Camping Adventures

Here I am with one of my boys in Shenandoah National Park.

My people had lots of great snacks.

I made this cute face for them.

It always works.

There were all sorts of critters to smell.

And games to play.

This is my favorite thing to do no matter where I am.

We went hiking. Mom couldn't come because she broke her toe chasing after me.  I was chasing after a skunk. 

We found a swimming hole.

My people thought swimming was a good idea.

I watched over them to make sure they were safe.

While KSB Sings for the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony

You can watch the ceremony live if you want.  There's a link on the page for the live feed on 6/16/2012.

I make peace right here at home. And play, too.

I share toys.

I happily let you pet me and love me.

Nap time is peaceful

 Nature time.  Definitely peaceful.

Shhhh. There's a bunny in that wood pile.

I just want to make friends with it. Really.

Ball time!

Sometimes the Cat is Bad, Too

Onions? No, I don't want those.

Tomatoes? Nope.

Chicken?  Is that chicken?

Yes, please. I'd like some of that.

Umm... Hello?  Chicken?

I will use the Force to get the chicken.

There is something wrong with the Force, today.

On a Rip and A Tear!

Guest post by Mom.

As many of you know, I am currently, actively searching for a job.  Since my job is to find a job, I spend a good deal of my time in front of my computer.  This does not meet with Cheerio's approval.  He sits down near me.  I begin to focus on my job search.  I hear the sounds of a dog trying to be sneaky.  I grab my phone/camera and...

Mom: No, you may not eat any plastic mint wrappers.  And just WHERE did you get this?

Mom: (5 minutes later)  I don't even know what this is!

The sound of Styrofoam is NOT pleasant.

Cheerio: Mom, I really would like to play.

Cheerio: With this...

Cheerio: or this...

Cheerio: No, don't clean it up! 

Meanwhile, as I was cleaning up this mess...

 Cheerio:  If I bother Soda enough, he'll play with me...

Soda:  Go Away, beast.

Cheerio: Okay, then maybe Squeeky will play with me.

Cheerio: HEY, SQUEEKY! YOU WANNA PLAY?

Cheerio: Come on, I'll chase you...

Cheerio: Please?

Cheerio: Pretty, please?

Soda:  We are not amused.

Squeeky: Back off! I've got a comfy coat to nap on, here!

Cheerio: Fine, then I'll bark at you, instead.

Cheerio: I know, we can play with THIS!

Cheerio: C'mon. Chase me!

Cheerio:  I love this game!

Cheerio: Well, if I can't have that long thing, how about this, instead?    Mom: (sighs) Drop it!

Mom: DROP IT!    LEAVE IT!

Cheerio:  This? Can we play with this?

Mom: Alright, fine. Good Dog.

Mom: You're so cute, let me get a picture of you.  Cheerio:  NO!

Mom: Just a nice picture of your face.  Cheerio:  WOOOF!

Cheerio:  I will not look at the camera.

Cheerio: Well, maybe a goofy face.

Cheerio:  Maybe not...

Cheerio:  Look! Soda does want to play!

Mom:  I am not getting any work done. Let's go play outside.  With the balls!  Cheerio:  I'm there!