Quick Update

Sorry for the lack of posting lately...computer access here at Grandma and Grandpa's is limited. PLUS I am constantly playing with my pal Indiana, so there isn't much time for blogging.

As you all know a few weeks ago Mom picked up a new brat, I mean bundle of joy. That weekend was pretty crazy since we drove a long time in the car, then Mom threw this fuzzy shepherd thing into the car with me and she brought in this screaming puppy. I was not amused. Soon enough we were back at Grandma and Grandpa's and we got to play outside. It was so much fun.


That weekend we played mostly, and on Sunday was the big GEB Walkathon. It was a lot of fun. I saw my old trainer. He gave me a cookie, so I was happy to see him! We walked just one lap, and then went shopping. Mom bought some Kongs for Grandma to use since I am living here for a while. Mom's still waiting on pictures from her friend, so I'll post those as soon as I can. She did get a good one of me playing with my friends Farrell and Pandora. Pandora is Fay's mom, but she is my friend!


So we went home, and then Mom left without me! I was so sad, but then I realized I get to stay here! I love it here so much! They have a big yard to play in, not to mention Grandma gives us all kinds of yummy treats! I miss Mom, but I know she will be visiting a lot and I will go visit her, so it won't be so bad.

So far I have gone on a long walk a few times a week and I get yogurt-and-kibble Kongs everyday when Grandma goes to work. Yesterday we spent all day outside doing yardwork. Indiana and I had the best job-chewing our marrow bones. Yum!

My Vacation

Last Friday started out really badly. Mom was packing up all of her stuff and all of my stuff into the car. And then she left! I was so upset, but then she came back. She just went to class like she normally does on Fridays! Then we all loaded into the car and Mom made me wear my seatbelt. I don't care about being safe, I hate that thing! I even played Houdini once and slipped out of it without Mom noticing.


So we drove forever and ever, but we did get out every once in a while. I got to stretch my legs and Get Busy, and Mom was even fairly close on my dinner time. I slept a lot of the way, but I did take in some of the sites out the window:

We finally stopped for good around midnight. Boy was I excited when my Aunt Wendy greeted us at the door! I played a little bit and then Mom and I went to bed. I tried to sleep with her like normal but she kept kicking me out of bed. Something about an air mattress...?

The next day we went to take a walk around town. There was a big festival, so I was a little scared, but once we got out of the crowds, it was fine.


Wendy's house had a Labrador's best friend, a pool!!! I went swimming a lot. Mom even bought me a Wubba just for the occasion :)


Then on Monday we went back to the beach so I could play on my long line. It was a lot of fun until Mom started going in. I was so worried with the big waves that I would tow her back in every time she tried to swim. Mom thought it was funny, but I took my job very seriously.





Then, all too quickly we had to head home. Luckily we stopped at Grandma and Grandpa's for the night, so I got to see my Indiana. We had so much fun and I hear we will be going back there this week too. And now I leave you with my intense cuteness from the drive home :)

Pill Day!

Don't forget to take your pills today, my friends!

Yay for Puppy Pals!

On Sunday Mom and I headed out to go meet Yara and her mom. See the moms have been talking for a long time, but have yet to meet up even though we live less than 10 minutes from each other! We met up at their apartment and chaos ensued. I was so excited to see another dog and Yara was happy to meet me too. We did have to get ourselves together though because Yara is a guide dog and she had to work. We took a nice long walk through town and then went to lunch. Luckily we found a place with outside seating, so I could come. The waiter kept stepping on me, which Mom says is because I was in the way, but I still blame him...

Then we walked back and played at Yara's house. It was so much fun and I started scooting around and being crazy. Everyone was laughing at me! Yara and I spent a lot of time like this:


We each got a cookie and a drink and then we headed off to the pet store! Yara got some food and a new toy and Mom bought me a Wubba for this weekend's adventures. She also bought Yara a replacement Octupus because the one in the photo did not last through the Hulk-like strength of us sassy ladies!

It's really nice to have a new friend and hopefully we will do it again soon. I'll update next week about my exciting weekend adventures!

I got an award!

Thanks to my pals Midnight and Bubbles for this special award. We love your blog too!


Now for my award winners...

Angie
Kelsey and her canine crew
Emily and her canine crew
Sally and her brother, Spud
MeKalea and her adorable pups :)
Sarah and her handsome greyhound
Lisa and her adorable Ellie

And now for the rules...

1) The winner can put the logo on his/her blog.
2) Link to the person you received your award from.
3) Nominate seven other blogs and put links of those blogs on yours.
4) Leave a message on those blogs you've nominated.

And for anyone who feels left out, I only chose public blogs and people who haven't been chosen already. With everyone spreading the love I'm sure it will get to you eventually ;)

Please Support Us!

Dear Family and Friends,

I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Please help support me in this important project by contributing generously. For information about this volunteer fundraiser and its programs, you can visit the 2008 Guiding Eyes for the Blind New Leash on Life Walkathon.

It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause by making your donation online using the link below.

Whatever you can give will help - it all adds up! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.

Sincerely,

Irie

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Spoiled!

Spoiled? Me? Never! I'm just well-loved...


This is from Mom's latest order from Cloudstar. Their cookies are the best and very healthy for us pups too! Mom said something about most of these being for the puppy. I don't know what that's all about. I am the princess so I should get all the cookies, right?