Hi Mom and Dad,
I just wanted you to know how much fun I’ve had over at Cousin Casey’s house while you were gone. Thanks for letting me go over there for the sleep-over.
On Friday afternoon, the Wonder Horse came by to get me (by the way, do you know why we call him that?). You know he’s getting pretty old and forgetful so he did not bring the house key with him when he picked me up but fortunately Joe and Christy were home so he borrowed the key they had to get me. He came a little earlier than planned and was here around 4:00pm. We had a nice ride home and I behaved really well in the car – just like you told me to do.
When we got there, we went right out to the pool with Cousin Casey and had a great time swimming and fetching. I am getting so good retrieving the Air-Dog and got lots of praise. The Wonder Horse told me I was even faster than he remembered. We had to let Casey go in early because she was getting tired and having a hard time keeping up with me. That was okay because then I had all the Air-Dog toys to myself.
I had a good dinner and sniffed all around the house during the evening to see everything I could but I behaved myself, as usual. Pretty quiet evening. I did all my bathroom stuff and we all went to bed around 10:15pm. I could have stayed up later but the ole’ fella was tired. I slept great on that fun bed in my crate and we got up around 6:30am.
Saturday morning has been a little wet out because of some rain but that doesn’t bother me. I ate a good breakfast, did a couple of potty breaks and even got treats for going out and doing so well. Now, we’re just hanging out. Bob is working in his office so I’m enjoying all of Casey’s bones and exploring. I think he may have closed some of the doors upstairs for some reason so I can’t check out everything.
After he finally got through with his dumb work, Bob took Casey and me out for some pool time. We had a blast and were out there for over two hours. I made sure Casey had a good work-out and we “shared” the Air-Dogs very well. I think she had as much fun as I did although I did hear her growling at me for some reason. Must be an old-age think. I was pooped after all that swimming and took a long nap to recover but now it’s early Saturday evening and I’m raring to go. Should be fun tonight.
Actually, after I had my delicious dinner and lots of water, I was still tired. I chewed on all of Casey’s bones for a while and then took another nap. I think Casey was tired too because she went to sleep right after dinner and was still sleeping when I got up. Well, I was still tuckered out from all our time outside swimming so I was pretty lazy Saturday night – no partying for me, that’s for sure. Bob took me out to the bathroom a couple of times in the evening and, by 9:45, I went in and got in my cage while he was watching TV and went back to sleep. I was one tired puppy!!
Sunday morning arrived and what a beautiful day it was. I was super-charged and ready to go. Had a great breakfast…the old Wonder Horse sure can cook…and spent some time outside walking around taking care of business. Then, I helped Bob put together some thing he had gotten for the garage…not sure he could have done it without me and then I slept under his desk while he did some paperwork. I think I was still tired from yesterday.
Finally, some actual fun happened early Sunday afternoon. While Bob was on the phone doing some bookkeeping junk with Michael (they wouldn’t even let me talk with Lady, can you believe it?!), Kirk and Sandy came by to go swimming. Yippee!! We had a blast. Bob decided to leave Casey inside since we had such a competitive day yesterday which was great for me. I had all the humans to myself and it was so nice out. I didn’t do as much swimming or retrieving but we stayed out all afternoon until around 5:30pm and then we came in for the day. I was pretty tired and laid down for a short nap until dinner which was awesome as usual. Then I went out for a little bathroom time and just hanging around the house for some TV time which I really like. It’s a good time to gnaw on the all the bones here which I really like. Casey tried my dinosaur but I didn’t like that too much. She knows better now.
Sunday night was a bit of a blur. I tried so hard to stay awake but was so tired again. Bob must think I’m a lazy-bones but I got so worn out from all the swimming outside and the fresh air. I was able to stagger out long enough for a late bathroom session and I did have some fun worrying a small frog out in the yard. I wanted to bring him inside but Bob said “no” so we had to leave it out there. We finally turned out the lights around 10:00pm and I slept soundly all night again. My bed is so comfortable and I really like it. Remind me to thank Sandy again for it next time we’re together.
After another great night of sleep, I was up and raring to go on Monday morning. Bob told me you guys were coming home which made me very excited. He also said he was going to share some pictures with you about my time at Linnwood. I am such a pretty puppy so I know they will all be good…hope he gets my good side. We had a fairly quiet morning but that was okay since I still felt a little stiff from all that pool time.
Not much else to report about today but I had a wonderful time with Bob and Casey. And, I didn’t chew up anything important and was a good girl the whole time. Once I got the lay of the land better and Casey was okay with me playing with all her toys, it was perfect. Thanks again for letting me go there and please do something wonderful for Bob and Casey since they took such good care of me :>)
Love….Ella
p.s. I hope you guys had as much fun as I did!
