Fresh burst of sunshine

Well I didn't think it was possible, but yesterday was positively warm out! Mami opened all the windows and it was like 70 degrees and sunny most of the day. We still stayed inside cause we had lots and lots of chores to work on, but I stationed myself near one of the windows and Lulu did the same. It was so fresh and nice outside! And the leaves were drifting all around and everyone was out and about to bark at.
Sometimes Lulu and I get grumpy when its winter and we're all bunched up inside, as you can see from this old picture. So a nice break with some fresh air does us good.

Sweet slumbers

Mami and Papi have both felt run down lately, which means they go to sleep a lot earlier, and sometimes, I get to climb in with them! It's so nice and snuggly, especially now that the days are colder, and my little bed isn't as cosy as the big bed. And even if I don't get the whole night, I get up there every morning with Papi for a little morning nap. It's heaven!

Autumnal walkies

Mami got home before dark tonight so we took a little walk to look at all the trees in the neighborhood, because they are all turning pretty shades of red and yellow and orange. It was really nice out tonight and everybody was out walking around and enjoying the evening.
I had a lot of good leaf sniffing and exploring and some message leaving, but sometimes I'd run too far on the leash and Mami would get mad because her photos would come out blurry when I jerked on the line and made her fall over. I'm strong for a 6-pounder.
We even discovered a neat alley we had never explored before that let us see into other people's back gardens. It was so cool. I was a little scared because it was kinda overgrown but Mami said it was safe so I went ahead.
Now it's cold and I had my evening biscuit so it's time for a nap.

Another dog blog

Wow, Mami just showed me this dog blog that I've never seen before, and one of the dog's names is Emma! And another is a Chihuahua! It's really interesting. I think these dogs live in Tejas, where my choodle brothers and sisters live. You guys should check it out!

Ears

Sorry I haven't been blogging lately. I got another bout of yeastie ears, so every morning Mami has had to take time to put medicine in, which means she hasn't had time to help me blog. Sunday we finally got through the medication and so now I'm feeling a lot better and less itchy, and she has a teeny bit more time to help me out. So hurrah for ears!

Yikes!

So this weekend Mami and Papi took a shopping trip down south, and came back home with a new pair of shoes for Mami. Only these shoes are very scary and dangerous. Did you know there are shoes with WHEELS on them? Big fat wheels that make you fly around the floor really fast?
I was terrified. I have never seen such things before, and here Mami was, rolling back and forth on the living room floor. So I hid under the coffee table until she was done. I don't like them at all. I think wheels belong outside, where my tail can't get caught.

A cat walks into a bar...

It has gotten really cold here this week. Mami brought the lemon tree into the house to keep it warm, and she put away all the lawn furniture and covered the shed with a tarp to get ready for winter.
Last night it was so cold that when Mami got home from her roller derby fundaiser, she caught Lulu and I sleeping next to each other on the couch. I was embarrassed.
The best way to stay warm is to find a lap. Sometimes Papi lets me sit on him when he's reading things on-line, and then I get to hear him read me things like funny jokes, or watch little movies and things. It's really fun. And warm. Sometimes Lulu wants to share a lap too, but she has to wait her turn because I don't give up laps very easily.

Kisses

I just can't get enough kisses. Even when I'm not feeling really great or I'm tired from a long day, I find them irresistible. Especially Papi, because his beard is always full of tasty things, so I kiss him after dinner to enjoy whatever it is he's eaten. Last night it was plantains and black beans. Yum yum!
I try to kiss Mami too but she's very wiggly and it's hard to get her, but I'm good at attacking Papi. He never wins!

Lulu complains

So it's cold now. Very cold. And rainy. Always dripping all over the place. But Mami won't turn on the heat. She says it's not nearly that cold out, especially for those wearing fur pants (meaning me) so I just have to wait. Which means I have to get really snuggly when they're home, to stay warm, but that means shoving that little Emma pig off Mami's lap, and then there's a fight. It's not really worth it. She tried to take my nose off the other day but luckily my nose is very small and she missed. But it hurt my feelings all the same.
I wish they'd just turn on that heat!

Feeling funky

So last night I demanded half of a meatball during dinner, and then it made me really crazy and wild and I ran around a lot. Afterward, I started to feel kinda weird in my belly.
I woke Mami up three times last night crying and whining, so she kept taking me to my box, but I didn't need that. I tried to explain that I wanted to go outside and eat grass, but she doesn't let me out at night because of raccoons.
Finally this morning when she put me outside, I went and ate as much grass as I could handle. Then I went to bed and groaned, and my tummy made really loud noises all morning long. Mami tried to give me mint tea but I don't like that stuff. I just need more grass.

Back to school

Today is Papi's first day back at school, but we got a little snuggle in before he had to leave and teach. Yesterday was really nice outside, so Mami and I went out in the yard and she did some knitting while I did some rolling in stinky things in the grass.
Last night Papi was working on getting stuff ready for school on his computer, so I sat with Mami while she finished knitting some hats for people having babies that she knows. I got so relaxed that I ended up sleeping on my back. Mami said I make funny faces when I do that so she took some photos of it. I kinda look like a bat in these.

Festive fall

Mami had Friday off so I followed her around while she did laundry and mopped floors and made the house look nice. I don't like the smell of floor cleaner, and Mami won't let me walk around on it til it's dry, so I stayed on the couch for awhile. Then last night, Mami went to a big roller derby party with her team, and Papi and Tia Jennifer went too. I wish I could go but Mami said the bands were super loud and that my ears would have been hurt.
This morning we all got pastries from the French bakery and I got some yummy leftovers. I love cream and pastry.

Grapey goodness

Mami and Papi like to take advantage of all the yummy local produce that grows around here, and yesterday they stopped by a U-Pic grape place on their way to going shopping. I guess there were all different kinds of grapes to pick, and they got three different types, some white ones, some rose colored ones and some really sweet brownish ones that kinda tasted like grapefruit.
They were snacking on them all night, but I didn't get to try them, because apparently grapes are bad for little dogs like me. I promised I'd eat them really slow and chew, but it was a no-go for me. At least I got a little peach pie after dinner.

Arrrrr mateys!

Today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day, and we always celebrate it because Mami's former co-worker created the holiday. Now he lives in the US Virgin Islands and actually lives the pirate lifestyle, but in the old days he was the editor of the entertainment section of the paper where Mami works.
Mami got to go to a school today where all the kids were dressed like pirates. She wore her skull and cross bones head band. She said it was really fun.
So arr!

A fall stroll

Today is Mami's last day of vacation, so we are making the most of it. After Mami made a big brunch, we walked with Papi to campus so that he could do a presentation at school for new students. It was so nice to take a long long walk in the sunshine and visit with all the new faces and run in the grass.
After we dropped Papi off, we went to see my good friend Leonora, who works in Papi's department. She gave me a whole bunch of cookies and then a big bowl of water. It was heavenly.
After that we walked home, but I got really tired during the last part. Mami kept telling me we were almost home. Now I'm resting on the rug and recouperating while Mami does some chores. Maybe later we'll go rest in the back yard. It won't be sunny that much longer so we have to enjoy it while it's here.

Ahhh

Sleeping in with Papi is a real treat! I know he starts school up really soon, and that means less time sleeping in, so I'm taking advantage of it while it lasts. Now that they're back from vacation it's really nice to get extra cuddles and hanging out time. And chips. A lot of blue corn chips. Yum!

They're back!

So Mami and Papi are finally home. They got in late last night, but their luggage got stuck someplace called San Diego. It was really hard for them to get home because they were in Tejas, and there was this big stormy thing called Ike, and all the planes got cancelled. It was scary I guess. But now they're home.
My housesitters were soooo cool. Jon and Issa spoiled me and let me do all kinds of things that I can't get away with when Mami is home. I really liked them a lot. I kind of miss them now, but I am glad Mami and Papi have come back. They are giving me lots of biscuits and hugs!

Most exciting visitor

Tonight the housesitter came by to visit and to get a refresher on what it takes to make me and Lulu happy. I was very happy to see him, because last time, he read me stories and we had a great time. I hope there are more stories to come!
So starting on Monday, my blog is going on whatcha call it, hiatus, while Mami and Papi make a trip down to visit my Tias in Austin, and Lulu's cousin Emi. I will let you know how it goes when they get back. Until then, hope you have a good September. It's super nice and lovely here, so maybe the housesitter will give me some good walks.

Sunshine's back

and I've been begging to go out in the yard, so this afternoon Mami and I headed outside for a little running around before she had to go to roller derby practice. It's good to get a little fresh air and stretch your legs in the sun for a bit. I wish I had more time, but maybe tomorrow we can do some stuffed snake throwing. But right now, it's time to snuggle on the couch with my ruby slipper toy and do some late night napping.

Running out of kibble

So we had a kibble crises this morning. All weekend long, Mami and Papi have been busy cleaning the house and trying to get things ready for vacation which starts soon. Finally today Mami ran to the pet store to get my kibble 'cause I ran out, but they had closed for Labor Day! I eat special kibble that they don't sell anywhere else in town, so we were out of luck.
But lucky for me, Mami bought me some hold over snacks til tomorrow, including wet dog food. I never get wet dog food! I only get kibble because it's better for my teeth. But oh it was so good! I hope I run out of kibble again soon.