It's my Food Lady's Birthday today!

Hooray - today is my Food Lady's Birthday!
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It snowed last night and this morning there was some snow in my screened-in porch. It was kind of fun to go out and look at it. But it was very cold and I still had some breakfast to finish so I ran back into the kitchen. After breakfast I like to jump up on top of the refrigerator to have a drink of water out of my big water pitcher.
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After I had my drink I walked over to the other side of the refrigerator and thought to myself that I didn't remember seeing my Big Janitor Dad wrap up my Food Lady's presents. Oh no, what if he forgot to buy them? I don't want my Food Lady to be disappointed on her birthday. I had better go find him and make sure that we are ready for the party later! China Cat and I also made a card for my Food Lady. We wanted to let her know that we were thinking about her and give her suggestions as to what would be fun to do on her birthday!

Griffon Bruxellois Top Breed of Toy Dog

The Griffon Bruxellois or Brussels Griffon is a breed of toy dog, named for the city of their origin, Brussels, Belgium. The Griffon Bruxellois may refer to three different breeds, the Griffon Bruxellois, the Griffon Belge and the Petit Brabançon. Identical in standard except for coat and colour differences, in some standards they are considered varieties of the same breed, much like Belgian Sheepdogs(wikipedia)

Griffon Bruxellois Top Breed of Toy Dog

Face of Griffon Bruxellois Dog

Griffon Bruxellois Dog Picture

Boston Terrier Popular Breed Dog

The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog of the Terrier dog type, originating in the United States of America
Boston Terriers are typically small, compactly built, well proportioned dogs with erect ears, short tails, and a short muzzle that should be free of wrinkles. They usually have a square sort of face. According to international breed standard, the dog should weigh no less than 10 pounds and no more than 25 pounds. Few Boston Terriers weigh between 30 and 40 pounds, and most are considered healthy and not overweight due to their larger-than-average frame. Boston Terriers usually stand 15-17 inches at the withers(wikipedia)

Boston Terrier with brindle coat

3 month old Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier Popular Breed Dog

Sunday in the Window

Ever since the Christmas tree was up, I have enjoyed sitting on this stool by the front window. The stool used to be over by the rocking chair but it wouldn't fit when the tree was up. I hope that my Food Lady will leave the stool by the window. I think that she might because a lot of times when she comes home she sees me sitting here, waiting for her to come home. That always makes her smile!
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When she is leaving and goes to the garage, I sometimes run over and jump on the stool and watch her go out of the garage in her car. She always waves to me and says she won't be long. Luckily for me, she is always home by dinnertime!
In fact, I am sure that it is about dinnertime now!

Thinking on Thursday

I found this wonderful box just the right size for me to lay down in. So I got my paws in it and lay down thinking how nice it was that someone left a box in the kitchen. I was thinking that 4 x 6 frame must mean that someone with 4 paws could nap in the frame box for maybe 6 hours! That sounds great to me! Wait just a minute...
I think that my Food Lady is laughing at me!
Hey, I do too fit in this box and now it's mine!
Stop laughing... Well, that ruined my nap...
Now I'll have to find a larger box for my nap.
Then no one will laugh at me...

Imgae of Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a breed of dog and a member of the spaniel family.

Welsh Springer Spaniel Breed Dog

Welsh Springer Spaniel Funny Dog

Welsh Springer Spaniel Wallpaper

White Shepherd Dog Top German Shepherd Dogs

The White German Shepherd Dog emerged from white coat lines of the German Shepherd Dog. It is only recognized as a breed by the United Kennel Club in the United States.

White Shepherd Dog Top German Shepherd Dogs

White Shepherd Dog Puppies

Picture of a White Shepherd Dog

Africanis Dog

The Africanis is a group of South African dogs not recognized as a breed. It is believed to be of ancient origin, directly descended from hounds and pariah dogs of ancient Africa, introduced into the Nile Valley from the Levant. The Swahili name for the breed is umbwa wa ki-shenzi meaning common or mongrel or "traditional dog"(Wikipedia)

Africanis Dog Image

Africanis Dog Photo

Africanis Dog Puppy

Bichon Image Gallery

Bichon is the name for a type of related non-sporting category breeds. They vary in appearance, but all have tails curled over their back, a coat that is hair rather than fur that doesn't readily shed, short snouts, drop ears, and large, dark eyes. They were all bred to be amiable companion dogs and have a friendly, alert temperament.(Wikipedia)

Bichon Popular Dog Wallpaper

Bichon Top Dog Wallpaper

Bichon Best Dog Image

Image of Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador, Labby or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador is considered[citation needed] the most popular breed of dog (by registered ownership) in the world, and is by a large margin the most popular breed by registration in the United States (since 1991), the United Kingdom, Poland,[citation needed] and several other countries.(Wikipedia)

Labrador Retriever Picture

Labrador Retriever Wallpaper

Labrador Retriever Popular Dog Picture

Toesday and Homework

My Food Lady is taking a class and she used pictures of me to do her homework. So I figure I can use her homework as my post today. After all, it is Tuesday and there are my toes, my tongue and my tummy!
(You can click to biggify my "homework"!)

Image of Border Collie

The Border Collie is a breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. They are widely regarded as the most intelligent dog breed. Border Collies are highly energetic. They are still frequently used on farms all over the world for assisting with the handling of livestock, and they have also become popular as pet and sport dogs. Though known to be reserved with strangers, these dogs can also be protective of a human family member and affectionate to those they know.(Wikipedia)

Border Collie Photo

Border Collie Wallpaper

Border Collie Picture

Wordy Secret Paws for Me!

Miles Meezer was my Secret Paw this year!
Here is how I found out...
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My Food Lady went outside to get the mail and much to her surprise, there was a box on the front porch and it was addressed to me! She brought the box in but, unfortunately, made me wait a few days to open it. She said that she wanted pictures of me opening the box. I just wanted to open the box!
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Well, I finally got to open that box. I even had to wait for my Big Janitor to watch me open it! Who cares now, it's mine to open!!!
OK, my box is open but I somehow cannot figure out how to get all my gifts out of that box. China Cat suggested that if I let my Food Lady tip it over, then I will be able to see all my gifts.
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Great idea, China Cat!
When my Food Lady tipped the box over for me,
all of my gifts poured out! Woo hoo, there are mousies and Temptations! I'm glad that I put Temptations on my list,
as I LOVE Temptations... And Toys were on my list,
I LOVE toys but don't know where to start! Miles Meezer even sent me a beautiful card!
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If you can't read my card biggified, it says:
Willow

May happiness fill your holidays

and your new year, too!

Your Secret Paw

Miles Meezer Miles Meezer, I want to thank you so very much
for all of my wonderful gifts!
You were a great Secret Paw to me!

Basset Hound Wallpaper

The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog of the hound family. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt rabbits by scent. Their sense of smell for tracking is second only to that of the Bloodhound. The name Basset derives from the French word "bas" meaning "low;" "basset" (-et attenuating suffix) meaning, literally, "rather low." They do shed, but they make great pets.

Basset Hound Wallpaper

Basset Hound Picture

Basset Hound Photo

Image of Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is a breed of herding dog that was developed on ranches in the Western United States. Despite its name, the breed, commonly known as an Aussie, did not in fact originate in Australia. They acquired their name because of its association with sheepherders who came to the United States from Australia.

Australian Shepherd Image

Australian Shepherd Puppy

Australian Shepherd Wallpaper

American Cocker Spaniel Picture Gallery

The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of dog that originated in the United Kingdom and was brought to Canada and then Spain and the United States in the late 1800s. American Cocker Spaniels were given their own AKC Stud Book in the early 1900s. By 1946, the English Cocker Spaniel was distinct enough in type from the "American" variety, that the American Kennel Club established it as a breed separate from the English Cocker Spaniel.

American Cocker Spaniel Wallpaper

American Cocker Spaniel Photo

American Cocker Spaniel Picture

I love my Gizzy Quilt

Here I was so happy that my Christmas Gizzy was here again!
What do you mean that it is time to pack it away again until next Christmas!?!?!?!?
I am not ready to give up my Gizzy for another year! OK, I will plead....
Please let me keep the Gizzy Christmas Quilt
at least until...
Oh, how about the 12th day of Christmas...
on January 6th when we take down the tree?!?!?!
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Please.....

Happy New Year 2009!

Happy New Year!
I hope that everyone has a wonderful 2009!
I plan on doing lots more of what I did today;
lovely long catnaps!