Minute by Minute

Did you miss me?

2010-04-08T11:12:00.001-04:00

I have been so busy with very important things that I haven't had the time to tell you of my great adventures.

Hopefully, I will be able to tell you more soon!

KISSES!!!

Lila is a GOOD girl!

2009-05-24T01:05:00.003-04:00

Lila has learned the BEST trick EVER!!!!

She learned where my bisquits are kept. Then she figured out how to open them.

AND GIVE US SOME!!!!

This chic is A-ok!!!

Patroling

2009-05-22T01:13:00.000-04:00

You know the security around this place is all up to me. I was letting this gentleman know that I am watching him...

going for a walk... Sure he is...

The world is a stage

2009-04-10T01:38:00.002-04:00

There are some great places around here from which I keep watch on the premises. The height is correct, the space is good for quick maneuvers and 360 degree observation.

Why does Mom think I don't need to be on the kitchen table?

2009-04-07T23:40:00.002-04:00

The Easter bunny was out in the yard today!!!

I chased it away.

It was good

2009-04-03T12:13:00.002-04:00

We celebrated Lila's first birthday recently. Mom made her a beautiful cake. It was a carosel horse. She left it on the table awaiting the party.

I ate it.

...And a merry old soul was he...

2009-01-25T21:05:00.004-05:00

One of my Ss has left this world...

Farewell, Sam. We love and miss you.

Cruisin'

2009-01-15T21:10:00.003-05:00

Occasionally me & my Ss go cruisin'.

Mom pops all five of us in the pick-up and off we go!

Sue & Sam get to ride in the air-conditioned, luxury box in the back of the truck.

Mom thinks Seig and I would find something of interest along the way to check-out so we have to stay in the cab with her.

Sparky rides in his smaller personal luxury box. He has to have his own seat where we don't touch him...

Turkey & mashed potatoes

2008-11-29T00:35:00.003-05:00

Wow. Time flys around here. I have been so busy that I haven't updated y'all on the happenings in a while.

Well the tree rats are under control, the possums have not returned and I am making a dent in the bugs under the street lights.

Yesterday was Thanksgiving. There was a lot of yummy smelling food around here. The best sample I got was stolen. Right off the face of Lila. Yep. When she gets close enough I lick her face.

Hey, I am just doing my part the keep her clean...

More fun with chores

2008-10-14T21:14:00.004-04:00

Mom needs a fur coat like mine. Then she wouldn't have to do all that laundry.

With a water bottle and a laundry basket, I made her day fun and full of laughs!

We played hide and seek. I bet you can't find me....

Giant tree. Giant tree rats?

2008-10-11T23:52:00.004-04:00

Can you believe the size of this tree?!??! Mom took a picture of it in Alabama.

She said she couldn't imagine the squirrels that lived in it. I know she was scared because i wasn't there to protect her.

I bet I could climb that tree.

MOM!!! Road trip time.

I'm sorry

2008-10-08T08:34:00.002-04:00

I was so proud of my problem solving that I failed to realize how offense I was. Forgive my callousness toward possums.

We are not fans.

it is all good

2008-09-27T23:50:00.002-04:00

Even after a hurricane, many days without power and living out of suitcases for a while. Nothing says home like a good friend.

Dancing with the Sparks

2008-09-26T23:54:00.000-04:00

Is it unfair that I can sneak up the blind?

Hey! He could use his nose!!!

Well I may not be the Lizard King...

2008-09-01T15:03:00.006-04:00

But I am a HERO and the 'Possum Queen & I have solved the mystery (for Mom) of the "monster under the shed". For months Sparky & I have been very vocal about critters living under the shed. Mom & others thought it was just Sparky being neurotic as he would bark for hours (literally) & chew on the shed. We would start barking & want out at all hours of the night. Mom was fed-up with our behavior!!

Saturday was THE DAY. Me and my Ss were all here to help so she was going to understand the mystery once and for all. Then Sparky (and me, just not as much) would shut up or go away (????).

She spent hours clearing all the plants, bricks and stuff from around the base of the shed. Then she proceeded to clean the debris out from under it.

As she was removing the last brick a tail was evident. A bare, white tail!!! She tried to grab it, but it got away. She knew then ... That juvenile opossum Sparky & I got the other morning was not just a fluke! Yes!! There is a family of opossums living under the shed. (We TRIED to tell her.)
Well, mom took a break & was asking us just how she was going to get those varmits out of there.

I saw my opportunity! I started digging! I dug myself a hole under that shed and went to work doing what I am bred to do!

I went in and after a loud fight, I, mighty dog that i am, sent 'possums running every where!

My Ss had my back! Seig was on duty, Sparky was covering the back, Sue was confused and Sam was bored. However, we won! Mom was so proud of us. We got the juvies. Sparky had mom by the tail as she tried to escape under fence and into the woods. Seig came in & tried to help, but she got away. Sue ended up helping once things were explained to her.

There was a flurry of action and not any pictures, until after. But here are a few.

It was a dirty job!

It was a great day for all but the 'possums!

Note to Becky. 'Possum juvie does not equal cute!

Family, fun, Florida

2008-08-31T14:29:00.002-04:00

Live is good...

We avoided a storm called Eduardo by going to the other side of the Gulf of Mexico(the pretty side). But Eduardo was causing problems there also. The rip current was too strong and the waves were VERY big (well, for Florida, they were.) So not much time in the water, but we got to hang out and have fun...

Here I am taking over Trey's bed

but he still loves me...

Tyler & April played cards with the other humans while I played with various plastic bottles...

Nick rested.

Jess & Laura introduced Lila to the beach.

Let's catch up...

2008-08-29T14:17:00.000-04:00

This summer I have traveled much.

Sweet Beth, kind Caryln and rather grumpy Molly hosted me, Sparky, Mom & Melissa for Independence Day.

We stopped at this famous spot along the way...

It seems like every dog and their humans were there at the same time. Here is a shot of me & Sparky.

Notice the bowl of water in the floor. Mom always makes sure we have plenty of cool water and she NEVER leaves us alone closed up in a hot car! She waited with us while Melissa got their lunch.

Still here... busy, busy busy

2008-08-28T11:59:00.001-04:00

So much going on

so many picture to share

so little time

KISSES

On the road again

2008-08-01T10:35:00.003-04:00

Unlike Willie, I can wait to get on the road. I like adventure, just not the getting there.

We are going back to the beach for a few days. Lila's first trip there. I will be there to show her the ropes!

Why, yes it is.

2008-07-30T18:57:00.002-04:00

ME wearing a halter (photo previous post).

She hasn't left me alone with it long enough to eat it.

Rexford G. Lambert TV

2008-07-30T18:52:00.002-04:00

My good friend, Rexford G. Lambert, has this terrific wide-screen at "The Compound". On a recent visit he, being the gentleman he is, gave me the best seat in the house.

We saw cars, dogs walking their humans, birds and moving trees. It was a wonderfully relaxing time!

Thanks, Rexford!!!

Many goings on

2008-07-22T00:51:00.003-04:00

There have been some sad things going on for Mom. A couple of funerals for some young men she knew. Rest In Peace Spencer and Jake.

There have been some happy things. Vacation Bible School, All America Day, painting Lila's room with Laura (they would NOT let me help...)

There have been some creepy things. Seig spent a few days with us as back-up security. There were some men "acting weird" in the woods behind the house. They wouldn't talk to Mom and ran away when she called out to them. She took Seig home and got a shot-gun.

Next on our schedule is a vacation!!!!

There are lots of pictures to get downloaded. I know you miss my beautiful face and all my adventures. But I promise to report more frequently!

TTFN (ta ta for now)

SHHHHH ! ! ! Don't kiss and tell

2008-07-11T23:44:00.001-04:00

I snuck a kiss to sweet Lila the other day!!!!

Sheltering Arms

2008-07-04T00:00:00.003-04:00

Recently I went on a goodwill mission. A friend was in hospice and I went with Mom to cheer up everyone. My buddy Tom was there.

I was a good girl. I didn't bark. Nor did I eat anything.

I know. That is hard to believe.

Not Sue

2008-06-29T15:47:00.001-04:00

I was out surveying the grounds the other day. You know I have to protect this place! Two big American bulldogs came down the street with their human. They were a bit grouchy when I ran up to them. I think they wanted to fight, not play.

Mom was mad at ME. I think they don't understand this is MY street.

L O S T

2008-06-25T23:11:00.000-04:00

What is the monster in the jungle?

When I catch it I will EAT it.

My Ss

2008-06-12T10:19:00.005-04:00

For some reason, I don't get to see my three big Ss as much as I would like to.

I miss them...

Sam... my gentle giant of a friend...

Seig... a shredder extraordinaire!!! (He taught me everything I know)

Sue... the sweetest baby in the crowd...

You're not the boss of me

2008-06-07T12:05:00.003-04:00

Come, Minute!

Can't she see I am protecting her from this BUG.

Minute, come here!

Once my call to duty is complete I will return to the house.

Minute, come HERE right NOW!!

Guard patrol is almost over…

Minute? Ok.
...
...
...
...

OMG!!!! She shut the door and left me out here!!!!!!!!!

Can you see me now?

2008-05-31T01:15:00.003-04:00

I know there is a tree rat headed this way...

My friend, Eve, caught one the other day! It got away.

If I caught one, I would eat it.

Doggie Amusement World!

2008-05-17T19:24:00.002-04:00

I have found it!!!! THE amusement park for dogs.

There were cows to chase/dodge!!! There was a donkey to scare me (and for me to stay far away from)!!! (Donkeys kill dogs/coyotes and such)

There was rides - in a truck bed on the tool box!!!
There was a real cow dog to teach me stuff!!!
There was a lake, mud, cow poop, dirt and everything a dog could want!!! I don't think I have EVER been this dirty!!!

There were no pictures.

There was FOOD everywhere (hot dogs, chips, marshmallows, pancakes)or least everywhere the humans left, I mean, dropped it.
I ate it all.

...its the HUMIDITY

2008-05-10T22:33:00.002-04:00

Adventuring in Houston is hot work... Thankfully the sprinklers in this park were on. I made it my own personal refreshment bar!

You can lick your friends...

2008-05-07T20:10:00.001-04:00

and you can lick your nose. And you can lick your friends nose.

Gator's got yor Granny

2008-05-05T01:10:00.004-04:00

Sparky's not so good at visiting new places anymore. He gets real disoriented. When we went "inside the loop" he almost fell in to Buffalo Bayou.

He would have been Gator bait. Good thing mom had a hold on our leashes.

Had I seen a Gator, I would have eaten IT.

Hot Time in the City

2008-05-03T23:04:00.001-04:00

We went on a field trip today. I saw many new parts of the city. It was a stunning day.

Hark!!! What goes there?

2008-04-22T23:56:00.002-04:00

In the deep, lush landscaping here at my estate, there are all sorts of interlopers. I am very adept at the Sneak Attack!
Here I am waiting for just the right moment to attack.

It was a PALMETTO BUG!!!

I ate it.

Security

2008-04-20T23:11:00.000-04:00

With all the goings on around here and a new little human around I have to be on patrol at all times.

Mom installed this sign to let everyone know what a FIERCE watchdog I am!

Feed the birds

2008-04-20T11:18:00.000-04:00

We have a bird feeder that attracks birds, tree rats, 'possums and various other critters from the woods.

My JOB is to chase away the tree rats and all varmits but the birds and bunnies.

My FUN is this cup MOM uses to fill the feeder...

I grab it and run...

...and try to eat it.

Watch out!!!

2008-04-07T23:38:00.001-04:00

Look at the size of those things!!!!

When Lila starts walking, I'll have to clear out!

Welcome Lila

2008-04-06T12:41:00.002-04:00

The baby is here !!! I think she is sweet. I jump up by her, get a quick sniff and then I have to get down.

Soon they will let me love her too.

Tyler's sock

2008-03-28T11:36:00.004-04:00

I was just taking it to the laundry...

It is not like I ATE it.

Funny bone

2008-03-28T11:32:00.004-04:00

How much fun can YOU have with a bone?

You can throw it (yes, I can throw. Seig taught me.)
You can tease Sparky with it
You can jump on it

You can bury it
You can find it again
You can roll on it

You can eat it!

The possibilities are endless

I'm Back...

2008-03-28T11:24:00.002-04:00

First there was the house...
(Remodel complete. House still not in order...)
Then there was a wedding
(Congratulations to Matt & Angela)
Then there was visitors
(FAMILY!!!!! I love it when they visit me. We got to play & have a great time. We love them!)
Then there was moving
(Tiffy, you WILL miss me. I like your place!)

But now, I'm back!!! There are pictures of our adventures. As soon as Mom finds the camera cable...

THE Wedding

2008-03-20T20:57:00.002-04:00

As if there aren't enough distractions around here...

Our human friends, Matt & Angela, are getting married. Mom is helping with a party for them so, yet AGAIN, there is no time for pictures of me....

Congratulations to Matt & Angela!!!

Play time!

2008-03-18T16:02:00.000-04:00

No sissy girls around here. We like to play rough and get dirty...

Blame Mom

2008-03-09T13:29:00.001-05:00

Can you believe it!?!? Mom has been busy with stuff like unpacking boxes and cleaning up after contractors. This means she has given me very little time in front of the camera. Doesn't she know I have fans that need to know what I look like while helping her????

Talk to her.

Bob the builder

2008-03-08T14:34:00.001-05:00

Mr. Bob has been in and out of the house a lot recently. He always brings other guys that either tear things up (demolition), make lots of noise (hammering), make things smell funny (paint), or something like that.

He is a nice man. I taught him right off that I am a fierce guard dog. He was intimidated by my tough stance and vicious bark. Now that he knows I am in charge, I only have to bark in greeting.

My mom SHOULD get pictures for you...

the joke is on Lawrence

2008-03-07T17:43:00.000-05:00

Sieg and I have a new game...

We take the painter's stuff when he isn't looking!!!!

Mom doesn't think it is as funny as we do...

Brrrrrrrr....

2008-03-05T17:58:00.002-05:00

What happened to Spring? I am snuggled in this blanket trying to stay warm. Bring back the warm days!

my BFF Sue

2008-03-03T19:49:00.002-05:00

This is my BFF Sue when she was just a little baby! Can you believe it!

Heck. She was almost as cute as I am!

BIG and BAD !!!

2008-02-24T22:29:00.002-05:00

When the rain finally took a break Sparky and I went out side to play.

Look at our GIANT shadows! We are HUGE and ferocious!!!

In the garden

2008-02-23T22:38:00.001-05:00

Sniff... Sniff... Sniff..
Out in the garden with Mom admiring her plants. And hoping we are going to DIG!

Hey. Look! What the heck is that!!!

Event the garden dwellers like her flowers.

Just another day?

2008-02-17T13:22:00.001-05:00

Ah... what a beautiful day. What a beautiful princess...

Now. Where did that squirrel go? Those varmits have been skittering about and I have been trying to catch one.

Where is the red carpet?

2008-02-13T20:07:00.002-05:00

Seig and I are a handsome couple, don't you think?

We could turn some heads and stir up some gossip

Romp Fest 2

2008-02-10T15:15:00.000-05:00

Another days of romping with my Ss.
One black, one brown, one white, one princess...

Sparky was with us, but he is not much a romper.

Here he is waiting in the car with Mom trying the cute look.

Blue Dog?

2008-02-09T12:44:00.000-05:00

Our version.

The evidience of helping Mom paint during the remodel... What you can't see is the trail of tracks that went all the way around the room.

I am sure glad, for Sparky, that the carpet was getting replaced anyway!

Field Trip 2

2008-02-06T22:34:00.000-05:00

Another field trip with Mom. We went to the bank. This is her deposit slip.

I ate it.

Puddle Pleasure

2008-02-06T16:46:00.000-05:00

Me & my Ss went for a romp.
We ran! We rolled!! We barked!!!

We found puddles!!!

If you have never wallowed in a nice muddy puddle, you don't know what you are missing. It refreshes your spirit. It quenches your thirst. It brings out your wild side!!!

Seig dancing in a puddle.

But for some reason it makes humans crazy

Grumpy

2008-02-01T07:30:00.000-05:00

These are Mom's pajamas!!! Get off.

Some of you might think Seig & I don't get along. But we are BFF!!!!!!

Miss Molly, by golly!

2008-01-29T08:00:00.000-05:00

Check out my friend, Molly.

Molly's blog

Hey, Molly!!!

How's it going'? It won't be too much longer until we can go tubing!!!!

Red Hat Society?

2008-01-27T15:15:00.000-05:00

A new toy for me!!! It is a cute little bear, with a red hat and a purple cape.

I really like it and even carried it to my Ss' house for our extended visit.

I bet your can't guess what I did with it...

Spring?

2008-01-26T22:04:00.000-05:00

It isn't yet spring. But we have had some nice days for chasing tree rats and birds!

Get off my side of the bed!

2008-01-25T12:56:00.000-05:00

Seig is a bed hog.

Dang!

2008-01-24T19:08:00.000-05:00

I'm CUTE !

A woodland adventure

2008-01-22T12:59:00.000-05:00

One of the advantages of being home with Mom during all this construction is field trips. Sparky and I went for a walk in the woods.

I found this really cool stick.

I ate it.

for the curious

2008-01-16T20:59:00.000-05:00

Some one wanted to know if Seig ate the Christmas collars. No. And he did endure wearing it briefly.

As you can see, he was thrilled.

What the heck is it?

2008-01-14T16:46:00.000-05:00

It is louder than me. It follows Mom around.

Hey Sparky let's go see. Bark a lot along the way.

I'll go to around the side, you stay right here.

I knew I could get a bite in!!! Shop Vac is no match for me!!!

Drinking with my friend

2008-01-13T16:56:00.000-05:00

At the watering hole with one of my Ss, Seig,

'cuz we're cool like that.

Whew, I need a rest!!!

2008-01-10T10:06:00.000-05:00

Whew! Supervising construction crews and exercising with my Ss is tough work!

Yes. I had to wear it.

2008-01-09T12:37:00.001-05:00

Just for my mom because it was Christmas...

Sue was a trooper...

Sam will do anything to get petted...

did you notice Sue's new bling????

but Seig was more insulted than I... The Christmas collars are no more.

Taking a bite out of Seig

2008-01-08T20:32:00.000-05:00

Well, there has been some serious romping going on around here. Sue and Sam like to tussle and Seig and I like to run. Sometimes I need a snack...

Big doin's 'round here

2008-01-05T14:43:00.000-05:00

My house is a wreck! A bunch of strangers came in and took everything out of the kitchen.

But wait!!!!

I get to stay with my Ss for several weeks!!!!!!!

Don't fence me out

2008-01-03T12:05:00.000-05:00

I know Eve is in there!!! Can she come out to play?

Not Me! I didn't do it.

2008-01-01T12:14:00.000-05:00

I didn't run down the street after that guy. I was right here under the swing the whole time.

I want a Hippopotamus

2007-12-27T12:09:00.000-05:00

Mom sings a silly song about wanting a hippopotamus for Christmas. Becky gave her one.

I ate it.

Kiss me! "I ain't got no snot."*

2007-12-26T12:02:00.000-05:00

Trying to steal a Christmas kiss from Larry.

And, notice, I am wearing my Christmas collar!

*title a play on a line from Becky's life.

Frosty

2007-12-25T11:56:00.000-05:00

There was a present for me.

I ate it.

Presents

2007-12-24T23:47:00.000-05:00

We have to finish all this wrapping! Where are the evles?

Snooping

2007-12-23T21:53:00.000-05:00

I am sure there is something in here for ME!

Deck the Halls

2007-12-23T20:00:00.000-05:00

Sparky and I help with the decorations for Christmas.

Disgraced!!

2007-12-16T17:30:00.000-05:00

Why me?

All I can do is hide my face.

Love is all you need

2007-12-12T20:00:00.000-05:00

This is good, very good!

Gone

2007-12-09T15:48:00.000-05:00

I ate it.

Found!

2007-12-09T12:43:00.000-05:00

Look what I found!

Why?

2007-12-08T13:26:00.000-05:00

Why is it that if I bring a stick in the house to play with I get in trouble, but Mom can bring a whole tree in and everybody gets all excited?????

Compromising positions

2007-12-04T16:16:00.000-05:00

Sue is large. Sam is extra large. They try to share, but sometimes it doesn't work so well.

They need a bigger bed.

My Ss

2007-12-03T13:14:00.000-05:00

Have I mentioned that I love my Ss?

My guys are the best ever! Seig, Sparky & Sam in a rare moment of still.

and of course, my BFF - SUE!!!

2007-11-28T20:21:00.000-05:00

Here you see Margot climbing on the back of a chair trying to get something off the counter.

Bad dog!

You wouldn't catch me doing that!

Happy Burffday to Mom!

2007-11-27T22:30:00.000-05:00

Becky helped my mom have a super terrific burffday.

But she used my tail as a candle...

Thanks for the picture Beck. We couldn't figure out how to link to your post...

Seig

2007-11-23T17:10:00.000-05:00

Seig was not well. He had surgery. Now he is better but he must stop eating stuff like this...

and this...

and bottles, socks, nylon bones, and all the other fun stuff found in his intestines.

This is him before surgery. He is better and will play with me again.

Gobble Gobble

2007-11-22T15:17:00.000-05:00

This is what humans get so excited about?????? I thought I heard something about turkey, dressing and pie...

Fencing

2007-11-21T01:13:00.000-05:00

There has been a bunch of noise around here lately. A new fence is going up. I've had to busily patrol the grounds all day to keep intruders out.

And to make sure my Ss are safe. Sue and I have been supervising Jess & Troy, making sure everything is done correctly. Sam and Sparky have been keeping thing inside in order. Seig is a little under the weather, so he's been taking it easy.

When Sues Fly!

2007-11-12T21:14:00.000-05:00

Oh! MY goodness!!!!!!

She's been shopping again...

2007-11-11T18:19:00.000-05:00

Enough said...

Even Sue, Mom????

Just wait! We will get a chance to eat them soon.

Ultimate Fighting

2007-11-09T20:53:00.000-05:00

Sue and I like to rumble. We are ruff and tuff. I think we could be a team to be reckoned with!!!! We practice our moves on each other.

It starts with a pounce...

Then the take down... (notice the referee lurking about barking orders)

Finally, the pin... (Sam is always near, making sure Sue is not injured.)

Sparky Wonder

2007-11-07T13:33:00.000-05:00

Sparky is a special needs dog. He has trouble seeing. Not getting around, just seeing. But he's cool.

I gave him my glasses.

Hey, I could have eaten them.

Giggle

2007-11-07T12:37:00.000-05:00

Mom bought me a new halter...

Do you remember what happened to all the other ones?

Hey! You dropped this!

2007-11-05T20:32:00.000-05:00

I have never seen so many humans in one place as in Canton!!! All of those feet were bothersome, so Mom held me a lot, but when walking I noticed I had work to do.

Humans are messy. They kept dropping food so I tried to clean it all up. Mom kept telling me "NO!"

But, still I tried to eat it all...

Homecoming

2007-11-04T15:23:00.000-05:00

Mom took me back to where it all began for us (and she forgot the camera....)

Canton, Texas Trade Day. One year ago yesterday she & I found each other in "Dog Town".

This is me as I arrived at my home. This has been the best place ever! I have my "Ss" here!!!

Excuse me ?

2007-11-01T18:29:00.000-05:00

Are you talking to ME? I am trying to rest and you keep bothering me with things like glasses...

Why me?

2007-10-31T20:26:00.000-05:00

I do not like to play dress up...

not even on Halloween