My little 4 year old nephew was here and he and I had a big time playing. He likes to play rough like me. We got in trouble a whole lot because we would get too rough sometimes. Mom was afraid that we would hurt each other, but I wouldn't hurt him on purpose. We had fun together. I was sad when he had to go home.
Here are some of the pictures my sister took of us *Tucker's mommy*
Note from Mom:
My grandson, Tucker, stayed the week with us. He and Opie were going pretty much glued together. They did get fussed at quite a bit. Opie is so big compared to Tucker and he is like a bull in a china cabinet. He wouldn't hurt him on purpose (unless out of pain or fear) but he paws hard and he can knock a grown person down if they are not ready for him. We wanted Tucker to go home in one piece but we are glad they got along so well! It was really good for Opie to have company for that long.
Mom and I had a fun time with our mini photo session. My big sister was here for a few days and she loves to take pictures. She has a really really nice camera and mom says she can make anybody look good. Mom says I look mighty handsome but I think my mom looks pretty, too. I wish daddy was in some of the pictures but he was at work.
Here are our pictures:
Note from Mom:
I was glad to get some decent pictures of the 2 of us. He is so cute and very photogenic. My daughter loves photography. I wish she could get into it full time. She has done weddings, family shoots and now she can add dogs to her books.
I am 16 months old today! I am half way to my 2nd birthday!
I am still 72 pounds but I am all muscle. Mom says I am so smart. Since we have moved to our new house I get to stay out all the time now. I haven't been in my kennel in a long, long time. I have met a lot of mom's friends and I don't jump up on people any more. I am learning to control myself much better. Mom says that we are going to have company soon and then we will have 2 little kids here. One is my nephew, Tucker, and he is 4 1/2 years old, so we can play together. Mom is going to buy me a bigger pool so there will be room for both of us. The other one is my 8 months old niece and so she won't be much fun to play with. They will be at our house for a whole week! I know I have to be on my best behavior because I have to be extra gentle with little kids.
This is Tucker
Note from Mom: I can't believe he is already 1 1/2 years old! He is so much more mature. I am so glad that he finally got him jumping under control. He doesn't realize how much strength he has.
Things have really changed for me since we moved! Mom and Dad have started letting me have free rein of the house. When we lived at the other house mom and dad put up baby gates so I couldn't go to the other bedrooms without them. Now I can go upstairs, in other rooms, every where and they don't say a word!
When mom and dad go to work I don't have to be in my kennel any more. Everyone is happy about that. Mom tells me I am a good boy every day when she comes home for lunch and sees that I have just been napping in my bed. I want to keep doing good so I can keep my freedom of the house.
Note from Mom: it was really scary at first letting him have free rein, but he has been so good since the move. Most days when I come home for lunch he is in his bed upstairs in our bedroom, but today he was sitting in the recliner in the den - looking like a big dog!
Look at the cool idea my mom came up with. She is so smart. She glued my bowls on these little stools and put them on a pretty tray.
Note from Mom: he can be such a messy eater sometimes. The tray catches what he spills and it's easy to clean. The little stools are the perfect height so he eats without bending down too far. There is controversy over raised bowls vs. low on the floor bowls. Experts differ on the opinions. Some say raised bowls can lead to bloat (or twisted stomach) others say it prevents it. I say if they are prone to it, they will get it.
Stainless Steel bowls are much more sanitary than plastic. I bought everything at Hobby Lobby. I rally like it.
My mom was so happy this morning when she woke up and found the pretty red roses dad and I left for her. I even got her a musical card. Dad tried to get my paw print on the card but it didn't work out real well. He says I was being uncooperative. I know my mom loved her roses and card because she gave me lots of hugs and kisses. Dad made breakfast for mom and he even made me a bowl of scrambled eggs. It was a good Mother's Day.
Note from Mom: I was happily surprised to wake up to roses and the sweet musical card. It plays Beethoven 5th. Opie even got up with me this morning - usually I have to pry him out of bed on the weekends.
I have officially been adopted for ONE whole YEAR! I sure do love my mom & dad and my home. I am one lucky bulldog! My mom buys me really good food and lots of fun toys to play with. They take me to fun places. They play with me every day. I get special treats all the time. I know they love me a lot!
I am 15 months old today! Mom says I have to go to the dog doctor tomorrow for my one year physical. I am not too happy about that. Especially since mom says they won't let her stay with me because I have to stay all day.
Note from Mom: He is just the best ever. He has adjusted to the move so well. He is such a happy go lucky bulldog. It seems like he has been with us forever.
It is hard to believe he is 15 months old. Tomorrow he gets his comprehensive physical and they want me to drop him off at 9 a.m. That means he will probably stay until the afternoon. I know they will draw blood and he hates that. I wish I could stay with him and hold him through it. I will update with his weight afterwards but I don't think he is any bigger. He seems to have topped out at 72 pounds.
Update: still 72 pounds and clean bill of health. He did so good that he got a special treat - beef kneecap.
