Who's been playing with my squirrel?

I'm the big bad Teddy Bear. I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll BARK OUT LOUD! Today when I came into the house from outside, I noticed a very wet Mr. Squirrel laying on the floor. Someone has been biting it's tail, chewing on it's feet, and licking it's face. That sounds a lot like what Sierra would do doesn't it? She is lucky I didn't catch her in the act.

Sierra's Scoop

Yes this little squeaky squirrel belongs to my brother Teddy Bear. He won't mind if I hold it during my nap will he? He has been circling me like a hawk so maybe I should sleep with one eye open.

There were so many furry friends...

...in Yosemite. Here I am trying to figure out how to meet Mr. Squirrel.

There were squirrels everywhere. We've heard that they walk right up to people and trying to get food.

This fawn was having a little snack. We all admired her beauty and wished we could play with her.

We saw this bluejay on our way out of the park. He sure was pretty.

On our way out, we saw a line of cars that were stopped because of bear sighting. Mommy was hoping to see a bear on this trip. We weren't able to stop because we were rushing home for dinner. We hope to see Mr. Bear the next time we visit.

And...

...they're


back!!!


Isn't it too soon to be seeing our little squirrel friends?

Wordless Wednesday: Calling all Squirrels...the acorns are at our house!

Last weekend...

...we went camping at Pinecrest Lake. Do you like our new tent? It is really nice. Daddy loves how it is came equipped with heavy duty metal poles that are not only strong but lightweight too.
Can you tell that we really had a blast? Daddy didn't catch many keepers but at least we tried, right?
While on a hike I had a stand off with this little guy. I am intrigued by these fuzzy little creatures and how this one looks a lot like my Sister with her bulging eye balls.
It quickly ran up a tree for cover just in the nick of time. Did anyone else do something really fun this weekend?

Sierra's Scoop

As you may already know, this past weekend we went to our favorite place. Lake Tahoe is so great this time of year for hiking. I'm not a lover of long hikes but I always do my best to keep up. The last time we hiked this trail, Daddy had to carry me for the last one and a half miles due to two broken nails that were not healed enough for a hike like this one.

Once we reached the top of Tahoe Rim Trail, I took a much needed rest in the shade while Teddy Bear went rock climbing and squirrel hunting. I was so exhausted afterwards, I almost slept right through dinner. We had a blast.

Our weekend in Tahoe

was so much fun! We hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail.

Sierra met a beautiful Malamute named Talullah and felt that she had to show her who was boss. What is it with girls?!
Once we got to the top, I began looking for squirrels.
After our hike, we had a picnic at the Lake. Here I am hanging with my favorite Lady.
And with my BFF, Milo.
Can you see my owie? I have a swollen paw pad. We're not sure what it's from...maybe the giant ants that we saw on the hike, or too much rock climbing. I'm taking it easy so I can rest up to go on walkies again. A day without walking is just not fun.

Happy 4th of July

Mommy loved these decorations.

We had a great hike to the top of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Sierra really loved the view.

I saw a squirrel.
And had to go after him. I got him cornered in between two rocks. Of course Mommy and Daddy told me to back off.
After our hike it was time to get dinner started. Look at the feast! BBQ chicken, steak, vegetable kabobs, zucchini from our garden, and halibut.

Today we...

went for a hike around Lake Chabot with my BFF, Milo and his pawrents. Here we all are, leading the way.

Of course our pawrents had to stop and read all the interesting facts about the Lake even though we've been here a hundred times before.
Mommy is pretty good about knowing when I need water. But sometimes she would get lost in conversation with Milo's Mommy so I would stop, lick my chops and let her know that I was a thirsty Bear!
Look at this HUGE Eucalyptus tree we saw today. Mommy said we almost look like ants next to it.
We hiked over six miles today. This is how Sierra looked at the end. The look on her face says it all. She is ready to go home!
And then, just as we were leaving the Lake, a squirrel ran out in front of us and went behind this bridge. Why, oh why, do they have to be so fast?!
We were gone longer than we expected so that meant dinner on the road. Sierra and I didn't mind one bit! Grilled chicken breast and artisan french bread? We'll take it!

Look what Mommy...

...made. I mean, knitted. She knitted a headband to keep her head and ears warm. Sometimes she gets really cold. She wanted me to model it for all my friends. I think she did a great job. She's been learning how to crochet too. As she gets better and better I expect to see lots and lots of knitted/crocheted toys for Sierra and me. My first request will be a squirrel or a mouse or a bone. Doesn't that sound fun?