HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY TO MISS DAISY!

Daisy's birthday is one day after MIZ B's birthday. That means she's the baby of our family. 

I remember the first day we met her. She was so small, just a cute bundle of Golden puppy.  She was in a pen with another Golden that was 7 months old. The 7 month old would later be adopted by Shelby and Dusty's Foster Mom and Dad, Kathy and Jim. They've fostered 84 dogs. Their original plan was to foster 100, either way, they are two of the most kind and giving people we have ever met. We are proud to call them our friends. 

That first day MIZ Daisy seemed unsure of what was going on as we gathered her, her dog food and papers and headed to the car. 20 minutes later she would be meeting her forever partner in mischief MIZ B. They immediately hit it off. MIZ B running amuck and MIZ Daisy a bit more cautious, reserved, not timid, but checking things out a bit more. 

Today, though full grown, doing things without her pard' is hard. She's been learning, adapting and accepting challenges much faster than I thought she would. She's much more willing to hop in the back seat of the car as we set out for another adventure. It's almost to the point of hopping out is no big deal. We're heading up to a new walking trail through a part rural and part small town today. Lots of new smells and experiences. A couple of REALLY BIG DOGS and a baby stroller. She did great! 

MIZ Daisy is big girl, when she splays out on the floor, front and back legs stretched out, got to be 5 foot long. She'll jump on the couch, lean on you, slump down and fall asleep, She's a really heavy sleeper. 

This same, sweet dog is also a first class ball/treat/toy thief. Steals the ball right out of MIZ B's mouth, drops it and looks for another. She lays in wait for a ball to be thrown for Rosy, put's a body block on her and steals that ball. She and Dusty play a bunch, each grabbing the others front leg, then it's on. MIZ Daisy always seems to end up on the bottom of the pile. Happy as could be. 

As soon as she comes in for her breakfast or dinner, she spins like The Tasmanian Devil! Sometimes spit flying all over the place! Never had a dog do that before!  We serve MIZ B her meal first, so the whole time Daisy's waiting, she's spinning! When she stops, she's squared up, right in front of her dish! Eats and heads outside like it's no big deal! She's got that poor, poor pitiful, big sad brown eyes look down and she's not afraid to use it!  

When we were planting our garden in the back yard, flowers and bushes, guess who was the first to go in, dig them up, shred them and put them on the back porch? And, was very proud of herself! Three guesses! 

Daisy has one other game she loves to play, you think she's bringing the ball back to you and at the last second she glides by just out of reach. Frustrating but cute. 

MIZ Daisy's a very beautiful, sweet girl, loves her family, yes, even Miss Rosy, is sometimes a goof ball and becoming very much her own dog. She's a big part of our family. Couldn’t imagine it without her! Hopefully one day she'll start accepting attention from others.  

Tonight was Cindi and MIZ Daisy's first obedience class at the local Senior Center. Cindi said she did really well! There are 5 other dogs and their peeps in the class. Classes are 75 minutes long, MIZ Daisy started to check out about 15 minutes early. I wonder who she gets that from!

Daisy had her dinner and now she's snoozing on the couch. What a Sweetie!

With all the bad things happening lately, we needed something to cheer us up. 

So we headed to the coast to watch the sun set...and brought MIZ Daisy for her first visit! 

When we arrived, there were already a bunch of cars in the parking lot. People brought their blankets, food, wine and were enjoying the view. Clear skies, no fog, it was amazing! 

Daisy was overwhelmed at first, a lot to take in. Sound of waves crashing, new plants to smell, sample and lie in. We just walked around, letting it all soak in. Pretty soon her tail started wagging, she was relaxed and enjoying herself! 

We were there for about 40 minutes, wonderful way to end a day!

Hmmm, what to do, what to do? 

MIZDaisy and Mom are at skool, Dusty is taking one of his 20 DAILY NAPS!, Rosy is at the front door waiting for HER Mom to come home and Dad's "playing" his guitar at the kitchen table.

I found this rope thing that we play tug of war and keep away from Rosy.  

I think I'll see if I can tie myself up! I don't remember reading anywhere where a dog had tied themselves up, all by themselves! 

TA DA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I DID IT! Tied a knot around my own head! Took me awhile but I figgered it out! WHOO HOO!!!!