Rainy Day Playtime

It's a rainy day, so I'm playing inside today. Hopefully it won't rain all day and I can take Mom for a walk;)

In the meantime, I'm having fun with my new stuffed squeaky ball!

Fun Day

Today, we drove in from Weston so I could go to Doggy Day Care. Also, so Dad could go to work and Mom could do her volunteer work, but I like to think it was all for me!

I met another Ruby as we arrived at Doggy Day Care. She was later that day to be certified as a therapy dog. She was a beauty!

Mom thinks I played hard again, because as soon as we got in the car to come home, I laid down. I usually like to look around. We went home for a little while, then headed back to Weston to get our tent. Thunderstorms are due in the area tonight, and Mom & Dad think I might not like to be out in that kind of weather.

I slept all the way to Weston. I thought I was going to get more play time in there, but we weren't there very long. Maybe next time I will get to walk on some of the trails. Mom & Dad think I will love them!

When we got back home, Mom gave me a stuffed squeaky ball her friend Dana bought for me. Mom told Dana about my travel crate from Bed, Bath & Beyond and when Dana went to get one, they were marked way down. She was so grateful to Mom, she bought me the toy. I love it!

Mom also bought me a little toy today at Target. She was looking for some toys like Toby & Haley have. The one she found is a little rabbit with a squeaker. It's fun, and furry! Maybe soon I will have lots of toys in my toy box.

Camping!

Today after Dad got home from work, we decided to go camping! Mom & Dad got things together and I just kinda stood back and watched. I wasn't sure what 'camping' meant. They loaded the car, and when I got in the car, I realized I was going camping, too;)

We drove to Weston Bend State Park and Mom & Dad were able to get their 'favorite' camping spot. I really like this place. There are so many things to smell! Mom got the tent set up while Dad unpacked things. They realized they brought the wrong air mattress:( Instead of the little one for the tent, they had the BIG one. It took up the whole floor of the tent, so there wasn't room for my bed. I didn't mind. It was cozy sleeping all curled up in the tent on the air mattress.

After we got the tent set up, we jumped in the car and drove to watch the sunset. Mom tried a new setting on her camera. Then she took one of me by the campfire with a chew stick.

Dad and me at the lookout.

Sunset at the lookout

On my special rug by the campfire with a chew stick. Life IS Good!

I got a little spooked once, heard something in the woods and started barking. Then I jumped in Mom's lap. I'm only so big, you know!

It was only for one night, but I think I'm going to like this camping thing!

Tuesday Fun

Mom and I went for our usual walk this morning. Then I took my usual nap. I love to go back upstairs and go to bed after breakfast, and sometimes after our walks.

This afternoon, I went outside with Mom while she worked in the flower beds. She had me on the long leash so she could keep an eye on me. That worked out fine while I was checking things out and then chewing on my little rawhide stick. After that, I got bored and put my sharp teeth to work in no time chewing the long line! Mom couldn't believe how fast I got through it! She thinks it can be tied or repaired in some way.

Also today, I found 'Windy & Stormy', Mom's 2 stuffed dogs. She's had them several years. I couldn't resist playing with Stormy. I got scolded several times. One time, I heard Mom coming, so I ran and hid Stormy. Mom knew what I was up to, though. The last time, I just laid on the floor and acted innocent. I think I've learned my lesson now, though. The last time, Mom said 'No Ma'am'! Reminded me of Lyra telling me 'No Ma'am', and when I hear that, I know it's serious!

After Dad got home from work, we loaded up our backpack and went to the park for a walk and a picnic. I got to see a rabbit and I watched a Great Blue Heron across the pond. Something jumped right in front of me as we got off the paved trail, but none of us saw what it was. That was exciting for me!

Mom didn't take the camera today, so no pics. Maybe tomorrow;)

Playtime

I got a surprise playtime this evening! I walked along the back of our property and discovered that Nolla was out in her yard. She has a great fenced yard. There was no turning back! We've met before, but I haven't seen Nolla in quite a while. We hear each other's barks, though. Our Dad's weren't quite sure if we'd be able to play together since she's a Golden Retriever, but we had such fun! I got to show off how agile I am. We had an amazing time playing. Nolla runs faster than me, so I did most of the chasing. She's a year older than me, but I love her energy level;) I think we'll be great friends and hope we get to play together again soon!

Routine

I'm getting back in my routine today. Mom and Dad said I 'regressed' over the last week. I've got a feeling we're going to be doing lots of training exercises this week! Mom was excited to see that I remembered to 'sit' before taking off on our walk today! Maybe I didn't 'regress' as much as they thought;p

My Week in Texas

We had everybody wondering what we were looking for!

Lyra takes such good care of me:)
These pictures are from my week in Texas with Mom. Now I know why we were there. Mom and Dad got a new grandson on Friday! I haven't met him yet, but they tell me he is a real cutie! I know we will be buddies when he gets older.
Mom needed some cheering up on our way home yesterday, so we stopped by a geocaching event and I got to meet some new friends. I love those little pint-sized people that pet me and tell me how pretty I am:)