Showing posts with label dog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog. Show all posts

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Perspective


After less than one week of being a dog owner it is safe to say that Henry has already made me a better person.  After all, it's hard to be grouchy when a fluffy dog with big eyes greets you with wagging tail and expectation every time you walk into the room.  I have no doubt that in Henry's eyes I am a superstar!  While my cats can take or leave me - he wants to be around me always.  As someone who has never had a dog or necessarily thought of myself as a "dog person" I am shocked at how smitten I am with this furry fellow.  And very soon I plan on getting the above print to remind myself to be the person Henry sees in me.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Puppy Love


Good morning!  I had such a fun vacation and week away and so much to share starting with (drum roll please)  I got a new dog!  We have been dreaming about and shopping for a pooch for the family for awhile now and while we were camping I kept seeing dogs everywhere and just knew that the time had come.  So upon arriving back home I checked out our local shelters website and found just what we'd been looking for   - a terrier mix with wiry hair, 20 pounds, adult, boy and cute as a button!

I decided to go visit the shelter on my own with a plan to call Mr. Veen and the kids if it seemed like a good match.  I spotted our guy right away and quickly filled out the paper work needed to visit with him.  The minute he came into the viewing room he came right up to me and cuddled up and I knew that he was the one!  It was pretty much love and first sight and I am happy to report that Henry is adapting wonderfully to our little family.  He is fully house trained, crate trained and doesn't bark or jump on people.  He doesn't care about our kitties (although they aren't thrilled with him), and he absolutely loves going in the car and on walks.  I can't say enough good things about him.  He's the bees knees!

So expect to see more of Henry in the future and get used to my mushing and gushing because I'm in full blown puppy love!



Friday, July 1, 2011

Friday's Letter

Dear Mr. Veen:  today we were discussing the fact that sometimes in groups of people everyone else is laughing SO HARD at something that we find only mildly amusing.  It may merit a soft chuckle but not a full belly laugh.  I love sharing these similarities with you.  Dear Dexter:  I am sad to say that it was love at first sight for me until I was told about your potty issues.  I still think you are mighty cute.  Dear Allergies:  you are in full swing at my house with both myself and Jake waking up with you, however historically you are usually pretty much done by the 4th of July.  Please continue this tradition and take your leave soon.  Dear Kelly Clarkson:  this song is appropriately themed for the weekend and also I just like it, plus the video makes me want to play sing star again.  Dear Lazy Days of Summer:  I love you. That's all.  And last to Mr. Veen:  recently you were challenged to keep up with me on a three mile.  I'm looking forward to cashing in on your acceptance very soon - bring it!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND ALL!