Butchering

Like I mentioned in my last post, I was busy all weekend; I bet you are still wondering what the heck was I doing? Well, it was butchering weekend. So naturally, I helped Dad and his buddies in the shed as they cut up the cow. Well, technically they didn't let me in the shed very often, something about me getting into stuff, I don't know. So, instead I watched over the door; guarded it so no one unwelcome could enter.

I know what you are thinking... "boy, what a tough dog!"

And don't worry, that isn't my Busch Light; I don't drink, I'm only three. The men in the shed like a few brews after, well, and/or during, a hard day's work of butchering meat! It's quite the set up they got going on out there: check it out!

                        

Fresh hamburger, steaks, roasts, & ribs- what more could you ask for!

 









Mani/Pedi

It's Sunday and it's been a long & busy weekend, but I'll get into that in my next post! Today, my dad is busy in the shop with the guys and my mom is busy doing homework, and a laundry list of other things, like cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, and, oh yeah, cleaning up my puke from last night. Well, I didn't mean to, but I was chewing on a green, plastic toy bone yesterday and I guess I swallowed a few pieces. Sorry Mom! In between all her chores, mom caught me and said it was time for a mani/pedi. I really don't mind it, it's so nice when my nails are short, crisp and clean.

You can see in the picture the spot my mom has been cleaning where I puked... thank goodness for Resolve! I often hear her say, "I swear by this stuff...," Whatever that means. I usually just lay right down in my mom's lap when it's mani/pedi time, and of course, I hope she picks a sunny spot to sit!

Probably the best part of mani/pedi day is the treats afterward. Mom brings out the good stuff if I lay nicely and behave while she is trimming my nails. It is totally worth it!

See, my own little stash!

Num, num, num 😋😋😋

 

60℉ and Sunny ☼

It's February and I have been playing outside all weekend! It's been warm and sunny and I'm lovin' it!



 My mom has been working all weekend, so it's just been us boys, Dad and I. Dad has been working in his shed, hooking up the heater, adding a water heater and sink, framing the windows... all sorts of stuff. I have been very busy this weekend, running all around, checking out all the unthawing swamps and mud holes. Needless to say, Dad lets me run around without my "red collar," so I can go as far as I want! But, I always check in every 10-15 minutes, so he doesn't get worried about me!

My "Red Collar" is OFF!

If you can't find me near the swamps or mud, I'm probably busy working... mousing. I could spend hours on, under, & around this trailer. I know what you are thinking, mousing is for cats; but, dogs can be really good at it too! Just look:



I am pretty tired by the end of the day, and pretty dirty too! So, Mom gets home from work and has to give me a bath...

But then we snuggle 😍

Friday!

Today is Friday; the weekend is here and I can finally relax after a long, stressful week. I've gotten two baths this week, have been battling an ear infection and didn't even get a car ride this week. My dad left for the weekend on an ice fishing trip with his buddies; so it's just me and Mom, or like my dad would say, Mom and I.

See those books and papers on the counter? I like to help Mom with her homework and stuff on the laptop. I am a really good helper, but sometimes Mom has to put me down because I'm "too heavy," it's not because she can't get anything done with me on her lap...

                       I am always busy helping out around the house too..especially laundry.

Mom likes to work out, or she tries to like it, so I help her with that too!

Sometimes, I even have to babysit... but those little ones are so darn cute, I don't mind helping out with that.

But, my main job when Dad is away, is to protect Mom and keep her company! So, that's what I do!

  



My Humans

Now, don't get me wrong, I love my human parents; But, sometimes they can be so annoying. Always telling me what to do and where to go, "sit," "stay," "lay down," "go to your kennel," "come to bed," "go potty." And only two to three treats a day...what's up with that?! Otherwise, they are pretty cool; I think I will keep them.
Mom likes to cuddle, like all the time...

I guess Dad like to cuddle sometimes too...

Mom takes me to the nail salon with her and I play with the dog there while she gets what she calls a "mani"

Dad takes me out for manly things like pheasant hunting...

Sometimes, I even help Dad catch his deer!

But, at the end of the day, I always have a warm place to sleep and food in my dish...after my bath of course.

And I couldn't be happier!



Is it Summer yet?

So, I heard that the groundhound saw his shadow today... are you kidding me?? Six more weeks of Winter? That is disappointing to me because I love to be outside exploring, chasing things, playing ball and doing all the things a dog wants in the Summer...

Like playing in the pool with Mom!





Instead, today I am laying inside, because even though it looks nice and sunny...boy, it is cold!
I guess I will just have to soak up the rays from inside the warm house today.

I mean, I suppose Winter isn't so bad. The snow is fun to roll around in when it is powdery soft. Sometimes, I go exploring when my humans forget to put on my "red collar." I have free range without the wretched thing on!





 I also enjoy a little ice fishing here and there during the Winter.

But, nothing beats Summer: sunshine, a ball and a beer! (a beer for Mom, of course)