Friday, December 29, 2006

Feliz Ano Nuevo

Hey folks! Mami's gonna be away from her computer for the 3-day weekend, so I thought I'd wish you all a very happy and safe New Year celebration. I did a few rounds of visiting my friends today to give them holiday kisses. I saw the folks in the newsroom first, and then went to see the people at Papi's school. I had to give out a whole lot of kisses, and boy was I tired, even though Papi carried me around in my special bag.
I'll be back to tell you about my weekend next Tuesday. Until then, I send you a virtual beso!

Are you ready?


There's not much love for sports around our house, except during the World Cup, but for Christmas, my abuelos gave me a football that I really love. It's squeaky and exciting and I am really happy about it. I carry it all over the place and throw it at Mami and Papi.
Today, Mami said there's a big bowl game going on. We live in a college town, and our team is playing some other team. Normally Mami wouldn't care, but the paper she works for makes it a big deal, so she wore team colors to work today, because she's filling in as the boss and she wanted to set a good example.
Meanwhile, I'm staying home with my football. Go team!

Thursday, December 28, 2006

Busy days


There's just no end to the visitors during the holidays. Last night we had another house full of guests, and I was pretty happy to find new people to play with. I have a lot of new Christmas toys, and I needed to try them all out.
It's also nice when people eat things at our house, because there's always something that gets down to floor level. Last night, it was a salmon and apple tea sammich. I gobbled it up before anyone caught me.
It was really good, but later, I had a really loud burp that everyone heard, and Mami said I was rude and didn't have any manners. But I just had to let it out!
After that, I kinda got a little sick in the guest room, but that was because the salmon didn't agree with me. Next time I'm sticking with tuna.

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Post holiday bliss


Well, I don't know about y'all, but I am pooped. All this traveling and snacking and socializing has me worn to a frazzle.
Now I'm all for being festive, and I love to see my extended family, but after spending my Christmas trying to stay out of the snapping jaws of Teddy the Corgi, eating too much Christmas cake and playing with all my new toys, I really don't have the energy to do much today.
Mami and Papi are both busy working, which leaves me at home to nap. And trust me, I need the break! Lulu is well rested, she spent the holiday by herself at home. She doesn't know why I'm complaining. She doesn't understand how exhausting it can be to be a choodle.

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Merry Christmas!

Well, it's Christmas Eve, and we're gearing up to head north to the Abuelos' house for a Christmas Eve party. Mami is working late, but as soon as she gets home we'll make a dash for it. I've got my little bag all packed with my leash, my kibble and my new Christmas tee. It's pink and black and has Blondie on it. It' s pretty rockin.
I hope you all have a very happy holiday and get to eat lots and lots of treats. I'll report back on the day after Christmas and let you know how it went. I can't wait for Santa to come visit!
Feliz Navidog everyone!

Friday, December 22, 2006

Happy Solstice!

Hello everyone and Happy Solstice! I love the winter solstice because it means that the days are gonna get longer from here on out. Last night, we had a really fun Solstice dinner with my Tia Chelsea and my new Tio David. They didn't let me eat any of the nummy chicken and potatoes, but I did get to sit with them afterward and have some cookie snacks.

I like that Tia and Tio both let me lick their chins and give me cuddles and bounce me around. They both taste like cookies, which is okay by me. And Tia said they bought me some Christmas gifts, which I'm very excited about. I can't wait for Christmas and presents and maybe pie! We're going to spend Christmas Eve at my abuelo's house in the mountains. Lulu can't come, because our cousin Teddy the corgi doesn't like cats. She has to stay home. Poor Lulu! Lucky me!

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Life on the couch


Sure, we've got a whole house to roam around in, but for the most part, we like to spend our days on the couch. It's got pretty much everything we need, big cushions, a view outside through the picture windows, a coffee table that usually has some crumbs, and right now, a big ol Christmas tree to sniff.
When Mami and Papi aren't home, we curl up next to each other on the couch and wait for them to come back. Sometimes Lulu sleeps on the arm, and I sleep in a corner, but when it's really cold, and no one is watching, we sleep right next to each other, because it's warmer. We still aren't really that crazy about each other, but it's just nice to share a little body heat when the temperature dips real low. But don't tell anybody.

Monday, December 18, 2006

Feliz Navidog!

Hello everyone! This was a very busy weekend for me, as I played a crucial role in helping get things ready for the holidays. For instance, I sniffed the tree really hard before it got brought in, and after it was decorated, I thoroughly inspected it. It seemed secure enough, so I let it stay.
Lulu really likes the tree. I'm not sure if it's all the shiny lights or the ornaments, but she likes to stare at it and sniff it and be near it whenever possible. She was drinking out of the bottom, but Mami covered it up with a sheet so she couldn't get into it. I guess tree water is kinda bad for us.

In addition to my tree duties, I also helped sample all the baked goods Mami made this weekend, including the peanut butter cookies and the coffee cake. They both passed inspection with flying colors. I'm always ready to help with important missions like that.

Monday, December 11, 2006

Chores

I was pretty busy this weekend, helping Mami around the house. As you can see, my chores included sitting on fresh laundry, removing dirty socks from the pile in the utility room, chasing Lulu and barking at the front door.
Luckily, there was plenty of time to take breaks, and Papi took me on some walks as a reward.
There were also opportunities to watch Christmas movies on t.v. and nap on the couch on Mami's lap, and occasionally snack on some popcorn. All in all it was a productive couple of days.

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Morning nap

As Mami can tell you, I like to get up early for my "constitutional" outside, and to have a bit of breakfast, but after being up an hour or so, I get a little sleepy again. That's usually about the time Mami has to go to work, and so I sidle up to her and suggest that perhaps, if she's leaving, she might put me on the bed so I can curl up next to, or on top of, Papi. Here's me this morning, settling in on his belly. We get a couple good hours of sleep in before Papi usually gets up. It's nice and warm and cozy and quiet. It's my favorite morning activity.

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Holiday spirit


You know why I love this time of year? Because I get so many treats. Everyone of my tias and abuelas brings me gifts, and there are always extra snacks lying around, and more company than usual. It's a great thing! For instance, the other day, Mami came home and handed me this spectacular new ball. It's red and green and very Christmassy, but it's also fuzzy and it squeaks, so it's got a lot going for it! I'm pretty excited about it. It's become my new favorite toy. I could play with it all day long, if someone would throw it for me. I wish Lulu could throw it when Mami and Papi aren't home. But she prefers to sleep. Boring old cat.

Monday, December 04, 2006

Movie time


Normally, I don't care too much for television. It distracts Mami and Papi when I want attention, and sometimes it's too loud.
But on Saturday night, Papi put on a movie that I've never seen before, and suddenly, I was riveted.
It's called "2001: A Space Odyssey." Papi said it's a classic. Mami says it's boring. And maybe some of it is, but the first 10 minutes I just stared and stared. There were these monkey things that were hooting and shouting and jumping up and down, and I couldn't get enough! It was so amazing! I folded my paws and cocked my head and watched and watched.
Then there was a spaceship and I got really bored so I fell asleep, but that was the longest I've ever watched anything on t.v. before. I hope they let me watch it again sometime.
Meanwhile, I've been helping wrap Christmas presents. Hurrah!

Friday, December 01, 2006

Walkies


Last night I got a little crazed. I'd been home by myself all day, and when Mami and Papi came home, they took a nap, and I was so bored. Finally, I couldn't take it any more. I started to race around the bed, yelling and crying, and threw myself against the mattress over and over again.
Finally Mami woke up and put me on the bed and called me a "Craisin." Then she and Papi wrestled with me for a while, but I was so crazy I got all wild and bitey.
That's when they put me in my trench coat and we went for a long walk. It was cold but it wasn't raining, and it was real quiet out because everyone else in the neighborhood was asleep. It was pretty fun, and I finally got tired out. Sometimes, you've gotta be a Craisin to get your way.

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

More animal friends

Hello all. This is my friend Lucha, who lives down the street. She is an elder, and Lulu says we have to pay her extra respect, because she is very wise.
Lucha and I met when I was a little puppy. She didn't exactly approve of my presence in her house, but she didn't swat me either, so I guess I was okay. She has a lot of dignity, and a very loud voice. She likes to talk even more than Lulu.
The other night, Mami installed a cat door in the utility room, because there was just a hole in the door, and it's getting cold in the living room because the air from the unheated laudry room keeps blowing in.
Lulu didn't know what to make of it. She seemed very afraid, and she wouldn't listen when Mami showed her how to open the flap and come inside. Instead she just sat in the utility room and cried and cried.
The next day, Mami listened to one of my Tias suggestions, and she closed Lulu in the utility room, and then opened a can of tuna in the kitchen, and put it on a plate just next to the cat door. Finally Lulu pushed the door open with her paws and popped down onto the carpet to eat her tuna. Now she uses the cat door all the time.
Mami's friends are very smart and have lots of good ideas.

Monday, November 27, 2006

A better snow photo


You can't see me, but I'm inside on the couch.

Snow and snow!

You'll never guess what I saw when Papi put me out in the yard this morning! It was snow! Of course, I was kinda surprised, so I didn't want to go out in it, but then Mami got up and took me out and I ran around and ate and ate it. It was cold on my toes but I didn't mind. Mami had a hard time getting a picture of me because I moved so fast, but here's the best she could do. It's still snowing, and I'm curled up on the couch watching it. How exciting!

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Gobble gobble!


This is me showing you where the turkey's gonna be tomorrow. I know the rest of you are eating your turkey today, but Mami has to work today 'cause they put out a newspaper every day of the year, even the Turkey Days, so we're not gonna have our Thanksgiving dinner til tomorrow. But then Mami's Mami and Papi and my Abuelita are coming out too, so I get lots of lap time and treats and maybe if I'm really lucky some garlic mashed potatoes.
Today I'm gonna sleep in with Papi and wait for Mami to come home from work. Maybe she'll be nice and give me something early, like an olive or a pickle slice.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 20, 2006

Adventures again


I got to play hero last night! That's what I call it, at least. Mami was still feeling kinda sick, so she was in the living room laying on the couch, and Papi was sitting with her, so I got bored and went to look around in the office. What do you think I found? The back door was open and Lulu was gone!
I stood next to the door and barked and barked and barked, and finally, Mami came in to see what was going on, and she knew just what had happened. She yelled for Papi to go get a flashlight because it was so dark outside, and she picked me up and stood in the yard and called Lulu's name over and over again. Papi came running in with the flashlight, and just at that moment, Lulu came running inside from the yard.
We're not sure where she was, but she didn't want to stay out there for long! She ran into the house and went under the guestroom bed, and I climbed under there and growled at her, because I was so mad! She was pretty sneaky to pop open that door with her claws. Now they have to keep it locked.
I got so tired afterward that I fell asleep on my chile pepper toy. It was a stressful evening!

Wednesday, November 15, 2006



As you can see, I've been snuggled down in the blankets a lot these days. Yesterday, Mami came home sick and went to bed, and she let me sleep next to her so she'd stay warm. We slept for a really really long time until it got dark outside, and Papi came home to make us tea. Then I wanted to go for a walk, but no one felt like taking me out, so I played ball inside instead. Mami went back to work today and I'm cold again!

Monday, November 13, 2006

Damp and more damp


I'm beginning to get tired of all this rain. All summer I've been taking long walks, running around the back yard playing ball, and sitting in the sunshine on the guest room bed. But now that the storms have come in, I hardly get outside at all, except for a quick jaunt in the morning to use "the facilities."
There was a brief bit of sunshine on Saturday morning, and Papi and Mami and I went out and threw the tennis ball around until I got tired, but Sunday was so stormy I spent most of the day sleeping. It's this kind of weather that makes me want to climb into the laundy basket and sleep the winter away.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Recouperation

It's been a few days since my crazy weekend, but I spent all day in Mami and Papi's bed, sleeping it off. And when Mami came home, I crawled onto her lap on the couch and slept again. Lulu got into the action too, I guess she was tired from being hidden in the closet for the party or something. Anyway, we were both zonked out. I didn't feel like eating my kibble or anything. But this morning I felt more peppy. Only, it's been off the chart raining here, so I haven't been able to get outside, which is depressing. At least I can sit on the windowsill and look outside, but it's not the same.

Monday, November 06, 2006

More photos from the party



Wild fiesta!

Well, I had a wild and crazy night on Saturday. Mami and Papi had their housewarming costume party and we had about 50 people crammed into the house to celebrate. I got passed around to pretty much every guest, and it was so much fun! Everyone wanted a little dog snuggle, and I was happy to oblige.
Lulu stayed in the closet in her bed because she doesn't like people. It was probably a good thing, or her tail would have been stepped on.
Here I am with one of my favorite people, Casey. He works with Mami, and he is always very glad to see me. I like his beard especially, but I didn't get to chew on it because it had some green in it, and he said it wasn't good for me!
The next day I slept on Tia Chelsea's lap all day because I was soooo tired.

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Dia de los Muertos

Hello everyone! Today is the beginning of the Day of the Dead celebration, which is something that began with the Aztecs and still goes on today in Mexico. As a half-chihuahua (sacred dog of the Aztecs) I feel the need to honor the celebration in my own way.
Luckily for me, I have never had anyone in my life pass on, but I do know that I am the latest in a line of beloved animals that have graced the life of Mami and Papi, like Alice the Australian shephard and Hank the Daschund and China the Chihuahua.
Today, Papi is helping to organize a special ceremony at school with a bunch of volunteers. They're all going to be reading the names of American soldiers and Iraqi civilians who have been killed in the last three years.
We all honor those who pass to the next life in different ways. Now is a good time to do so.

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Happy Halloween!


Well, it's bright and sunny and the leaves are all beautiful and bright and it's the perfect day to have some candy! Actually, I'm not allowed to have candy, but maybe Mami will give me some apple treats. Yummy! It's all very exciting. I can't wait to bark at all the little kids who come trick or treating at the door!

Monday, October 30, 2006

I'm so famous


There is a pumpkin-decorating contest at Mami's office this week, and she decided to paint her pumpking with a portrait of me in a big green witch hat. Luckily, I didn't have to sit still to model for her, she looked at a photo of me instead. I think it came out kinda nice, although my ears are more majestic in real life. I hope she wins!

Friday, October 27, 2006

Halloween's coming


Mami brought home a choodle-sized pumpkin last night, and I had fun rolling it all around the living room floor, that is, until I figured out how tasty pumpkin tops are, and then I set to work chewing until it was confiscated. I guess Halloween is next Tuesday, and we'll probably have lots of trick or treaters, but our big party isn't until next weekend. I can't wait! 50 of my favorite people all hanging out in our house. It's going to be so much fun! And I don't even have to dress up! Although Mami might let me wear my bling collar. It's got my name in rhinestones on it. It's pretty hot.

Monday, October 23, 2006

Weekend stuff


It was a pretty nice weekend, even though Mami and Papi both had to work. I still got some yard time, and some lap time, and some popcorn on the couch.
I did have a rough time last night, though. I guess I finally ticked off Lulu a little too much, because when I was chasing her around the house, instead of her running away, she turned around all of a sudden and scratched my back leg really hard. I screamed and screamed and limped around and Mami had to pick me up and make sure I was okay. I guess 'cause I wasn't bleeding or anything, she said I would be alright, but she didn't know how bad it felt! She told me to stop chasing the cat and I wouldn't get hurt. She doesn't know how Lulu taunts me!

Friday, October 20, 2006

Spooky time


It's almost Halloween time, and you know what that means? Lots of scary things! For instance, tight fitting dog costumes with hats that crunch up your ears and icky scratchy material. Mami has promised me that this year, I don't have to wear a costume like I did last year. I hate getting dressed up. My friend Sophie is going to be a princess this year, but she said she doesn't mind the big pink dress, although the pointy hat makes her a little sad.
But my point is there are a lot of dangerous things that happen around Halloween. Stupid people sometimes do mean things to black cats like Lulu, and little kids, and sometimes grownups, forget that chocolate is poisonous to us dogs, and they leave their candy around for us to get into. That can make dogs really sick, especially little ones like me.
So remember to treat your doggy and kitty friends nice on Halloween. Don't make them wear silly things unless they like it, and keep your candy out of our paws, cause we'll eat it, wrappers and all!

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Snugs

One of my absolute favorite places to sleep is on Papi's chest when he's watching t.v. at night. It is the warmest, safest, cuddliest place ever. I get so relaxed that if someone tries to rub my ears when I'm there, I usually grab their fingers with my teeth. I just want to be left alone to dream.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Bad trip


Well, I finally did it. I ate something that wasn't edible, and this time I got sick.
As usual, it seemed like a good idea at the time. Mami was out weeding the backyard and I was playing ball with Papi, when I spotted a succulent looking shelf mushroom growing out of the side of a piece of wood. Since no one was paying attention, I scooted myself over to the mushroom and ate a big piece before anyone noticed, but then Mami saw me and chased me off.
Everything seemed fine until about an hour later, when I started to feel kinda funky. Real funky. I threw up about three times, and then Mami called the vet. They told her to take me in right away, so I got put into my carrier and they took me to the vet. That's me sitting in the waiting room.
I got poked and prodded and squeezed, but they finally decided I wasn't poisoned, just sickish, and I got sent back home to go to bed. Mami wouldn't let me back outside and she wouldn't take me for a walk til I felt better. I told her I felt fine but she didn't believe me.
Next time, I'm going to stay away from mushrooms. They're tasty, but I don't care for what happens afterward.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Ferocious


Most people don't think I'm a very fierce dog, and well, they're usually right. But when it comes to pillows, I'm awfully mean.
There's one particular pillow I hate more than others. It's this little pink one on the guest bed. I've already killed it several times and ripped out its stuffing, but Mami keeps fixing it and putting it back.
Last night, she got out her sewing machine and fixed two pillows that I killed, and then restuffed them and put them back.
This morning, after I got up, I went into the guest room and found that pink pillow sitting there and staring at me. I just couldn't take it. I jumped up onto the bed and ripped it apart.
By the time Mami found it, I was long gone, but she figured out pretty quickly what had happened. I tried to sneak away but she looked me in the eye and I knew I was in trouble.
Now the pillow is in the repair bag, and I'm in the metaphorical dog house. Again.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Crazy hair day


I had my first bath at the new house. I didn' t care for it much, I must say. This time I got popped into the kitchen sink, and they used a hand sprayer on me, which was not fun and blew my fur all over the place. Ick.
I did enjoy running around afterwards to dry myself off. I kind of have crazy hair when it dries out. Mami blames the poodle side of me. It sticks up in front and waves out the sides. But it feels nice and fluffy, and I look about five pounds bigger until it flattens out again.

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Lulu chat

It's gotten pretty cold and rainy here the last couple of days, but I've been curled up in Mami's bathrobe keeping warm.
Emma has this new thing where she goes outside all the time, but I don' t like it one bit. I never get to go outside, I have to sit by the window and watch. Sometimes I stand up and scratch the glass and yell, but Mami never lets me come out.
It isn't fair, because I can see all kinds of tasty birds and bugs and things outside, things Emma doesn't even look at. I don't see why I can't have a morning trip into the yard. I'm sure it would be nice to roll around in the grass and maybe climb a tree or two. But I never get the chance. Mami's too fast for me, and she closes the door before I can make a run for it.

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Que fancy~


Yesterday was a big day, because I got two packages in the mail! One was from my Aunty Tiffany in Las Vegas, who sent me a super cool black biker tank top with a glitter skull on it, and the other was a big box from my Abuela in Albuquerque, and she sent me this fancy Chinese dress. I really like to wear the tank top around the house, but the dress is so fancy I can only wear it on very special occasions, but it fits me perfectly. Thanks guys!

Friday, September 29, 2006

Among the flowers

One of the best things about having a yard is there's just so much to do. For instance, I can spend ten minutes chewing bark on the eucalyptus tree, and then go play ball for awhile, and then afterward I can eat grass, and then I can start all over again. Now I go outside every morning as soon as I wake up, and then I get to eat breakfast afterward. It's a lot of fun. And I go outside again when Mami comes home, and I run and run and run.
Tonight I have another play date with Sophie. I hope she doesn' t growl at me too much. I kinda get scared when she does that. I prefer to be the growler.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Troublemaker

Well, I'm in a little bit of trouble. You see, I've got this new habit that Mami doesn't like so much. I've discovered that it's easier to just go to the bathroom under the dining room table rather than walk the extra few steps to my litter box.
I'm not sure why that makes her so angry, I mean, it's not that much of a mess. Well, ok, maybe it is, cause she has to mop it up and then put down enzyme stuff.
But now she's put boards in between the legs of the dining room chairs so I can't get back there. I'm not sure what my next move will be. Either I'll go back to using the box, or maybe I'll just find a new, more private spot.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

My friend Sophie

This is my new friend Sophie. She came over for a play date on Saturday. It was pretty fun. We ran around the yard and wrestled and jumped and played ball. Sophie is only 12 weeks old, just a baby, but she's already bigger than me, because she's a Cavalier spaniel, so she's going to be a big girl when she grows up.
I like her a lot, but not as much as my boyfriend Dewey, because he's so dreamy, even if he doesn't like to play with me.
I'm a little jealous because Sophie's fur is a lot softer! But I'm more delicate!

Friday, September 22, 2006

On alert


When Mami and Papi aren't home during the day, Lulu and I spend most of our time in the guest room, keeping watch on the neighborhood. There are a lot of things going on around us, like garbage trucks, kids on bicycles, golden retreivers on leashes, a lot of important things like that.
It's a good thing we have two windows, so we can monitor two sides of the house at once. It's also a good place to watch and see if Mami or Papi are coming home, and then we can pretend that we weren't barking or growling or misbehaving. And it's also a really good place to sleep when things are calm and there's no need to keep watch. It's not easy being in charge of the house.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Arrrr


Today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day! In our house, it started at 3:30 a.m. this morning when Lulu started making growling sounds. It turns out, it was just a hairball, but it woke everyone else in the house up, and then I started barking, and Mami had to get out of bed, and then Papi started talking in Pirate, which confused Mami for a minute until she realized what day it was.
Mami knows the founders of Talk Like A Pirate Day, and she said that everyone should check out their web site at www.talklikeapirate.com. It's pretty cool!

Monday, September 18, 2006

Exhausting weekend

Let me tell you, we've been going non-stop this weekend. This whole new house thing has really kept us busy, and this weekend was no exception. On Saturday, my grandparents and my great-grandma came down to visit, the one from Portland who takes care of me when Mami and Papi go on trips. It was so exciting to get to cuddle on her lap and fall asleep.
Then on Sunday there was lots of running around and long walks and then Mami, who was feeling kind of sickish, took a nap with me on the couch. That was very nice, although I snuck down once to see what Papi was doing, and then snuck back before she woke up.
Lulu and I also tried to see if we could escape from the house. Mami caught Lulu on top of the clothes hamper, trying to open the lock to the outside door, and I was underneath, waiting to run through if she succeeded. Unfortunately, we got caught and chased off.

Friday, September 15, 2006

Miss Lulu speaks


Hello all. I thought I'd wake up for a minute to add my thoughts to this whole new house idea. I will admit, at first I resisted the idea of a new place. I liked our old apartment, with the big windowsills and the baby gate across the kitchen so the dog couldn't get to my food.
But I have to agree with Emma that this new house is pretty spiffy. The guest room has a very spacious bed with not one but two windows facing different directions, so I can look out and enjoy the view.
My food is now provided on top of the dryer, which keeps it far out of Emma's reach, and there are multiple scratching rugs. Plus, I can climb onto almost every window in the house and see something new.
I don't care for the neighbor cats wandering around the yard and looking in, and the ceiling fans kind of freak me out, but all in all, it's a pretty fine place to be.

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Sticks n such

Every morning, I get to go out and run around in the back yard before Mami goes to work, and I'm supposed to be getting business done while I'm out there. But frankly, I'd rather just run around and pick up sticks. There are a bunch of trees in the backyard, and so that means there are a lot of sticks to pick up. There's also bark dust, and old cherries and lots of other things to eat and chew and throw in the air, plus my pink and green tennis ball. Usually, I don't want to go back inside until Mami tricks me into coming inside and then shuts the door.

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Queen of the Mountain

Lulu and I have been getting along really well in the new house. We especially like to share patches of sunshine in the guest room, which has two windows that we can look out of. When Mami waters the garden it gives us a good view of what's going on, and also, we can see all the neighbor cats as they pass by.
Every morning at about 8 a.m. when we wake up, we play "Queen of the Mountain," in Mami and Papi's bedroom. The goal is to take possession of the wingback chair in the corner. Sometimes I win, sometimes Lulu wins. It's pretty fun. We like to race around the house after we're done, and sometimes I get real barky. That's usually when Mami gets up to feed us. She says I'm a stinkbug. I'm not quite sure that's a compliment.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Good friends


One of the nice things about having a new house is the fact that people keep coming over to visit, and everyone wants to cuddle. For instance, my Tia Chelsea stayed for a couple of nights, and she let me sleep in bed with her, which was really really nice. And next Saturday, my abuela is coming from Portland to visit. I can't wait! Meanwhile, I'm content to run races in the back yard and jump up and down on the guest bed with my stuffed snake. It's lots and lots of fun.

Monday, September 11, 2006

Hanging out and snacking

I'm still loving it at the new house. These windows in the living room are great. They look out onto the front garden and the street, so I can watch the bicyclists go by and woof at them. Also, the neighbor cats come right up and look in the window, so I can talk to them and get the latest news.
Mami takes me out in the yard in the mornings for a run, but sometimes, I find cat snacks and she gets mad. Especially this morning, cause afterward I got really sick on the bathroom floor. I just can't help myself!

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Bienvenidos a mi casa


Well, as you can see, I've moved into my new place. I put up this photo to show you how fast I can move across the hardwood floors. You can see all the cool colors in my house too, the green living room, the orange and yellow hallway and the purple bedroom. It's pretty cool. I have a huge yard where I go cracker dog every day, and so many windows to look out of. Lulu likes it too, although she wasn't too sure when we first moved in. I'll be putting up lots of photos soon!

Thursday, August 31, 2006

Time off for good behavior


Hey folks! I just wanted to let you know that I'm taking a short hiatus from blogging because we're going to be moving this weekend, and Mami won't have her computer to use for a little while. They've already started painting the walls and moving boxes and I guess Lulu and I are moving in on Saturday, along with the furniture. I will have them take lots of photos of me exploring the new yard and the house and everything, and you'll be able to see all the cool things I learn about living in a house.