Lucy and Xena: We all love how Miss Ann at Zoolatry makes fun graphics and pictures for all of us bloggers! And today is our day to shine!! Be sure to go visit June and Miss Ann to see us featured there today. (Thanks, June, for letting us use your blog!)
Also, as always, thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop!
*wags* and *little woofs* Lucy and Xena
First, Thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop!
It’s me, Xena, owner of this blog. It was willed to me by Angel Le…
Chia: Blah, blah blah.
Xena: …xi and it’s mine. Now that we have that established Chia, let’s get on with our story. If you remember, our front yard had grown into a jungle. We saw giraffes and monkeys and were being stalked by Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Well, at least by a tiger when Riley came and rescued us. He had heard the roar of a riding lawn mower starting up. Today…
The jungle and the critters in it all seem to be gone. I can still smell them, though. It’s sure hot and muggy (90% humidity) enough for it to be a jungle out here.
Wait, I’ve got a scent.
I think it’s a condor! I think it’s big and dangerous! *shudder* I’m gettin’ outa here.
…and then, Daddy, I chased it away. It was so big and scary!
Daddy: You’re my brave little girl, Xena.
Much later, at least 87 minutes…
Xena: Our front yard’s becoming a jungle.
Lucy: Do you see a giraffe? I think I hear monkeys.
Xena: *Woof! Woof! Woof!* Hey, you! Giraffe! Get outa our yard!
Lucy: *shudder* I hear something coming towards us in this front yard jungle. There’s lots of cats in this neighborhood. Sure hope it’s not a lion or a tiger or even a bear, oh my!
Both: LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!
Riley: There you both are. Follow me. I hear the mower coming, and you don’t want to be here.
Lucy: Come on Xena…let’s go!
Xena: Hey Riley, did Chia eat my supper?
Monkey: Screeeeee!
Tiger: Eww, smells like stinkin’ dog around here. Glad they’re gone!
The end.
Thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies, and congrats to them on their year #10 of blogging!
We’ve had a very hot and dry summer, and Mommy kept telling the grass cutter guy, “Nope, it doesn’t need cut yet,” every week. Then it started to rain. And the temperatures dropped about 10 degrees. And everyone’s grass started to grow…fast! In fact, too fast for our grass cutter guy to keep up with.
Here’s my selfie, in our front yard!
Guess it’s not really that long. I can still see, kinda. Hey I wonder if there’s any critters in here to chase.
Lucy: Xena! Where are you? I can’t find you!
The grass cutter guy’s supposed to come tomorrow. Maybe someone will find me and Lucy before that.
A little later….
Chia: There they are! Hey, Xena! Can I have your supper?
To be continued….
First, thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week.
Xena: It’s not July anymore, so I get to do as many posts as I want, cause it’s not Chia’s birthday month any more and it’s my blog. Angel Lexi willed it to me. I’m very thankful for both those things!
Chia: No she didn’t!
Xena: She came to me in a dream and…
Lucy: Enough. Just do your poem, Xena.
Xena: Ok. *wags* This one was a bit of a challenge. And quite a bit scary to experience. But I always feel safe in my kennel. Oops, I almost gave away my poem. Well, here goes…
My Dare Ride by Xena
I took the dare,
I rode the ride.
I had somewhere
I’m safe to hide!
My Mommy said
She’d wait for me
‘Cause I’m her little
|Cup of tea!
I won the bet
What did I get?
A raw steak and
A cup of tea!
That’s all for me!
XOX Xena Schnauzer Rolly Coaster Schnauzer
Finally….and I was a good girl! Thomas the mailman was so happy to see me; he said he’s missed me a lot! And he gave me a treat. The group that meets at the church right next to my office were all happy to see me and everyone kept fussing over me and complimenting me. Maybe I’ll be able to go back again. Whew, I’m tired. It was a busy day!
Thanks to Comedy Plus for hosting Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!
Xena Schnauzer Church Princess
As many of you know, our Angel Lexi was a theater dog (among many more things). She rehearsed for six weeks before performing 27 times on stage in the main theatre at the Chattanooga Theatre Center. She made a great impression even before the show opened…and later, after the closing of the Wizard of Oz – which, by the way, brought in a record crowd of 7,000 people, Lexi won her own Annie Award, the first ever given to an animal at that theater.
You should have seen me at the Annie Awards just before the show opened. I wore a white tux collar and red bow tie – I just knew clothes were going to enter into this at some point! Mom says it was, after all, a black tie affair. So where does this red bow tie come in? Mom wore a red gown to match my red bow tie. I worked the crowd. Pet me, feed me, adore me. And they did. Mom managed to ruin it a bit when she stood up on a chair and warned everyone, “Do not give any ham to the schnauzer.”
After the social hour in the lobby, I sat on Mom’s lap for the awards in the auditorium – the one where I will be performing. At first, all the clapping, yelling and hooting bothered me. After about 20 minutes I decided it didn’t matter and settled down to watch the awards, even taking a little nap at the end. Then back to the lobby for dessert! I found the cream puff table and stood with my front paws on it, looking longingly at the treats – not without reward! The director is extremely impressed with my behavior, everyone’s reactions to me and my reactions back to them. What does he expect? When I am nice everyone feeds me treats and pets me. Isn’t that what life is all about, anyhow? So Mom says I don’t have to wear any more clothes during the play. That’s good. Now, if I could just get rid of those darned flying monkeys.
Woof, woof! LexiToto
Thanks Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Mondays.
Good morning! Chia’s still asleep so I’m doing our post today. If she wants to keep this birthday month of blogging to herself, she’d better get up earlier! Thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. Here’s his picture and my haiku poem for this week.
There’s scooters for all ages
But none for a dog.
I don’t want one anyhow.
That’s my first haiku. Whatcha think?
I have to tell y’all about what’s going on in my Freestyle world that I think I’m happy about. Mommy took me and Chia a coupla weeks ago to practice, just the 3 of us. It was supposed to be Chia’s turn to learn a dance routine and go get her first title this November. Mommy wanted Chia to watch and learn from me, since she imitates me a lot. So I got to dance around the floor first with my Mommy, then I had to go in the kennel while Chia went out and tried it. I quickly discovered the kennel door wasn’t latched, so I ran out and joined the fun. Instead of stopping, Mommy kept going with both of us. Sometimes me and Chia danced right next to each other and sometimes we danced with Mommy between us. Mommy was so thrilled with what we did that we went back last Friday and met Miss Julia there so she could watch us and help with suggestions. BTW (that means By The Way), one person dancing with two dogs is called a Brace. Miss Julia videoed it. Mommy says please remember, this is only the second time we’ve done this, and we’re just “piddling around” out on the floor. Chia’s still got a lot to learn.
I didn’t think I was going to get to do Freestyle again this year, but I don’t mind sharing a performance with the long dog as long as I get to dance, too. Besides, I’m a lot more experienced and confident and can kinda push her around out there teach her things. So that’s my thankful for today. Oops, she’s waking up. I’d better hit “publish” now. Have a great rest of the week and do what you love!
Xena Schnauzer Dancing Princess
Chia: Hey Xebo, why you lookin’ so sad? And why d’you have that blanket over you.
Xena: The name’s XENA, The air conditioning is cold. And I feel bad that this is my last birthday month picture for this year.
Chia: Wellllll *wags tail* let’s go outside on the patio and play!
*a few minutes later* Xena: I’m gonna get you!
Chia: No, I’m gonna get YOU! Ow, my leg!
Chia: Maybe you should go back in and get your throw-back picture ready.
Xena: Yep, I’m gonna find a good one. Then Mommy will help me take new ones for the rest of the year!
Here we go. This was my very first Freestyle Title. This was in November of 2018 and I was just a little over 2 years old. We were performing in Level 2b.
That was a very good day! Yep, I feel much better now.
Your friend and Freestyle pup, Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
What’s RC? It’s Rock City, of course! The place I used to have so much fun every March and October. I heard they aren’t doing this fun stuff anymore and that makes me sad. But it makes me happy to remember all the fun times I had there! These memories are from March 2018, when I was nine months old. This first one is me with my Daddy.
I saw my Mommy set down the empty cup that she had been drinking from. I wanted to go ‘splore it…you know, take a taste! And help out by licking the cup clean.
Mmmm, I still remember it was full of foamy goodness. It tasted like ice cream and something else… Mmmmm.
Turns out, it was an ice cream beer float. Mmmmm.
What else can I say? Except that was the only one I ever got..
It was sooooo gooooood.
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
Did you know I was only 4 1/2 months old when I first started learning to play the accordion? Now Daddy has his own that he’s learning to play. Maybe we can play them together?! (I will need a refresher course.)
First thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!
These pictures were taken on the second Christmas Eve after I was born. It was 2018, and I was one and one half years old. This is my Uncle Bill. He’s belongs to my Auntie Jen. I wasn’t sure about him at first, ’cause I hadn’t been around him much.
But I thought about it and smelled him and looked at him and decided I liked him! (And I still do.)
I’m thankful I have people who I love and who loves me. That’s important. And I’m thankful I have a nice little bed in the big bedroom I can start out the night sleeping in, and that I can climb the stairs to the big bed and curl up with my Mommy whenever I want during the night. She almost always puts her arm around me and we sleep together like that until morning. I’m thankful my Mommy loves me so much.
This is Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess, celebrating my birthday month.
Hi Friends! First, a big thank you to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. And lots of thanks for all the happy birthday wishes last week! I’m now 7 years and 1 week old. It’s still my birthday month, so I get to write the poem again, whoo hoo!
Rough Saling
Word got out I’d run away;
A found reward was on my head.
I’d just gone shopping for the day!
Now I’ll be trampled and found dead.
It’s supper-time, my stomach growls.
Across their heads I quickly run.
All these folks! I’m in hell’s bowels.
I’ll be home soon with my own Mom.
Now for my thankfuls. Hmmm. I’m thankful to live in my home with air conditioning. It’s been sooooo hot outside! And I’m thankful I have my little sister Chia to play with. Sometimes she’s a, a, shall we say, a pest? But she’s my sister and I love her. And I’m thankful for all my blogging friends, too!
Your Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
Thanks to Comedy Plus for hosting Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!
T’was the night ‘fore my birthday and up on the couch
Was my Mommy and me and Chia made three.
‘Twas supposed to be just my Mommy and me!
Te, he, that’s my funny poem on my birthday. Here are the pictures my Daddy took of the “night before.”
Chia didn’t even laugh. She’s just jealous. Her 4th birthday is in two weeks. I won’t laugh at her jokes then, either!
Today me and Mommy took a walk through the neighborhood while it was still only 65 degrees. I got to sniff and go anywhere I wanted (as long as the leash reached that far). I saw the orange cat that was on our front porch this week and barked at a man out walking and pooped in the neighbor’s yard. It was a good walk
Then, when Mommy was done grooming two other dogs, she took me to the Home Depot store. She carried me in ’cause the pavement was so hot. By then it was over 90 degrees outside. We walked all over the store, and everyone looked at me and smiled and lots of folks said hi to me and said what a beautiful girl I am, and I wagged my tail at them. That was my best trip ever to Home Depot!
Then, when we got home, Daddy left and went to the store. Guess what he came home with…a doggie cake! He and Mommy invited me to sit in a chair at the table with them. I wasn’t too sure about that.
It did look a lot like a dog, but it smelled really good, like something good to eat! Mommy said Daddy has a strange sense of humor, to which he said, “Don’t you remember? You got a cake just like this for Lexi.” Ready for a flashback?
I think mine was cuter. And bigger. I ate a couple of bites or three, then Lucy and Chia got a bite (Riley didn’t want any). Then Mommy and Andrew finished it off (Daddy can’t eat cake).
Can you see Chia watching it all closely?
I think all that sugar’s making me sleepy, so I’ll woof with all y’all again soon.
Xena, the 7-year-old Schnauzer Warrior Princess who had a good birthday!
Hi Folks! I get my blog back for the rest of the month cause it’s my birthday month. I’ll be seven whole years old on the first day of summer! I think I might be old enough to drink something other than water now, and I’d like to start with that kalua that Mommy likes. Here’s my poem…uh, maybe I shouldn’t start drinking…or maybe I shouldn’t start driving…
First, though, a big thank you to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. And here we go….
Don’t Drink and Drive by Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
I wanted to take Mommy’s car for a spin.
I didn’t know what trouble I’d soon be in.
I grabbed a big bottle off the lower shelf
Thinking I would drink all of it all by myself.
Out of the driveway and on down the street,
I found drinking while driving was quite a feat.
I’d never done either before this wild day
And learned that at home I really should stay.
I barked and I laughed and then I got sick;
I barfed in the car all over the shift stick.
Next thing I knew I was parked ‘tween two cars.
I crawled out the window and blew a loud fart.
Many police arrived and one read my name tag;
When he called my Mommy I gave a small wag.
We can’t give a dog a D.U.I. they said,
You need to come get her and put her to bed.
No more will I drink and no more will I drive;
I’m very happy to be home and alive.
Just one little thing I do wish that I knew…
How’d I park in a space that’s just a walk-through?
Mommy has taught me better than to drink anything but water and she has showed me I can’t drive cause I can’t reach the pedals or see over the front dashboard. Besides, I get scared riding in the car when I’m not in my backseat kennel. I just wanted to ‘splain this to you to make sure you didn’t think this really happened! I’m real thankful that I have my Mommy to take me places.
Lucy: I’m thankful I have Mom and Dad to be close to when it thunderstorms.
Chia: I’m thankful I’m not scared of thunderstorms.
Riley: I’m thankful My Person Andrew is still here with me and helping me any time of the day or night that I need help. That includes taking me out when I really have to go in a hurry and cleaning up after me when I don’t quite make it outside. I still have trouble breathing at times, but MP Andrew has taught me to lift up my head and lay it on my bolster or the arm of the couch if I’m up there, and then I can breathe easier.
Thanks for stopping by to read my poem and thankfuls today! Xena
Hey there *wags* it’s me, Xena. Riley’s in his room napping with Andrew, so I grabbed this chance to be able to write the poem this week. *clears throat* First I will give thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. And here it is.
Oh Dog! by Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
Another one of these meetings at work.
This guy won’t shut up and he’s such a big dork.
He thinks he’s important, he thinks he’s the best,
But in his portfolio no one will invest.
Don’t look at the clock, don’t stare at the wall.
Where’s the treats or excitement? There is none at all.
I’d get up and go home but my Mommy won’t leave.
She fell asleep with the keys half an hour before me.
I’m thankful I don’t have to go to meetings! I’m also thankful that my Freestyle show is this weekend. Me and Mommy are driving up to Cleveland, Ohio with our friend Julia and her pup Jinx. Jinx is going to get her Level 3 title and I’m going for my Level 4. Of course I’m a few years older than Jinx and have been doing Freestyle a lot longer. Keep us in your purrayers and thoughts for safe travel (and that Mommy doesn’t mess up). We’ll share a video and maybe pictures too (if someone will take them) after we get back next week.
Your dancing dog friend, Xena
Thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Monday!
Have I mentioned me and Mommy are going to a state called Ohio so we can perform our Freestyle dance? We’re leaving on Friday, and I have so much to do:
In the meantime, I’m practicing my pose for my awards acceptance.
What do you think? Should I try to smile like Lucy. I will wag my tail a lot and probably look at Mommy adoringly, cause, well, that’s what I do on the Freestyle floor! Mommy calls me her tiny dancer.
Is it Friday yet?
Xena, Tiny Dancer
Xena: Hey Chia, wanna play? Look, I’ve got Lambie. *singing* Nah, nah, nah nah nah.
Chia: Uh, I don’t think right now, Xeboo. I’m goin’ to see what Lucy’s doin’.
*30 seconds later* Now what are we going to do, Lambie??
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