Cautionary Comment from Ronan.

   "Uhmmm, Mama. I think you're taking this whole holiday preparation thing way too seriously. I do believe I see smoke rising up from the top of your head!
   I think you should relax a bit. Maybe drive out to a store and purchase some cat treats or something. Yeah, that would help you calm down.
    Or the seafood market! That would be even better.          Wow, theres even more smoke now!!!  How do you make it DO that?
    Have you ever given any consideration to trying catnip? It really helps with my stress situations.     WHOA! Now you have steam coming out of your ears!!!
   I get the feeling I'd better shut up now."

Whats Almost Here?

   " Mama keeps muttering to herself about how she can't believe its almost here. Blossom and I were starting to think that the cats might have slipped her some bad catnip somehow. (Well, you never know! Cats can be really sneaky when they want to be.)
    Then Coco assured us that we were incorrect. She'd all ready asked Brave Dave and Ronan about our suspicions and they said that all the cats were just as perplexed as we are.   We know shes been under a lot of stress this year... so we were keeping a close watch on her anyway. Wonder if her mind has finally snapped? That's not a good thing in humans. (Doesn't seem to matter much with cats though.)
   I tell you, its unnerving! She starts mumbling and every once in a while throws her hands up and says things like "I'll never be ready in time!" and "What the heck happened to 2013?" Shes making a fuss about finding some kind of cards. Says she needs to get them out soon! Sheesh!! What is all the worry and hurry about?!
   And to make it even more strange... she put some silly kind of collars on me and Ahulee. They were soft and fuzzy and had big BELLS on them that jingled every time we moved! It was really upsetting! I hope she takes those back to the store where she got them.... even the cats were snickering and making fun of us! Yep, I think that Mama might have lost part of her mind. I'll keep everyone updated on this dire situation. In the meantime......

....I'll look around outside. She may have dropped it out here in the back yard! Wish me luck."        Jacob

Feeling Better!

   Everyone has been asking about Jake! He finally healed up from the mystery injury. Took about three weeks! He seems good as new, but is still a little bit hesitant about certain things. Like the steps.
   Our latest adventure is trying to teach him some leash manners. He knows  I'm a real softy. And he keeps testing me, but heck, all kids do that! Its just part of their society development. Dogs are no exception.   Anyway, please wish us luck..... and pray for me! hahahahaaa!!!

My Pitiful Little Boy.

   Poor Jacob! He just wants to lie in his crate. He started crying out in pain a couple of days ago. Yesterday was pretty bad, so off to the vet he went this morning. The trouble is in the hip and lower back area. Right now he is on some pills for pain reduction and I'll keep a close eye on him.  Hopefully, he simply pulled something out of whack while running and bouncing around like a little maniac!!!  Or maybe Blossom got fed up with his shenanigans and pushed him off the porch!  I just don't know!  All thats for certain is that he is in a lot of pain. Hopefully time and rest will heal him.  If not, then x-rays will be the next logical step. (Not sure where the money will come from... but somehow it always works out.... somehow. Getting the feeling I'd better get creative this time!)
   For the last few weeks I've been trying to decide on how to raise money for an improved deck with a ramp for Ahulee to use. He'll be 13 years old in March of 2014. With his size and bad joints I KNOW I have to make something!!!! Never even considered I might need that for either of the younger dogs. Oh well, life has a way of "happening". And we just have to adapt and do the best we can.
   So please say a prayer or send positive healing energy to the four legged gang here. We appreciate it!!  Blessings to all.
   

Jacob Looked SO Serious.

   Jacob was doing some serious sunbathing the other day! Looks like he learned the finer points of this art form from Ahulee. This certainly is a familiar looking pose. chuckle    Great weather for it!!!

Not Exactly A Battle Royale!

"Here I am well hidden. Just waiting for my chance to pounce!"

  



"I spring into action! A little bite on the muzzle before she even knows I'm attacking. From that point.... its ON!"

 





 

 "The battle rages"

 

 

 "As you can clearly see my fighting skills are far superior to those of my opponent. I have her just where I want her!"

 

 

 "When she becomes distracted.... I go for the EAR! Great move on my part."

 

"Unfortunately at one point in this conflict of strength and guile, I miscalculate a lunge... and wind up waaaay too close to the deadliest part of this ferocious beast. But with my lightning fast reflexes I manage to escape unharmed by any noxious fumes!"

"Here I am..... VICTORIOUS!"



When Coco Met Blossom.

   "Well, I got to meet my big sister Blossom face to face today. We've chatted through the screen door up until now. Mama wanted us to get familiar with each other that way. I think she was a little nervous, but I knew everything would be OK! You see, Blossom is a very gentle and thoughtful dog."

   "I started off by showing her some of my really cool ninja moves. They impressed her more than they did Ronan! At least someone appreciates my prowess and skill."

   "She, in turn, demonstrated  some of her fancy footwork. She says its necessary in order to keep up with Jacob and the bigger cats."

   "We shared some really good laughs as she told me all kinds of stories about how life is, here at Mama's house. I REALLY LIKE my big sister!"