Look at Stew all dressed up as a Fairy
She hated me this day
Chloe to become a full on Moppit Head
Look at the hair on that dog!
Decorating our little apartment for Christmas
Mom and Dave bought her flashing antlers
The Holidays are the only good thing about the cold that is coming for us. Derek and I were even discussing our plans for Thanksgiving last night and the fact that I get to see my best friend, Taylor. Its been way too long Hole, Mop misses her Aunt! Anywho, last weekend I stayed up at my parents while they were in Chicago on a little family vacation (that I tried inviting myself to and got told, "Nope you have to stay home and babysit the dog" dangit).
Aunt Camille and Cousin Pierce waiting at the airport
Derek, being the great guy he is, was up at my parents most of the time helping me with the dogs so I didn't lose my mind. Most of the time we just took the dogs on a walk, relaxed while the dogs played (constantly) and then waited for them to fall asleep. They were pretty easy to watch, and Chloe had a blast.
Playing on the deck.
Although most of the time Chloe is a really good dog, when she gets around Sadie she seems to forget everything we've taught her. The only thing to get Chloe's attention is a 'TREAT' (said in a very high pitched, almost deafening tone). If you don't have a treat in your hand when you ask Chloe to sit, calm down, stop yipping, stop eating the grasshopper or any other command you can think of, you mean NOTHING to her, and I mean nothing. She never listens to me anyway but if Derek doesn't have a treat in his hand then he is dead to her.
Treats even distracted them from their walk
Anyway, Chloe would not stop yipping at the door to get inside if she knew that we were home. Sadie never really barks to get in the house but as soon as Chloe started, she started, then they both fed off each others anxiety of being outside and it was craziness. I literally almost lost my mind the morning I was packing all of my stuff, which makes me regret I didn't get my phone out and film all the madness.
Sadie was in the middle of whining when I snapped this.
All in all they were really good to watch, most of the time just read Catching Fire (2nd book in the Hunger games) which I recommend to EVERYONE. Seriously, if you haven't read it, you should because it is amazing. I've now started into the 3rd book, Mockingjay, but I'm debating whether to read it fast so I know what happens to Katniss or read it slow to enjoy the last book. I'm sure when I'm done reading it I'll feel like I lost a friend, but Derek will be happy because then maybe we'll actually do something together haha. Speaking of The Hunger Games, I got my mom and Jennifer (my 2nd mother at work) hooked to the book. So last night my mom stopped right when Rue gets speared (for all of you that have read it) and so this morning she took my Kindle and started reading the next chapter. About 5 minutes after she started reading I went in her office and she was bawling. It was cute and I'm pretty sure I cried at that part too. Gotta love Annette! Here are some pictures of my weekend... Enjoy!
Chloe is actually on the grass, this is a milestone in her life
Covered it Sadie Slobber
1st: Sadie was given a chewy
2nd: Chloe stole that chewy
3rd: Sadie wishes she had the chewy
4th: They both lost interest in the chewy
Sadie getting ready to pounce
Saying "HI" through the window in the truck
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Love it! And I cant wait to see my best friend hole too! miss you and love you! Thanksgiving cant come fast enough :) XOXO
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