It's My Birthday!

He gang, I'm officially legal! As of today I'm 3 years old to the humans but 21 in dog years so I can belly up to any bar I choose!!! I haven't had any cold ones just yet but I did get to have my birthday dinner yesterday (mom's abandoning me tonight.) I forgave her because she put lots of chicken on top of my kibble for my special dinner. Why she doesn't give it to me every night I'll never know...Anyway today's my special day so mom took me to the mall. What was she thinking??? Hello?!? I'm a boy! Then I smelled the most magnificent smell ... the Three Dog Bakery. I am pretty sure basset heaven will be a big bakery just like that. I got two treats! I petitioned for three since I'm three but mom's ears aren't near as big as mine so I don't think she heard me. After the bakery we went to my other favorite place, the bark park. It was kind of hot but it was good to see some friends on my special day. On the way out I rolled in a fabulously stinky dead bird. Ahh, such aroma. That backfired though, we stopped for a dreaded bath on the way home...barf! There should be some rule that you don't have to have a bath on your birthday. I guess since I got chicken, a trip to the bakery and a trip to the park I'll let her slide on de-stinking me. Well...this birthday boy needs a nap. Happy 4th.

Mutt Strut

I'm no mutt, no disrespect intended fellow doggies, but I sure can strut. I swore I heard a cute girl dog ask me if I wanted some fries with my shake. I can't help it, a basset's gotta strut. It was bred into us way back when we only spoke french. Anyway, back to the point...My mom took me out with all the other lunatic parents (her words, not mine, no hate mail please) and their four legged children to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last Sunday. Mom gave me two rules to follow while we were there. 1- No pit stops on the famed yard of bricks & 2- Sniff out Helio Castroneves, just in case he came to Indy early. I followed the first rule but couldn't find Helio. I think mom was disappointed. Don't be misled by the pic's folks. It almost gives a hint that there was sunshine that day, THERE WASN'T. Thank heaven mom forgot the shampoo, she mentioned the...dun duh duh...B word! Don't make me spell it out for you gang. Scary stuff! Ok, back to my nap. I just wanted to let you all know I can strut!

Spring is the bestest

It's finally spring! I am so glad night time doesn't come as soon as it does when it's cold out. It gives me more time to play. Today was my first hour & a half play time at the park in way too long. I like that more of my friends come out when the weather is nice. I even saw a sqwerl the other evening when my mom took me to water the neighborhood trees. I nearly pulled ole mom down when when I tried to take off after him. You gotta be careful around those sqwerls. One of my other favorite things about spring is that mom brings the swing out of the garage. I like to swing with my mom after doing my public service (watering trees). Hey, do you think I could get nominated for some sort of Earth Day award for that? Oh, before I forget...I'm finally going to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a week or two for a Mutt Strut. As a basset, I have a natural strut. I hope the other dogs don't get jealous!

Pawpaw Came!

Finally! My Pawpaw came & saw me!!! I think he tried to pretend he came to visit my mom for her birthday but the truth is...he missed ME! It was nice having Pawpaw around for a couple days. Mommy took us to the dog park, and then we came home and took a nap...We played with my football and did all sorts of manly things. This morning we sent mom to work so just us men could hang out. I sure hope mom has another birthday this weekend. I love spending time with my Pawpaw...even if he plays with my ears.

Hmm?

Did your mommy forget to pay the bill for the light outside too? I could be wrong (doubtful) but it seems like there used to be more light outside. I don't know if my mommy forgot to pay the bill or if she just hasn't found the switch to the light outside or just what is going on...Hmmm. The air was leaking today too...you know what that means, don't you? NO WALK! Two paws down for that! I sure hope mommy turns the outside light on soon...what it's called? Sometimes I think mommy gets the words mixed up...she calls me her son, but I heard her call that light outside the son? Oh well, ears crossed for good weather this weekend. I want to go to the park!