Happy 12th Birthday!

Year One!

I am 11!

Now that I have gotten older, it appears I have slowed down a bit in more ways than one.  I just noticed that my last post was a year ago when I turned 10!

I spent my birthday morning with my Granny Ren and Grandpa Bob. These are our amazing adopted family members who live next door.  They gave me this squeaky monkey but no way was I going to let go of it for the picture!

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I thought I would share with you some highlights of my year.

I had to help my mom and dad with a bathroom remodel project. It was a lot of work but it looks good.  I cant use it though because I am not allowed to go to the bathroom in the house. We went to Home Depot A LOT!  I didn't understand why we couldn't get everything at once.  I guess that is how it is done???   Grouting was a messy job!

We watched lots of Iowa football.  Not a great season. I slept through most of it!

Our annual road trip to Arizona for Christmas. 

Double Digits!

Happy Birthday to me!!  10 years old today.  My mom made me a special birthday cake.  It was so yummy.  My birthday song was sung in English and then Polish.  Then I got my gifts.  A toy I have already hidden from anyone who might want to steal it!  Not that it has been a problem over the years with me being an only dog and all!


My dear friends and neighbors Bob and Renata (Polish singers) got me a nice card and a bottle of dog beer. Who knew!  Beer for dogs.  Perfect!  What a night.  I think I will take a nap. After all I am 10 now and prone to napping at all hours.

Spring trying to make its way to Seattle

There are definite signs of spring here, but it is still cold.  In true Frenchie fashion, I remain huddled by the heater or laying in any ray of sunshine that is now coming back into the kitchen.

Summer in Seattle!

Summer is my favorite season . . . Sleeping in, being home with my papa,  gardening, taking walks.   Life is good! Here are some snapshots of what I have been doing this summer. Even though Labor Day marks the end of summer, we have had a great one in Seattle.

Walking at Jack Block Park.  Great views at the end.

Growing tomatoes.

Harvesting carrots.

Sleeping in!!

Dad fishing.  I didn't go, but got to eat a bite of it!

Concerts at the Space Needle.

Passing of my dear neighbor Yanka earlier in the Spring.  She cared for me every day when my Papa and Mama were at work. We are blessed to still have her children next door.  We miss her dearly.

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy 9th Birthday to me!!  I may look a little gray, but I am still very spry!  I may sleep a little more, but still love to play and take walks.  Okay, maybe I have a dermatologist and an eye specialist to deal with things that happen when one ages, but doesn't everyone!!!  Feeling very blessed with my family.  Love to all!

These spa days are overrated in my opinion!

School Starts September 7

Time for Back to School Shopping. 

Man, there are lots of shoes to pick from.

Yes  . . . I could eat those!

Happy 8th Birthday WInston!

I had a great birthday today.  I got great cards from the neighbors!

 . . . . and a brand new squeaky toy!

We are so blessed to celebrate 8 years together!!!

Read-Across-America

\We participated in Read-Across-America this week in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. We all read our favorite books.  This is my favorite - Go Dog Go!  The best part is at the end when all the dogs party in tree. 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

We sure have a lot to be thankful for!  First, we had a gorgeous setting moon in the morning.

 

Smokin' Turkey

Cranberries

We spent most of the morning preparing food. I love this part. The smells are so good and the anticipation is great!

My very own turkey (It's really lamb but in a turkey shape)

Eating with the neighbors! I am under the table. Yanka wanted to make sure everyone had enough liquor to enjoy the day!

Our blessing to all of our four-legged and two-legged friends.

New Bed

It's pretty stressful picking out a new bed!  I've had my old one for a while now and I loved it, but my parents said that it was time for it to go.  I was not happy about it, but agreed to try to find a new one so we went shopping today.

Too Small!

How about that one up on on the top shelf?

Too Big! I like to snuggle in.

Just perfect!

A bounty of tomatoes

We have never had much luck growing tomatoes but this year . . . . what a crop!  Our new house faces south and they have flourished. Actually, they have taken over the back patio. I have less room to lay in the sun now. We are still harvesting in October although I am not allowed to eat any. Some people think that is what may have caused my recent gastro problems. I do eat anything on the ground so all is fair game.  Hope you are all enjoying the beautiful fall like we are!!

Bounty of the Sea

My Mom and Dad (mostly my Dad) have been fishing. Quite a bit of salmon have been caught so we are smoking this weekend. Unfortunately, I can't go out in the boat because I don't have a life jacket and certainly cannot swim!  I supervise the smoking instead. My papa has to go back to school next week. I've certainly enjoyed the summer with him!

We had quite a scare this weekend, but I am now fully recovered!  My mom says she is glad that I am writing this instead of her.  I'll spare you the details, but I had Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. But with prompt care from the Vet Hospital on Sunday, I was able to come back home today in pretty good shape. I'm back to my normal self tonight.  It was quite an expensive endeavor, but my parents say I was worth it.

I am on antibiotics, anit-diarrhea meds and bland dog food.