The Pixie Press

My People

2012-01-26T04:33:00.000-08:00

I post a lot of pictures of me, Jeremy, Rosie & kitty, but I thought I'd also show you my Mommy and Daddy.

Mommy was trying to take a "head shot". People look silly when they take pictures of themselves, don't you think?

Daddy loves eating, especially giant sandwiches with "oh jew", whatever that is. Sounds kind of racist.

Super Tired

2012-01-23T05:09:00.000-08:00

We got all tireded out again this weekend. Something about having Snow around...

Speaking of Snow, she was in her usual spot by the door.

Rosie was completely curled up on the couch. So cute!

Jeremy and I were laid back on the red couch.

I'm so tuckered from all of this typing, I need a nap!

Weird!

2012-01-22T07:49:00.001-08:00

Last weekend, Mommy and Daddy left us for a few hours. While they were gone, we had fun playing, but then I saw the photos. How could they prefer to visit these weirdos to playing and snuggling with us?

Exhibit A:

Some kind of scaly kitty?

Exhibit B:

A scary, scary bird!

More Montrose

2012-01-13T04:30:00.000-08:00

Jeremy crawled up into Daddy's lap.

Austin climbed into his mommy's lap.

I played!

Here's a funny pic of me and Jerms to make you laugh.

The Montrose

2012-01-12T04:32:00.001-08:00

This weekend we had brunch at Austin's house.

Auntie Chivonne and Uncle Jon were great hosts, letting us run around in the backyard and giving us treats.

Rosie smiled and smiled.

More on this wonderful day when I have more time to post. Gotta go nap!

Grub

2012-01-07T13:58:00.000-08:00

Mommy feeds us twice a day after our walks. We all go to our assigned places and wait for our bowls. Then we eat.

Jeremy has a big bowl.

Mine is small.

Rosie's has Micky Mouse.

Maybe that's so she can find it better. Sometimes she gets lost during her meal and has to hunt around for her bowl.

Prezzie

2012-01-04T04:33:00.000-08:00

My Christmas present was a new sweater (...yay?). Well, at least it's better than the old one. Compare.
New:

Old:
Okay, I can't find a photo, but it is PINK and has a snowflake appliqued on the back. Enough said.

Embarrassing Photos

2011-12-30T04:25:00.000-08:00

The kind of photos that make you go, "Oh, Mom! Ugh!" I am eminently photogenic, but every once in a while I'm captured in a less than flattering light. I think Mommy was trying to show off her new tea towel from Auntie Amy and Auntie Baba.

Oh gawd.

Daddy said "Awww"

2011-12-28T06:25:00.000-08:00

Just to prove that I am an equal opportunity snuggler, here's a picture that Daddy took of me and Mommy a few nights ago:

Snug-hance!

Christmas Naps

2011-12-26T17:17:00.000-08:00

We got so tired out from opening all of our presents that we had to take naps.

Jeremy took the rug:

Snow got the door:

I dogged the couch:

Saturday

2011-12-18T07:37:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Daddy buzzed off my side-mohawk and gave me a bath. I am so fluffy now!

Jeremy didn't get a bath, for which he was extremely grateful.

Kitty didn't give a damn.

Auntie Edit's Birthday

2011-12-12T04:34:00.000-08:00

Auntie Edit had us over for playtimes this weekend. Mommy and Daddy ate lots of food, but we dogs only got whatever dropped on the floor. That's okay--I'm not sure I want to eat this anyway:

I did get some love and pets from Edit:

and from Dennis.

Jeremy had a blast playing with his girlfriend Rowen, but Mommy was too busy to get a photo of that this time.

Brisk-mas

2011-12-08T15:40:00.001-08:00

Wintry blasts mean Mommy makes me wear my sweater on walks. Blech.

I love the Christmas tree, though. It is sparkly and lots of pretty toys dangle just out of reach.

I am so getting that stuffed reindeer baby that Mommy put up on the shelf!

Brrr!

2011-12-05T04:42:00.000-08:00

I posit that cold, rainy days are made for snuggly sleeping. For evidence, I present exhibits A, B and C.

Exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

Exhibit C:

Still an Artist

2011-12-01T04:32:00.001-08:00

Remember a while back when I showed you a picture I took? Well here's another one. Isn't it amazing? I think I should start looking for a gallery, right?

Snow, Come and Gone

2011-11-27T11:30:00.000-08:00

We had a beautiful Thanksgiving! Snow arrive on Monday morning. Daddy fed us turkey on Thursday. We played all week. The only thing I don't like when Snow comes is that I get a little jealous and have to compete for snuggletimes with Mommy.
Here's me playing:

Snow & me:

Rosie, not playing:

Funny Smell

2011-11-22T05:35:00.000-08:00

Mommy and Daddy sent me to stay with Auntie Val and Uncle Dave. Auntie sent some photos but they are on Mommy's phone and I don't know how to get them here. Anyway, after an exhausting weekend, I came home for some snuggletime.

Mommy and Daddy smelled funny. Sort of like this:

Goats!

But also like this:

Ranch Demon?

Where's My Baby?

2011-11-17T04:33:00.001-08:00

Sometimes my toys get lost. No worries, with a little pointed staring and scratching on my part, Mommy usually gets the message. Occasionally I just think that a baby is under the couch and Mommy gets annoyed. I can't live without my toys!

Story

2011-09-17T08:16:00.000-07:00

Mommy is writing a story about Jeremy.

I'm not jealous. Nope, not at all.

Pheww!

2011-09-11T09:12:00.001-07:00

Today is "pheww" day all around. Yesterday we drove to the place where I lived before Mommy and Daddy brought me home. I felt nervous. Some other doggies came to visit us in our little cabana playground, but none of them wanted to play with me. I was scared that Mommy and Daddy might leave me there or that we might take home a mean or boring doggy. Finally, the four of us left. Relief! Daddy let us lick icy water from a big cup and Mommy gave us a little taste of onion ring batter on the way home, and I fell asleep.

This morning, Mommy sewed up my monkey and my sheep dog. I chewed the ear off of Sheep Dog when I was shaking her around. It was an accident, I swear! Monkey had a gash down his side and his squeaker was hanging out. Mommy fixed them both. What a great day!

Unca Dave

2011-08-27T08:51:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, Daddy cooked up a bunch of meat and our friends came over to eat it. Miss Karen brought me a toy (pics to come) so I ran around playing with it all evening. Rosie settled down for some pets from Uncle Dave.

He talked about scooda, or spooba or something with his new friends. I fell asleep.

Undercover

2011-08-13T15:18:00.000-07:00

I like to sleep under the covers. Last night, I slept under the covers all night, curled up by Mommy's feet. Early in the morning, I crawled up into her arms and drifted right back to sleep. Bliss.

This afternoon, Daddy invited me to nap with him.

Believe it or not, there are three of us under there. See?

Daddy rubbed my belly...

and Jeremy got jealous. Poor Jeremy!

This Weekend

2011-07-31T11:07:00.000-07:00

I'm not feeling good, so let me entertain you with pictures of my family. Well, okay, since you insist, here's one of me sleeping with Daddy.

Jeremy likes our new rug. I think it's pretty, but wool is itchy.

Rosie says the sun makes her sore joints feel better, so she's catching some rays.

Annika needed to fill up on grass so she can yack it up later. Can't wait!

Hope your weekend is spectacular.

Saturday Snuggle

2011-07-16T12:07:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I can't help it. I need to be as close to Daddy as doggly possible.

Flying Squirrel

2011-07-09T20:28:00.000-07:00

I'm still playing with my flying squirrel, or at least its head...

I tried to entice Daddy to throw it.

Then I tried to get Mommy's attention.

More Cowbell

2011-07-03T08:27:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, Snow's brothers came over to play. Henry played the slinky

and the cowbell.

Patrick played the slinky

and the guitar.

I played the couch.

New Toys

2011-06-26T06:44:00.000-07:00

UncaDave brought a sack full of toys last weekend. They are all white and green, for some reason. Wasn't St. Patrick's Day a few months ago? Anyway, there is one toy that is like a sheep, but round and squeaky.

It is my favorite. I chase it and shake it but it is magic and I can never kill it. Yay!

Auntie Laura visiting

2011-06-25T12:46:00.000-07:00

Auntie Laura came into town on Tuesday. Mommy had promised us lots of pets and playtime and we were not disappointed!

The sad part was that she had to visit other friends (friends with Dogs) and we stayed home. I sniffed Mommy's shorts for a good 10 minutes after she came home from Auntie Michelle's house. Her dogs smell giant and fun!

Snuggly hair cut

2011-06-16T19:13:00.000-07:00

Daddy trimmed my hair after he finished shaving Jeremy. I look pretty spiffy, but all of the stress made me tired.

Jeremy's medicine makes him have to pee a lot, so our neighbor, Mr. Kelly, came over to let him outside during the day. I didn't have to pee so I stayed in my couch spot. I heard Mr. Kelly tell Mommy and Daddy that I acted like a princess. That's right: I am Princess of the Couch!

Jerm's Germs

2011-06-12T07:44:00.000-07:00

Jeremy gets super itchy. He scratches and scratches, which makes a good place for infections on his skin. Daddy took him to the vet on Friday to get some medicine. The vet told Daddy to keep Jeremy's hair short and to give him lots of baths with special shampoo. Mommy wrote "baff" on the calendar over and over. Haha!

Here's Jeremy getting his hair cut.

He made a huge pile of hair.

He looks kind of silly now, but he feels better.

His medicine makes him sleepy and silly.

I am suspicious

2011-06-09T19:06:00.000-07:00

Daddy promised me a big giant treat walk car ride. This is the look I gave him:

Clearly I do not trust Daddy. He likes to tease me by saying "Bath Time!" and letting me get all scared, because I Do Not Want a Bath Ever. I want to believe him, especially when a car ride treat walk is involved, but my face won't stop looking like this:

Hmph. I will continue to be suspicious until he stops teasing me.

Blogger is Stupid

2011-06-05T11:15:00.000-07:00

BTW, I cannot comment on my own posts, for some reason. I tried to respond to Auntie Kim, but I couldn't. I'm sorry--what you said was funny and I wanted to let you know I BOL (barked out loud)!

Hot!

2011-06-05T11:08:00.001-07:00

We've hidden inside for a while because it's so hot outside. For some reason, it feels like July or August, not the start of June. Heat is exhausting!

Please, won't it rain soon?

Bye, Bunny

2011-06-01T04:43:00.000-07:00

I am too sad that Bunny is going back to Indiana. I've been busy for a while, so I haven't posted anything. I will try to catch up, as soon as I'm not feeling bummed out. In the meantime, look at this picture of Daddy sitting on a tiny cow.

Nap Time

2011-05-22T07:58:00.000-07:00

Usually I nap with Daddy, cuddled into the curve of his arm:

Sometimes, though, I like to perform what we professional nappers call a Solo Nap:

Solo napping and group napping take different skills and have their own benefits, like cuddle vs. space, warmth vs. location selection. Whatever your choice, make sure to stretch beforehand!

Rosie

2011-05-21T08:03:00.001-07:00

Does this look scary to you?

To Rosie, Henry in his activity jail is terrifying, so she barks and barks.

Daddy cuddled her in his lap to make her feel better. I wasn't jealous. Nope, not at all.

Playing with Snow

2011-05-15T07:47:00.001-07:00

Yesterday we visited Snow's backyard. Things I love about her yard:
Toys!

Swing!

Easy access to inside!

Bunny Visit

2011-05-14T07:18:00.000-07:00

Mommy told me Bunny was coming over to visit, but I thought she was teasing. I hadn't seen Bunny in months. Months! So when she showed up at the door, I was soooo happy, even though she looked funny with her summer haircut.

I tried to play but Bunny was feeling mad about being in the car for so long. I think she'll be ready to play for longer than 2 minutes at a time when I see her next.

Either way, Auntie Nessa gave me lots of love.

I'm a photographer!

2011-05-10T18:45:00.000-07:00

I know the composition isn't great, but the colors are lovely, don't you think? Hey, it's hard to take pictures without any thumbs.

Our Band

2011-05-08T07:48:00.001-07:00

Help me think of a cool band name. I'm going to play the drums! Daddy is giving me lessons.

Jeremy is our keyboardist.

Kitty said she might play guitar, but she's not sure.

I tried to talk Rosie into singing but she was being all emo and wouldn't even let us take a picture before she stalked off to her room and slammed the door.

Itchy Jeremy

2011-05-06T16:53:00.000-07:00

Jeremy spent a long, long time in his cone this spring. His allergies made him scratch and bite his legs until he had big scabs everywhere. He's finally getting better! Daddy picked him up for a big kiss to celebrate.

Cinco de Mayo

2011-05-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

Mommy wouldn't let me make any margaritas to celebrate, even when I gave her this face:

Hummph. Maybe next year.

Ultimate Sleepytimes Weekend

2011-04-03T08:47:00.000-07:00

People probably think I look more like Mommy than Daddy, but not on an Ultimate Sleepytimes Weekend. Exhibit A:

and B:

Here is Rosie getting in on the USW action.

We need to rest up from all of the playing, which starts at 7am and ends at bedtime.

Slo-mo and Fast-mo

2011-04-02T13:37:00.000-07:00

Annika's favorite napping spot lately has been on the cushions on the back of the couch. I don't mind her sitting there as long as she's sleeping and cute.

It makes me nervous when she gets all exorcist-kitty, though. Sure, she's maybe just giving herself a bath, but it all happens so fast.

I'm sure one day her head is going to fly off or an alien will shoot out of her neck.

Playtime

2011-03-30T17:58:00.000-07:00

Snow is my buddy and I must hump her. I don't know why, but I do!

Then we play...

...and play.

Snow's Here!

2011-03-30T04:44:00.000-07:00

No pics yet because we have been too busy playing since last night, but I will make sure to chronicle our adventures. So far, several games of Octopus Tug, Wild Walkies and my favorite, Growl & Hump (I hump, she growls).

Spa Day

2011-03-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

Daddy gave me a haircut today.

I hate haircuts because the clippers are so loud and buzzy.

Then, when I was all done and my golden locks a sad pile on the floor, Mommy scooped me up for a bath. My shampoo smells great but my favorite part of the bath is rolling in the towels afterward. Now I am all clean.

Jeremy was very happy he did not have to have a haircut and bath today.

Rosie was too.

Twinkie slept through the whole thing.

To Work

2011-03-20T16:35:00.000-07:00

We all drove to work with Daddy today. Mommy walked us around the parking lot but there wasn't much there. Daddy's office is pretty boring, except for the kitchen, but we weren't allowed in there (it smelled like pizza). No pictures because it was mostly riding in the car for an hour each way. After that, though, Daddy and I took a long nap. Feeling refreshed!

Squirrel

2011-03-17T04:42:00.000-07:00

Auntie Liz and Uncle Sam got me a squirrel toy last October. It was a wonderful thing--a squirrel with a flat body stretched over a rope so it would fly like a frisbee but it was soft and chewy. Rosie and I played and played with it and I fetched it about a thousand times. Unfortunately, it has come undone. Specifically, into three pieces, the body (which we destuffed):

the head (which we destuffed):

and the rope:

I think Auntie Liz and Uncle Sam need to come visit again so I can get a new toy!

Hard Times

2011-03-11T04:49:00.000-08:00

No pictures today because I am too tired and sad. Daddy has been working non-stop for two weeks now and I am ready for him to slow down and take a nap with me. It's hard to nap alone! Right now I'm lying on one of his shirts, which he left here so I wouldn't forget how he smells. I want the real daddy back!

Party

2011-03-02T18:27:00.000-08:00

Mommy had her birthday this weekend.

On Saturday night a bunch of friends came over and ate cake while wearing silly hats. I was having a great time playing with the kids and eating snacks until Daddy made me wear a hat. Hats are not for dogs!

Aunties and Cousins

2011-02-24T04:55:00.001-08:00

Auntie Kimmer and Auntie Amy came to visit for Thanksgiving. That's the holiday where everyone comes over and Auntie Kate makes turkey. Sometimes we get a little bit and for that we are truly grateful.

During their visit, the aunties and Mommy went out to look at birds.

I prefer chasing birds, but that's probably why I had to stay home. They also some some other animals, like a lizard

and some coyote(?) poop.

I think that coyotes are my cousins but I haven't ever seen one in dog, so I'm not 100% sure.

Looking and Snoozing

2011-02-22T19:13:00.000-08:00

This is my new favorite hangout. The big pillows of the red couch are so comfy and large enough for me to curl up. I can also keep an eye on the action outside, in case a squirrel wanders by, for instance. I also like to sit here when Mommy is due home, so I can see her walking down the sidewalk from the bus. She always waves at me.

Cookies

2011-02-21T19:51:00.000-08:00

At Christmas time, Auntie Kate and Auntie Karen came over and made the house smell really good. Luckily, they all spilled a little bit and we got a taste or two. After many hours, the smells came out of the oven as cookies. Rosie and Jeremy liked them so much that they stole some from the counter one night and got in a lot of trouble. I think Cookie-mas is my new favorite holiday.

Twinkie's Treats

2011-02-20T07:46:00.001-08:00

Mommy decided to plant some cool weather plants since our summer garden was a bust. Twinkie really likes lettuce, so that's what Mommy planted. She squeals and squeals for it every morning. Here is a picture of it when it was small:

It's much bigger now. Mommy, Daddy, Auntie Chivonne and Miss Julie have all eaten it. I tried it, but it doesn't taste like much. I prefer leftover kitty food, myself.

New Sister

2011-02-19T13:32:00.000-08:00

Jeremy, Annika, Twinkie and I got a new sister a few months ago. Her name is Rosie. At first, Rosie didn't like us that much. A lot of the time she would sit in the other room instead of cuddling on the couch.

She also likes to bark a lot. That makes Mommy and Daddy irritated. Rosie doesn't see very well. She bumps into us and trees and stuff when it is dark outside. I try not to laugh but it is kind of funny. She doesn't seem to care much--she is fearless. Overall, she is a pretty good sister.

Summer Obsession

2010-08-31T08:07:00.000-07:00

One day, as I walked along the sidewalk, I noticed something interesting. Daddy saw me looking and kicked it. It hurtled along, going this way and that, and I caught it. I ran back to Daddy, dropped it, and he kicked it again.

Thus began the summer of the pine cone.

Mommy makes me leave them outside, so they've piled up in the front of the house. Pretty impressive stash, no?

Pine cones are a blast!

Rainy Days

2010-08-30T12:57:00.000-07:00

I love rainy days.

They are perfect for relaxing on the couch, reading a book, dozing off, and dreaming.

Jeremy doesn't like them as much because he gets scared when Thunder Man comes, but between storms he sleeps like a baby.

Wind Beneath My Wings

2010-08-23T11:16:00.000-07:00

I've discovered lots of good napping spots in our house. There's the couch, the other couch, Mommy and Daddy's laps, the bed, the bathroom rug, even the floor. Sometimes, though, a girl just needs to feel a little whisper, a zephyr, a breeze of the slightest proportions.

Slap Fest

2010-08-22T11:24:00.000-07:00

Daddy likes to get Jeremy all riled up, chasing his tail, barking, pretending biting his face off. We call this game, generally, Slap Fest. It looks a bit like this:

and this:

and this.

I like to play, too, but my favorite thing is when Kitty comes over and baps him for getting too wild.

Cousins and other relatives

2010-08-21T12:45:00.000-07:00

Mommy visited some of her family. She got to walk Alex, her sister's dog, pet Choice, her other sister's cat, and she got to meet her cousin's dogs. Here is Lila. Doesn't she look like me with straight hair?

Here's one of me to compare.

I would like to invite her over to play, but Mommy says she lives too far away.

Comfort and style

2010-08-01T11:20:00.000-07:00

Our new sofa arrived on Friday. It is very long and turns the corner.

It is so big it took three pictures to capture.

There is room for everyone to sit or lie down, which I am about to do right now.

I love my new couch!

Feelin' the love

2010-07-30T10:58:00.001-07:00

Jeremy is such a baby. He sits in Mommy's lap just like a human baby and I think that's disgusting.

Mommy's all, "coocookechoo, Jeremy." Gross.

Playing it up for the camera and everything. I can't believe he'd do that.

Why isn't Mommy holding me in her lap?

That's better!

We Three

2010-07-29T08:36:00.000-07:00

Bunny is visiting again. She came for the weekend but Mommy asked her to stay the whole week! You can see that she is not feeling 100%.

She had surgery on her leg and she is hobbling around, although she still plays with me so that's okay.

In this photo, see the empty space on the couch? That's Mommy's spot. We surround her in case anything happens, like she drops something. This week is awesome!

CoL

2010-07-23T14:12:00.001-07:00

I know non-dogs probably think it's silly, but really the Cult of Lobsty is really the best religion to have. It's based on playtimes,

there's no jealousy of other toys,

and Lobsty matches my collar.

Jeremy George

2010-07-22T12:16:00.000-07:00

I woke up for a moment from my nap, so I figured you might enjoy this hilarious photo of Daddy making Jeremy sit up like a monkey:

I would never let myself be so undignified.

Oh, oops!

Tug!

2010-07-20T10:19:00.001-07:00

How cute are Pixie and Lulu playing tug, you're asking yourself. Well, pretty darned cute.

So adorable.

Especially when Lulu is doing the playbow, while we're tugging.

I am also looking festive while chewing the rope to bits.

Don't you want to come play with me?

New Camera

2010-07-19T07:18:00.000-07:00

Grandpa and Grandma got us a new camera, so we have lots of new pictures to share!

When they first came home, Mommy was sick, so we spent time lying on the bed while Daddy unpacked. Mommy's pig neck pillow had some taste on it so I licked it for her.

You can see the new bedspread they brought back for us. It contrasts nicely with our fur, especially Jeremy's.

Then, over the 4th of July, Lulu came to stay for a whole week! At first she was nervous but we convinced her that Jeremy would scare away all of the monsters.

Here is his "I don't put up with any crap" face:

Miss Reba came to visit. She took care of us while our parents were in India. I have her thank you kisses.

Last night, Auntie and Uncle finally came to visit. We always go to their house, which is nice because of the car ride, but we wanted them to see our toys. Turns out, Auntie is Annika's favorite.

She gives amazing kitty back scratches.

I need to go take my nap, so that is all for now.

Where's my Jeremy?

2010-07-16T07:56:00.000-07:00

Jeremy is at the vet, having his teeth cleaned. As he is affectionately known around here as "stink breath", "sewer mouth", etc., I'd say it's about time. I miss him so much I could barely eat my breakfast. I managed to choke it down, half-heartedly play several games of fetch, and now I'm about to take my late-morning nap. Just to prove how much I miss my Jerms, here are two lovely photos:

and

Telegraph Bed

2010-07-14T05:17:00.001-07:00

Before Mommy and Daddy went away, Annika set up a transmitting station under their suitcases. While temporary, Fort KittyPants exceeded all kitty-military expectations.

Also exceeding expectations: the Daddy Cuddle Station. It's a walk-in only station, meaning you can't make reservations and you have to visit when its open.

Luckily, multiple canines can be served at once.

Vacation

2010-06-30T08:38:00.000-07:00

Mommy and Daddy were gone for almost 3 weeks. I still can't believe they left me behind! However, before they left Snow came over for a while. She's great at getting Mommy to let us outside.

This was before she took us to the groomers and they cut off ALL of my fur. I was practically bald, even my feet.

Instead of that, let's see some pictures from India.

Here's one of the stinky dogs, Sumo, getting brushed by Grandpa.

I can't believe there aren't any pictures of my cousins Cadju (spelling?) and Bingo, so look at this monkey scratching his (oops, her) butt:

I will leave you with one of the big kitties who live outside instead of having their own room in the house.

BFFs Rock

2010-05-22T07:19:00.000-07:00

Snow has arrived. Here are some pictures from last weekend when she came over for dinner.

We get to have a week and a half long sleepover!

I am already tired.

Our Garden

2010-05-15T14:52:00.000-07:00

Mommy planted some herbs a while back.

They are growing well, but the cucumbers have died. Oh well--I don't really like cucumbers much anyway.

Mommy and Daddy ordered a big pile of dirt and then they used it to fill up the second and third beds. No new plants yet, but we are hopeful for a hotdog bush to start growing soon!

Could this be one?

Last Uninvited Guest

2010-05-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, Mommy was outside gardening. She noticed a big black doggy across the street. He walked over to her and wanted petting. She put him in the backyard, which made Jeremy crazy, and called the constable.

The dog was very sweet and we hope he got adopted, but it seemed that he had been used for fighting.

Need your mummy?

2010-04-21T04:29:00.001-07:00

I am a mummy. Exhibit A:

and B:

Ballcanoes

2010-04-20T05:15:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we had to comfort Auntie Nessa. She was supposed to fly away but someone with a big cigar was making too much ash or something. Jeremy took the neck and I took the lap.

Jeremy took his job seriously.

Daddy took the pictures.

Mundaneday

2010-04-19T04:41:00.000-07:00

Here's Jeremy getting all smoochy face with Auntie Nessa before she goes on her trip. I am mad because Bunny is going to stay with Hunter instead of me.

All Jeremy does is sleep. See?

Poop.

BTW

2010-04-15T18:33:00.000-07:00

Something is weird on my computer so that I can't comment on your comments. Sorry about that. I am not ignoring you, Choice!

Love, Pixie

Us

2010-04-14T16:34:00.000-07:00

I love my new toys so much. I beg Mommy to throw them and I fall asleep with them in the bed with me. I can never decide which one I like best.

Jeremy doesn't like toys. He likes pets and laps and sitting on laptops while getting pets. Here he is trying to get himself into just such a situation.

Easter weekend

2010-04-09T04:30:00.000-07:00

Mommy always makes us dye Easter eggs, but we never get to eat any. They made egg curry from some of them and all I got was a little bit of egg shell. Egg shell is not very tasty if you were wondering.

Jeremy, Daddy and Annika got eggs with their names on, but Mommy and I did not. Hmm.

A beautiful sunspot captured Jeremy and put him to sleep.

Rain!

2010-04-04T07:27:00.000-07:00

The last many days have been lovely and sunny. We walked around the waterhole yesterday and I got so hot Mommy had to carry me back to the car. I took a little nap with Cliffy to help me feel better.

So I was pretty happy that it rained because it cooled off a bit. Also, the rain on the flowers is beautiful.

Heck, the rain on the herbs Mommy planted is pretty gorgeous.

See?

Feet

2010-04-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

In the human world, I gather that nose and ear hair are gross. In the dog world, hair is pretty much acceptable anywhere. In some places, it's considered dog gone cute.

Like here.

Jeremy's my handsome big brother and sometimes I get jealous of the attention he gets and then I remember I'm way younger than him and faster. So there.

Nice day

2010-04-02T08:16:00.000-07:00

The sky is trying to rain but now the sun is out again. My day already started out well because Mommy and Daddy both stayed home and didn't go to work. Then, we got to meet a new doggy during our walk. Now, we're relaxing, just like Jeremy was in this picture.

Sigh...good day.

The news

2010-03-31T18:36:00.000-07:00

Mommy went away for many days last week. We were very sad without her but she was busy helping small humans catch fish.

Yuch.

She and Daddy bought me some new toys. They are tiny and cute, just like me.

I'm not sure which is my favorite, although I am playing with blue elly right now.

Daddy also had a project last weekend. He promised Mommy something called a raised bed, although it looks like a dirt coffin to me.

It is empty so I haven't figure out yet who is supposed to sleep in it. When I do, I will let you know.

I leave you with a funny photo of one of Mommy's friends, who went to camp with her. I think Mommy teaches her puppies--I mean children.

Non-animal photos

2010-03-19T11:18:00.001-07:00

The canines are currently at the groomers, so please enjoy this instead.

Umbrellas at The Oasis, Lake Travis in Austin, Texas.

A jolly red rocking chair at a guest house in Fredericksburg, Texas.

A series of snaps

2010-03-18T06:54:00.000-07:00

I woke up from a nap yesterday with Kitty and Mommy snapped a picture.

Then I was playing with Mommy and snuggling and Daddy snapped a picture.

Then I turned into a zombie and Daddy took more pictures.

Finally, it was a pop can's turn. Take that!

Pretty homes and gardens

2010-03-17T05:32:00.001-07:00

Mommy spent some time making our yard pretty for us.

She planted wildflower seeds several months ago and some of them came up. Jeremy likes them because they tickle his tummy.

Bunny came over for a few days. Before she left, Auntie Nessa teased her by pretending she was leaving her here. Bunny wasn't thrilled about that, for some reason.

Oh well, Bunny. Next time just look at the pretty flowers and everything will be okay.

My cousin Maya

2010-03-16T15:55:00.000-07:00

I've never seen her in person, but I'm familiar with her smell from Uncle Chris' and Aunt Kate's clothes. Maya is their fuzzy daughter. She gets scared when new people come over but Uncle Jon won her over quickly.

She looks vaguely like my sister Annika, but not so fluffy.

Uncle Jon is a master with the feather.

Maybe I will meet Maya in person one day but I doubt it--she would probably hide!

Back from auntie and uncle's place

2010-03-13T08:25:00.000-08:00

We drove out to visit Auntie and Uncle who live by many birds. I tried to jump into the pond to swim with the ducks but Daddy wouldn't let me. Jeremy barked a lot--I guess he was scared. We got a lot of treats and nan. Mmmmm.....nan. Today we're tired:

Kitty didn't go so she's annoyed as usual.

I am a growth

2010-03-06T13:50:00.000-08:00

Daddy's been telling me I'm slacking on my blog, so here's a post to keep him happy.

Mommy's been a little busy with her birthday last weekend and whatnot. She went away and visited a bunch of horses (I could smell them on her) and a bunch of dogs (ditto). When she's home, I feel a little needy.

Okay, a lot needy.

Monday wasn't so bad

2010-02-23T17:46:00.000-08:00

First Auntie Nessa came home and gave us some treats. We were all "Nom! Nom!"

Then Kitty started complaining because she didn't get any. You can practically see the cuss words!

Then Jeremy went to sleep in his blankie nest. Cute.

Cuter!

Cutest!

Waterhole Walk

2010-02-20T14:54:00.000-08:00

Two posts in one day! This morning, Auntie Miranda called and invited us to the waterhole. We walked and walked and even got to go off the leash for a little while. It was a sunny, warm morning.

Daddy seemed happy.

They all had a Little House on the Prairie moment.

Patrick is getting clever. Before long, he might figure out how to attach a leash to us!

Then we slept while Mommy and Daddy went out to buy us a new bed. I can't wait until my new bed comes!

Kitty Looks Down Upon All

2010-02-20T06:59:00.000-08:00

Kitty thinks she's all high and mighty. She's always looking down her nose at us while we're playing. She picks up her paws like she's stepping in doo-doo when we're around and sometimes she even baps us.

Nevertheless, Bunny and I are having a sleepover and we're not going to let Annika spoil our fun. She did make our eyes go all weird.

Jeremy decided to play with us for a minute. Check out that swirly tail action!

Then he went back to being all cute and stuff.

Meh...I'm more of an action-girl.

Turn About

2010-02-16T16:03:00.000-08:00

Mommy says, "turn about is fair play", which I guess means that if you turn around like a little top, you'll have a good time. Right?

Maybe not...

Yes, it is actually cold

2010-02-13T07:52:00.000-08:00

Because it's so cold we piled on Mommy while she and Daddy watched The Wrestler. They wouldn't let me look during the violent scenes. I missed most of it anyway because I fell asleep.

I am persistent

2010-02-09T04:32:00.001-08:00

Throw Cliffie!

Throw Clifford, please!

I'm not joking. Throw the dang dog!

Kitty Down!

2010-02-06T07:40:00.000-08:00

Kitty normally looks like this:

She was mad about having her picture taken. What is new?

Anyhoo, she recently had an abscess on her rear and now she's in the cone of shame. Mommy and Daddy did get a softer cone for her (thanks, Auntie Chivonne!) so she's a bit more comfortable. Mommy keeps giving her some pink stuff which is maybe sleeping medicine because right now she's lying next to me on the couch napping.

Here's a great portrait of me for your enjoyment. Man I am good looking.

Meet My New Toy...

2010-01-31T11:37:00.000-08:00

...Jeremy. Daddy put my soft rope toy around Jeremy's neck so I could pull him. He was my big tug toy for a while.

You can tell that after a while he decided to eat Daddy for being so mean.

I didn't care. I love my JeremyToy!

Disappointing

2010-01-29T04:37:00.000-08:00

Snow, Patrick, Auntie Miranda and Uncle Micah came to visit again on Sunday. Daddy was playing with Patrick, putting a gold chain on him like a goombah.

Snow says that Patrick feeds her all the time at home, but he hasn't been good for snacks at our house. I was very disappointed. Oh well, maybe we'll have something crumbly next time they come over!

Waterhole

2010-01-24T14:59:00.001-08:00

We've been exploring the Willow Waterhole parks around our house. Here is Jeremy in the car...

Here's me enjoying the wind in my fur.

Isn't it pretty?

Mommy let me go down to see the birds, but I scared them away. It was a great walk anyway!