Tiki & Atticus are Double Trouble

neglected

2008-08-20T15:27:00.003-04:00

My blog has been neglected.
It's been a busy Summer for my family. Lots of playing in the backyard and running around the house with the critter. The critter is getting big and he's a pretty fun playmate. He's kind of a camera hog though.

Update

2008-06-13T14:15:00.007-04:00

Lot's of stuff has been going on around here and Momma has not been updating. So, in a nutshell, here's what's happening.

There were lots of storms here last weekend. It rained a lot. Lots and lots. Here we are looking outside. Our street flooded but that was it. Thankfully our basement floor has remained dry. Momma & Poppa are especially happy about this because the basement will be carpeted this week. I'm not so sure about this basement updating. Stairs frighten me.

Just an FYI to any little critter that comes into our house = Sippy cups left unattended will be the property of me.

Also, we've had some additional critter guests to

the house. This one is sweet.

MY Birthday

2008-05-11T20:22:00.004-04:00

So, I got some fun stuff for my birthday. A bone which I have decided not to chew up. I'm saving it for a rainy day. A loofah dog that is NOT a stuffy!! It's the most amazing toy ever. It's rubber and it squeeks. Don't worry, I will find a way to destroy it. And a stuffy which I tore apart in record time. Also, Auntie Bethy was in town and she stayed overnight and it was awesome because she played bad cuz and loofah dog with me.

The critter got a party on Saturday and I was trapped inside. I felt sad about it but eventually I got to go outside for a little bit. But then the naughty dogs came out and they wanted to fight with me so I was taken back inside. Oh well. I had a good birthday anyway. I'll include some photos of the critters party. He had fun.

Birthday

2008-05-07T15:15:00.005-04:00

It was the crittters birthday on Sunday. Tomorrow is my birthday!!! I imagine I'll be getting some treats and toys tomorrow, but on Sunday I had to deal with the critter getting all kinds of attention and new toys. I guess his new toy was pretty nice. But I dont know why the critter kept throwing my bad cuz in there.

Outside

2008-04-16T13:11:00.006-04:00

It's warming up around here. Me and the critter have done a bit of playing in the backyard. I love playing in the backyard! I think the critter likes it too.

Tiki's winning photo

2008-04-15T08:00:00.003-04:00

This is my winning photo.

Contest

2008-04-14T12:09:00.012-04:00

Momma entered photos of me and Tiki into a contest at her work. Tiki's photo came in 2nd so Momma won a BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser! As you've probably guessed Tiki has gotten a pretty big head about the whole thing. He's suggested that he's the next Morris the cat and thinks our whole family should move out to Hollywood. What a dummy.

Speak for yourself!! I don't see you winning anything with that mug of yours. I'm beautiful and win Momma fun things, like vacuums. What do you contribute? Nothing but a bunch of headaches. Maybe you need to go and get a paper route.

You hate the vacuum. Whenever Momma drags it out you run for your life. You are a weenie.

Anyway, I am special and give Momma kisses and help her out with the critter. You just lounge around and nap all day. Maybe you should move out to Hollywood by yourself so I can have Momma, Poppa and the critter all to myself.

Momma says "Stop fighting you two!"

Anyway, Momma loves her new vacuum. It works fabulous and she recommends it to any pet lover!!

Baths

2008-04-07T08:51:00.008-04:00

Every night the critter gets a bath. The other day Momma threw me in the bath too because I was feeling sad about not getting to join in all the fun. The critter has all kinds of toys and such in the bath. I only get washed when I get a bath. Not as fun.
Tiki has tried to get into the bath too, but Momma has not been able to capture it on film. Poppa suspects that if Tiki in fact did get into the bath he would be pretty mad about it.

Spring?

2008-04-02T09:04:00.001-04:00

I'm waiting patiently for Spring. Momma says it is Spring, but I can't tell. It's still pretty cold out there. I best stay snuggled under the covers until it warms up.

More Naps

2008-03-24T08:51:00.003-04:00

Momma caught us sharing the nap chair.
Yes, I am sooo embarrassed.

We're under attack!

2008-03-18T12:50:00.002-04:00

I'm a little concerned with how brave those squirrels have gotten. This one just sat up on our ledge all afternoon!! I'm going to have to get with Tiki and devise a plan. The little critter doesn't seem too impressed with the squirrels either.

Stuff

2008-02-09T16:03:00.000-05:00

Lots has been going on. The critter is on the move and has been keeping Momma busy. It's hard for me to sit in her lap anymore because she always has to chase after the critter. Kind of annoying.
I also suspect the critter is in love with Tiki. He's always chasing Tiki around and following him and trying to pet him. Tiki isn't impressed.

This critter ...

2008-02-09T15:57:00.000-05:00

This critter is after my food. I am not happy about it.
Oh wait ... he's after me!

Morning

2008-01-16T10:14:00.001-05:00

Momma is home with us this morning and she took a picture of me and the critter watching the sunrise.

Merry Christmas!!

2007-12-26T09:30:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we had a fun Christmas morning. Momma first took a picture of me and Everett in front of the presents. I was going wild with anticipation so waiting was hard work. Finally I got to open my presents and I got 2 stuffed animals!!! As you can see the first one didn't last long. I also got a tasty bone to chew on. It was a very fun Christmas!

Falling Leaves

2007-11-24T19:56:00.000-05:00

Leaves are falling outside ... onto our window and onto the ground. I'm not so sure about it. I think the leaves are up to something and I'm not sure what it is.

I think it's safe Tiki. It's outside the window, not inside.

If you say so, I'm still not sure about it. It looks suspicious to me.

Xmas card pics

2007-11-19T16:45:00.000-05:00

Momma takes a lot of photos these days. Since the little critter's been around, he gets more camera time than me and Tiki. Sometimes I'll nose my way in. And sometimes I'm invited to sit with the critter. But not too many photos of just me anymore. Tiki doesn't seem too concerned, he just runs away anyway.

Little People

2007-11-15T09:14:00.000-05:00

Since my Momma brought the little critter home there have been lot's of new things in our living room. Other little critters, and toys that I'm not allowed to play with... and stuffy animals that I am NOT allowed to de-stuff. It's been pretty tough. But the bright side is I have lots of little faces to slick.

Brrrrr

2007-11-06T17:12:00.001-05:00

It's getting colder. You know what that means ... snuggling in for some naps.

We two

2007-10-12T17:34:00.000-04:00

Here we are. Momma shoved this on my head again and put me on the couch with Everett.

Halloweener

2007-10-09T16:18:00.001-04:00

It's getting close to Halloween time so it was time for Momma to take out the Halloween stuff... which includes my crappy costume that my Momma forces onto me... Everett has a costume too and Momma is going to post some photos of the both of us. So that means she's going to shove this thing over my head again at some point. oh well.

Update

2007-08-13T16:13:00.000-04:00

Here are some photos of what I've been up to. Momma is back to work now which makes me a little sad. But she comes home earlier every day so that has been very nice. Sometimes, when it's not too hot, me and Momma and Everett will go on nice long walks. I love it.

Here are some photos of what I've been doing. Taking lots of naps.

There's a chair that used to be Everett's but now he's too big for it. So I figured I'd try it out.

I've also included a photo of my brother. I really love him a lot.

There's also a photo of me in my brothers room. We've been having lots of fun around here.

2007-06-25T15:00:00.000-04:00

I stole this from Martha

1. Your age: I turned 2 May 8th

2. Your age when came to live with your people? I was 7 weeks

3. What color is the collar you’re wearing right now? I don't have a collar on right now

4. Who is your favorite person other than the people you live with? My Uncle Jesse, Auntie Bethy, Auntie Laura ... really anyone who comes to the house to visit me.

5. How much do you weigh? 22 lbs

6. Most expensive thing you’ve ever chewed up? My mom & dads antique furniture. :(

7. Do you like other Dogs? Sometimes

8. Who is your best non-human friend? Tiki and Gatsby

9. Squeaky Toys or Tennis Balls? Squeaky toys

10. Do you like to be brushed? No, but Tiki does

11. Peanut Butter or Cheese? Peanut Butter

12. Do your people cut your nails? Yes and I hate it.

13. Any formal education? Momma and Poppa taught me all I know.

14. Couch potato or Energizer Bunny? Couch Potato

15. Five nicknames your people call you. Monk-o Man, Hambone, Hammy T Hammerson, Ham, Pook Monster, Mr. Stinkbottom

16. What is your best trick? Dancing

17. Do you like kitties? Is Tiki a kitty? Then I guess so.

18. What did you have for breakfast? My dog food

19. Can you hunt (aka have you ever killed anything living)? If so, what? I've never killed anything, unless you count all those stuffed animals my parents give me.

20. When & why was the last time you went to the V.E.T.? A few months ago. I had a problem with my ears. But it's all better now.

21. Where do you sleep at night? I sleep in the bed with Momma and Poppa. Under the covers to start with and then in the middle of the night I like to sleep with my head on the pillow like how my momma and poppa sleep.

22. Do you like to swim? I've never tried.

23. Can you make puppies? Nope

24. Your favorite place to visit? I like going to my Uncle Jesse's house

25. Do you give kisses? I LOVE to give kisses!!!!!!!!!!

26. Can you potty on command? No

27. To Cuz or not to Cuz? to Cuz

Hididng Places

2007-06-25T08:53:00.000-04:00

So, we have a new thing in the house. Surprisingly it hasn't caused me any hassle. Which was not the case when Atticus arrived. When Atticus arrived it brought nothing but trouble.

This new thing has brought along a lot of new items that go in our living room. They produce a number of fun and exciting hiding spots. Although in the end, Atticus ends up ruining my fun. Atticus ruins everything for me.

Baby smells

2007-06-04T13:26:00.000-04:00

I'm always wanting to sniff and lick Everett. He tastes like baby. Here mom was trying to get a photo of Everett and I butted my way in so I could get a sniff. Momma doesn't take nearly as many photos of me as she does of Everett. I don't think it's very fair.

I guess I shouldn't complain too much. Momma

and I played a good game of rope this morning... and she trimmed my nails because I was slipping around too much on the kitchen floor. I hate having my nails trimmed though. It sucks.

New Baby

2007-05-30T13:48:00.000-04:00

Sorry I haven't been posting. Momma has been VERY busy as I have a new baby brother. His name is Everett and he is very cute. He was born May 4th, just a few days before my birthday! My birthday is May 8th and even though I have a new brother Momma and Poppa still got me a new Ellie (which I ripped apart in 5 minutes flat) and a new rawhide bone.

I have been a very good boy and really love my new brother a whole lot. The best part about the whole thing is Momma has been home with me all day! I love having Momma home. We have a lot of fun. And Everett is very fun to sniff.

The baby does keep us up at night so I have to catch my Zzz's during the day. It's ok though because I really love my new brother. I think Tiki likes him too.

Beggars

2007-04-25T09:05:00.000-04:00

Me and Tiki got caught begging for food at dins time. Poppa and Momma must have been eating some fish because Tiki wanted some too.

Mornings

2007-04-25T08:58:00.000-04:00

This is me in the morning when my Momma and Poppa are getting ready for work. I just wait for them to get ready and then they leave me at home for the day with Tiki. It's kind of sad. But it makes the weekends that much better because then they stay home with me all day and we have a good time. I hope it's almost the weekend soon.

Squirrel

2007-04-10T11:29:00.000-04:00

You will never even believe what happened the other day. This squirrel thought he was Mr. Big Shot and thought he could sit on our ledge. Let me tell you, I was not pleased. No matter what I did or said convinced him that he should get down from there. So we just stared at each other... It was almost as if he was mocking me!! Can you imagine? One day that guy is going to get it. He's going to get it good.

Helping

2007-04-04T08:04:00.001-04:00

Seeing as how I'm going to be having a new little brother soon there is a lot to do around the house. Momma and Poppa have been cleaning and getting new stuff for brothers room. Some of the stuff looks pretty fun and I wish I could play with it, but Momma and Poppa won't let me.
The other weekend Poppa let me help him build the changing table. I was a very good assistant. In the last picture you can see our completed project. Poppa really appreciated my help. And see that stuffy on there? I really wish I could have that. But I'm going to be extremely generous and let brother have it.

Another sunspot fight

2007-03-30T08:38:00.000-04:00

I hate that Atticus is always taking up the whole the sunspot. I'll show him.

The sunspot fight

2007-03-29T11:59:00.000-04:00

Tiki is always trying to steal the sunspot from me.
I deserve to sleep in the sunspot too. I was, after all, here in this house first. WAY before you.
As you can see, I was sitting nicely in the sunspot until 'someone' came over and stole the spot from me. You can see that he took it over and sprawled out and hoarded the whole space. I wasn't just going to sit there and let him do that.

Hence the snarly face. heh heh heh
You are such a mean brother.

The sunspot returns

2007-03-29T11:52:00.000-04:00

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. A lot of stuff has been going on. It's not cold and snowy anymore and that makes me the happiest of all! Tiki and I have been spending a lot of time in the sunspot. Here are some photos of me enjoying the sunspot. Sleeping. I'm using monkey-man as a pillow. Then there's another one of me lounging and trying to tan my bum. The last one is me and Tiki sharing the sunspot. I love that the sun is back in our living room. I missed it.

Awhile

2007-02-28T08:36:00.000-05:00

Nothing new going on around here. It's been cold and I don't like it.

Momma got me a new sweater. I don't really like wearing sweaters. But it was so cold outside Momma wanted me to be safe and warm. She also got me some boots but I kicked those off within .2 seconds. I did NOT like the boots. Maybe I am just sick of Winter stuff. Poppa also got a photo of me looking outside on one of those rare sunny days. I wish it would be sunny all the time... Momma said Spring is coming soon. I hope she's right. In the meantime I've just been snuggling up and trying to keep warm.

Snuggling

2007-02-06T08:40:00.000-05:00

We were pretty lazy this past weekend. We just snuggled up. I like to snuggle with Momma's yarn.

I like to snuggle with Poppa's feet on the ottoman.

COLD

2007-02-06T08:34:00.000-05:00

It has been SO cold outside!!! Way colder than I said before. Momma took a few photos of me in all the snow. (She did take a photo of me peeing. Naughty Momma) Poppa was nice and shoveled a path to my poo spot. Even though he did that I still didn't want to poo back there. It was way too cold. WAY too cold!!

After Momma took me outside she let me snuggle on the couch with her blanket. Thank goodness because I was freezing!

Chilly Weather

2007-01-17T10:40:00.000-05:00

It has been cold and snowy the past few days. So cold and snowy that I have not wanted to go outside for any reason. I hate that I have to go to the backyard to potty. Yesterday we were in the backyard and Momma forced me to do my business, which I did, but then I made her come and get me from the yard and carry me to the house so I wouldn't have to walk through the snow anymore.

It's the type of weather where you just want to cozy up in a nice sweater and chew on a bone.

Fast

2007-01-10T15:24:00.000-05:00

Here are some photos of me playing with one of Momma's Christmas presents. Sorry this is an old photo. Mom has been slacking again.

The toy was really fun. It made weird noises and it moved without anyone touching it. I decided that I hated it and wanted it to stop so I knocked it over. I didn't think I would be able to stop it so fast.

Merry Christmas!!!

2006-12-25T13:37:00.000-05:00

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!

kitchen table

2006-12-13T15:22:00.000-05:00

Momma caught me sitting at the kitchen table. When she's not looking I'll climb onto the table. I know this isn't allowed, but I do it anyway.

knitting time

2006-12-12T11:04:00.000-05:00

It was really chilly and snowy outside last week. There was lots of snow and I didn't like it one bit. When I went outside to potty the snow came up to my armpits!! That was no good at all.
When it's chilly outside I like to snuggle up close to my Momma. She seems to think I get in the way of her knitting time, but I don't care.

Waiting for Momma...

2006-11-24T13:22:00.000-05:00

Sometimes Momma will leave me and Poppa and Tiki at the house. I'm not sure where she goes. From time to time she'll come home with a treat for me ... but other times she just leaves and then will come back empty handed.

I like to wait by the window for Momma. I like to think it brings her home faster.

I declare this my bed

2006-11-14T11:19:00.000-05:00

Since Atticus doesn't sleep in his crate anymore I've noticed his bed is out and about. I'm declaring it my bed now.
He doesn't appreciate it like I do.

Helper

2006-11-03T10:30:00.000-05:00

Because I'm going to be a big brother I decided I need to start helping Momma around the house. You know, chores and stuff. So here I am helping sort and fold Poppas socks.
I'm going to be a good big brother.

Bad Cuz

2006-10-27T16:11:00.000-04:00

Momma got some action shots of me playing with my bad cuz.
I love playing with my bad cuz. That little guy is always trying to get away from me, but I manage to catch him every time!

Lots of things...

2006-10-22T15:12:00.000-04:00

Lots of things have been going on around here lately. Momma has been very busy and hasn't been so diligent about updating my blog. It makes me feel sad.
Also, Momma and Poppa told me that there's going to be a new addition to our family... and I don't think it's going to be another dog. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I'm excited to have someone else to play with besides Tiki, but I don't really want to share Momma and Poppa with anyone else, ya know? Momma and Poppa assure me everything will be just fine. I hope so... Tiki has been telling me otherwise.

Haloween Time

2006-10-22T15:07:00.000-04:00

Why must I put up with all of this foolishness? Momma took the Halloween things out. I am less than pleased that I have to wear this awful cap on my head. It's awful. Absolutely awful.

Rawhide Art

2006-09-17T14:18:00.000-04:00

I love to chew on my rawhide bones. Not only do the bones taste good but I can create art. I like to chew and chew to form just the right sculpture. I will pull the bone apart until it's just the way I like it. No two bones ever turn out the same.

Auntie...

2006-09-08T08:11:00.000-04:00

Auntie Bethy is flying to Connecticut today ... she borrowed the camera so she could take photos of Connecticut... I'm curious to see what that is.
I'm sad. I miss Auntie already.

photos

2006-08-26T15:43:00.000-04:00

It's been a busy couple of weeks. Momma and Poppa went camping and left me with my Auntie Bethy. That was pretty fun. I like it when my Auntie Bethy visits me and stays the night. Momma told me that Aunty Bethy is moving to Connecticut in a month. I don't know where Connecticut is or what it means, but I think it's pretty sad.
Anyway, here are some photos of what I've been up to.

My crate

2006-08-03T08:19:00.000-04:00

Lately I have been showing my Momma and Poppa what a good boy I can be. In the morning time I will go to my crate without being asked! My parents are very proud. I decided I like my crate. It's cozy and nice. Also I have been allowed to be free to roam the house in the evenings if Momma and Poppa leave for shopping or something. I am a good boy.

Backyard

2006-07-28T12:52:00.000-04:00

Something has been smelling funny in the backyard... I sniff and sniff and I know it's something strange. Momma seems to think a skunk has been poking around our neighborhood. Those naughty dogs that live behind us better watch out.

Furrbaby Pt. 2

2006-07-22T08:23:00.000-04:00

Momma brushed me the other day and I produced the most splendid furrbaby yet. It appears as Momma hasn't brushed me in awhile. She has been neglecting me ever since that beast arrived. That and the dreadful heat. Thank goodness we have air conditioning. I remember a time when I lived with just Momma and Guinea in a 2nd story apartment and there was no air conditioning. We were so hot. In the night I would crawl out the window and cool myself on the outer windowsill. That would make Momma absolutely nuts. She would be so afraid I would jump off the roof. Silly Momma. I was just trying to cool off.
I told Momma she had to post this furrbaby because it is so extraordinary. I'm very proud.

Gone

2006-07-19T18:36:00.000-04:00

The gold couch is gone. I'm glad I got to hop around on it one last time. Tiki and I have had some good times on this couch. Naps. Fights. Bird Feeder and squirrel patrols. Once the couch was gone Poppa moved the greenish/gold chair to its place. It isn't the same.

Vacation

2006-07-10T18:30:00.000-04:00

Momma & Poppa were on vacation last week. Luckily they didn't go anywhere, they just stayed close to home. It was so fun to have a week that was crate-free!!
Here are some photos of what Tiki and I did on our vacation.
We took naps all over the place. I took a nap in Tiki's spot, and Tiki took a nap near my crate.
I took a nap on my favorite yellow couch (which Momma has threatened to get rid of. She said 'someone' has destroyed it by chewing the wood and fabric... I think it's Tiki).
It was also Momma's 30th birthday so there was an overnight guest that stayed in my crate room. It was Uncle Joe, hopefully he didnt mind my morning kisses.

Outside Bath

2006-06-24T15:45:00.000-04:00

Today I was playing around outside in the backyard with Momma. After awhile Momma came out with this big bucket and she put water into it, she also put my ball in it. At first it seemed like a pretty fun idea. But I think I was tricked because suddenly I was put IN the bucket of water. I did not like it one bit. And to top it off Poppa was taking photos of the whole event! It was pretty embarrasing. Good thing the naughty dogs weren't outside to witness this.

Summer is for napping and whatnot

2006-06-17T11:12:00.000-04:00

Since it's been warm outside Momma has opened my favorite napping window. It makes me so happy to be back in my favorite place. This napping spot is ideal for sun worshipping and keeping watch over those pesky birds and squirrels.

And then, when I get too warm, I head over to the kitchen where it's nice and cool. I love summertime.

The Crime Scene

2006-06-17T11:05:00.000-04:00

The other day, Momma and Poppa woke up to a mess.

Yes, I did it. It was a new Ellie and I wasn't going to stand for it.

what is so strange about this?

2006-06-07T19:05:00.000-04:00

Momma kept laughing at me while I was napping. I don't see what's so funny!

Another party, but not for me

2006-06-07T18:51:00.000-04:00

Last Saturday Momma had some ladies and my Grandma over to our house. I was so excited to see my grandma that I leapt into her lap! Momma told me it was a baby shower for her friend, but I don't know what that means and I would rather if the party had been for me.
I was only outside for a little bit and Momma did not like me to sniff the food table. She did make me wear my birthday scarf so I could look handsome for the ladies. I think it worked, they loved me! Even though Momma didn't let me sniff around the food table the ladies gave me some treats anyway.

Pictures of me

2006-05-30T20:41:00.000-04:00

Momma loves taking photos of me while I'm tearing up my toys. She probably loves to take pictures of this because it's what I'm doing most often.
My most recent toy is this pig thing. I have ripped the majority of its stuffing out but I know there's more in there. I just need to figure out how to get to it.
Hm, it looks like the first photo is of my trying to get Tiki who slipped under that ottoman. Tiki is always trying to hide from me.

A different sunspot

2006-05-30T20:25:00.000-04:00

We don't usually sit in this room. This is where my crate is kept.
I know, but this is where the sunspot is.
Why isn't it in the living room anymore?
I don't know ... maybe you made it mad.

Water bowl

2006-05-17T18:21:00.000-04:00

Tiki, I dont understand why you can come over here and drink the water from my water dish but I'm not allowed near your dishes.
It's because I can do whatever I want around here and I prefer the water in your dish.
What's the difference?
I'm not exactly sure, it just tastes better.

Tug

2006-05-17T18:16:00.000-04:00

Tug is my favorite game. My Momma and Poppa got me this new tug rope for my birthday and I love it! These are some photos of me playing tug with Momma.

The Birthday Party

2006-05-08T18:07:00.000-04:00

I can't believe how fun our birthday party was! I got lots presents and Momma got me a fun birthday scarf to wear, there were yummy cookies and all our friends were over.
Yes, it was fun. I got lots and lots of catnip presents. Momma & Poppa got me a catnip plant and Auntie Bethy got me some catnip bean-bag toys. And Auntie B also got me this nutso mouse thing that runs around on the floor. Auntie Laura got me a fun toy with beads and feathers on it. I LOVE presents.
The presents were good, don't get me wrong. I got lots of good stuff, but I think the best part was that Gatsby came to the party! We had a lot of fun running around the backyard.
Well, to be honest that enormous beast is a nuisance and I would prefer he never came back. I don't like him at all.
Too bad for you, Gatsby is my friend and I like it when he comes over.

Mended Monkey

2006-05-03T19:05:00.000-04:00

Last night Momma felt a little bit guilty about all the toys I had ripped open. So, she mended my monkey, my bear and my giraffeCar.
She's so foolish, she knows the purpose of playing with these stuffed things is to rip them open and eat the stuffing. In these photos you can see the section Momma fixed on monkeys tail.

My birthday is next week Monday. I hope Momma and Poppa get me loads of toys and things. I can't wait!!

GiraffeCar

2006-05-02T17:36:00.000-04:00

Momma gave me this crazy giraffe car toy awhile ago. It's pretty fun to play with... well, it was until Momma caught me taking the stuffing out of it. She took it away and put it with my other busted up toys. My Momma and Poppa put all my busted up toys in the area that I can't reach and call it the wall of shame. I think Momma means to sew them up, but she's lazy about it. I wish she would get on that!

My Furrrbaby

2006-04-20T20:31:00.000-04:00

Momma brushed me this evening. I love, love, love to get brushings. They are my favorite things next to chicken and ocean fish. The best part of the brushings is the furbabies the brushing produces. Momma had taken a photo of me nuzzling my furbabies but Papa thought it was disgusting and told Momma she couldn't post it for me. I don't know what's so disgusting about it. It's just my furbabies. I love them.
Instead there's a photo of me nuzzling Momma's leg. She gets nuzzles for helping me produce the furbabies... and for the brushing which I so love.

Springtime

2006-04-20T20:15:00.000-04:00

It's Springtime around here and I've been having a nice time frolicking around my backyard. Momma got a few shots of me playing.

Today she brought my pink ball outside for me so I could play fetch. ... Although I think it's more fun to play fetch inside.

Almost my birthday!

2006-04-12T20:37:00.000-04:00

My birthday is in less than a month. I will be 1 years old on May 8th. I cannot wait!! Momma said she's going to have a party for me with treats baked especially for me and toys and maybe even Gatsby will come over!
While Momma was talking about this she got all sentimental on me and started thinking about when I was just a baby. Attached is a photo of me when I first met my Momma. I was only 5 weeks old and she came to visit me when I was still living with my Boston mom. Here is a photo of her holding me. I knew then that she was meant to be my forever Mom.
These other photos are of me and my Boston brother. He's on the right. I wonder whatever happened to him? My Auntie Laura is holding us up so Momma could take a photo.

The Monkey

2006-04-12T20:02:00.000-04:00

Last week Momma came home with a new toy for me. Not that this is an unusual occurance, but this time she brought me home a monkey with exceptionally long arms which are perfect for chewing on. I absolutely love it! I love it so much I want to chew its arms right off! As you can see in one of the photos I'm working towards that goal.

Caught on tape

2006-04-11T19:36:00.000-04:00

Momma had Monday afternoon off from work. It was very exciting to have her home. I was expecting to nap in my crate all day like normal, but nope. We had a fun afternoon of play, a walk, and some romping around with Tiki!
Well, maybe romping around with Tiki was more of a fight. I didn't know that Momma had caught it all on tape. You will also hear Momma's favorite show on the television, Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis. Momma loves that show and was a little peeved we disrupted her viewing.

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Toofers

2006-04-06T12:22:00.000-04:00

I like to show off my teeth. I especially like showing Tiki my teeth.
Tiki needs to be reminded of how tough I am ... sometimes he forgets who he's messing around with.

New nap spot

2006-04-06T08:24:00.000-04:00

I found a new nap spot. The best part about this nap spot is how I've rearranged the towels to form a nest. It is much more cozy than my nap chair.
For awhile no one knew about this nap spot. It was a secret from everyone. I should have known that one day my secret would be found out.

2006-04-04T08:41:00.000-04:00

He's baaack. I can't believe he's just staring at us like that.
I know! I just want to beat him up so bad.
I'm really mad that he just thinks he can come over here and eat from the bird feeder like that. Who does he think he is???
He thinks he's better than us. He thinks he's safe out there... but he's not. One day we'll get him. We'll get him and he won't even know what's coming.

Strawberries and other things Momma monkeys around with in the kitchen

2006-04-04T08:34:00.000-04:00

I like to watch Momma when she's in the kitchen. Sometimes I beg and beg and beg and she'll give me a little taste of what she's monkeying around with up there. I especially love when she's making something that involves Tuna or Salmon or Chicken.
Now I'm not so sure about these things that she's working on. Momma says they're strawberries and I wouldn't like them so much. I don't believe her. They look pretty good and I want some!

Another sunspot photo

2006-03-29T10:45:00.000-05:00

I hope you know that I have a better sunspot position than you do.
I don't think so. There's way more space on the floor. There's room for me and all of my toys.

Ham

2006-03-29T10:08:00.000-05:00

I'm such a ham for the camera.

The Post Vacuum Toy Sprawl

2006-03-15T19:38:00.000-05:00

These photos don't need much explanation...
I will tell you, this drives Momma nuts.
Notice in photo 1. The living room floor is clear of toys and the carpet has beeen recently vacuumed.

Mission Accomplished

Nap positions

2006-03-15T19:28:00.000-05:00

This is my nap chair. It's an ideal place to nap when it's getting towards the end of the day and Momma and Poppa have settled in for the evening.
It seems I was caught in one of my favorite nap positions. It looks awkward but it really is quite comfortable.

Saturdays

2006-03-09T19:39:00.000-05:00

Saturdays are the best days of the week ... and I know one is coming up because I've had to be in the crate for a lot of days in a row.
Saturdays are the best because I can run around the house and act rambuctious all day long!
A typical saturday includes fights with Tiki,

Some naps in the sun,

and there's always the general crazy play with Momma and Poppa

I really love Saturdays.

nudge

2006-03-09T19:30:00.000-05:00

Why must you always sleep/eat/play by me?! I am at the very edge of this couch, if I were to move any further I would fall right off of it. But you would like that wouldn't you? You would love for me to fall right off this couch so you could hoard the comfortable sleeping spot. Real nice. Brotherly love my tail.

Touching

2006-03-01T17:45:00.000-05:00

Atticus, are you touching me?

I didn't think so ... Uhm, yes, you're paw is touching my paw.

No, I think you're paw is touching my paw, so please quit it. I don't want you touching me.

Uh Oh, Momma has the camera out...

Chilly weather

2006-02-19T18:11:00.000-05:00

It has been pretty chilly outside the past few days. Due to this chilly weather Momma has made me wear my sweater. I tried to be tough but she caught me shivering after a potty trip. Before you know it I was wearing the sweater.
I guess Momma knows best.

Ode to Momma

2006-02-19T18:02:00.000-05:00

Momma took a photo of me serenading her.

Pictures

2006-02-11T16:30:00.000-05:00

Momma took some pictures of me ... Atticus tried to get in some of the shots. He's such an attention hog!

Ellie

2006-02-11T15:35:00.000-05:00

Today Momma left the house for a bit and then came home with a new Ellie... she has tried this once before and I tore the fake Ellie into pieces.
I have had Ellie for as long as I can remember. It's not like Momma can just replace her. Sure the new one is softer and has no holes in it with stuffing coming out, but it's just not the same. As a tribute to everything Ellie and I have been through here are some photos of us.

Prisoner

2006-02-08T19:26:00.000-05:00

So, after I messed up the living room Momma told me that I had ruined my chances of staying out of my crate while they are away. She said that it requires a lot of responsiblity and maturity to stay at home alone and I had proven that I was unworthy of that priviledge... so I have been banished to my crate.
I really don't mind. My crate is cozy and warm and it's a great place to nap... but still, I would much rather be running around with Tiki having fun.

Dinner time

2006-02-08T19:22:00.000-05:00

Momma and Poppa never give us their people dinner... Tiki and I beg every night.
Come on Momma... give us some of that stuff!
She laughs at us when we beg like that... I don't understand what's so funny.

Punished

2006-01-30T17:29:00.000-05:00

Momma told me I was a naughty boy today. Tiki and I are always so excited to see Momma when she comes home from that place that keeps her away from us during the day. Well, today she caught me with some paper stuff in my mouth. It must have clued her in to the fact that I may have messed up the living room ... again. She stormed into the house like I had torn the whole place down and yelled at me and told me I was a very naughty boy. Then, after she took me to the backyard to do my business, she yelled at me again and put me in my crate and told me I was being punished. I do not like to be punished.

I don't mean to mess up the living room, but Tiki and I start playing and all the sudden cushions are flying and Momma's yarn stuff is tasting tasty.

I should have been smarter, Momma must have sent Auntie Bethy as a spy because she came to visit me today. Of course I hadn't messed up the living room until after Aunty Bethy left.

Ferocious Beast

2006-01-22T19:01:00.000-05:00

The following is proof that I am constantly being attacked by the beast in this house.
He attacks and paws at me while I lay defenseless on the ground. I can't believe this goes on.

...

2006-01-22T18:54:00.000-05:00

Whatever Tiki says ... he starts it every time.

Sunday Brunch

2006-01-18T18:05:00.000-05:00

On Sunday Gramma and Grampa came over for brunch. Momma made lots of yummy treats and the aunties were there too.
Momma caught Tiki sitting at the table ... he thinks he's people. Silly brother.
Momma also gave me some cantaloup melon. It tasted kinda weird... but I ate it anyway.

The Punch

2006-01-18T17:59:00.000-05:00

Poppa caught a fight on film.

my turn

2006-01-13T18:38:00.000-05:00

Seven Things To Do Before I Die:
1. Go with Momma & Poppa to the place they go everyday when they leave me alone with Tiki
2. Teach Tiki to relax and have some fun
3. Get to know all the dogs in my neighborhood ... except those 2 evil dogs that live behind us and yell mean things at me while I'm trying to go potty
4. Beat up those 2 evil dogs that live behind us
5. Tear apart every toy in the universe especially the stuffed ones with squeekers
6. Go back to Gramma and Grampas house to see Uncle Aristotle and run around the big field with my Momma and Poppa
7. Eat every kind of treat in existence.

Seven Things I Cannot Do:
1. Eat Tiki's food
2. Beat up on Tiki
3. Chew on the couch or the pillows or the chair
4. Play with Tiki's toys.
5. Take a walk through the neighborhood by myself
6. Eat the garbage
7. Go into the basement because that's where there's Tiki poo.

Seven Things That Attract Me to Blogging:
1. I like being able to show my family and friends how much I've grown and keep growing
2. I get to meet other dogs just like me.
3. It's a chance for me and Tiki to bond because we have to share the blog.
4. It's fun to see photos of me on the introweb
5. It's a chance for me and Momma to bond because she has to type everything for me
6. I get to sit on Mommas lap when she writes for me
7. I dont know... i just like it

Seven Things I Say Most Often:
1. suckle suckle - when i suckle Ellie my most favorite toy in the whole world
2. Darth Vador noise - I don't know how to spell it but Poppa makes fun of me when I make this one.
3. Snooorrrrr - Mostly I make this in the nighttime when Momma and Poppa are trying to sleep.
4. Bwouf!! - when people come to my house I make this noise to greet them
5. RAUFF RAUFF - when people walk in front of my house I say this
6. Oooohh, (sigh) - This is what I say when Momm and Poppa put me in my crat e
7. MPhshhh - When I settle into my Momma's lap this comes out.

Seven Books I Love:
1. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
2. The Pokey Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey
3. Curious George and the Puppies - H.A. Ray
4. Love that Dog by Sharon Creech
5. A Boston's World by Anne Nock
6. Mutts by Patrick McDonnell
7. Cats & Dogs: Mutts 2 by Patrick McDonnell

Seven Movies That I Watch Over and Over Again:
1. Milo & Ottis
2. Best in Show
3. Benji
4. The Journey of Natty Gann
5. Homeward Bound - The Incredible Journey
6. The Lady & The Tramp
7. Babe

Seven People (or Dogs!) I Want To Join In Too:
Gatsby
Echo
Blossom

Cleveland, Sampson & Peaches

Homer Waters

7 Memes

2006-01-11T22:23:00.000-05:00

Nell tagged me for the 7 memes. I am very excited!!

Seven Things To Do Before I Die:
1. Eat an entire packet of tuna ALL by myself.
2. Eat an entire rotisserie chicken ALL by myself.
3. Take a nap in the sunspot ALL by myself.
4. Take a nap on Momma and Poppa's bed ALL by myself.
5. Be brushed for an entire day non-stop and then eat the fur baby that I've produced ... ALL by myself.
6. Take a nap in my room in my bed with a packet of tuna ALL by myself.
7. Teach Atticus the art of napping.

Seven Things I Cannot Do:
1. Capture just one of those little-taunting-evil birds that flit outside my window and scratch them with my back claws.
2. Beat up Buddy Tribble
3. Beat up Atticus.
4. Take a nap in the sunspot ALL by myself
5. Keep Atticus from eating my food.
6. Eat the lovely/tasty plant on the table.
7. Beat up the squirrels that eat the sunflower seeds that belong to those little-taunting-evil birds.

Seven Things That Attract Me to Blogging:
1. It's a place where I can vent the frustration I have with my household.
2. I like showing off my glowing eyeballs.
3. I like showing off how cute and furry I am.
4. It's fun to talk about myself
5. It's momma and me time.
6. I usually nap through it
7. Blogging ... it's the sport of the future

Seven Things I Say Most Often:
1. Braauw - Brother?
2. Miu - I'm sweet and gentle and want to sleep in the bed
3. MawWawWaw - Get your a** out of bed and give me some food RIGHT now!!
4. Purrrr - I love you. XOXO
5. MEowReow - Brother, leave me the crap alone.
6. GeurawMeow - Seriously brother, leave me the crap alone before I give you the one-two punch.
7. Grrrr - ok brother, you are going to GET IT!

Seven Books I Love:
1. How to be a Villain : Evil Laughs, Secret Lairs, Master Plans and More by Neil Zawacki and James Dignan
2. How to Rule the World by Andre De Guillaume
3. The Cat who Covered the World - The Adventures Of Henrietta And Her Foreign Correspondent by Christopher S. Wren
4. Bitter with Bagage Seeks Same - Sloane Tanen and Stefan Tanen
5. How to Survive a Robot Uprising: Tips on Defending Yourself Against the Coming Rebellion by Daniel H. Wilson
6. Real Ultimate Power: The Official Ninja Book by Robert Hamburger
7. On Intelligence by Jeff Hawkins and Sandra Blakeslee

Seven Movies That I Watch Over and Over Again:
1. Babe
2. Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures
3. Milo & Otis
4. Amadeus
5. The Three Lives of Thomasina
6. Cats and Dogs
7. The Jerk - just because it's about the funniest thing EVER

Seven People (or Dogs!) I Want To Join In Too:
Atticus
Sparky
Velvet and Marina
Khai Lei, Misha and Pasha

The sun is back! ... but for how long?

2006-01-09T17:50:00.000-05:00

Have you ever read the short story by Ray Bradbury about the children who live on a planet that only receives one day of sun every few years? The name of this short story is "All Summer in a Day". I was starting to feel like I lived on Venus until Sunday when the sun arrived!! For a total of 15 days we had no sun. Just rainy, gray, gloomy depressing skies. You can understand how I was slipping into a sad, sad slump.
Well, the sun came out and we were able to sit in the sunspot for quite awhile. It was wonderful!!
... except that I had to share with Atticus.

Happy New Years!

2006-01-03T09:20:00.000-05:00

Tiki and I wish you a Happy New Year! Momma didn't take any photos of us this weekend because she was busy playing the Sims... Poppa got Momma the Sim2 for Christmas and she can't stop playing!
Just for fun Momma thought we should post a photo of me when I first came to live here, and a photo of me now.

Sleeping in the bed

2005-12-29T17:47:00.000-05:00

I love to sleep in the bed with Momma and Poppa. I ram myself in tight and sleep. It's probably the coziest place in the whole world. I used to like my own bed in my crate. But this is SO much better. Sometimes I will kick or push just so I can get in the most comfortable position. I don't think Momma and Poppa like when I do that ... I can't help it... I've heard talk of 'getting a bigger bed'. I don't know why that's necessary.

Christmas Card

2005-12-25T12:00:00.000-05:00

Earlier this week Atticus and I received a Christmas card addressed to us from Momma's friend in Chicago. Within the card was a picture of what looked like my brother wearing reindeer antlers... but I don't think it's my brother because he doesn't have reindeer antlers.

... Maybe he will grow reindeer antlers. ... Hm, that would be strange.