Papi love

During the summer, Papi is home a lot more because school is out, and so we get to spend time together. Lately we've been sitting on the couch watching the World Cup, and taking walks to see Mami at her office, and taking long naps in the afternoon when it gets too warm to do anything. Papi is always there to hold me when I'm tired, or bring me more cold water or keep my kibble bowl filled up. I love summer.

Did I mention it's hot?

Seriously, I thought the Pacific Northwest was too cold until about a week ago, and then all of a sudden it's hot as blazes! There aren't enough fans to keep my belly cool, and it's too hot to even go out on walks, because the sidewalk would burn my pads. All I can do is pant and eat popsicles. It's really cramping my style. Lulu is even worse, because her fur is a lot thicker, but she spends her time downstairs where it's dark and cool, and I don't get to go down there with her, so I'm stuck upstairs, feeling muggy and sad. I can't wait til Fall!

Heat wave

Hijole! It is smokin' outside. It's going to be more than 100 degrees today, so I'm staying indoors. This week, Mami has taken me on a lot of walks, but I think we both agree that it's bettter to lay on the floor and sleep than to go out on that hot pavement and run around. Maybe tonight when it gets dark we can go run around on the grass in the park, but for now, I'm going to lick these ice cubes Mami put in my bowl and take it easy.

Sleepy

I'm pretty bushed. Papi was up really late last night running around and putting things in a big black bag, and this morning, Mami and Papi got up really really early to go to the airport. I guess Papi is taking a trip for a few days, which means Mami and I get the couch to ourselves! Unless Lulu comes and hogs it, that is. But right now I need to nap until Mami comes home. All that busyness wore me out.

Gettin' clean

Well, my weekend was fairly unremarkable, except for yesterday morning, when Mami decided I smelled like old corn chips and put me in the bath. I don't mind the bath, because the water is always warm and Mami doesn't make me stay in there very long, but the fun part comes after she dries me off and I run around the house like I'm on fire. I go up and down the hallway and around the living room and up onto the couch and back down again and then I roll around on the carpet for about a half an hour, to get the soap smell off. Then for the rest of the day I'm all fluffy.

Thursday fun

Yesterday was pretty fun, cause Mami had the day off work, so we spent most of our time together. First we had a really long walk around downtown, and I got to go shopping! We went into this neat garden store and bought my Abuela Anne a birthday present, and the clerks all loved on me, which was nice. I have learned to be very polite and quiet in stores, so that I don't get into trouble, and that way Mami lets me sniff things. There's always lots to smell in stores. Then we went home and I had a nap while Mami went grocery shopping, and she came back and brought me a new toy, a turqouise ball. I pretty much killed it immediately and tore it apart. She also bought some weird spray stuff and put it on the carpet, and now it tastes bad to chew.

Trouble

Well, I got into a little trouble yesterday. It seems that Papi wasn't too happy when he came back from the barber and found that I had taken a pillow Mami just made from India fabric and had gutted it on the floor.
He also wasnt' happy that I tore up the corner of the hall rug, and that I'd taken one of Mami's black purses and gnawed on it.
I don't think they understand that I'm a puppy, and that's kind of my job. If you don't want something chewed up, don't leave it where I can see it. I'm alone a lot during the day, and I have to find something to do with all my free time! I can't just chase the cat all day.

Bat dog strikes back

Well, now that my nails are trimmed, I've turned into stealth choodle. You can't hear me coming down the hall, and when I bounce next to the bed in the morning, there's no click click click. Mami says now I sound like a tennis ball bouncing. She likes it better that way. It's easier to ignore.
But that doesn't mean my teeth are any smoother. I'm still a good biter and chewer. In fact, I demonstrated my talents on the hall rug this morning. Papi thinks I'll grow out of it. I'm not so sure.

Relaxin'

Yesterday, while Mami was at work, Papi had bad allergies so he slept all afternoon. It looked like a really good idea, so I did to. By the time Mami came home, we were awake, sort of, but neither of us really got very peppy until the weather cooled down and the pollen went away. Today it's rainy, which makes us less sneezy. Unfortunately, Papi is taking me to the groomer's today to get my nails trimmed. I kind of get bitey when my parents try to cut them, so they're bringing in a professional. Normally I don't bite strangers.
Normally.
I'll bring you a full report tomorrow.
UPDATE: I just got back from the groomers. It went just fine. It only took five minutes, and I now have nice short little nails again, so I won't click on the hardwood floor. The big bear that trimmed my nails does a much better job than Mami and Papi. I didn't even growl.

Viva Mexico!

Papi and I got up this morning to watch the second half of the Mexico versus Iran game on Univision. It was very exciting! I liked watching Argentina yesterday, but this was even better. Papi gets very excited and shouts at the television. Mami likes to watch it too. Yesterday she made us Dutch babies with fresh strawberries, and coffee, and we watched the game and then went for a walk. I like to play with my own pelota when we're watching, it's red and yellow and it squeaks really loud! Ole ole ole ole!

Happy Friday

Hey folks! Blogger.com has been malfunctioning all week and hasn't allowed me to do any posting, so sorry about the lapse. It's been frustrating, since I had so much to tell you. On Wednesday, I was very sick with a belly ache and spent most of the morning feeling very stinky indeed. Yesterday I was much better, but I got in trouble for chewing bits out of Papi's vintage embossed leather briefcase. Tonight, I'm excited, because my Madrina Mary Ann and my Tia Theresa N. are coming by to visit and to watch the premiere of "Meerkat Manor" on Animal Planet. We looooove meerkats!

Weekend in the country

I had a great weekend! Mami and Papi loaded me into my new dog car carrier on Saturday and we drove up into the mountains to visit Mami's parents. I got to follow my abuela around as she made pancakes and bacon, and then we sat on the deck in the sunshine and then I wandered around the garden sniffing flowers. I even got to walk in the woods! It was very exciting. I've attached a bunch of photos for everyone to see! Enjoy.

Sniffing Abuelo

Getting hot on the deck

Wandering in the woods

Picnic!

Yesterday I attended my first picnic, and it was quite exciting, although the rain certainly dampened my spirits and my paws for awhile. But since Mami carried me most of the time, it wasn't too bad, and we got to be next to the barbecue, and everything smelled SO good. All of Papi's co-workers were there, and my Tio Tony brought me over a special piece of grilled burger that had fallen apart. Papi gave me little bits of it so I wouldn't get a stomach ache, and it was crazy good. I don't understand why Mami got a whole burger and I only got a little, but oh well. In this photo you can see me in my fancy picnic dress with another of my favorite people, my friend Lani. She likes to hug me and lets me lick her face, which is my favorite thing to do. Someday, I want to go to a picnic where it's warm and everyone sits in the grass and I can roll around.

Rock n' roll

I'm pretty sleepy this morning. Papi was up all night long with allergies, and naturally, I had to stay up with him. And then at about 6 this morning, when he went to bed, Lulu and I decided to run races. I would chase her until she ran downstairs, thump thump thump, and then she'd run back up and rush me and I'd run into the bedroom and we'd crash into things. It was pretty sweet.
Today I'm resting up, because this afternoon is Papi's department's annual picnic, and I'm planning on stealing snacks from everybody. Mami's gonna let me go, as long as I stay away from the brownies. Hurrah!

The destructor

Mami is making me post this photo of me after I killed Red Cat. I know I don't look too guilty, but I knew Mami could sew him back together, and she did. He is good as new, and even has a new squeaker in his belly, and I haven't torn him apart since! I guess Mami sewed him up real sturdy.
All my toys have been repaired now, and I've been extra special careful with them. I don't like it when she puts them in the closet and I dont' get to see them for days and days and days. It is very frustrating.
On a happier note, this coming weekend I get to go see my grandparents out in the country. I can't WAIT to run around in the grass and chase birds. And there's always PIE!

Dinner

Last night Papi was sick with allergies, so Mami made him his favorite meal, basil chicken and mashed potatoes, which means I got to eat a forkful of potatoes when the meal was over. It was pretty heavenly. They've switched me to a new kibble too, one that I like a lot better. In fact, I like it so much they've had to limit me to half a cup a day, and I'm still starting to get chubby. But I don't think I'll ever be as chubby as Lulu. She had a head start, after all.

Red cat's demise

My favorite stuffed toy is a big flannel cat that my abuela Flora gave me, named Red Cat. We have a love/hate relationship, Red Cat and I. We roll and wrestle and play and bounce, but sometimes, I shake him and bite him and throw him to the ground, and I love throwing him in the bathtub when Mami's taking a bath.
Well, last night, Mami was taking a nap and Papi was reading a book in the living room, and I had enough of Red Cat. He'd been saying some pretty snappy things to me, so I just pounced on him. That's when I heard the stitches at the back of his neck rip. As soon as I heard that, I grabbed hold and pulled, and stuffing started coming out. Well, as you can imagine, I got so excited that I just kept pulling and pulling and pulling.
But then finally I got bored and wandered off, and I didn't remember until Mami woke up, walked into the hallway and screamed. Then I saw what she saw, a decapitated Red Cat with his fluffy guts all over the floor.
Papi thought it was pretty funny, but Mami didn't. She gathered up all his stuffing and put it back in, and then she put him in the animal hospital in the closet, where Pink Elephant and Bear are waiting to be stitched back up. I wish she'd hurry up and fix them. I have more playing to do.