My mother

   This is my family- My mom, dad and me. This was our Christmas card from last year. I look extremely handsome if I do say so myself. I got a bath the night before and my mom was so excited. This was my first portrait if you will. The morning of the pictures, my mom set a big red bow out on the counter for me to put around my neck- it was Christmas after all. Bows, bells and holly are kind of expected. We got to the picture setting and my mom forgot the bow... That is why I am not wearing the big red bow in the picture. She's a basket case, bless her little heart. She forgets things a lot. But, everything turned out fine and the sweet photographer Miss Kelli said I looked just as handsome even though I didn't have the bow on- that made me feel good inside.
   I spend most of my time with my mom hanging out around the house. She cleans, cooks, we have snuggle time in the morning- after she has her coffee and her devotions. Sometimes we play in the backyard, we nap, go on walks and sometimes she lets me help her garden outside- but sometimes I don't get to because I like to eat the flowers off of them. Mom says 'no.' But Ill go outside and sit next to her while she does whatever it is with those plants. I love to be right next to her. She is sweet and rubs my ears and I know that I am safe right by her. She talks to me a lot about the most random things. I love when she does that because it means that she trusts me. She tells me that I am a good listener and I like that. 
   Sometimes when she is sad, she cries. Being a dog, I have a pretty good 'spidey sense' and I always know when she is upset. I like to use that time to go sit at her feet, put my head in her lap if I can, or just go curl up next to her. Sometimes if I can reach, I give her kisses on her cheek- just to let her know that I'm here if she needs to talk. Most of the time she is happy and really goofy with me. She chases me around the house and because we have wood floors- I slide all over the place. Corners are the trickiest, I can never seem to grip the floor- ever. Its so fun but I hot a lot of cabinets and chairs. Sometimes I get a little too rowdy, start barking and then I start getting out of breath and have to lay down for a break. Now, if there is a tennis ball involved everything changes- it's go big or go home. Well, since I'm already home that doesn't really apply I guess, but you get the picture that it's way too fun. 
    Another thing that I love about my mom is that she takes care of me and makes me the best meals. She thinks that I should eat really healthy food along with my regular dog food. Veggies and some fruit are always thrown in some of my meals. I really like pumpkin, blueberries, brown rice, chicken, and green beans.(I even like carrots and sugar snap peas too). After all, I need to take care of myself so that I can take care of my mom and dad. 
    Some people want to know why I don't have any brothers or sisters. Believe me- I have been wondering about that same thing too. I've asked many times because I am just so antsy and want a friend to play with, protect and get belly rubs from. My mom says that she and dad are working on it- but it's going to take some time, but that it will happen when the time is right and the Lord sees fit. Can't he see that NOW is a PERFECT time? I think it's a perfect time. I've met babies before and they are so interesting. I've got a tremendous sniffer and have noticed that they smell funny too. Maybe not funny, but just so different. When I am around my niece Dubs who is 7 months old, I have to be very sensitive to where she is and careful. I'm good at that. I try to be very quiet, and just observe. When she was a newborn I would sit in front of her and just watch. I feel like I could be a great big brother. A couple weeks ago, we had some friends come visit with their baby boy and he is the cutest little chunk. So happy too!! His mom let me help feed him and stay close by as I watched. I felt like such a good helper. Maybe I'll get a baby brother or sister soon. I sure hope so.