Dressed for the occasion?

Hey look. It's Mom and Alpha (and moi).

With Tucker Pond in the background.

Could be a classic photo.

If only Alpha dressed properly ;-)

Nice trunks there Alpha (hee, hee).

(Why, it's scary enough for Halloween!)

Just about the cutest thing

Aww gee.

Now isn't that just about the cutest thing?

You can even see my tongue freckle.

Aren't you lucky?

Large and in charge (2003)

Stand aside.

The big dog is in the neighborhood.

And he's large. And in charge!

Woof.

Are those for moi?

Greg, are those doggie treats for moi?

They really look yummy!


Oh Alpha, did you help?

Somehow, I doubt it ;-)

I know Mom (and maybe Alli) is who really deserves the credit.

Santa? Really? Ho,ho,ho yourself!

Alli.

You really must save me.

Or I'll have to keep your Xmas presents ;-)

Yeah, I gots a big tongue (2003)

Either it's a little hot, or I've been working out ;-)

But either way, you are the winner.

Because you get to see my really large tongue!

Lucky dog (you are ;-)

Mom and Aunt Linda and Frito (2003)

Well lookee who it is -- Aunt Linda!

Ya know what? I heard she just shot a hole-in-one while golfing. (That's true.)

Wow. I'm related to a golf pro! (hee, hee)

Mom and Frito (2003)

Hey Mom,

Looks like we both just got short haircuts, eh?

Let's hear it for the summertime?

And for smiling!

Alpha and Frito (2003)

Well, would you look at that.

They'll let just about anyone into this retrospective.

Alpha -- at least I'm glad to see that you too look happy since you are holding moi.

I am the magic elixir of happiness.

Alli and Frito (2003)

Awww, look who I'm with now.

That's Alli way back in 2003.

See how happy I make everyone that gets to hold me.

It's my special power!

Greg and Frito (2004)

Well someone looks happy.

Oh yeah, I'm pretty happy too.

And so is my Bro', 'cause after all, he's got moi in his lap.

Is that a nick-free tongue?

You may now know it, but nowadays, my tongue has a bit of a nick out of it.

Some injury from I don't know when.

But back in the good ole days of 2003, as perhaps you can see, my tongue was pristine.


Yes, I do believe it was, back when I was a young pup.

No matter, I just consider all of my various "imperfections" as a sign of my maturity and experience.

Hey, you haven't lived until you have a few bumps and bruises ;-)

Stuffed animal

Oh come on. Tell me I don't look like one of those posable stuffed animals.

You know, the ones with the arms and legs that you can move around and position where ever you want.

And I'm lookin' all fluffy and soft. Doncha just want to give me a great big hug?

Things are lookin' up

Well, maybe not "things".

Maybe just moi.

Whatchu doing up there anyways?

Bendable ear tips

Just one more of my many talents.

And check out that profile.

Man, am I a dashing stud, or what?

Ladies, try to control yourselves.

Whatchu lookin' at?

Haven't you ever seen someone drive a boat?

This isn't rocket science ya know.

So long as I keep my two paws on the wheel, I don't want to hear any of your whining, OK?

Now just show me where that throttle is.

Mr. Rubber-nosey

Awwww. Look -- I have all my nosey fur, er, hair.

And a really shiny black nosey. Looks like it's made out of rubber.

Just don't try to squeak it, OK?

Crazy for acorns

So this musta been before my two leg operations. I used to really love to chase acorns.

I would go crazy, and spin around in a circle, and then run like a banshee.

Ahhh, the good ole days.

Oh wait, I still do that whenever someone throws a ball (hee, hee)

I'm not the only one who's looking younger

Looks like somebody I know jumped into the waaay back machine ;-)


Hey, isn't that the same hair color as now? Is someone cheating ;-)

Just because

I've been working on rhymes with which to wow you all. See what you think:

"Because of no flaws he draws applause for his paws!"

I know, I know -- now I hear you applauding for my one-line poetry (hee, hee).

Oh yeah -- cute tongue too ;-)

Young sofa too

Wow -- I guess that sofa's been around for quite a while as well.

Yep, I was only 4 years old at this point.

And the sofa is still quite comfortable, thankyouverymuch.

Who you callin' dirty?

Nothing a little soap and water won't fix.

Get back to work -- nothin' to look at here.

Hey, I'm back ... waaay back

Oh boy, what a (young) cutie pie I am. This photo is from back when I was only 3 years old.

Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm adorable.

But hey, it's the least I can do for you all.

Since I'm back, I figured I'd take you waaay back to some childhood pictures.

Sound like a plan?

Mommy's busy

Mommy's working and she won't play with me right now.


Ain't that a pisser ;-)


Oh wait -- I hear her. It's either play time or food time. Either way, I'm good now!

My moustache ...

... sometimes gets in the way. So I have to take care of that, donchaknow.

And it's yummy after meal-time as well ;-)

Doggie yoga

I'm very talented, donchaknow. And I like to keep myself fit.

So that means I need to do some doggie yoga and good stretching, which I like to do when I'm drying myself off after a bath.


See, this is what I mean. Check out that flexibility, baby!

Let's see you all try that after a bath. But just one thing -- no cameras for you! (hee, hee)

Woodland walk

Wow. Doesn't Mom look good on our new woodland walk? Oh yeah, and moi as well ;-)


See, isn't this cool looking trail, with the overarching trees. We just found this one near our house.

We really need to do more exploring ;-)