Memories....

Today Husband sent me this picture while I was at work.  I can't believe it's only been 3 months since we've had our precious pup, but she has grown about 5 times her size!  

This weekend wasn't super eventful. Minnie went on a walk and played with her 10 year old cousin, Jack.  And by play, I mean she tried to get him to chase her while he just stood there staring at her, like leave me alone you crazy puppy!  Then Jack would bark in her face and she'd run and hide under the chair.  Silly!  After the play date, Minnie slept most of the day.  Then she went and put herself to bed!  At least she doesn't need us to play with her before bedtime to get her worn out!

Doggie Bag

Anyone have plans to travel this weekend?  Looks like Minnie's ready to go somewhere...

Happy Friday! (Finally!!!)

Weekend Adventures

This past weekend Husband and I decided that Minnie was ready to go on a hike! So we packed up her gear, heaved her into the car, and set off for Castlewood State Park!  Now since it is February, it was a little cold, but that didn't keep people away.  In fact, I don't think I've ever seen the trail that crowded before...even in the summer!


Minnie REALLY enjoyed herself on the hike...she got to sniff a lot of new things, met some other dogs, jumped on some new people, and took a little stroll in the Meremac River!  Oh Minn. I think she would've went completely in if we didn't pull her out!


The following day, we took Minnie over to my parents' house, where she had a blast playing in the backyard, shoving sweetgum balls into her mouth, and exploring their house. She also stuck her nose in the firepit...RIGHT ON THE FLAME! She didn't yelp but you could tell she was feeling it afterwards...she kept pawing at her nose and rolling around in the grass!


So far this week Minnie's been pretty calm - I think she might still be worn out from all of her adventures this weekend!  Husband's been working with her on some of the tricks he's learning from the book I got him for Valentine's Day - 101 Dog Tricks. Romantic gift, huh? Haha. I also got him some other items that sort of qualify as gifts for Minnie, including a doggie backpack, a collapsible travel water bowl (came in handy this weekend), a reflector vest for late night walks (safety first!), and of course, the book! I'll post some pictures soon of Minnie wearing her backpack, it's hilarious!

Pup and I at the park. Scenic view!

So we saw this little hideaway in the tree
and decided to shove Minnie in there for a photo
op...does that make us evil parents?

Minn hiding in the bushes, what a silly lady!

Post Op

I'm going to backtrack to last week when Minnie had her surgery. We dropped her off at the vet (SO sad), and she looked back at us and went WOOF as we were walking out the door! I wanted to run back and take her home with us! Fortunately though, Minnie's surgery went great, and it only took her about a day to recover. She was SO sleepy/drugged up when we picked her up, it was funny and kind of pathetic at the same time! We knew she wasn't feeling well because we put her in her kennel, opened up the door to let her out awhile later, and she didn't budge! Poor girlfriend.


Minnie's doing great now though, and we are planning on taking her on a hike this weekend if the weather stays ok! 


On a side note, Minn's picked up a funny little habit...she keeps scooting her food/water bowls all over the kitchen! I think she's doing it because she's mad at us. She's like, I'll show you guys...I'll act silly and then you'll play with me!

She's the only dog I know that cries tears of joy when she sees the vet!

Minn took over the wheel...

Right after her surgery - how sad is that face?

Sad, Sad Baby

Minnie's surgery is tomorrow, and I REALLY think she knows something is up! For the past 3 days she's been moping around the house, half-heartedly bringing toys up to us to play, and wandering around in circles and crying. I feel so bad for her! I keep calling her the sad, sad baby. Poor Minnie. Although I keep telling Husband that Minnie's sad because she knows her surgery is coming up, it's probably because we've been really busy and haven't had a lot of time for playing with her. Boo.

Minn's [human] grandparents visited her this weekend and she had a good time climbing all over them, licking their hands, and swinging all of her toys in their faces. I guess that's the only time she wasn't acting sad this weekend!

No pictures to post for now...I'm sure I'll have some of sad post-surgery Minnie to post tomorrow! :(