Well hi there...

...Mr. Pug. There we were, enjoying our walkie when out of no where out came this furry friend. Daddy tried to get him out of the street by running away from him and it worked. Next, Daddy tried to catch Mr. Pug but you know how fast us pups can be. Thank goodness his Daddy came within a few minutes. We don't like seeing pups walking around without their pawrents. If Mr. Pug's Daddy hadn't come along we would have had a puppy party at our house.

Sierra's Scoop

Happy Tuesday, everyone, it's Sierra! Did you know that today is my last day of being three years old. Since I haven't heard any talk of a pawty, maybe there will be a surprise. I know Mommy and Daddy know how much we love to pawty. I spent the afternoon hiding behind the gate while Mommy was gardening. It was VERY windy today. So windy that I thought the it was going to carry me away.

No Pup Allowed....

Wait. Huh? Did we hear that right? No pups? Ugh, not again. Mommy and Daddy went to two birthday pawties without us today. We think all pawties should allow pups on the guest list. Don't you? We napped while we waited for Mommy and Daddy to come home.


After lots of hugs and kisses and dinner time, it was time for dessert. Homemade ice cream sandwiches. Need we say more?

Milo's Baby Sister's Birthday

Today we loaded up the truck and went to see Milo. Milo's pawrents were throwing a 1st birthday party for his little Sister. We stopped at Costco on the way to exchange a gift. Sierra and I waited with Daddy in the truck while Mommy went inside.


After our dinner, Mommy thought it was really cute that I found a soft place to eat my after dinner greenie. Thanks Milo for hosting our own little puppy pawty.

Happy New Year

We're at our new cousins Kobe's house to party hardy till the new year. Woo hoo! We're gonna stay up late and play games and watch movies. How did you ring in the new year? Kobe isn't sure about his pawty hat.


Are these sunglasses supposed to be cool?


SIerra didn't like the pawty hat either.


We are pooped out from all the fun.

Sierra's Scoop

Happy Tuesday everyone, it's Sierra! I don't know about you but I had great Labor Day. We went to a pawty and the first thing I did was look for a nice place to lay down. I found a lounger in the shade and then I got a back rub from my Auntie Kim.

Auntie Kim brought me a knew scarf too and it is so pretty but I didn't want to wear it under the misters so I will have show it to you next week.

I hope you are all having a fantastic Tuesday!

Painting Pawty...

...take two. We spent another day painting our new home. Do you see Daddy back there? He spent most of the day taping off carpet, molding, ceiling fans, light fixtures, cabinets, and just about everything else in the house.

Grandpa was able to start and finish the master bedroom. Look at him go!

Auntie Kim and Mommy spent most of the day putting on a second coat of primer in the extra bedrooms.

We love the color of our...I mean Mommy and Daddy's room. It's a soft blue called Arctic Stone.

And I'm happy to report that I helped paint today as well. My trousers and the tip of my very fluffy tail make great paint brushes.

Let's Get This Pawty Started

Have you ever noticed that our tails look like perfect paint brushes? I have and I can't wait to try mine out at our painting Pawty this weekend. Tomorrow I am going to see my new home for the first time and I can't wait. I will be sure to tell you all about it and I'll make sure that Mommy takes some great pictures. I'm so excited that I'm panting just thinking about it. As a matter of fact, I think our new home will be called Teddy's Territory from now on. What are your plans for the weekend?

Did you know that today is the Day of Peace? We found out from our wonderful friend, Siku. Started on Facebook with hopes of spreading around the globe, it is the brainchild of Stephen D. Shoemaker, a 17 year-old, and now has over 1 million people committed to a day of peace. For just one day he asks “ that we hold our tongues. A day where we ignore others' shortcomings and made a valiant effort to be kind and understanding. ...A day where we all get along.” The White Dog Army wishes that a special day was not needed but as Quinn points out, “one day is a start!”

Shoemaker’s proposition is simple:
One day, March 4th, we all stick to three simple rules that will make the world a little bit more bearable.

Rule #1. Say not a single unkind thing about anyone or anything. If at all possible, try not to even think a nasty thought. If we do, reflect on why it was that we thought to say it in the first place.

Rule #2. Show everyone we cross paths with some genuine human compassion. Be it with a smile or kind words, just spread some love.

Rule #3. Make not one person the exception to the rule. Not everyone deserves to have roses thrown at their feet and have a holiday in their honor, but nobody deserves to feel alone. Reach out. Talk to someone new. Care about them, and we will be cared for in return.

Are you up for the challenge? The White Dogs and everyone here are going to make a vigorous effort to do this. We ask you to join us in the attempt.

Stephen hopes, “This can be big. If we all band together, well, maybe we can all start living a little bit nicer lives. Maybe this won't work for more than one day; maybe it will. I honestly don't know what will happen, but what I do know is this: if we can get at least one day of happiness and peace out of this, well, I'd more than consider that a success.”

This is not intended to be a "Let's be nice for one day and go back to our old ways the day after" kind of thing. It is meant to give us all a little more incentive to be better people.
This is not a hippie or a religious movement. This is just an attempt at brightening the world up a bit.

You have no reason why you can’t do it. None of us do.
Thank you all for your kind words, support, and enthusiasm,
~Stephen Shoemaker

We hope you'll make every day a Day of Peace.

Puppy Bowl Sunday

For some people, today was Super Bowl Sunday but at our house there was a Puppy Bowl Pawty. We had snacks and cool beverages plus front row seats. The football game pretty good too. Great job Packers and Steelers!

Did any of you watch the Puppy Bowl?

Sierra's Scoop

Today I found out that there are a lot more colors in this world than I could ever dream of. Mommy brought home these little color sample cards from Lowe's and was holding them up next to things around the house. First she laid the soft blue colors of Sky's The Limit, Rain Cloud, and Illusion on the bed. Next, Mommy went to the living room and stared at the green colors like Willowwisp, Morning light, and Tradewinds, and then compared the beige colors like, Swoosh, Whirlwind, and Waft to our rugs and couches. Does this mean we're gonna have painting pawty?

Mommy went to...

...a potsticker pawty. Grandma, Mommy's Auntie, and cousins were all there to help.

They made 900 pot stickers. Can you believe it? They worked all day making them. There were two different types...one for soups and one for steaming and frying (just like they serve in the restaurants). We can't wait to taste them!

The last day of the year...

...how did you celebrate? We went to a pawty at Auntie Kim's house. Here she is getting all the sparkling apple cider ready.

Should we try some bubbly, Sierra?

Everyone's getting ready for the countdown!

I've got my pawty hat on.

Sierra has her pawty hat on too.

Happy New Year, everyone!!!

Not so Fun on a Friday

Look what I saw first thing this morning...the Black Box. Where does Daddy think he's going now? I hope he isn't planning on going to a golf pawty because I am not letting him go!

What are you plans for this weekend?

P.S. Here is the story about the bruise on Mommy's arm. We were on a walkie last Saturday and sometimes I like to go around poles. Usually I am very good about untangling myself. But that day, I saw a Lab puppy. I just had to go say hi to him. So as Mommy was untangling my leash from the stop sign pole, switching the lead from one hand to the next, I started jogging (Mommy would say pulling) toward the Lab puppy. And as a result, I made Mommy scrape her entire arm on against the stop sign pole. But I didn't get in trouble. Mommies are so forgiving that way.

Sierra's Scoop

Today is a my Grandpa's 61st birthday. Happy Birthday, Grandpa!!! We had a little pawty for him tonight. Mommy made a yummy pot roast and baked one of her super delicious, organic vanilla cake with chocolate frosting.

Grandpa was so excited to try the cake he didn't blow out the candle until after he took his first bite. Here he is trying to blow out a candle with food in his mouth. Besides making him a yummy dinner and cake, Daddy and Mommy also bought Grandpa an assortment of Arturo Fuente cigars to enjoy while he goes golfing. The best part was after Grandpa finally blew out his candle, Teddy Bear and I got to enjoy our very own pieces of cake minus the home made chocolate frosting. We were in Doggy Heaven.

Busy Saturday

This is what happened when we left our house this morning. We couldn't believe it was raining!

Our first stop was the gas station.

Then Mommy and Daddy took us to Auntie Kim's house. We had a fun time playing with Auntie Kim and Uncle Sean. Mommy and Daddy went to our cousin's 3rd birthday pawty. Look at that cool Thomas the Train cake!!! We so wish we could've been there to have some.
Here we are trying to get comfy for the ride home.
We hope everyone is having a pawesome weekend.

Sadderday number thirteen

Mommy and Daddy went to a pawty tonight...without us. Can you believe it? We had our pawty hats on and were all set to go. Sierra and I had fun playing at Auntie Kim's house while they were at the pawty. We heard there was Mexican food and lots of cake. Guess who didn't get any leftovers? Sad, I know. And look who they met? Aren't these eight chicks super duper cute? I can't wait to meet them soon.

Guess who else was at the pawty? This fuzzy rabbit that Mommy got to hold. She said the bunny was just like a puppy but much lighter. I can't wait to meet you, Velveteen Rabbit!

Sadderday number nine

Daddy woke up pretty early this morning. Later than he does for work but earlier than he usually does on a Saturday. He was going to help Grandpa with some things at his house. Then Mommy left late in the afternoon...without us. Can you believe that? She said she was going to my cousin's 1st birthday pawty. No pups allowed. Daddy came home a little while after Mommy left. We went for a walk before the rain came back. It rained last night and it is supposed to rain all week. Ok, back to Mommy. After my cousin's party, Mommy went to see Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Bey Bey, and Auntie Sheila. Mommy says Auntie Sheila has gotten big. Just look at the size of her paws. They might be as big as mine already. She and Uncle Bey Bey love to play together. Not to worry friends. It may seem like Auntie Sheila is winning but I'm told that in the end, it's Uncle Bey Bey who comes out on top.

Sierra's Scoop

I think Christmas is the prettiest time of the year. All the glowing lights, the pretty colors, the wonderful smell of Christmas trees. Not to mention...all the baked goodies that people start gifting this time of year. We see this house on our walk every day/night. It reminds me of a giant gingerbread house. What do you think? Could you imagine if it really were a gingerbread house? I could invite you all over for a pawty. Oh what a feast it would be...a girl can dream, can't she?