With my baby sister set to arrive in a few short weeks mom and dad have been telling me I better rest up now. Because when the baby comes I won’t get to do as much napping. Don’t worry, I’m an expert at catching some Zzzz’s, just check out where I’ve been sleeping this past month….
What’s your favorite spot this month?
Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!
Over the weekend I visited the park to shoot some hoops. Before I get to who exactly I was playing basketball with you have to first play this happy music while you read the rest of this post:
Why you ask must you play that music? Because not only did I shoot hoops with Dad, but also the lead singer to the band CRUISR….who also happens to be Dad’s old college roommate.
I tried to play it cool and not look like too much of a groupie, but in reality I just wanted to scream and say “Andy States touched my fur!!!” like all the fan girls that meet CRUISR on tour.
Hopefully I came off a bit cooler than that tough!
Not only did I get to shoot some hoops with Mr. States, but I also got to eat SnoBalls with him!!
Pelican’s SnoBalls is this brand-new frozen treat spot that opened up in my hometown, and I was excited to get to try them out.
Not only do they have treats for the humans, but they have dog friendly Pup Cups too.
The hardest part was waiting patiently for my frozen bowl of goodness to be ready.
It was worth the wait though!
Mom made sure to only let me eat small bites of the ice, in case of brain freeze….can dogs even get a brain freeze? Better safe than sorry I guess!
Overall it was a fantastic way to spend one of the warmest days so far this Spring. Do you take your dog for frozen treats in the summer?
Don’t forget to check out the super catchy summertime music from my friends at CRUISR!
Over the weekend Spring arrived. Although it didn’t really feel like it (hence my bundled up self on the farm in the picture above). While my first Spring adventures didn’t involve weekend hiking trips, camping, or travels, I still got to spend time with my family – which is really all the adventure I need!
From good morning kisses with my best friend Trooper on the farm…
(even when he maybe found them a bit embarrassing in front of the ponies!)
….to waiting for mom to finish painting my basement playroom….
…and even napping on the couch after farm chores…
…the best part of every adventure is getting to share it with the ones I love!
I’m looking forward to many more “adventures” this year. How about you?
It’s everyone’s favorite time of the month….time for me to sleep my way through this blog post! Here’s where I’ve been laying my head this past month….
Which spot would you be sleeping in if you were me?
Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!
Even thought Christmas has come and gone, I haven’t forgotten about sharing just what sort of adventures I went on during my holiday break! So here’s my fun recap of all things Christmasy…
My Christmas eve started off pretty uneventful, as I still had to fulfill my shop dog duties for all the customers that needed to pick up their picture framing.
But eventually it was time to head over to Trooper’s house at the farm so that I could celebrate with him and my extended family.
I got busy right away helping to clean up around the kitchen. (apparently Trooper is slacking on his floor licking duties).
But elsewhere, the tree decorating fun was well underway! (and let’s be honest, my 6 foot 3 Uncle Taylor was much more suited for putting the angel on top than short little me)
The rest of the night consisted of gift giving, sock stealing (on Trooper’s part), good times with my family, and maybe just a few naps too. Before I knew it, it was time to head home so that Santa could bring me some presents!
When I woke on Christmas morning I was so excited! Honestly, I wasn’t sure if Santa would bring me anything after I caught that bunny in the backyard, and got on the dining room table to steal food (oops). But I guess my “goodness” outweighed the bad this year, because he brought me lots of fun presents!
From a December Barkbox filled with fun treats and toys….
…to this great treat dispensing toy and peanut butter cookies from the Barkshop.
My favorite new toy though, the Bouncing Squirrel Tail mom and dad bought me from the Barkshop! (you can snag one for your pup from the Barkshop with code AMMO for a FREE PRIZE at checkout). I’ve been having a blast with my new toy over the past few weeks!
Christmas is always an exciting whirlwind, and just as things were winding down mom and dad said we had to get ready to go to my MomMom & PopPop’s house.
I always love going to MomMom & PopPop’s house, because without fail, PopPop always manages to “drop” food on the floor. 😉
There was also plenty of time for more gift giving and playing with my cousins too (who coincidently also LOVED my new Bouncing Squirrel Tail too).
Christmas with my family is always a special time. Despite my excitement about all the gifts and food, my very favorite part is getting to be with the one’s I love.
Of course if you know me and my family, then you know that even though Christmas was over, the fun never stops at my house. The day after Christmas I was hitting the hiking trail with more of my family! After all, we had to burn off all those Christmas dinner calories we had the day before!
I’m already counting down the days until next Christmas! What sort of fun did you have for the holiday?
December has always been a whirlwind for me. Mostly because mom and I are always super busy at the shop fulfilling all the Christmas orders. You might even say I’m an elf during the month of December! But even though I spent some extra time working, I still managed to fit in some fun adventures too.
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And now it’s time for my December adventures…
Trooper and I got to test out the new Ruffwear Dirtbag Seatcover.
I got to help the animal rescues thanks for my friends at Tractor Supply.
I shared a peek inside at my daily 9-5 job.
I shared some fun holiday gift guides.
I shared some new (and unusual) sleeping positions.
I visited Santa!
I went Christmas tree shopping.
I wore a cozy new fleece to a fun dinner party thanks to my friends at Lupo & Olimp.
I went to the Christmas parade.
I helped wrap all the holiday presents.
I shared mom’s secret weapon for helping to train me to be better in my crate.
I shared some photos from my Thanksgiving road trip to Folly Beach.
I helped everyone get ready for the big Christmas Day.
I sent everyone some Christmas Greetings from the North Pole.
And now it’s 2016! Holy cow, where did the year go? I’m looking forward to what 2016 has to bring, and can’t wait to share my new adventures with you! Stay tuned!
Well, it’s officially 2016! It’s like in the blink of an eye another year has come and gone, sometimes it’s much too fast for my liking!
So much has happened in 2015. From Sledding with my Ponies, dachshund life struggles, road trips, kitchen renovations, and even beach excursions….life was never too dull for me.
All of you were there to share in my adventures, and many of you even enjoyed checking out some of my most popular older posts:
It seems you all love to make fun things for your dogs and teach them tricks! (Who doesn’t?)
And to those of you that left me comments daily (shoutout to JB, Donna, Pam B, and Rebecca) either on my blog or my Facebook Page, THANK YOU! While I don’t always respond to every comment, know that I do read them! They bring a smile to my face everyday and it makes me happy that so many of your out there are enjoying my adventures!
While I never quite know what the year ahead holds for me, I do know that it certainly will never be dull around here.
With each passing year I do like to re-evaluate my blogging adventure. While I love sharing my life with each and every one of you, keeping up with my blog and social media accounts can be a full time job. The truth is, it’s a hobby that I enjoy, but I have to be realistic in how thin I spread myself between my full time job working at mom’s shop, taking care of my ponies, and making sure I have time for all my fun adventures with my friends and family.
So moving on to 2016, I’ve decided to make a few changes to perhaps lighten my work load just a bit. The first change is that sadly I will be closing up my Flying Hero Etsy Shop as soon as I sell out of all items. While I’ve loved sharing fun dachshund artwork, greeting cards, and handmade items with all of you, it’s just become difficult for my manager (aka mom) to handle keeping up with all of it. (did you know we actually have 3 etsy shops – Studio 3, Painting Pony + Flying Hero, plus a Brick & Mortar store)
So the good news for you is that lots of items are now on SALE! Quantities are limited though, and once they are gone…they will be GONE!
The next change for 2016 will be my blogging schedule. I’ve decided to try a slightly different posting schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with occasionally some additional posts during the week as my time warrants.
While I know some of you may be sad to not read my adventures during the week quite as often, my hope is that this will allow me to have even bigger adventure posts to share with you each week!
Taking pictures, editing them, and having time for actual adventures is a big job in itself. So by posting 3 times a week I’ll have a little more time to create even better content for all of you to read!
So if you’re a bit sad you might not be hearing from me quite as often, don’t worry, I’ll still be sharing snapshots of my life daily on Instagram and Facebook.
So buckle up, and join me for the ride that is 2016! I can hardly wait!
What changes will you be making in 2016?
It wouldn’t be a shocker if I told you that my mom and dad have amassed thousands and thousands of pictures and video of me over the years. Sometimes those pictures and videos make it onto my blog, and sometimes they just sit on the computer – tiny little tidbits of my everyday life to look back on and smile.
I thought it would be fun to share some of those unseen tidbits. A little glimpse into what everyday life is for me, playing with my toys, greeting people at work, hanging out on the farm – even the mundane can make me appreciate how very lucky I am.
So enjoy this fun little compilation video made up of clips from the past week or two…
Do you collect photos and video of your dog that never sees the light of day?
I’m so excited to share with you my latest project for my online shop, Flying Hero!
Due to your feedback, I’ve created my brand new 2016 Calendar in a new size and all new images!
Even though in today’s World everyone has calendars and organizers on their phones, it’s still nice to have a happy little calendar to hang on your wall.
And there’s nothing happier than looking at my face every single day!
My 2016 Calendar measures 6″ w x 12″ h and comes punched with a hole for easy hanging on your wall or cork board. (each photo of the calendar measures 6″ x 6″).
The very best part though? I will be DONATING $5 from every sale to the Chester County SPCA. Yay for helping animal rescues!
Each month features a different photograph of me and all photos are printed professionally on archival quality paper. At the end of the year/month the photos would be great for framing and hanging on your wall. (you know if you can’t get enough of me!)
Currently I’m taking pre-orders, and they will begin shipping just after Thanksgiving – with plenty of time for Holiday Gifts!
You can snag one of my 2016 Calendars from my online shop, but hurry, there are limited quantities of these and once they sell out I won’t have any more!
So it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for, the reveal of my 2015 Halloween costume! All you Guardians of the Galaxy fans are going to love me as…..
Incase you didn’t catch the movie yet, don’t worry, I won’t give away any spoilers here.
Just know this…..
…with me on duty the Galaxy just got a whole lot safer! Pew! Pew!
Thanks to my mom and her handy glue gun I bet you would never have known that I’m not the real Rocket Raccoon from the Guardians of the Galaxy. I probably had you fooled didn’t I?
Probably a bit more convincing when my best pal Groot shows up to the party though!
Now if you’ll excuse me, me and my pals Star-Lord, Gamora, and Groot need to break out of jail so we can go defend the galaxy.
Happy Halloweenie Friends!