Mowing the lawn

 On Easter, dad decided to mow the lawn. Because me and Murphy had never mowed lawn before, we decided to supervise.

I have to make sure he gets under the stairs.  That is one of me and Murphy's favorite spots to play.

Giving the job one last inspection.  

Stanley

Laying Low

Since Mom and Dad are trying to socialize me and Stanley, they look for opportunities to expose us to new people.  So Mom thought it would be a good idea for us to go to an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.  There were lots of kids!  We waited in our kennels until after all the eggs were found.  Then we made our grand entrance.  We met lots of kids!  Everywhere we went we heard the exclamation of "Puppies!"  It's a good thing we were there because we had to cheer up one of our own grandkids - Carly!

Carly (in tears) with parents Shane & Rachel.  My mom to far right, Jackson to left with green bucket.

Mom made some appointments with her friends for next week so we can go meet more dogs and some of their humans.  It sounds like fun.  But then she said that it's time we had a bath because we've been playing in the dirt a lot.  I'm not sure what that is about but I'm going to lay low until that idea blows over.  Wish us luck!

Murphy

A Snowy Day

When we woke up yesterday and went outside, there was snow everywhere.  It was fun to run around and smell this white stuff, but I got cold and went into the house.

 I thought about doing some painting but that was too much like work.

So I went back outside, and all the snow was gone!  Then I saw this great stick that Murphy found on the hill and it looked more fun than painting.
Life is good when you're a pup.

Stanley

Murphy's Day Today

 This morning when we went outside we had a big surprise . . . there was snow! 

I thought I hated snow but after I got into it I realized I didn't hate snow, it was my Mom who hates snow!

I was having a great time but Mom was cold so she made us go inside.

When it's bad weather outside, we play downstairs in my Dad's dog house.  We were trying to decide which toys to play with but it was more fun to bite the box.

Finally I picked a toy to play with.

Then Stanley decided he wanted the same toy so I shared with him.

 Later in the afternoon when the snow melted, my Dad held up something me and Stanley found yesterday.  I came running because I knew it was WONDERFUL!

The object of my affection . . . the most perfect stick that ever was!

 Love me some stick!

 Stanley wanted to chew the stick too.  Since it was big enough I decided we could share.

 Later, when we went back inside, Mom and Dad gave us our Easter toys.  I got a donkey that looks like a reindeer and Stan got an animal that looks like a bunny but isn't a bunny.

 Mom added this photo so you could see how much bigger Stanley is than me.  That's why I decide to share with him (I really don't have much of a choice if he wants to throw his weight around).

Guess what?  We're 9 weeks old today! Mom and Dad weighed us and I am up to 5 pounds 4 ounces!  (I gained 14 ounces this week.)  Stanley weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces.  He really is my big brother!



Murphy

Puppies In Charge!

 OK, here's the deal.  Stanley and I decided that it is in our best interest if we just take total control.  I mean we know we're cute, so we'll just use that cuteness to get our way.  We'll pee and poop in the mudroom where it's handy.  And we'll have all the doggie treats available to us all the time and stop this nonsense of having to sit or do some other silly thing to earn them.  We both think this is a wonderful plan.  Now we just have to let our humans know of our decision . . . 

Ug oh . . . it turned out that Mom and Dad heard about our plans and decided to put a stop to them.  Apparently they have a plan too and it does not involve letting me and Stan run the house.  Their plan is to tire us out so we can no longer plan to take over.  It might be working . . . 

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Murphy

Training Day

Dad decided that today would be good day to begin my leash training.  We've already been working on sit.  Dad said I do a beautiful sit.  I think Dad is right.

Learning to follow on a leash was a little harder.  I prefer to to carry the leash in my mouth.

When we finished Dad said I did a good job and I could go play.

I was so excited that I felt like running and playing with Murphy and the purple toy .

Sometimes Murphy can be a pain in my butt.

I kept my eyes on the purple dog while Murphy attacked head on.

It was another good day.

Stanley

Run From The Red Snake!

I've really been busy lately. There are just so many things that are new to me!  For instance, I saw this thing that looked like a red snake. It really isn't a red snake, it just looks like one. I thought it might be OK but I soon learned that I don't like it. My mom said that one day in the near future I would jump for joy at the sight of the red snake but I honestly doubt it. I just can't see it happening.  

So when she brought out the red snake I took off running.

Stanley saw it too so we both hid under the stairs. 

But Mom saw us and clipped the red snake to my collar.  Then she said "Let's walk".

Most of the time I was beside her but then I started getting tired and began lagging behind.  Besides, Stanley was looking at me and laughing.  He didn't know his turn was next.  Mom said once we have completed our vaccinations she wants me to be ready to go walking to fun places.

After I walked with the snake, I did a "sit" for my dad so he gave me a treat.

When me and Stanley both finished walking with the snake we went back to playing.  Playing is what we like best.  Maybe the red snake isn't so bad after all.

Murphy