I didn’t even have it a week and Mom took my license away. I wasn’t a bad boy; it was just that my license tag was making the white on my neck turn a funny color.

Bonnie was telling Mom the other day Annie had that problem too but she can’t remember how Bonnie said to get rid of the funny color.

Anyways, Mom is doing a good job keeping me from being lonesome while Dad is away. The other day we took a walk to the edge of the woods and found a bunch of sticks we could play with. We had so much fun playing sticks that we didn’t even notice that little bunch of picker things that got stuck on my collar when we were by the woods. I was really pooped out and slept like a log that night!

And then, when Mom had to work the other night the kids picked me up and took me to their house. It was nice I didn’t have to be all by myself and I got to play with Winston. The kids also have a kitten, Kady, but she doesn’t really like me and is always hissing at me whenever I try to get close and get acquainted. I think it’s because she doesn’t really know me yet. By the time I left to go home, Kady started warming up a little bit. I have to go back the kid’s house again tonight when Mom works so it’s a good chance Kady might like me even more by the time I leave!

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Uncle Chip came over to work yesterday but took some time to play with me outside when Mom and Dad went to town. I had a lot of fun running and playing outside with a big basketball and got mud all over my face and head. When Mom got home she saw all the dried mud on me she brushed it all off. Later last night I had bumps and a red rash all over my face and under my mouth where the dried mud was. It was awful! Dad cleaned me up real good and today the bumps are gone and most of the red is clearing up. Mom wanted to take a picture of it to show you but I wouldn’t let her… it wasn’t pretty and you wouldn’t want to see me like that.

And then, Dad left today on a long trip. He won’t be back until next Wednesday. I was really sad when he left and had great big tears in my eyes. I get real lonesome when Dad is away. Mom bought me a treat to make me feel better… my favorite chips, Lays. It made me feel better for a little while but I still miss Dad.

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We had to baby-sit Winston the other day and he stayed overnight again. I didn’t let him sleep on the bed with Mom and Dad though. That is my territory. He had to sleep in the dog bed on the floor. I got really jealous cuz Dad was paying so much attention to him too. He gave Winston a haircut (I guess he needed it bad) AND a bath.

I wanted a bath too but Dad said I didn’t need it.

Today Dad was trying to put this thing on me called a harness. I did not like it one bit!

I just flopped down on the couch after he finally figured out how it went on and just laid there. I even refused to go outside until Dad took that goofy looking thing off of me!

And then he made me feel really silly by putting a pair of glasses on me!

One good thing happened today! I got my license. The community was having this thing where all dogs and cats in the community had to get rabies shots and licenses. It was a good thing I’m all caught up on my shots. A guy who was there thought I needed one and when I saw that needle I started shaking like a leaf. I don’t like shots! Good thing Dad told him I didn’t need one! Once that guy put that needle away, I was very friendly to the people because they loved me. They told Mom and Dad I was a very good looking boy and very well behaved!

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Oh Great Doggie Spirit, please bring me a new toy just like this one. I love this toy and it's not so much fun to play with anymore since it lost it's little bell. And thank you Great Doggie Spirit for not letting me choke when the bell piece fell out of the toy and I thought it was something new to eat.

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Winston spent the night at our house last because the kids has to take a long ride. I loved having him there but this morning he was starting to get lonesome. I was trying to wrestle with him and he was just taking it. I had him in a head-lock and he didn't even do anything. And then I bodyslammed him against the chair and he still didn't do anything. I was having a lot of fun but he wasn't so I let him off the hook.

This afternoon Winston went home and I was really sad. Mom told me I had real tears and I shouldn't be so sad because Winston lives close by and I can see him whenever I want.

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I am so enjoying being back at our real house again. Mom stays I'm more relaxed and less hyper then I have been in a long while.

Here is Dad and I enjoying the beautiful weather today on our completely finished front porch.

And here I am enjoying laying in the sun on my look-out-window couch.

Ahhh, life is good!

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Mom and Dad keep laughing at me lately. These things that happen just happen... it's not really my fault.

First, Mom takes me for a ride and gives me a treat for the ride I guess to distract me and I won't be so nervous. And then while I'm eating that treat, Mom tells me to hang on because we are going over the railroad tracks (some bumpy ones). Now, how in the world am I suppose to hang on while I'm eating a treat? We go over the railroad tracks and and soon as we hit that bump my butt and back legs bounce right off the seat while my front legs and treat stay put. I didn't fall off the seat though because I had a good grip going on! Mom thought that was way funny because she almost had to pull over she was laughing so hard.

Next, I went outside with Dad last night... we are having a new porch put on and just the frame is there. I knew it and I saw it when we went out. When it was time to go back in the house, I forgot... I jumped right up on the porch and fell right through to the ground!!! It didn't hurt but Dad laughed and laughed.

Last but not least, Dad was playing with me and one of my toys. I tried to lunged for the toy from the chair but I slipped... I went head over heels right onto the floor. Whodda thunk I was a gymnast! Anyways, Mom and Dad caught that one and just laughed as I got up and tried to compose myself.

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I talk about Winston now and then so I figure it's time I properly introduce him. Mom was going through some pictures this morning and found this one of me and Winston (when he wasn't being unsocialble)...

This was taken when we had to "babysit" him one night while the kids had to either work or shoot darts. Winston is really insecure about being left alone and does bad things like dump over the garbage and tear up the window blinds. Sometimes Winston can be a big baby.

Anyways, here is Winston's story. He was living with Mom and Dad for a couple years before I came along and from what I understand, Mom and Dad found him one day when they went canoeing. He was tied to a road sign!!! Mom and Dad felt bad for him and looked all over for his owners but no one was around and they figured by looking at the plate of crudy water left by his side, he had been left there for at least a couple of days. Winston was scared but Mom and Dad quickly gained his trust and they took him for a ride in the Jeep. Mom wanted to take him to the animal shelter but Dad just couldn't do it. They kept watching the local newpaper for days for reports of a missing dog but no one ever reported him missing... so they kept him. After a little while, Mom and Dad figured he use to get left home alone a lot because he would always freak out when left alone and he use to get hit a lot because he would run and hide whenever they picked up a broom or anything like it. Also, he must have gotten hollared at a lot because he runs and hides whenever someone raised their voice at him.

When the kids moved out of the house this fall, Winston went with them. I kind of miss him now and then but he is better off with the kids. Afterall, he spent almost all the time in the kids rooms when he was living with us.

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Today I went for a ride with Mom to our real house and... and... I got to run around the yard all crazy and... and... we're getting ready to move home and... and... Dad uncovered my look-out-the-window-couch and... and... I got to sit up there and look out the window!!! (This is a picture from before we had to move.)

The view is much different now but I really missed being on my couch and enjoyed looking out the window again.

Now I'm all tuckered out and need a nap before Mom takes me back to our real house to be with Dad when she goes to work.

I almost forgot... and I got to go for a ride to the kids house and saw Winston too. He was happy to see me today!

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Guess "new bunny" isn't so bad afterall. Today I played with it a little bit.

BUT, I'm still not giving up Bunny.

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It's so windy outside today I can barely stand in one spot to do my business! I don't even want to be out there very long for fear of being wisked away.

So, today has been a lazy day of a little bit of playing and a lot of sleeping. And, Mom scolded me for making a puddle in the kitchen. It wasn't just your ordinary puddle... it was huge! :::sorry mom:::

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The surprise Mom ordered for me arrived yesterday afternoon. I was so excited waiting for her to open the box! Yay, a new toy!!! This is what she bought me.

I grabbed that new toy and ran all around the house with it while shaking it all about. All of a sudden I heard Mom utter the words "new bunny". What?!?! I don't want a new bunny! I already have Bunny... I've had him almost since day one. I immediately dropped "new bunny" on the floor, left it there and haven't played with it since. Mom even asked Dad if I played with "new bunny" while she was at work last night and he said no.

Even though Bunny is beaten up and has been through a lot, he is still mine and cannot be so easily replaced. I love Bunny!

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A flurry of activity has been happening around here since my last entry. All kinds of company, things to do and places to go.

Mom's best friend came over the other day and brought her little boys too. The boys played outside with me. I thought we were going to play sticks and then I found out the things they were throwing for me were pine cones. Pine cones taste yucky! Don't ever try to pick one up and run with it. Blech!

The other night was Rachel's birthday and the birthday party was at our house. Bonnie came and I was so happy to see her! I really, really like Bonnie. It was nice because she didn't bring her girl dog, Annie along. (Annie makes me nervous.)

We played with my stuffing-less, armless, headless lion that was literally on it's last leg. Imagine our suprise we popped lion's last leg right off!!! Guess I can't play with lion anymore.

I was really happy that the kids brought Winston to the party also. Winston sure is becoming a fuddy-dud these days and doesn't want to play much. Every time I try to play with him, he gets mad and growls at me. Winston is a party pooper!

The next morning Dad took me to work with him. I got to stop by and visit Mom where she works too! That was a really long day for me because I don't sleep much at Dad's work. When it was time for Mom to go home, she picked me up so I could go home too. I was so tired on the trip home but refused to go to sleep because I get really nervous riding in Mom's car. Once we got home, Mom and I crashed out on the couch for a good two hours!

Besides all this, Mom said she ordered a surprise for me and it should be arriving very soon. I'm so excited and can't wait to see what it is!

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