Lots of visitors!

We are having a very nice week! It is now getting warm in North Carolina and I get to spend so much time in my backyard! I run and run and roll and get muddy and I love it very much. Then Papa wipes off my belly with a towel and gives me treats. I like spring!

Last week, we had so many visitors! On Friday morning, three nice ladies showed up and gave me treats and started cleaning our house. It was so cool! One lady had a giant sponge-y thing that she ran across the ceiling. I followed her around while she did that. Another lady dusted off all of Mama's boxes on her dresser. I tried to follow her too, but Mama said I was annoying and put me in my crate. When the ladies left, Mama was so happy. She likes it when other people clean and she's very happy she hired those nice ladies.

Then later that evening, we had another visitor! Auntie Robin came in the door! Oh boy! I hadn't seen Auntie Robin since we lived in New York. She looks different. Mama says that's because she's going to have a puppy and I had to be gentle with her. I tried, but I wanted to give her a hug because I was happy to see her. She was nice about it, though. She came to visit because her family is here and she wanted to see them all before her puppy arrives. That is very smart. She and Mama and Papa went out for dinner and had a good time catching up.

On Saturday, Mama and Papa and I got in the car to see Grandpa. He had his nose fixed recently and was feeling better. It was nice, but I do not like being in the house with his cats. I have to go around and make sure the cats don't get us all, and it is very hard work! But I liked seeing my Grandpa.

Auntie Robin had to leave on Sunday morning, so I hugged her goodbye. Mama didn't have much to do, so she and Papa went shopping and they bought clothes-- they never buy clothes! This was very nice. Then we all walked to campus to drop Papa off so he could do some work. On the way back, I got very sleepy because it was hot, but Mama made me keep walking. Once we got home, I had some leftover chicken liver that Auntie Robin brought back from dinner with her grandma, and it was so yummy! Then I took a very long nap. It was a nice weekend.

On Monday night, Papa brought some of his friends over for a beer. Hoo boy, more visitors! I ran and ran and ran in the backyard so I could show them how fast I go. Mr. Mike thought it was very cool and he started running too, so I chased him until I got so tired. I like Mr. Mike.

Mama's job hasn't been as crazy, so she gets home while it's still light out and we have family walk a few nights a week. I love family walk. Then I run around in the backyard some more before my dinner and we have such a nice time.

Tomorrow, Mama says I can come to the office with her. I am so excited! I get to see Mr. Steve! I will try to post pictures.

A Busy Month!

I know I haven't written in a long time and I am sorry. We have just been so busy! It has been a very crazy month. First, after we got back from New York (and Virginia!), Mama got sick. She had a very very bad cold and I had to take care of her. It was hard work, taking care of my mama. I had to make sure she stayed in bed, but she wouldn't listen so I barked at her a lot. Mama didn't like that. Then she was feeling better but SHE kept barking-- my mama has a very loud bark. But she is mostly better now.

It was also a crazy week because it was very snowy! We did not expect all of this snow in North Carolina. First it was icy and hard to walk. Here's a picture of me in the park near our house. I did not enjoy all the crunching and the lack of dirt spots where I could poop.

Mama had to work from home for a lot of days and Papa's classes were cancelled. I liked having them around, but I know it was hard for Mama because she was still busy with work. I wanted to go outside a lot, but our back gate blew open and froze that way, so Mama and Papa kept me inside. They said I would run out if they let me into the backyard. I guess they are right-- I like to run around and smell new things.

But then we could close the gate and it snowed! It was such pretty snow. Big and fluffy. I got to run around in the backyard and it was so fun. I ran and ran in big circles and I got so tired. But then it got icy again, and I didn't like that.

Mama and I couldn't take our long walks for a while. With all the ice and Mama being sick, we lost out on our exercise. Last weekend we went to the doggy doctor so they could test my blood and my poop (I am OK-- Mama says this is routine) and they told me I gained 5 pounds! Mama said I am fat. That is not nice. But now that the weather is warmer and it is lighter at night and Mama is better, we can get back to our long walks. We walked over 6000 steps three mornings this week! It makes me very sleepy. But I am not fat. Look at my shadow! That is not a fat doggy.

In the middle of all of this, Mama went away for work. She had to stay away for the night, and I missed her. I got to go to daycare while she was gone and I saw Mr. Josh. I had a very good day. Then Mama came back and she brought me a present! She and Papa stopped at Phydeaux on the way back from the airport and brought me Froggy. He is squeaky and I love him! I didn't let Mama take him from me.

Last weekend it started to get warm. It is very nice when it is warm! Mama and Papa went to a brewery, which is where they make beer, for a big party. They decided to leave me at home because it would be so crowded, so I rested. They met lots and lots of doggies, though! Mama said I would have found some nice friends, but there was too much commotion there.

This week, it has been very busy. Papa has been on spring break, but he still has to study. Mama has concerts all weekend and lots of rehearsals, but she took me to the office with her yesterday! Oh boy! She didn't expect to be very busy but she was, so I sat with her while she worked and I visited with all of her co-workers. I especially love her boss, Mr. Steve. He is so nice to me. But it wasn't as fun as it usually is because there were no sunny spots-- it was very cloudy. But I did what I could and looked out for everyone in the office.

So now it is Saturday and it is rainy. Mama slept much later than usual today, and we didn't walk for very long because it was so wet. We are looking forward to resting and enjoying the day. I'm going back to sleep now.