How I spend my Christmas

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ammo

The Christmas festivities have come and gone, but I’m still reminiscing about all the fun I had with friends and family.

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off the festivities on Christmas eve with a trip to Trooper’s house!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I had a blast opening gifts with our family, and I even gifted Trooper a new reflective vest and collar to wear during hunting season on the farm.

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Between the both of us we opened up some fun new toys like this Pickle for Trooper and a new Kong toy for me. Needless to say I confiscated both of them….for testing purposes of course!

Christmas eve of course wasn’t complete until we got a little snow! Just what I needed before I put on my pj’s and dreamed of elves and the jolly old fat man!

Before I could see what Santa brought me on Christmas morning I headed out to the farm to take care of my ponies, and I had fun watching them open their new toy from Santa!

Then it was back home to open my own presents under the tree!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Santa must have thought I was a really good boy this year (and don’t you tell him otherwise), because I got so many goodies I hardly knew what to play with first!

But before I had a chance to play with much of anything it was off to my mom-mom and pop-pop’s house to have Christmas with my cousins!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

My cousins were very nice to share most of their toys with me, although I was much more excited to get home to my own toys than playing Skylanders.

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Although my cousins did gift me this fun new duck toy, which I had a blast tearing into!

I bet you are wondering just what I got for Christmas right?

Well one of my very favorite toys was a stuffed cup of hot chocolate that my mom and dad picked up for a couple bucks from goodwill….

It doesn’t take much to make this dog happy!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I also got the new Planet Dog Snoop Toy (one of my current favorite toys, and thus far indestructible!), KONG Starpod (I already broke a hole in this one!), a Bumble Ball (which I must admit I’m a little scared of as it vibrates!), a Ruffwear Lunker Toy (which I can’t wait to try out it’s floating capabilities at the lake this summer) and several bags of cookies!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Dad also got me a new stand for my photo backdrops, yippee!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

By the end of the day I was pretty exhausted! But I had a wonderful Christmas with the people (and animals) I love!

Did you have as jolly a Christmas as I did?

The Day After Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Ammo

The Day After Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s the day day after Christmas and I’m still feeling festive!

The Day After Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I hope you had a wonderful holiday and I’ll be back to regular posting just as soon as I recover from my Christmas Cheer Hangover!

The Day After Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I can still hear Santa’s sleigh in the distance!

Recovering an Ottoman with a Helping Paw

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Ammo

Easter Egg Hunt for the Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

This is my sunroom, my favorite room in the whole house. (Don’t mind the easter eggs and the snow outside – this was taken earlier this year). I spend a lot of time in here, since it’s got the best view! See that ottoman in the middle, well I also spend a lot of time on that sunbathing. Which is also the reason why mom decided that the fabric needed to be changed (on account of my “sometimes” muddy paws).

Now I’m no stranger to furniture restorations, I’ve helped mom repaint chairs, and dressers – but this would be my first fabric recover!

Furniture Restoration // Ammo the Dachshund

So mom broke out the tools, but that’s not really how this Dachshund rolls – especially when you have some built-in tools of your own…..

And thanks to me, about an hour later I was looking at my brand-new ottoman!

Furniture Restoration // Ammo the Dachshund

Covered with a charcoal grey sunbrella fabric, mom says it’s designed to take a bit more of a beating than what was previously on it.

Furniture Restoration // Ammo the Dachshund

As long as these paws are still allowed on the furniture than it’s A-OK with me!

Snapshots of my Life

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Ammo

Instagram is by far one of my mom’s (and mine) favorite apps. It’s a way for me to share a tiny little glimpse into everyday life, whether that be running around on the farm, napping at work, or going on a fabulous adventure. So for those of you that don’t already follow me on Instagram, here’s a little peek into my everyday life:

Day at the Pool

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Ammo

Day at the Pool // Ammo the Dachshund

One of the great things about the summer is getting to spend the day at my mom mom & pop pop’s pool.

Day at the Pool // Ammo the Dachshund

I wouldn’t say that I love to swim or anything, but floating around on a raft in the water is a pretty good time.

Day at the Pool // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve become sort of an expert at patrolling the waters, making sure no one drowns and that everyone plays by the rules. I run a tight ship at my pool!

Day at the Pool // Ammo the Dachshund

Now if only I could get someone to bring me out a tray of hot dogs – I think I might never leave!

Day at the Pool // Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Summer everyone!

My New Studio

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Ammo

Photo Studio with Ammo the Dachshund

The other day mom set up a little photo studio for me in the spare room at my house. So I figured why not give it a little whirl? What could go wrong?

Photo Studio with Ammo the Dachshund

It started off innocently enough – I’m such a natural in front of the camera that mom says it’s hard to take a bad photo of me.

Photo Studio with Ammo the Dachshund

But then we started busting out some props (more like whatever mom could grab in arm’s length), and I should of known right then that things would take a turn for the worse.

Photo Studio with Ammo the Dachshund

And before I knew it I was wearing women’s accessories!

Photo Studio with Ammo the Dachshund

If you are new to this blog then I better set things straight right now, I AM A BOY! (despite what these photos may suggest).

Photo Studio with Ammo the Dachshund

I just hope Trooper doesn’t see this! He’ll never let me live it down.

My Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Ammo

My family and I had quite a whirlwind weekend – with an extra day off for both mom and dad we always find time to fit in even more fun!

Antique Shopping // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Baseball // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo & Shilah // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Ranch Sorting // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Golf // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

On the Farm // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

So what did you do with your extra day?

When it’s Hot

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Ammo

When it starts to get hot outside I start to do a lot more of this…..

Ahhh, summertime….

Under Cover

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Ammo

Under Cover // Ammo the Dachshund

Today I’m going under cover. Sometimes a dog just needs a little getaway.

Under Cover // Ammo the Dachshund

Snuggled up in my favorite blankie – I’m relaxing today. No big adventures, no time for hunting bunnies in the backyard – just a day to catch up on my sleep!

ZzZzzzzzzz.

Nose Art

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Ammo

Nose Art by Ammo the Dachshund

I may have talented paws (check out my original paintings HERE), but did you also know I have a talented nose? Oh yes, I’ve been working on my original “nose art” (seen above) for quite some time now.

Nose Art by Ammo the Dachshund