I have a shadow, as in a kitten shadow, as in Spider the Kitten.
See at the farm it’s MY JOB to help mom bring hay to the ponies! Well now that Spider is getting bigger, she’s trying to be just like me. I mean I know I’m pretty cool, but does she have to do everything I do?
What’s even worse is that she’s trying to show me up!
True, sometimes I get a little distracted from my duties.
It’s kinda hard not to get distracted when there are so many great smells.
But really Spider? Do you have to ride in the wheel barrel and help hand out hay? Come on. You’re making me look bad!
My mom is getting ready to go on a trip……without me! (Someone hold me) And what makes it even worse is that Boomerang gets to go and I don’t!
I have hatched a scheme to hideout in her suitcase, so we’ll see how that goes.
See, Boomerang and mom have been accepted to compete in the Extreme Cowboy Race at the Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, PA February 24 – 27th. I don’t really understand it because mom doesn’t even own a cowboy hat! Which reminds me, maybe if I get a cowboy hat and boots mom will let me come along.
Mom says she wishes very much I could come along, but apparently the Expo doesn’t allow dogs. Stupid if you ask me. What’s a cowboy without his best dog? Seriously.
So until my mom abandons me, I’ve been helping her get Boomerang ready for the big event.
Not trying to brag, but I pretty much taught Boomerang how to be an awesome cowboycowhorse bronco or whatever he’s supposed to be. After toting him around all over the county for the past Month and a half, I think he’s finally ready.
Just check out this video of Boomerang Practicing last weekend:
So I guess I’ll just have to hang with dad next week while mom’s gone. Boomerang better bring me back a trophy or something after all the hard work I put into training him…..or I’m gonna be peeved!
Also, mom, I expect presents upon your return. Thank you.
Read all about Boomerang’s preparation for the Extreme Cowboy Race on the Trick Ponies’ Blog
I think that’s why this year mom’s Valentine’s Day present to dad was SUPER sweet. Mostly because it came in the form of a Dachshund!
I have to admit I’m a tad jealous. I wanted a Dachshund Valentine! Eh, who am I kidding – I’d much rather have a rawhide anyway – but it’s still super cool.
You can get your very own Message in a Doxie here – perfect to send all year long! I kinda want to get a whole bunch to send to all my favorite friends! Maybe then Cricket will forgive me for not getting her a Valentine’s Day Present.
Sigh. I guess I’ll have to start saving up my pennies again. Good thing I have that Dachshund Bank!
On Friday I said goodbye to one of my favorite toys. Mr. Happy face. You might remember him from a little giveaway I tried to do on my blog back in October. Everyone was supposed to guess how long I kept him alive…..but it didn’t really work because I kept him alive FOREVER! That’s right, I’ve had him since OCTOBER – that’s like 4 months!
I really don’t know why I decided Friday was the day he had to go, it was just time. Sorry Mr. Happy face – maybe someday we will meet again.
Instead of doing “NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS” I’m going to come up with a list of goals. Things I’d like to do and accomplish this year. My mom made a list of her own for the Trick Ponies (and me) so now it’s my turn to figure out exactly what I want to do this year.
So here’s my list of goals for 2011:
1. Take another agility class or maybe even COMPETE in agility
2. Actually win a race at the Dachshund Races this year
Phew. That was a little harder than I thought! Now do you think I can do it? Have any ideas of what I should add to my list? Anyone learn any new tricks already? (I need to get cracking on that goal)
Right before Christmas me and Mom started working on a little Christmas gift for Dad. I knew my Dad would LOVE it!
I had to sit really really still for hours on end!
Ok fine…..mom just used a picture of me for reference because I wouldn’t sit still. Being a portrait model is BORING!
Mom said it’s really hard to capture my adorable cuteness in paint…..but she tried her best. I think it’s pretty good, considering mom said she hasn’t painted in several years!
After a professional looking frame job down at the shop, it was ready for Dad to open on Christmas morning.
Now my likeness is hanging prominently on the wall in the dining room. You can bet when guests come over I brag about it all the time! Even though we all know the real life version is way cuter. 🙂
This weekend I was busy getting into the Holiday Spirit with my family! A trip to see “Santa Paws” & some Christmas tree shopping was in store. Don’t worry, I stayed bundled up in my winter coat for both occasions.
Today I’m recovering from my “Holiday Spirit Weekend” with a little of this….
I’ve got lots of pictures to share this week from my awesome adventure! I’m sure it will put everyone into the Holiday Spirit! 🙂
