Easter Egg Hunt April 12, 2009

Happy Easter!  Mom said lots of kids get candy and goodies on Easter, but since I am her fur kid, I get eggs.  That is fine with me!  Have I mentioned I love hard boiled eggs!!!

So, today Mom hid hard boiled eggs in the yard for me to find.  It was the best!  I ate a lot of eggs today.  I burped really badly after.  Mommy said that was “Ewwie.”  Sometimes she needs forgets I am a puppy.  It’s OK, I did it.  ~Tetley

A Hidden Egg... The First of Many Mommy Hid!

Here Egg, Egg, Egg...

An Egg!

Yummy... Egg... I Love Easter...

I Gots A Blue Tongue!

My 6 Month Old Birthday Party April 11, 2009

This weekend, I turned 6 months old, so Mom decided to throw me a Party – but not just any party – a pool party!!

We played Bob for Cuz in my new pool. That was fun. I was an expert! And best of all, before my party I only had 1 Cuz. Now I have 3 because that’s how many I got out of the pool! Good deal, huh? We also played Pin the Tail on Tetley. That was fun too.

The best part of the day was eating Doggie Ice Cream called Frosty Paws.  My Mommy made special just for my birthday. She made the ice cream look like paw prints. She must have been up all night, but I am worth it. She loves me. The recipe is below:

Ingredients:
- 32 oz. vanilla yogurt
- 1 mashed banana
- 2 T. peanut butter
- 2 T. honey

Directions:
Blend all , along with a couple handfuls of favorite fruit (like apples, oranges, blueberries, or blackberries – Mommy uses blackberries ‘cuz they are myfavorite!) and freeze. For an added special touch, when mostly frozen, spread it 1″ to 1½” thick on wax paper. Freeze for five minutes and then remove dog ice cream from freezer. Next, use a paw shaped cookie cutter to cut a paw shape. Remove ice cream around edges, and return paw shapes to the freezer to freeze solid.

Here are some pictures from the bestest day ever – today, my 6 month birthday!  ~Tetley

Pool Party!!!

Bobbin' For Cuz!

I'm A Happy Wet Birthday Pup

Puppy Down! April 8, 2009

Mommy:  ”Down” 

Me:  *Boom*

I am getting big and when Mommy says “down” I do just that.  I go down.  Fast and hard.  I get excited because I know that’s what she wants me to do.  She says I am going to dent the floor.  I think that’s a good thing – next time I will “down” even harder!  I like making Mommy proud of me. 

I can “down” from the front, side, and even far away.  Mommy and Daddy are now trying to make me to lots of other things from far away.  I prefer to stick with my sit, down, and place, but maybe I will ‘throw them a bone’ and do my wax on/wax off from a distance soon…  I will have to be in the mood… and it would help if they’d have some frozen blackberries waiting for me as a treat.  Yum!  ~Tetley

It’s OK Daddy… April 5, 2009

Villanova last night night.  The parents were not very happy, but today and I wore Mommy’s t-shirt proudly again to show my support.  I like making my parents happy.  I tried to tell Daddy in my own special way there is always next season.  Althought I can’t talk to him, I gave him the look. I think he understood.  And, the good news is UCONN lost too.  I know he’s happy about that.  So, go UNC!  ~Tetley

Me & Daddy

Doggie Bracket: The Final Four April 4, 2009

Villanova plays tonight, I put my Mommy’s t-shirt again and did my super secret Doggie Good Luck Dance (similar to the Native American’s Rain Dance) for good luck.   Go Nova!

My other pick for the Final Four is Michigan.  Daddy still says I cannot pull for UCONN. 

OK, it’s game time.  I have my frozen blackberries, a new bone and my puppy paws crossed!  *Arf*  ~Tetley

The Puper Secret Doggie Good Luck Dance

Doggie Bracket: The Prayer For Villanova April 3, 2009

St. Thomas of Villanova Church - Daddy may need to visit for all the stuff he yells at the TV...

Tomorrow is the Big Game – the Final Four – Villanova and UNC. Mom says God answers prayers. I am not sure if he answers prayers about sports, but Villanova is a Catholic school, so I thought I’d give it a try, here is my Prayer for Villanova:

Oh Lord, please let Nova hit their shots
Endow them with blazing speed,
For all nay-sayers to see that
Nova has it in them to keep the lead.

Make Scottie’s passes be straight and true,
May Fisher’s lay-up be swift and firm.
And help Clark with rebounds that
Make Williams and his team squirm.

~Tetley

A Letter From The Kitties April 1, 2009

Dear Dog,

It’s Cheddar (AKA The General).  I am responding to your Letter To The Kitties.  First off, how dare you write a letter to Cannoli.  You know she’s all looks and can’t read!  No wonder she doesn’t like you… 

You are huge.  You have teeth.  You are always liking your lips.  And you breathe heavy.  It’s scary.  And the day you jumped the baby gate to get to us – let’s be honest, you didn’t do yourself any favors becoming our friend that day.   And the day you tried to share my bed with me … no.  I don’t share my bed.  Certainly not with a dog.  Eww!  You roll around in the dirt.  I see you… Nasty.

Before you came along, I never had to share my Mommy and Cannoli never had to share Daddy.  Yep, one happy family.  Every night we watched TV together.  And now, it’s all about Tetley.  Tetley, Tetley, Tetley.  You know, there was a Brady Bunch episode that mirrors our predicament, except it was Marsha, Marsha, Marsha.

And before you, Cannoli and I enjoyed our day.  We sat in our favorite windows.  We lounged on the floor in the sun… it was glorious!

Now to go anywhere, we have to plan.  We have to jump, run, and sneak around you.  Poor Cannoli has not touched the ground in months! 

So, we are patiently waiting for you to just leave.  Until you do, I will be in my room reading Aunt Shelly’s Harry Potter books.  I borrowed her glasses (yeah, I know, I took those too – rub it in why don’t ya – like the blankets I “steal”).  This is a silent protest.  Cats have patience and we will overcome your presence in the house. 

Not at all sincerely,

Cheddar

Rain Went Away & I Got To Play! March 29, 2009

I had such a good Sunday.  Not only did Villanova win last night – *Arf* – but after 4 long days, it finally stop raining!  Mom and I went out yesterday afternoon when it was just drizzling, but as soon as we got far away from the house, it started to rain – hard.  Mom said “Let’s go Tetley!  It’s raining cats and dogs!”  I didn’t see any cats and dogs falling from the sky, but maybe it’s something humans can see and thank God because I wouldn’t want to see that.  Anyway, we started running to get home and the wind kept trying to steal her umbrella so she put it down and we kept running.  We ran through puddles, got splashed by cars – it was so much fun!  Then, Mom took us “off roading” to take a short cut home, but there was a raging river.  I told her I’d help her, but she said “No!” when I tried to jump in.  By the time we got home, we were soaked.  Mom said it looked like I was smiling.  But how couldn’t I?  She was laughing like a hyena the whole time.  She sounded like a crazy woman!   Daddy just brought us towels and looked at us.  He musta been jealous for missing out on all the fun.

Then today came and the sun was shining – it was so nice!  We went to a new park.  There were lots of dogs, people, and fun things to do – 96 acres of things to do actually!  It was nice to get out and “smell the roses” – and I finally dried out from the walk on Saturday.  We also spent some time working on some of my training in an open area of the park to test my skillz with distractions.  I did pretty good, but it was hard to stay focused.  I was in the mood to play today!  ~Tetley

Doggie Bracket & The Elite Eight March 28, 2009

The Elite Eight.  It sounds so special and priveliged.  My parents gave me my own room and private tutor so I guess I need to stay informed.  They have expectations.  For some reason my Daddy keeps yelling at the TV for some team called the ‘Cats.  This is usually followed by a “Yeah Nova” or “What the *%$#!* was that?!”  He’s very passionate…  So, by nature German Shepherds are eager to please, so I got all ready for today’s game – Mommy helped me put on one of her Villanova t-shirts.  Daddy was so proud of me!  Here are my picks to the games this weekend.  ~Tetley

Connecticut vs. Missouri

Tetley’s Pick:  Missouri.  Daddy says UCONN is a bunch of criminals.  His is from Connecticut, so this is weird, but in the words of Aunt Shelly, “whatev.”

Pittsburgh vs. Villanova

Tetley’s Pick:  Villanova, of course.

 

Louisville vs. Michigan

 Tetley’s Pick:  Louisville, I am still afraid of that darn bird.  It looks possessed. 

UNC vs. Oklahoma

Tetley’s Pick:  UNC still.  I am a Carolina girl!

Presenting: Tetley’s Talent Show March 27, 2009

I don’t know why, but my Mommy has been making me put on a nightly talent show before dinner this week.  As if I am not hungry enough, she makes me exert even more energy before eating… She used to just make me “Sit” before dinner.  Now, it’s a full talent show with Sits, Downs, Places, Rolls, Crawls, Wax On/Wax Off, Hugs, the list goes on and on.  The show is every night at 6pm.  The next one is tomorrow. 

If you come to see the charades of a hungry dog, I recommend you not bring flowers – I will just eat them and they don’t taste very good.  Raw chicken thighs are just as aerodynamic and taste Mmm Mmm Good!  ~Tetley