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Video Star

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I, Lexi, now star in my very own video on You Tube. My Dad made the video. It is inspirational, as well as very good because, well, because I am the star.

We are very sad to inform you that Lexi passed on September 4, 2016 at the age of 13. She was the originator of this blog, and has left big pawprints to fill. Xena, Lucy and Chia are doing their best to make her proud.

June’s Tea Party

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Xena: Chia, get out of my way. I have to get ready for the tea party. Hmm, I might have to take a bath. *sniff*. Nope, Mommy will have to help me get my face washed, though. Oh dear, what should I wear?

Chia: Hey Xeboo, why are you stressing over this?

Xena: I don’t know why Cheeboo.

Chia: (with a shocked expression). Xeboo, why did you call me that?

Xena: You’ll figure it out, Cheeboo. Anyhow, I think I should find my princess crown…Mommy, where’s my crown? Oh! It’s in my clothing drawer. Let’s see, what else…

Chia: Can I help you, Xena?
Xena: *wagging tail* Sure, Chia. And maybe next year you’ll be old enough to be invited, too!

87 minutes later:

I’ve got my crown and teacup and am ready to go. Come on with me, friends, to the Tea Party of the year at Zoolatry!

Haunted House and Thankful Thursday

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Xena: Hey guys, let’s do our thankfuls first like we used to do. I’m thankful for the cooler weather and more time outside. And I’m thankful that I can cuddle up with Mommy in bed to stay warm. I like that better than wearing jammies.

Chia: I’m thankful that Fritz didn’t have any fleas last time he came over. He gave me that one that was on my head last week. I don’t like those kind of presents!

Lucy: I’m thankful for all the sunshine. I love to lay out in the dog lot and soak up the sun.

Mom Amy: I’m thankful that the small crew who took care of our destroyed front yard came back last Saturday and fixed all the places they missed and got rid of all the big stones. I walked it three times to try to be sure nothing was missed. And I’m thankful they didn’t try to charge me more, too!

Xena: Here’s my poem for this week!

Haunted House Terror by Xena

Mommy and Daddy took me through
A haunted house in my costume.
We were going along real good
’til I ran ahead – ’cause I could!

The folks in front started to scream
‘Cause I was dressed for Halloween?
But when I turned around I saw
A monster wielding a chainsaw!

I jumped and screamed and turned around
So fast my paws barely hit the ground.
Mommy and Daddy said, “Xexe, dear,
There really is no need to fear.
He’s just an actor paid to be here!

Whew. I hope no one tries to take me through a haunted house! But I did get to go to Chattanooga’s City Oktoberfest last Sunday. We picked up my peeps brother Adam, who loves me lots and lots and I love him too! After a few hours of music and lots and lots of people and vendors selling stuff (and did I mention loud band music?) I was ready to go home and get my supper, so Mommy took me and Adam home and fed us. Then brother Adam spent the night with us before Daddy took him home on Monday. I’m always thankful to have my brother here!

Happy Thursday to all our great friends, and thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!

Chia’s Borrowed Tricycle on Thankful Thursday

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Chia: Hi! Xena would say that we voted and I was chosen to do this week’s poem. Hmmm. Let’s go with that!

My Tricycle by Chia

“Give me back my tricycle, I know it from A to Z!
If anyone should be giving rides that anyone is me!
How much are you charging for that fun, you bully dog?
You owe me that plus interest or I’ll push you in the bog!”

“I had one as a pup; my dear Grandma gave it to me.
Now that my nephew’s visiting, I wanted him to see
What I did at his age, and experience it too.
Just wait until our ride is done, then I’ll give you your due”.

Chia’s eyes grew wide. “My due? You mean a beating, too?
I only want my tricycle! What’s a little dog to do?
You can keep the money, and I’ll forget about the bog,
Just give me back my tricycle, you big old bully dog!”

The End

Xena: Chia, we didn’t vote.

Chia: I know, but I figured you’d say we did, BOL!! Anyhoo, today’s also Thankful Thursday. I’m thankful that Mom’s retired now and can spend almost all day everyday with me! And sometimes I’m thankful that Fritzie has been coming over every Monday and Tuesday to stay all day with us. But sometimes he won’t leave me alone, even when I’m done playing, and then I’m not so Thankful…

Xena: I’m thankful for Fritzie, too, and also thankful when he pesters you and not me when I’m tired of him. Unlike you, Chia, I’m not thankful that Mommy isn’t going to work anymore, cause that means I can’t go either. But I’m thankful she’s happy and holds me whenever I ask her to.

Lucy: I’m thankful that Mom can now take us on walks every morning (unless it’s pouring rain). And, even though you were a “bad girl,” Chia, when you ran off again last Sunday, I’m thankful that you came home almot an hour later – even if it was in the little neighbor girl’s arms. You know, Chia, you really shouldn’t turn around and slip out of your harness, then start running through the neighborhood. And Xena ran with you across the street, not coming back as Mom was hollering for her. At least Xena waited in the neighbor’s yard for Mom to come get her! I’m thankful I got special treats because I was the good girl who stayed right where I was in front of the porch steps.

Happy Thursday to all our great friends, and thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!

Thankful Thursday and Xena’s Muffin Heist

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Xena: Muffins…yummy!

Shirley’s Spa Day by Xena

I love my at-home spa days
And how nice they make me feel.
Plus my special muffin haze
Is included in the deal.

Mmm, muffins, think I’ll try one;
Shirley seems to be asleep.
She’s always so much more fun
After one of these she eats.

The End

I couldn’t really eat one cause I’m allergic to wheat flour. So I just pretended. I’m thankful that Mommy uses other flours to make my special treats, like for my birthday and Christmas!

Lucy: Seems there was more ingredients than flour in those muffins that you shouldn’t eat!

Chia: I’m thankful that Mom caught me in time to still make it to the Blessing of the Animals last Saturday. Now I’m blessed!
Lucy: What do you mean, “caught you?”
Chia: Oh, the garage door was open when we went downstairs so I took off through the neighborhood. I wanted to explore and visit with my neighbor friends.
Xena: Oh, that’s right. I remember hearing Mommy and Daddy talking about that door, They think a neighbor got a new garage door opener and it’s opening ours, too!

Thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!

Xena’s Ninth Gotcha Day

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This is the day nine years ago that I drove 3 hours to north Georgia to get my precious Xena. She was 13 weeks old, and had never been in a car. During the 3 hour drive back to her new home in Tennessee, she was a bit scared and wet in the kennel. That meant that her first experiene here was a bath!

I took her upstairs to meet her new Daddy and Lucy, who had only been here about 4 months, as well as our big red dog Riley. Riley had been bossed around most of his life by our schnauzer, Lexi. He took one look at the new baby schnauzer, and by the look on his face, said, “Oh sh..t,” before walking into the guest bedroom, not to be seen again until the next day.

Thankfully, Lucy wagged her tail and welcomed her little sister to her home.

Happy 9th Gotcha Day, Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess!

Xena, Chicken and Dumb Joe on Thankful Thursday

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I’m waggin’ happy that Teddy is back with his picture for a poem this week! Without further woofs, here we go!

Xena, Chicken and Dumb Joe by Xena

“Hey, you stupid chicken, whatcha doin’ on that guy’s head.
He doesn’t look bright either; so have you been fed?
Or maybe you’ll start pooping down his back, he, he.
Just don’t turn around and let that poop fly on me!”

“I’m not the one who’s stupid; Joe doesn’t know I’m here.
He sells our dead bodies to Chick-fil-A’s, far and near.
So I climbed up on his noggin where he’ll never think to look.
I heard him tell his buddy that tonight he plans to cook.

I’m hiding till he leaves here, then I’ll make my getaway.
If you keep your yap shut, Schnauzer, I might live another day!”

Xena cocked her little head and said, “Now that makes sense.
But sitting on his head like that don’t seem like much defense.
Come down and follow me; I know a safer way.
If old Joe comes after us, I’ll bite him ’til he prays!”

The chicken said, “You’ve got a deal—but first, before we run
There’s something I’ve been planning that’s sure to be quite fun…
I’ve saved a little present for the man who thinks I’m meat.”
Xena yelled, “Aim for Joe, bird! Not the Schnauzer at your feet!”

The End

Lucy: Hmmm, now I’m not sure about eating all the chicken meat Mom gets me.
Xena: Well, then, just eat it for me, ’cause I’m allergic to it.
Lucy: OK, that sounds fair. I’m thankful for you, Xena. And I’m thankful that you and Chia do your best to keep Fritz busy every Monday and Tuesday when he stays with us.

Chia: Yep, and I know that Mon’s thankful that he isn’t messing on the floor anymore, too.

Xena: We’re all thankful for the cooler weather. It’s going to get to 90F today, but this morning is cool. Hmmm, I need to get off the ‘puter now and ask Mommy to take us for a walk.

Thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!

Lucy’s Toebean Sunday Selfie

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Surprisingly, Lucy volunteered for a selfie today. And…she asked me to post it with no help from AI. I honored her wishes.

Lucy: Could we take some more pictures?
Mom Amy: No, sweetie, I know what you’re trying to avoid, but you really do have to get your nails cut now.
Lucy: *thinking* OK Mom, but I’d rather stay here and have my picture taken…

We are happy to join The Cat on My Head for Sunday Selfies.

Angels Talking Like a Pirate

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Angel Riley: “Arrr, Lexi! How in the seven seas did we end up sailin’ the skies in a pirate ship, jabberin’ like a pair o’ salty sea dogs?”

Angel Lexi: “Arrr, Riley, ’tis a privilege and an honor! The Big Guy be countin’ on us to do it proper!”

Angel Lexi: “Arrr, ’tis time t’ bring this ship down out o’ the clouds and set her in the water! I know just the place! I used t’ sail there with me Mom on me pontoon boat. Take a sharp starboard turn and head fer the Tennessee River!”

Angel Riley: “Arrr, ye bossy little sea dog! Who died and made ye captain? Fine, fine—sharp starboard and off to the Tennessee River!”

“Well done, Ri-boy! Avast—look yonder! Me Mom and Dad be sailin’ their land ship across the bridge! Let loose yer mightiest bark, matey, so they know we’re here!”

Mom Amy: Jeff! Look, it’s Angel Lexi and Angel Riley driving a pirate boat and all dressed up like pirates!!
Dad Jeff: Uh Amy, how many margaritas did you drink at the restaurant?

“Arrr, mission accomplished, Ri-boy! Set a course fer home. Let’s see what the Big Guy has fer us next!”

Aye, aye, Lexi! Homeward we sail. But before the Big Guy hands us another mission… surely it be supper time by now?” 🏴‍☠️🐾❤️

Mom Amy: Goodbye, my sweet pups. And Riley, watch where you’re going in that pirate boat.

Dad Jeff: Yep, we’d better get home and get you to bed. *whispering* Way too many margarita’s.

Grooming Rocky

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Lucy, Ace Reporter here to woof to you about another new groom.

Rocky is a four-year-old Miniature Poodle. Once again, Groomer Mom didn’t get “before” pictures, probably because it had only been four weeks since his last groom. Rocky lives across the street from Groomer Mom’s friend Janice, who has Jazzman (another sweet pup that G.M. grooms). So Jazzman’s Mom “referred” her.

Anyhoo, here is Rocky post-groom: (We asked AI to clean up the background and just leave Rocky on the grooning table.)

Hi, I’m Rocky, and I want to go home now.

Rocky’s Mom told G.M.’s friend that she loved the groom and really liked G.M., so she will be back with Rocky in a few weeks!

Lucy, Ace Reporter, wrapping up my report on another new groom. Hope to see y’all again soon!

Riding Home on Happy Tuesday

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Xena: Me and Chia rode in the big rental car with Mommy and Daddy all the way home from Inn Dee Anna two days ago. We even got to eat our supper while riding in the car! Then we took a nap…

We got home at 10:00 at night…way past our bedtime. Good thing we had that nap!

Thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop! 

Xena on Vacation on Selfie Sunday

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Hi friends, it’s me, Xena, on vacation in Fort Wayne, In Dee Anna. First, here is my selfie at our Air B&B:

Mom and me and Chia have been going for walks every morning. Yesterday we got to go to visit our grandma in the nursing home. She was real happy to see us both. And Chia was real good with her this time. In fact, a lot of the ladies that live there pet us both and smiled a lot.

From there we went to our Aunt Bobbi’s and Uncle Dennis’. The plan was for Daddy to drop us and Mommy off at their house, then take Aunt Bobbi with him to where a lot of the family were meeting at a Mexican restaurant. (Uncle Dennis had already left, cause we stayed too long at Grandma’s and were running late.)

Anyhoo, about 5 minutes after they left us, Aunt Bobbi called and said the rental car’s back tire had “blown out.” They needed Mommy’s help. Mommy and me, we left in Aunt Bobbi’s car to find them in the “middle of nowhere” and after about 87 minutes the tow truck came, Daddy rode to the tire place with the tow truck crew, and Mommy and me, we drove home. (Uncle Dennis already came and picked up Aunt Bobbi.)

By that time, everyone had already come back to the house for dessert and to visit.

By the time I got back there after helping with the tow truck, everyone had already gotten real attached to Chia, so I mostly kept to myself next to Mommy. And she had a plate of food, too.

Now we’re in Inn Dee Ann Apple Is. We stayed all night in another Air B&B called a “Tiny Home.” And wow, is it ever tiny. We were all tired and went to bed on a pull-out couch. Chia woke us all up two times during the night wanting to sleep where I was sleeping. The first time I moved for her. The second time Mommy said, “No! Go lay down or you’ll be sleeping in the car.” (Chia believed her, he, he.)

Daddy had something he had to do here today, and then we were going to spend another night and leave after breakfast tomorrow. Now, we voted…

Chia: You know we didn’t vote, Xena!

Xena: …and we decided to leave early this afternoon and drive home. Maybe I’ll get to lay in Mommy’s lap the whole way home.

Me and Chia and Mommy just got back from a very long sidewalk walk and us pups are going to lay down and rest now. Have a Happy Selfie Sunday!

Thanks to The Cat on My Head  for hosting Sunday selfies!

Xena and Chia’s Poetry on Thankful Thursday

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Xena: Today we’re doing something called collabrolating. (Is that spelled right?)

Gondalier Schnoozes by Xena and Chia

Xe: Why’d we come with Gramp and Granny on this weird boat ride?
Chia: I guess it’s cause they asked us and you quickly chose your side.
Xe: But now our Gran is sleeping and our Gramp will soon be too.
Chia: Maybe we should stay awake and watch the sights for two!
Xe: But Gran looks awful comfy, and Gramp is nodding slow.
Chia: If both of them start snoring, who’ll tell this boat where to go?
Xe: That fellow in the back will—he’s been steering all the way.
Chia: Well, good! Then scoot a little close. I think I’ll nap today.
Xe: I knew that’s where this headed—you’re as sleepy as the rest!
Chia: A gondola with family makes a mighty comfy nest.

Chia *jumping up and down* We did it! We worked together and did it!
Xena: Yep, we sure did. Good thing Mommy helped us yesterday before we left town early this morning. I can’t wait to see my Grandma again. We’re gonna celebrate her 96th birthday. I hope there’s cake for dogs.

Chia: I’ve been wanting to ride in the car, so I’m getting my wish. And I can nap in the back if I get tired. Hey, where’s Lucy?
Xena: She hates riding in the car…remember how she pants the whole way? So she stayed with Miss Susan and her pups, Sasha and Oliver.

Chia: Where are we going again to see our Grandma? Oh wait, it’s In Dee Anna.
Xena: Yep, in a Fort, called Fort Wayne. Funny, it just looks like a regular city to me. Well, we are both thankful for working together on our poem today, a trip with our folks, and that Lucy will be happy visiting Miss Susan.

Also, thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week.

Keepaway Happy Tuesday

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Xena: Hi friends! Sometimes me and Mommy play keep-away. And Chia joins in when she feels like it. Here’s how it works: Mommy throws a toy. I run after it and bring it back. Mommy says, “I’m gonna get that!” I dare her to try while gripping it harder in my mouth. Eventually I let her have it so we can do it again. But she always knows it’s ME who always wins!

One day last week I started the game by grabbig my pillow and shaking it and running with it. Mommy knew it was our gane when I laid on it and looked at her like, I dare you! BOL!!!

Thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop!