Happy New Year!

Wow, I can’t believe it’s 2012 already! This year I decided to celebrate the incoming new year with a bang. And what better way to do that than with a PARTY!

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

I was the best dressed of course, but aren’t I always?

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

I’m excited you’re here to celebrate the new year with me, having friends like you makes blogging so much fun!

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

I can’t see into the future (despite my super cool specs) but I do think 2012 is going to be a great year!

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

I’m going to try even harder this year to make each and every one of you giggle with delight when you see my happy little face on the blog.

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

Happy New Year Friends!

2012 New Year Goals

Last year I made my list of New Year Goals, so I thought it would be fun to check back and see how far I got with them – and also come up with a few new ones for 2012!

ammo the dachshund new year party

P.S. this may look like my Birthday hat, but right now it’s doubling as my new years party hat!

LAST YEARS GOALS:

1. Take another agility class or maybe even COMPETE in agility. Sadly since my last agility class at the Dog Training Club of Chester County I haven’t been able to attend any new classes. Not because I didn’t want to, but because the training center hasn’t been offering any new agility classes that fit my busy schedule, so mom’s been looking into finding a new place for me to test out my agility skills this year, like this place. But I did try my hand at an agility course while I was at the Dog Days of Summer Event and I even tested out some moves at the dog park this year.

Ammo jumping through hoop

2. Actually win a race at the Dachshund Races this year. I did even better than win just one race this year, I won 3! and I even qualified for the Championship race, bringing home a respectable reserve champ ribbon! Go me!

3. Make MORE artwork. This year I created and shipped all over the World nearly 20 original pieces of art. Not bad for my first full year of being a real life artist!

4. Visit some nursing homes. I made several trips this year to visit the nursing home – HERE, HERE, and HERE. I even made some undocumented trips too! It’s great when I can make someone’s day a little bit happier with my happy wagging tail.

ammo the dachshund nursing home

5. Perform more with the Trick Ponies. I added lots of new performances with the Trick Ponies to my calendar this year. I visited a school and made appearances at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show and The Dog Days of Summer event to name a few.

6. Learn at least 10 new tricks. Ok well I might not have accomplished this “10 new tricks” goal, but I did add a few new ones to my repertoire. Which reminds me….I never shared them with you guys! So that will definitely have to be a future post.

7. Dress up more often. This one I have totally accomplished. I was a dressing up fool this year with my 12 days of Christmas, my rocket dog costume and even my Valentines Day outfit to name a few.

ammo the dachshund rocket dog

8. Go on vacation. Admittedly I don’t really go on vacation much, it’s hard to get a way when you have such a busy working calendar like me! But I did get to take a special trip this year to Assateague Island to visit the sand and surf (and some new friends) with my pony pals.

assateague island

9. Try something new. This year I took my first trip on a motor boat at the Marsh Creek State park, I built a super fort while mom was away in Chincoteague, and I even did some relaxing by the pool for the first time. Oh yeah, and I watched a movie in the park this summer!

10. Giggle more. I giggle everyday, what about you?

2012 Goals:

1. Learn a new trick with my favorite pony, Minnow.

2. Compete in my first agility trial or take an agility class with a new club.

3. Make more home movies, featuring me!

4. Get more creative with my costumes.

5. Master some new tricks and share them on the blog.

6. Take pictures every month for my 2013 Calendar!

7. Make more DIY projects.

8. Paint more.

9. Dig more holes in the backyard.

10. Smile everyday!

So what about you? What are your goals for 2012? Do you think I can accomplish everything on my list by this time next year?

P.S. Don’t forget there is still time to enter my giveaway to win my 2012 Calendar!

Ammo’s Christmas Recap – part 2

Yesterday you heard about my trip to the farm on Christmas morning and today I’m going to show you what Santa brought me for Christmas. After heading home from the farm I dove head first into my presents!

ammo the dachshund's christmas

If you didn’t already know, I’m a skilled present unwrap-per. It’s a gift really.

ammo the dachshund's christmas

Just check out this fun video of me unwrapping my presents on Christmas morning:

The aftermath always looks a little something like this.

ammo the dachshund's christmas

But boy did I get a whole bunch of fabulous gifts!

ammo the dachshund's christmas

Santa brought me a super fun stuffie toy that looked just like himself, and I also got this super fun bowtie from Silly Buddy (hi Buddy!). Mom and Dad bought me some new dog bowls from Garnet Hill and some all natural dog treats from a cool bakery in New York called Bocce’s Bakery. And lastly I got gifted an awesome gift card to Yellow Brick Home, so that I can get a portrait of ME! How fun!

But my Christmas Adventure didn’t stop there. Next I was headed over to Trooper’s house, where Trooper let me play with all his new Christmas presents.

ammo's christmas adventure

ammo's christmas adventure

I even gifted Trooper a batch of dog cookies and my mom and dad got him a custom portrait from Yellow Brick Home too!

Eventually I made my way over to mom mom’s house where I got to watch all my cousins open their Christmas gifts.

ammo's christmas adventure

I might have helped some with the unwrapping…

ammo's christmas adventure

….and eventually I ended up more festive looking than when I arrived!

ammo's christmas adventure

As you can imagine, I passed out in the car on the way home. This much Christmas excitement really wears a boy out! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with friends and family. Now I’ve got to rest up…..because this weekend is NEW YEARS! Woohoo!

Ammo’s Christmas Recap – part 1

I know you’ve all been waiting on the edge of your seats to hear about all the adventures I had this Christmas. Well wait no further, because part 1 is here! I had so much fun I had to break it up into TWO blog posts. So make sure you check back tomorrow to hear about the rest of my Christmas Adventure.

ammo the dachshund's christmas

First thing Christmas morning I headed out the farm to visit my FAVORITE pony friends.

ammo the dachshund's christmas

I didn’t come empty handed either, I brought them some carrots – the perfect Christmas morning treat.

ammo the dachshund's christmas

ammo the dachshund's christmas

And just to be sure they were PERFECT, I taste tested a few myself….only the best for my pony pals.

ammo the dachshund's christmas

Blitz agreed that they were a-OK.

ammo the dachshund's christmas

The ponies were also super excited because Santa had visited the farm too. Blitz told me he even got Blitzen’s autograph, and I’m so super jealous!

ammo the dachshund's christmas

ammo the dachshund's christmas

Minnow was ALMOST as skilled as me at opening his Christmas present from Santa.

ammo the dachshund's christmas

Boomerang said that I could help him open his Christmas present, on account of all my presents were still at home. Isn’t he sweet?

ammo the dachshund's christmas

ammo the dachshund's christmas

I could hardly wait to head home and see what Santa had left for me under my tree!

Make sure you check back tomorrow to see what Santa brought me for Christmas!

The Aftermath

I fully intended to have a recap of all my Holiday excitement today, but the fact is I spent most of the day snoozing.

ammo the dachshund after christmas

And mom says I have to clean up the big mess I made in the living room. Sigh. So you’ll just have to wait another day to hear about all of my Christmas adventures!

The Twelfth Day of Christmas

On the TWELFTH DAY of Christmas Santa sent to me:
A Magic Silk Hat to make Frosty come to Life!
A Juicy Carrot Nose
Two Eyes made out of Coal
A Corncob Pipe for my Friend
A Silky Green Bowtie
Three Big Round Buttons
Two Branches for Snowman Arms
Three Fluffy White Snowballs
A Silly Dachshund Scarf that makes me Giggle
Two Plaid Mittens for my Little Paws
A Cute Red Hat to keep me Warm
and a Winter Wonderland in my back yard

ammo the dachshund's 12 days of Christmas

ammo the dachshund's 12 days of Christmas

 

Merry Christmas to all my friends!

Is Santa Here Yet?

ammo the dachshund christmas eve

Today is Christmas Eve. As in the day before Santa comes. I’ve been in my Christmas PJ’s since about 9am this morning, because I can hardly wait for Santa to stuff his big tushie down my chimney.

ammo the dachshund christmas eve

My stockings are all hung, the plate of cookies and milk are ready, and I even left some carrots for Santa’s reindeer. (P.S. Rudolph, I left an extra one for you)

ammo the dachshund christmas eve

I might have tasted a few of Santa’s cookies. I’m really hoping he won’t mind.

ammo the dachshund christmas eve

Just in case I printed out this photo of me giving the sad puppy eyes for Santa – and I’m pretty certain no one can resist sad puppy eyes, not even the jolly fat man.

ammo the dachshund christmas eve

Well, I better go jump in bed and pretend I’m sleeping, because I think I hear the sound of reindeer hooves on my roof! Ahhhhh I’m so excited!

Merry Christmas to all my pals!

 

The Eleventh Day of Christmas

On the ELEVENTH DAY of Christmas Santa sent to me:
A Juicy Carrot Nose
Two Eyes made out of Coal
A Corncob Pipe for my Friend
A Silky Green Bowtie
Three Big Round Buttons
Two Branches for Snowman Arms
Three Fluffy White Snowballs
A Silly Dachshund Scarf that makes me Giggle
Two Plaid Mittens for my Little Paws
A Cute Red Hat to keep me Warm
and a Winter Wonderland in my back yard

ammo the dachshund's 12 days of christmas

ammo the dachshund's 12 days of christmas

 

Check back tomorrow to find out what else Santa gave me during the 12 Days of Christmas.

The Tenth Day of Christmas

On the TENTH DAY of Christmas Santa sent to me:
Two Eyes made out of Coal
A Corncob Pipe for my Friend
A Silky Green Bowtie
Three Big Round Buttons
Two Branches for Snowman Arms
Three Fluffy White Snowballs
A Silly Dachshund Scarf that makes me Giggle
Two Plaid Mittens for my Little Paws
A Cute Red Hat to keep me Warm
and a Winter Wonderland in my back yard

ammo the dachshund's 12 days of christmas

ammo the dachshund's 12 days of christmas

 

 

Check back tomorrow to find out what else Santa gave me during the 12 Days of Christmas.

The Ninth Day of Christmas

On the NINTH DAY of Christmas Santa sent to me:
A Corncob Pipe for my friend
A Silky Green Bowtie
Three Big Round Buttons
Two Branches for Snowman Arms
Three Fluffy White Snowballs
A Silly Dachshund Scarf that makes me Giggle
Two Plaid Mittens for my Little Paws
A Cute Red Hat to keep me Warm
and a Winter Wonderland in my back yard

Ammo the dachshund's 12 days of christmas

Ammo the dachshund's 12 days of christmas

 

Check back tomorrow to find out what else Santa gave me during the 12 Days of Christmas.