't win their football game so football season is now over for them.

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving 

Fall in Nebraska

 Fall is here so the summer decorations came down and the fall decorations came out.  

 Last of the tomatoes were harvested and Mom made some smelly green salsa.  

Miss M, me and Mom did our last presentation for this year at the Papillion Library.

Always love the end of a presentation.  Belly rubs !!

Got to spend some time with Miss M and Tommy.  Avalon came along too !!

 

Halloween was a COLD one this year !!  We stayed inside and just put the candy in a bucket on the porch this year.

Happy Halloween 

Mom and I decorated the marquee before the snow came.

Fall in Nebraska is Football

Dad says there is nothing like Fall and Nebraska football !!  Mom is in charge of the marquee at the entrance to our lake and we always post something new each weekend before the game.

Grandma T asked Mom if she wanted to meet Miss M's new big four legged puppy.  Mom said yes and so did I.  However, Grandma T said the new big puppy is just getting to know his surroundings so maybe next time I can go.  Miss M is doing command training with him.  I wonder if he can sit, stay or rollover like I can?  Mom took pictures for me to look at and boy is he BIG.  He is so big he even has his own house and bedroom.  He also has his own special house on wheels when he travels.  How cool is that !! His name is Dakota.

Mom and I visited with Kelly at the Papillion Public Library.  We talked about me coming to do another presentation then planning other activities at the Library.  Story time with the kids, some special events and other activities.  Kelly just started her job at the Library so is just getting to know the ins and outs. As she gets more familiar with her job we will plan other activities.  I tried to tell her about some of our other activities we have done with kids but she doesn't understand puppy talk.  It was fun though to visit again and see some of the library staff.  They are so nice and gave me lots of belly rubs and even some kisses.

We watch Nebraska football every Saturday here at our house but this one Saturday was special.  That is what dad said anyway.  Something called ESPN was live in Lincoln Nebraska talking about football all morning before the Huskers played.  Dad had five TVs on so he could watch it from about every room in the house.  Mom stayed mostly in the kitchen canning tomatoes and watching.  Thank goodness it was the nice canning stuff and not the icky smelly relish she makes that has vinegar in it.

 The next day we harvested our fall vegetables.   Some long orange things.  I guess they tasted OK but not really my thing.  Mom diced them all up and she said she uses them in stews and soups in the fall and winter.  I bet I won't see any of them in my fall dog food dinners.  I just don't understand why there has to be people food and dog food and we can't share with each other.  Theirs changes up every day and ours stays the same thing day after day.  To me this is just not fair!


Our BIG day finally came for us to travel to Lincoln in the house on wheels and go camping and to a Husker game.  Dad came home from work early on Friday and loaded up all the stuff that me, Avalon and Mom packed for the weekend.  Mom and Dad were having some of their two legged friends for a tailgate party at the RV before the game.

                                                      Well, let me tell you a story
about our weekend trip !!!Just before we left Dad took me and Avalon
for a last minute "hurry up" then I called shot gun and jumped up in the RV. Avalon went into the garage where the Ford was parked.  Avalon rides in the Ford because she still gets car sick most of the time.  Mom headed back in the house to make sure everything was turned off then she jumped in the Ford and followed Dad in the house on wheels to Lincoln.  When we got there Dad and I opened the back of the Ford and NO Avalon !!  Panic was had by ALL !!
Mom called Grandma T and asked her to check our house.  There was Avalon still waiting in the garage to get in the Ford and head out with us.  Boy, was everyone relieved she was there.  Grandma T babysat Avalon over the weekend and when I came back home Avalon said she had a wonderful time with Grandma.  Walks around the lake, treats and plenty of hugs and kisses.  I might stay home next time !!!

On Saturday it was game day.  We got up and took a short walk then Mom and Dad started to get ready for the tailgate party.  Huxley - puppy in training - parents came but no Huxley.  I thought I was going to get to have someone to play with and go to the game with ?  His parents were concerned he might not be quite ready for such a BIG field trip so they came alone.  Bummer !!  However, I got lots of hugs and belly rubs from all of the guests so all was OK.

Boy, where there lots and lots of Husker fans walking around.  I had to really keep on my paws not to get stepped on or bumped into.  Mom was really watching out for me so we made a great team.  There is a special place for handicapped people to sit and watch the game and that was where we were.  Mom and me met
lots of Husker fans and Mom was able to spread the word about KSDS.  I had handouts in my backpack and we gave those out too.
There was only one glitch in the whole day.  Right when we got to our area a gentleman next to us put his popcorn on the floor and the wind blew it over and popcorn flew all over.  I was trying so hard to pick it all up but for some reason Mom and Dad didn't like that.  After a short time a worker in the handicapped area came and swept it up so everyone could concentrate on the game.  Dad was sooooo exited about the game and would stand up and yell when the ball game to something he called the end zone.  I stood up to yell too but he told me only human yells were allowed.  I had to mind my manners after that.  It was a FUN day !!

Huskers beat the Wildcats - Go Big Red !!!