Birthday Boy Bugenhagen!

YES!!! It is true, my boy is officially ONE year old today! He was at the daycare today for awhile and he took some flowers into them since they take such good care of him when he goes to play! Then, I bought him the "bad" junk-for-dawgs-food meaty bones -- he has a WHOLE box that he can work on. And then tonight, he will get a really wonderful treat (so will I!) .... a bullystick!!!!!!!! He stays quiet and chewing and very content for quite some time when he gets a bullystick.

That was his "birthday present" -- I bought a box FILLED with 50 foot long bullysticks for him. They are in a box in the closet. They are a real treat that he loves. Whoooooohooooo!!!

This is Bu eating a meatybone on the couch. I need to vaccuum. I need a new couch!

This is the Bu-dawg looking pathetic hoping that I will give him MORE treats. Truly, he could care less about the "hat" or the bandana...the pathetic look is for food.

It was a quiet birthday -- but he did have his godmom call him up and sing to him today! We are in the process of getting ready to move in a few weeks. (That's his real present...a backyard with a fence -- course, it isn't like the HUGE field here we can play in but...) Thanks to all of his blogging friends who've cheered us on -- gave us advice -- and who introduced bullysticks to us!

Much much love to Lori his breeder and to his "birthparents" HP and Angel. We've had fun growing close this year. I have the biggest snuggle dog ever!

Grace2you all,
jen.

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More Pictures of the Day!

Ears flapping in the wind!
Standing by the house...

Snow! Yum!

Snow Day Play

According to Bu, it is about time! We spent about 20-30 minutes tromping around the snow today. It was a "warm" 25 degrees when I went out -- however, the wind was HORRIBLE. But, Bu was in heaven! He really does miss getting to play in the yard with me. I am such a wimp. I don't like it when it is cold!

But, he got a good hard workout playing chase with his favorite ball -- watching a bunny bounce on top of the snow (Bu and I both sink at least up to our knees or hips!) and just running hard! I, on the other hand, took pictures of Bu doing all that workout!

RUN!!! GO!!!! WHEE!!!

POUNCE!!!!

Our Friend Nan

Bu very much enjoyed the Oscar's the other night... Ohhh he could have cared less about the TV, but he really did love the extra attention from his friend Nan. And the extra food. And the extra love. And the extra person in the house. However, he wasn't too thrilled that there were two human beings on HIS dear couch! Rather fun to see Bu and Nan on the couch together. Just 9 months ago he was a lot smaller when they shared the couch! You can see that picture HERE!

Me and the Bu-burrito!

Yes, it is true -- the Bu and I are getting ready to be moving. Off to Ohio to be closer to my mom and dad and to start a new call. While I am very excited to be starting a new call at a new church...it is hard to start saying good-bye to all our friends here. But, we are staying cozy....and won't it be exciting to see new pictures of a new place? And ... Perhaps... just maybe, there will be a picture of Bu NOT on the couch!

Here is my boy wrapped up like a burrito. He had just come in from outside and was shivering every few seconds...So I wrapped him up and he just stayed that way for awhile. Even put a pillow under his head! What a crazy, lazy, lovely dog! Peace Ya'll!

My how you've grown...

See the difference that a few months will make?? Bu still likes to lay down next to his "mommy." Yes, that is the same blanket in the pictures.

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3 weeks gone...10 months now!

Hi everyone. Bu was at the kennel for 3 weeks while his owner (me) was at a class out in CA. Good grief it was hard to miss him for this long! I picked him up today! He's looking just a bit thinner...a lot longer...and very tired! He had a great time and became the most loved dog there! (Not hard for him to do!) Stephanie is his new BEST FRIEND and even shared some baby carrots with him one day! He was well cared for, but I missed him. I will post a picture of him at the kennel later...and add some new "10 month old" pictures soon! Thanks for checking in everyone! Grace2you, jen.

Dog Food

Nothing inspires more opinions than the question of what to feed your dog. I too am looking for answers. Innova? Canidea? Nurto? Eaglepack? Solid Gold? Something else? I'll take anyone's comments. But, I am looking for kibble. I'm not going to do a full raw diet. Top dressing or treat suggestions that are raw or something else maybe. Thoughts?