Christmas Countdown
12/21/06 12:40 PM Filed in: Personal
Last weekend, the family went to get their Christmas tree. Riley and I rode along with Steven and Dad to the tree lot. It was a first for Riley as this is his first Christmas. For me, it wasn't that big of deal as I had gone last year to buy the tree.
The big white tent was up and along side of it was a huge inflated Frosty the Snowman. There were row upon row of trees lined up like soldiers. Different height trees were in separate sections. Steven leashed us up and off we went to explore amongst the pines of the Christmas forest. We "Klee Kai", being small of stature, have the luxury of passing beneath most of the limbs of the trees while Steven had to brush aside limbs to wade through the rows of trees. People that saw us were taken by our size and form. Everyone stopped Steven to ask him what we were. Steven gave them the stock answer "They're Alaskan Klee Kai." That tended to draw a blank reaction so he followed up with the usual response which goes something like this...."Think of them as miniature Alalskan Huskies." "Ahhhh!!!!" was the most oft heard response and off we would go to continue our tour of the tree lot.
Mom and Dad picked out a really beautiful specimen for our tree this year. After paying for it, it was placed in the Trooper for the ride home while Riley and I got chauffeured home by Mom in the BMW. I like riding in the car and Riley does too.
Up went the tree upon its arrival at home. It is still an oddity to the two of us that a tree is now standing it the living room. The decorations and lights came next. Steven likes to keep it simple and elegant as far as decorations go. Dad likes a little more in the way of eye candy but deferred to Steven as its his last Christmas as a senior in high school. College next year, don't you know.
The presents surround the base of the tree now. Mom and Dad placed a portable pen across the living room to keep the tree safe from Riley. Being a puppy still, Mom knows all too well that he would get into the presents and the tree decorations. The house is very festive. The mantle in the family room has a wreath hanging above it while the stockings are hung across the front. Riley has a stocking as do I. Both cats have them too. I wonder what treats will magically appear on Christmas morning for the two Klee Kai.
Bye for now, as Riley is dozing on the floor near Dad and I am ready to be on my way out the back door to peruse the yard. Maybe I'll take a nap as well. Christmas wishes to all. Keep warm and safe this holiday season. Special holiday wishes to AKK Grandma Eileen and Grandpa Greg and all our four legged AKK family in Colorado.
Merry Christmas!
The big white tent was up and along side of it was a huge inflated Frosty the Snowman. There were row upon row of trees lined up like soldiers. Different height trees were in separate sections. Steven leashed us up and off we went to explore amongst the pines of the Christmas forest. We "Klee Kai", being small of stature, have the luxury of passing beneath most of the limbs of the trees while Steven had to brush aside limbs to wade through the rows of trees. People that saw us were taken by our size and form. Everyone stopped Steven to ask him what we were. Steven gave them the stock answer "They're Alaskan Klee Kai." That tended to draw a blank reaction so he followed up with the usual response which goes something like this...."Think of them as miniature Alalskan Huskies." "Ahhhh!!!!" was the most oft heard response and off we would go to continue our tour of the tree lot.
Mom and Dad picked out a really beautiful specimen for our tree this year. After paying for it, it was placed in the Trooper for the ride home while Riley and I got chauffeured home by Mom in the BMW. I like riding in the car and Riley does too.
Up went the tree upon its arrival at home. It is still an oddity to the two of us that a tree is now standing it the living room. The decorations and lights came next. Steven likes to keep it simple and elegant as far as decorations go. Dad likes a little more in the way of eye candy but deferred to Steven as its his last Christmas as a senior in high school. College next year, don't you know.
The presents surround the base of the tree now. Mom and Dad placed a portable pen across the living room to keep the tree safe from Riley. Being a puppy still, Mom knows all too well that he would get into the presents and the tree decorations. The house is very festive. The mantle in the family room has a wreath hanging above it while the stockings are hung across the front. Riley has a stocking as do I. Both cats have them too. I wonder what treats will magically appear on Christmas morning for the two Klee Kai.
Bye for now, as Riley is dozing on the floor near Dad and I am ready to be on my way out the back door to peruse the yard. Maybe I'll take a nap as well. Christmas wishes to all. Keep warm and safe this holiday season. Special holiday wishes to AKK Grandma Eileen and Grandpa Greg and all our four legged AKK family in Colorado.
Merry Christmas!
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One Holiday Down, Two More To Go
12/10/06 07:46 PM Filed in: Personal
Both of us have survived the Thanksgiving holiday. It was fun for the two of us and the rest of the family.
Riley and I were given some turkey even though Riley was a thief. He was caught with a turkey wing that he had pulled off a platter that was on the side table. He didn't even get much of a chance to savor the flavor of it. Steven found Riley with it by the front door. A stern "No!" and then away it went. Ah well....
Christmas is coming soon. I look forward to more visits with family and friends.
The packages are starting to pile up by the tree. The outdoor lights were hung around the house this weekend. It is very bright and colorful. The neighbors have their lights up as well. The block is very festive.
This past Saturday, Riley and I had a play date with our buddy Elmer. The entire day was spent running, cavorting and just plain having fun. I look forward to another day soon.
Bye for now!
Riley and I were given some turkey even though Riley was a thief. He was caught with a turkey wing that he had pulled off a platter that was on the side table. He didn't even get much of a chance to savor the flavor of it. Steven found Riley with it by the front door. A stern "No!" and then away it went. Ah well....
Christmas is coming soon. I look forward to more visits with family and friends.
The packages are starting to pile up by the tree. The outdoor lights were hung around the house this weekend. It is very bright and colorful. The neighbors have their lights up as well. The block is very festive.
This past Saturday, Riley and I had a play date with our buddy Elmer. The entire day was spent running, cavorting and just plain having fun. I look forward to another day soon.
Bye for now!
Dodged The Bullet
10/28/06 11:41 AM Filed in: Personal
Riley here....Man oh man, did I dodge the bullet or what! Dad was indeed angry but in the long run he turned out to be more disappointed than anything else over my behavior. I have been working on doing better. I have taken up better ways to keep myself from being bored. It also helped that Steven had short days at school this past week.
Steven is a senior in high school. This past week was College Week for him. That is a week that is devoted to meeting college representatives that visit campus, writing college entrance essays and filling out applications for the colleges and universities that he is applying to. Plus he comes home early. That meant walks during the afternoon and playing with him. I wasn't so bored with Steven around.
My blood test came back from the vet. I am A-OK. I knew that but its part of my deal to be here in my forever home. AKK Grandama Eileen just wants to make sure everything is good with my health. The vet said I have gained weight and am growing into a strong, healthy AKK.
Today being Staurday, I have Dad at home. He is working in the yard. He trimmed the lime tree and the lemon tree of excess growth. Both trees had a good number of vertical suckers that siphon away a fair amount of energy that the trees could otherwise use to produce better foliage and fruit. The immature lemons remind me of the tennis balls that Roxie likes to play fetch with. They have that same yellow-green color. The size is close too.
I better let Roxie in here so that she can tell you her news. Talk to you later!
Roxie here....As Riley mentioned it is indeed Saturday. Right now the two AKK in Burbank are having our friend Elmer over. He spent Friday evening with us. I slept in my usual spot under Mom and Dad's bed while Riley slept on their bed. Elmer slept under the covers on Steven's bed.
This morning all three of us ran and ran and ran all around the backyard. Its tired out all of us to the point that we are taking little naps just before lunchtime. Of course, our human family eats lunch. We dogs get breakfast and dinner only. Treats such as chew sticks do get given to us during the day.
I am proud to report that Riley seems to be listening better to me and Dad about how a proper AKK behaves. He still has missteps but they are getting less and less frequent. I am glad to be a steading influence on him. We do get along well.
I need to take that nap that I mentioned earlier in this post. Bye for now!
Steven is a senior in high school. This past week was College Week for him. That is a week that is devoted to meeting college representatives that visit campus, writing college entrance essays and filling out applications for the colleges and universities that he is applying to. Plus he comes home early. That meant walks during the afternoon and playing with him. I wasn't so bored with Steven around.
My blood test came back from the vet. I am A-OK. I knew that but its part of my deal to be here in my forever home. AKK Grandama Eileen just wants to make sure everything is good with my health. The vet said I have gained weight and am growing into a strong, healthy AKK.
Today being Staurday, I have Dad at home. He is working in the yard. He trimmed the lime tree and the lemon tree of excess growth. Both trees had a good number of vertical suckers that siphon away a fair amount of energy that the trees could otherwise use to produce better foliage and fruit. The immature lemons remind me of the tennis balls that Roxie likes to play fetch with. They have that same yellow-green color. The size is close too.
I better let Roxie in here so that she can tell you her news. Talk to you later!
Roxie here....As Riley mentioned it is indeed Saturday. Right now the two AKK in Burbank are having our friend Elmer over. He spent Friday evening with us. I slept in my usual spot under Mom and Dad's bed while Riley slept on their bed. Elmer slept under the covers on Steven's bed.
This morning all three of us ran and ran and ran all around the backyard. Its tired out all of us to the point that we are taking little naps just before lunchtime. Of course, our human family eats lunch. We dogs get breakfast and dinner only. Treats such as chew sticks do get given to us during the day.
I am proud to report that Riley seems to be listening better to me and Dad about how a proper AKK behaves. He still has missteps but they are getting less and less frequent. I am glad to be a steading influence on him. We do get along well.
I need to take that nap that I mentioned earlier in this post. Bye for now!
Judgement Day
10/23/06 08:36 PM Filed in: Personal
Roxie here.... Oh dear, Mom, Steven and Dad are beside themselves with Riley. They added a barrier in the house to keep the two of us out of the dining room, living room and the bedrooms. Dad made it so we could enter the kitchen where our food and water are. What do you think happened to vex Mom, Steven and Dad?
Riley decided that he likes to pull down items and objects from tables that he can reach. That means just about any table or desk. Dad's computer desk is low enough as well as Mom's roll top desk. Yikes! He got into papers while everyone was out today. Not good.
Riley also decided that a bag of potting mix stored on a low shelf outside in the yard was fair game to open as well. What a mess. The worst part is that I will now be more restricted in my access to the house because of his misbehavior. I guess I should have exerted better leadership over the little fellow but I must admit he doesn't really listen to me much.
There won't be any long term effect to this latest misstep fortunately. Mom will calm Dad down. I just hope Riley passes through this puppy phase fairly soon for all our sakes.
Riley here.... What is she telling you now? I thought everything that I am able to reach is mine to play with. Nobody said anything about the stuff the humans store on the tables and desks. Dad said we couldn't go beyond the new barrier in the house. He didn't say not to touch anything on his desk with the computer.
You people make up the rules as you go. Thats what I think. Not fair at all. I can play by the rules. You need to tell me what the rules are. What's that? Uh oh....Roxie says that Dad did say not to mess with the stuff on the desk. I must have been distracted by something when that was mentioned. Maybe a squirrel was in the backyard on the lawn or Woody the cat strolling through the den during this pivotal moment. Yes, that is what happened. Its all the squirrel's and Woody's fault. They are to blame, not me. Yeah that's it!
This is so unfair. I'm just a puppy. If you don't want me touching your stuff, put it where there is NO chance I'll get to it. I didn't mean it. Honest!
Dad has talked to me about the situation. He seems more disappointed than angry. He tells me that I must try harder to be more like Roxie in my habits. I'll try. My family loves me so much. I must do better so that I meet their expectations. Roxie, can you help me in this endeavor? You can? Thanks for being my best friend.
Whatever may happen you can read about it here.
Bye for now from the two AKKs in Burbank.
Riley decided that he likes to pull down items and objects from tables that he can reach. That means just about any table or desk. Dad's computer desk is low enough as well as Mom's roll top desk. Yikes! He got into papers while everyone was out today. Not good.
Riley also decided that a bag of potting mix stored on a low shelf outside in the yard was fair game to open as well. What a mess. The worst part is that I will now be more restricted in my access to the house because of his misbehavior. I guess I should have exerted better leadership over the little fellow but I must admit he doesn't really listen to me much.
There won't be any long term effect to this latest misstep fortunately. Mom will calm Dad down. I just hope Riley passes through this puppy phase fairly soon for all our sakes.
Riley here.... What is she telling you now? I thought everything that I am able to reach is mine to play with. Nobody said anything about the stuff the humans store on the tables and desks. Dad said we couldn't go beyond the new barrier in the house. He didn't say not to touch anything on his desk with the computer.
You people make up the rules as you go. Thats what I think. Not fair at all. I can play by the rules. You need to tell me what the rules are. What's that? Uh oh....Roxie says that Dad did say not to mess with the stuff on the desk. I must have been distracted by something when that was mentioned. Maybe a squirrel was in the backyard on the lawn or Woody the cat strolling through the den during this pivotal moment. Yes, that is what happened. Its all the squirrel's and Woody's fault. They are to blame, not me. Yeah that's it!
This is so unfair. I'm just a puppy. If you don't want me touching your stuff, put it where there is NO chance I'll get to it. I didn't mean it. Honest!
Dad has talked to me about the situation. He seems more disappointed than angry. He tells me that I must try harder to be more like Roxie in my habits. I'll try. My family loves me so much. I must do better so that I meet their expectations. Roxie, can you help me in this endeavor? You can? Thanks for being my best friend.
Whatever may happen you can read about it here.
Bye for now from the two AKKs in Burbank.
Latter Days In The Fall
10/22/06 09:35 PM Filed in: Personal
Riley here! I've settled in here pretty well. My operation for my hernia went well with no complications. Getting "fixed" at the same time worked out as expected. The fur that had been trimmed off for the operation has grown back nicely.I went to the vet for a blood test this last Friday. Roxie came with me. I'm gettimg more comfortable riding in the car. The front office of the vet is not as scary as it used to be. Both of us enjoy the questions and comments from everyone about what breed we are, how cute we are and how interesting we look. So far, most people comment that I look like a little fox based on the color and outlines of my facial mask. Roxie is usually complimented on how she looks more like a little wolf. She has a more dense coat of fur and her mask is similar but different enough to invoke a wolf like look.
I've met Elmer by now. You may remember that he is the little "weiner" dog friend of Roxie's. We get along great. Yesterday, both of us AKK spent the entire day at Elmer's house. What a great day! We ran and ran and ran. Then tonight we went to visit again as my family had dinner with Elmer's family. I am now really tired. As it is I'm resting in the den near Dad as he transcribes my thought for me. So much to relate and I'm so tired. Perhaps you can forgive me and let me write some more later.
Roxie here. I think I now understand why Riley entered my life. He helps me be a more rounded AKK. I have a companion who I can play with, sleep by and care for. I have bonded with him to the point that I prefer to do almost everything with Riley along for company. Riding in the car, going on walks, playing with Elmer even going to a vet appointment now makes me want to have Riley along. Is that weird?I am looking forward to next year's Pet Expo. I hope to attend with Riley along. It will be great to visit with other AKK and introduce Riley to all the other AKK folks.
Riley has Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years to look forward to. And I look forward to sharing those moments with him and the rest of the family.
Bye for now from the two AKKs in Burbank.