Follow-Up: My First Roadtrip

 

Co-Pilot Tetley

Today I just got home from my first road trip. We went to Maryland.  It was really cold, so we didn’t make it to Washington, DC as planned, but walked around downtown historic Frederick and some other new places.  Mom says we might go back up for the Cherry Blossoms in the Spring if I am a good girl. That would be fun!  The drive up wasn’t bad. We took a couple breaks so I could stretch my legs and get some water. I didn’t cry once in the car. I had my blanket and my blue bear, so I slept most of the time.

Checking the Perimeter

When we got to the Maryland house I immediately ran up 4 flights of stairs and “checked the perimeter” on each level – I had no fear! I had to make sure my Mommy was safe!  She was so proud of me and said I was a good German Shepherd!

On the way back we hit a snowstorm in Central Virginia. We stopped and I got to stay in my first hotel. I was good there too, and made friends with the receptionists.  They gave me a doggie welcome bag!

I had fun, but I was happy to get home. I missed playing in the backyard and chasing the kitties!  ~Tetley

I Got Blue, Let's Go!

Geez... How Many More Steps?? I Shoulda Packed Lighter!

I Miss My Yard...

Snow On The Way Home

My First Snow!

I told you earlier this week in my post called “A Big Girl Coat” that it has been really cold here.  Well, now I have proof!  It snowed last night and this morning - about 3 inches actually.  So I got to experience my first snow!  Here are some pictures:

What is this stuff??

It's Cold on My Nose!

Cold, yet comfy all at once...

Can We Play In It?

I Found My Soccer Ball!

I'm A Gazelle!

Are We Doin' This?? Keep Away With My Cuz!

I will leave you in the dust!

Mommy Down!

Are You OK Mommy?

I Will Make You All Better Mommy...

A Big Girl Coat

I was born in South Carolina and thought I was a Southern Belle.  Even my name is Tetley – after the tea, and we all know the Southerners love their sweet tea.  Well, one word is coming to mind when I think about where I live now – North Carolina.  That word is NORTH.  It’s been very cold since I arrived.  There have been rain storms, high winds, and did I mention it’s been cold?  Evidently my coat is starting to notice the temps, because I’m getting a new, thicker coat by the day.  People call it my Big Girl coat.  I have no idea if I am supposed to have this or if it’s for self preservation.  Oh, and am also getting a stripped tail.  I don’t know where that came from.  So, I have curly, thick, coarse hair along my spine, a stripped tail… and one ear up and one down.  I am just a mess.

~ Tetley  

Look closely, you will see my Big Girl coat forming down the center of my back now.

And... here is a picture showing my tiger tail...