In Which Friday Tries to Bark

Here is a video, my friends, in which my new little sister, Friday, tries to bark and start some trouble with me! Being the spophistimucated big sis' that I am, I kept my cool the entire time---even when she runs head first into a piece of wood (which didn't get caught on film, but you can sure hear the 'bonk' right at the beginning)!

Gazelle Hop

This is a video in which I participate in a dog fight with my new sister, Friday, and demonstrate a daring display of aerial acrobatics with a maneuver I call the Gazelle Hop.

A Video in Which I Meet My Sister, Friday

My New Sis

At first I didn't know what to make of my new sister. Everyone was oh'ing and ah'ing. I got kind of sick of it all!

But, then she did the 'I look pathetic' thing and my heart melted.

Alright, I'll teach you a thing or two, but you've got to listen closely! I'll only tell you once.

You can walk OVER things...

You can walk UNDER things...

...And if you want to go outside, just make a fuss by the back door!

Sister Cuteness

What's this??? Smells familiar... Looks familiar...

Oh nooooooo you didn't! I am the cutest thing in THIS house!

I refuse to share my... Ohhh... No... Overwhelmed by the cuteness! I surrender! Puppy breath! Arghhhh!!! Her puppy kisses are tooooooo sweet!

Please!

Please give me attention! Please!

Happiness

My cousin Lily thinks that happiness is a big bone and a ray of sunshine.

Me, I know that real happiness is a hot air return on a cold, cold day.

I never get tired of...

I never get tired of...

...SLEEPING!!!

But I do get tired of that guy who always wakes me up with his camera flash!

Christmas Decorating

Decorating for Christmas is tiring work!

My favorite part is the post-decoration nap.

Rebellious Teenage Puppy

"My parents are so upset with me. They paid a professional groomer to cut my hair so I would look really nice for Christmas. The next day my Mom was dying her hair. I want to be just like my Mom, so when she wasn't looking I grabbed the bottle of dye. Oh how they screamed when they saw the brown spots all over my head! I got three baths but it didn't come out."

Irresistible

"Shucks, no one will pay me any attention..."

"I will!" exclaims Janet (my new best friend).

"Ahhh! Thanks Janet!"

A Soldier is no Match for the Cuteness

"You are a miserable, little, smelly mutt. You're good for nothing soldier. I eat pieces of $#&! bigger than you for breakfast!" yelled Sergeant First Class great-uncle Mark.

"You eat pieces of $%#! for breakfast?" I replied. "So do I!"

"That's disgusting soldier!" great-uncle Mark exclaimed as he threw me over his head.

Jumping back atop I explained that he will, "Surrender to my adorable powers!"

Puppy Swaddling

Enough said...

Moving Day

After a long day of helping my parents move my Grandma decided to take a nap on the floor. Lily and I both agreed that she had the right idea.

A visitor from New York

A friend from New York dropped by to meet me when she was visiting Kansas! Hi Dora!!!

I summoned all my powers of cuteness and she fell head over heels for me!

R.I.P. Blue Mousey

I'm a sad pup. This is the last photo of me and my blue mousey. Blue mousey was one of my favorite toys, but my super mean cousin Lily decided that blue mousey wasn't meant for this world.

I'll have my revenge.

The Symmetry of Schnauzers

This picture speaks for itself!

My First Halloween

This weekend I went to my first Halloween party.

I used my many adorable powers to seduce the tin man into giving me cuddles...

...and I stole his heart.

I learned that not all boys dress like my Daddy.

And I learned never to look up when walking by a Scotsman.

Puppy Party!

Last weekend my Mom and Dad took me to a puppy party at my vet's office!

I made lots of new friends.

I Excel at Sleeping

Ahhhh!!! Sleep is sooooo good. This week I discovered some new ultra-comfortable sleeping positions. Here I am demonstrating the brand new double paw and head dangle.

Here I am sleeping hidden under Mom and Dad's futon couch.

Last but not least, here's my Dad's favorite---me cuddling with his favorite speakers!

What?! Don't You Trust Cute Lil' Me???

My cousin Lily is fond of saying, "I don't trust you even when you're sleeping." Adding insult to injury, she's actually started keeping a close eye on me when I'm asleep!

Math for Dogs

Fluffy Blanket + Puppy² = Happiness

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Step any closer and I will bite you!

Learning To Dance

Hey Lily, let me show you how to dance!

First you curtsy.

Then you wiggle on your back.

And you end by gracefully pointing your nose at the sky.

Triple Paw Dangle

Here, my good friends, you bear witness to the rarest of the napping positions, the fabled triple paw dangle. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

The Art of Napping

Napping is good curled up in a ball...

with outstretched legs...

or with a good friend.

But not matter what... a tired, napping puppy is always cute.

4 Months Old

For some time now I've been reminding my Dad that my 4-month old picture is long overdue! I apologize to you, my patient audience, for the delay.

Here I am on September 15th (my 4 month birthday). Once again my Dad has forced me to pose next to a smelly ol' shoe.

Here I am at 3 months with the same smelly ol' shoe. This photo was actually taken at the very moment that I discovered that ol' shoes are smelly.

Here I am at 2 months with another smelly ol' shoe.

Feeling Well Again!!! and A New Home?!

Hi everyone. I'm feeling like my old self again! Thanks for all of the get well wishes that you shared with me!

I'm so excited! My Mom and Dad are looking for a new house for us to live in. They took me to see their favorite house (to get my approval---of course).

I told them that this is where my dog bed will need to go...

...and this little house in the back yard will be my dog-house!

Other than that, I don't care. Just give me a ray of sunshine to sleep in and a bowl to eat from. That's all I need... except for, of course, a room for my toys.

Sick Puppy Update

Hi everyone. Today I went home!!! Mom and Dad are still worried about me and I'm on a special diet (which means Mom is hand feeding me some really primo canned food). The best part is that I spend tonight at home with my Mom! The puppy-doctor never figured out what is wrong with me, but I feel much better today. I even get to start eating some normal puppy food!

My Daddy thinks that I just got to feeling bad because he's away on a business trip for a week and I miss him so much. He tells me that the hotel he's staying at has a puppy that works in the hotel lobby. When I heard this I was so upset that he would even look at another puppy... but than he told me that the little hotel-dog just makes him miss me even more---so I guess I'm okay with that. (The hotel-dog is named Lily, just like my cousin)!

When my Mom checked into the vet yesterday I had lost lots of weight (almost 10 ounces in four days---and I'm barely 8 pounds), but now I'm back to my old weight. Mom says I'm not out of the woods yet, but things are looking real good. I've got lots of energy and really wish my dad was home so I would have something to chew on. I guess I'll just have to settle for Mom's shoes during the next few days.

Tomorrow the Kansas City Star (KCStar.com) is supposed to include me in their paper (in the FYI/Click section)! I'm sure that I'll get lots of well wishes and make new friends... and that will make me feel much better!

Thanks for all of your love and support!... and here's to all of my new friends!

Best Wishes.

-The Cuteness

Sick Little Puppy

Hi everyone.

No cute pictures today.

Today I'm in the puppy hospital. Last night I started throwing up. I kept throwing up every few hours throughout the night, so my Mommy took me to the vet in the morning. The nice vet gave me a miniature puppy X-Ray to see if I swallowed something naughty. Nope. So they drew my blood to check for some other stuff. Nothing. I started to feel better and even ate some moist food. The vet thought I was doing better but than I threw up again. I got an I-V and catheter so I don't get dehydrated---there's not very much of me to dehydrate! So, after a very tiring day I'm writing from the puppy-hospital. It's scarey here.

My poor Mom is so frightened. My Dad is 800 miles away on business for a whole week. He sure feels bad that he can't be home right now! I can't wait to see them again and I really want to sleep in my own bed.

Bye for now.

Muddy Buddy

This morning I ate a big mud pie... and my Mom gave me a nice warm bath!

Howie, My New Friend

I had a my very first puppy play day with a little pup named Howie.

I thought Howie's short little legs were so cute! I tried to get Howie to lay still so I could give him sweet, sweet kisses.

He threw me off and told me that girls have germs!

That wasn't very nice so I made him smell my bum.

Romp With Howie

After Howie and I got to know each other we had sooooooooooo much fun romping around the yard. We chased and pounced each other for almost two hours!!!

Lily vs. TC

My cousin Lily has finally started to play with me.

Whenever she plays too rough with me...

...I run away and play cute...

...and she asks for my forgiveness!

The Great White Flying Pup

My cousin Lily is so fun to jump on. I like to chew on her nose and her ears. My favorite things to do are jump on top of her like I'm a crazed flying squirrel and to rear back and swat her with my paws like I'm a vicious tiger... But the absolute best is getting in a good pounce when she's not looking!

Hair-Cut Follow-Up

Now that my hair is cut the sun is always getting in my eyes! I have to squint when I go outside.

I really do like all of the attention I get now that my hair is cut! This is me and my cousin Philip. He calls me Too-da-niss.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Today my Mom and Dad decided to give me my first Schnauzer-do.

I told them that my hair didn't need cutting. Scruffy ears and shaggy legs are good enough for me!

Did they listen?! NO!!! For over an hour they fought with me and held me down. I struggled against them with all of my strength. In the end they finally wore me out---but not before I got in a couple of good bites! Funny thing is I'm getting a lot more attention now. Maybe this hair-cut deal isn't such a bad thing after all.

Lily Rose

Today I met my cousin Lily. She is moving in today to stay with my family. I was a little shy at first.

My Mom encouraged me to come out and meet my cousin. Lily's a lot bigger than me so I took things slow.

Then, when she wasn't looking, I jumped on her with all of my mighty strength.

Just Hanging Out!

One of my favorite sleeping spots is my Mom and Dad's coffee table. I keep waking up and finding them laughing at me!