Lucky Boy

Today was a very special day for me. I am so happy! This morning Stephanie, my master Chris's sister who lives here at home with me, played ball with me! BUT, this time she made it even more fun. She threw the ball a few times so that I could run and fetch it. I brought it back to her like I always do. I was a little naughty, though, and I kept dropping the ball at her feet instead of putting it in her hand. She finally got tired of that and wouldn't play until I put the ball in her hand when I brought it back. Then came the fun part! She started hiding the ball and she thought I wouldn't be able to find it. But my good nose and keen sense of smell came through every time. We must have played for 30 minutes or so. It was so much fun!

Next she gave me, Safire, and Sammy some carrots as a treat. They were small carrots, so I couldn't get them out ofr the refrigerator like I usually do. But that was okay because the carrots were really good! I feel very special and very lucky when I get carrots as a treat. They don't upset my stomach like some dog treats do. I still like to drink a lot of water after I eat any treat. Mommy doesn't like the way I splash water on the floor when I drink, so she puts my water bowl on a towel to soak up the water. I try really hard not to splash, but I just can't seem to not make a mess. Mommy doesn't get really upset. She just laughs.

I'm tired and sore from running today. It hurts when I get up after I've been laying down for awhile. I guess I just have to get used to the fact that I'm getting older. I'm not sad, though, because Mommy still kisses me and hugs me when she gets home. I'm going to sleep now. I'm so tired ....