Weekend Love Fest

August 24-25, 2013

Oh, Oh, Oh... My Auntie Vicki & Uncle Craig came all the way down here just to meet me. Can you imagine? We had a wonderful time cuddling and playing. I especially loved seeing them but I absolutely love my new lion that they brought for me. He even makes noises when we play.

What a fun weekend! It's just too bad that I didn't get to ride on Uncle Craig's Harley. Maybe when I get bigger. ;-)

Hugs, Brody

Good Morning, Daddy!

This is fast becoming a regular routine!
I sleep in my 'castle' near the bed but I love waking Daddy before I get my breakfast.

Attention!!

I guess I'm a big boy now because my ears have popped up for good. We're all soooo proud!!! I guess you will have to endure my 'yoda' look for a bit. My head really will catch up one day.

As a side note, I just love to gum my day bed. Hey... I said I was a big boy. I didn't say I was good, too! ;-)

Hugs to you all, Brody

For Whom the Bell Tolls...

Yeah, yeah, yeah... I know that this is a potty bell, but you ALWAYS come when I ring it!

I must be getting too big for my britches but this is a wonderful game. I'm supposed to ring this bell when I need to go potty and I do usually just what I'm supposed to. Mom or Dad promptly respond and take me outside to my potty place. However, it's way too much fun just to ring it for attention. There's a downside with this game as well. When I ring the bell, I'm always taken to my potty spot and then returned to the kitchen immediately after if I don't go potty. If I've been good and pottied after ringing the bell, I then get some good play time. I just want to play or cuddle all the time but they only do that when I've cooperated. Who will win this battle of wills?? Stay tuned!

I have been meeting some new friends, too. Zena came over the other day and brought me a polar bear. I had fun with her and have fun all the time with my bear. There's another friend who always seems to hide in the bedroom. I haven't yet found a soft version of my other friend. Maybe one day...

Hugs for now, Brody

I'm really getting relaxed in my new home!

This is only week #1 and there are still places for me to explore in my new home!

- The baker's rack in my kitchen corner is just way too cool and I love to get in and out of it whenever the moment seems just right.

- The coffee table in the living room is just the perfect size for some playful romps with my small stuffed playmates. However, I had better play here now because I won't fit under here for much longer.

- Gee, Mom! I'm a big boy now and don't need a potty pad in my temporary puppy pen. Get it??? Actually, you now know that I know how to escape from my puppy pen. Guess it's time to use the puppy gates instead! ;-)

Can you say, "Relaxed?" I just love to catch a nap in my day bed or on a lap after playing with my stuffed buddies. My favorite position is definitely on my back with my arms and legs very, very relaxed.

Time to play now!
Signing off with lots of hugs, Brody

Alarm Clock

that's what Mommy says she should have named me because I'm so very good about waking her up just a litle bit early for my morning constitutional.

Hey... I let her sleep an extra 3 minutes this morning. That's no reason for a new name. I think 06:38 is a very good time to be up and at 'em! However, I am being a very BIG boy with my house training and potty habits. Of course, I'm being given ample opportunities to be good.

My vocabulary is expanding, too! Walk, Run, Come, Sit, Leave It, Gentle and Fetch are all now part of my daily exercises.

I think I want to take another nap now. Do you think I look comfy??

Hugs, Brody

First Adventures...

Oh boy! If this is a taste of the adventures that are in store for me, I can't wait for more!

I got to explore my new home and found all kinds of exciting things: toys, more toys, food 'breakfast', an odd water bowl, and a strangely barred jail. Then we went on an adventure to 'Old Town' where I met some live crabs and saw all sorts of tourist sights. I even went shopping at the Farmer's Market. Of course, until I've had all of my puppy shots, I have to be carried around in a puppy sling. Hey... Why walk when you can be carried? Life's sweet!!

Hugs, Brody

Adoption Day - Part 2

Saturday, August 3rd #2

Just another photo of my farewell party with my littermates. My new Mommy & Daddy brought a sock and a brand new Snuggle Puppy for us to play with before I left Aunt Sharon and Uncle John. Boy... Do these new playmates smell like my puppy home or what??

Off to my new life in my very own travel castle. YIPPEE!!

Hugs, Brody

I'm Officially Adopted!

Saturday, August 3rd

This is my big hello to all of my new family, friends and soon to be friends -

Today was the big day! It was sad to leave my brothers and sisters, Mommy Fiona, Aunt Sharon and Uncle John, but I'm off to experience a new life filled with adventures, a new family and lots of new friends. I was called 'Green Boy' as a pup but now I'm called 'Brody'. I think I like the new name. I'm only 9 weeks old and have a lot to learn, but I'm already having fun.

The good news is that I didn't get car sick on the long drive to the Oregon Coast. Actually this is VERY good news because I can already see a lot of travel in my future; guess that's why 'Rollalong' became part of my name. I'm already walking nicely on my leash, even in a rock-filled planter. The big semi's at the truck stop startled me a little at first but the drivers were very friendly, waving at me and telling me that I was just sooooo cute! If they only knew...

Lots more to tell you, but I'll leave this post for now and send you this picture of my life before I went to my forever home.

Hugs, Brody

It's a Boy!

We're so excited! Saturday is the big day when we pick out our new little boy from a beautiful litter of five puppies born June 2nd, 2013. We've seen them in person once when they were almost 6 weeks old and have had the privilege of viewing two separate videos over and over again. One was at 3 weeks and the other at 7 weeks.

It may seem a little premature that we've decided upon a name already, but 'Brody' fits both of the boys that we're considering. In Scottish, 'Brody' means 2nd Son and this little boy was born on the same day as son Michael. What could be more appropriate?

Stay tuned for more....