Busy, busy, busy

   Where is the summer going? My family has kept me so busy visiting friends, having friends visiting us and now they've gone and brought another dog into the family. How can they do this to me?? I thought they loved me, now I have to share my space with a GIRL! Can you believe that?

   Rosie joined our family yesterday afternoon. She is only about two pounds right now so they keep telling me I have to be gentle with her. Well, what about me? She has very sharp teeth and I think I've felt everyone of them already. I'm still a kid myself. I'm only a year old.

   Can you see those teeth? She attacked me first.

   Then she gives you that innocent look. Okay, I admit she's cute, but so am I. I looked like that once, so my family needs to keep in mind that she'll grow and one day she'll look just like me.

   Well, that's my update for today. Enjoy the rest of the summer and stay coooool!

Baxter

I'm a Busy Boy

I know I have been very lax at updating but I have been so busy now that the rain has stopped. Besides gardening I have been spending time with some of my friends in the neighborhood and going fishing.
Yes, I said fishing! Who knew I would love being out on the lake! I love fishing and even caught my first fish and I have a picture to prove it.

 Hope you're as impressed as I was. Mom helped but I did all the work.

 The water is still only 80 but a brisk swim is welcome after all that work.

 I love my life!  Gotta run for now. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.

Baxter

The Rain has Finally Stopped

Hi Everyone,

  The rain has finally stopped. In 33 days we had 20 inches of rain. The lakes here are full to capacity so the dams have had to open their gates. Unfortunatly, that means a lot of people on the river have gotten flooded. I hope all my four legged friends are all okay.

  Today I'd like to share a few pictures of Norfork dam and surrounding areas.

  Aren't I a handsome dude?
The water had actually gone down some before we arrived but the fishing was still good. Six trout and a small bass. Not bad for a few hours work.

  This is another picture of the water below Norfork Dam. It sure is a beautiful spot and felt so cool.

  I hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend. Wait till you see my new friends I met on the Norfork Lake.

 Enjoy the sunshine.

 Baxter

My Friend Bogie

Hi Everyone,

  I would like to share a few pictures of my friend Bogie. Each day I take my walk I will share with you some pictures of my neighborhood friends.

  Bogie is fast....He is also so well trained that he does put a lot of pressure on us less than perfect dogs. But he's still a friend and we do give each other a good workout when we get together.

 Bogie may have short legs but this boy can run. He sure put me thru my paces the first time we met. By the time he was done chasing me I had to crawl into my water bowl just to cool down.

 I have to admit if Bogie doesn't want to play. Bogie doesn't play. No matter how much I irritate him he will ignore me if he's not in the mood. Guess he's just getting old.

 Gotta go. Time for me to help my mom feed the birds again. They sure eat a lot.

Baxter

Baxter Is Back

Hi Everyone,

  I know it's been a while since I've updated you on my activities but things have been busy around here. My family was out of town for a few weeks so I went to the doggie spa and had a great time visiting with my friends. Met a few new one's too. Since I got home we have had nothing but rain, rain, and more rain. In the last seven days alone we've had about 10" of rain. Doing my business outside has been an adventure, to say the least. I was beginning to think I would have to grow webbed feet.

 The sun has finally popped out and the temperature is warming up again. I am now back to my neighborhood walks and seeing my friends. Had another new adventure this week. I got my first haircut. It was kind of fun to have someone fuss over me. I got a nice clip, a good brushing, and a very nice massage.
I liked it.

  Don't I look handsome? Can't wait to get out
and show my friends how great I look.

   Take care everyone and enjoy that sunshine.

Baxter

Not Feeling Well

  Sorry I haven't written much lately but I've been a little under the weather. I ate one of my owners shoes, well the beads on the top of the shoe, and they really didn't agree with me at all. It seemed like a fun idea at the time.I guess I need to be a little more picky about what I eat. My new mom wasn't to happy with me either, if you know what I mean.

Another favorite thing for me to do is jump in the shower when someone is getting cleaned up. I love sticking my head under the shower curtain and feel the water on my head. My family says I get the floor wet and I need to stop it but hey, it's fun.                                                                                                                

  

                                     
   The weather has turned really cold here and I love it. There is nothing like a good jog on a cold crisp morning. Have a great day everyone.

Feeling Left Out

  My family has been hard at work and I'm missing my walks. Yesterday it rained most of the day and it was really dreary. I'm hoping for some sun today but it doesn't sound very promising. I keep hearing that Spring will be here soon but I'm not sure what that means.
  I'm making sure the birds have plenty of food and I've noticed a lot of squirrel activity from my spot by the window. I try to chase them away from the feeders but it is nice to have new visitors to the yard. I take my job seriously though cause I know my friends are depending on me to keep them fed and safe.

  Good news to share. My family says since I am now fully potty trained I get to sleep in their big bed with them at night. How cool is that!.... I love it.

Baxter