On the road again . . . or Stuart's Family Reunion **UPDATE**

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Rooney here - I'm gunna do the typing because Stuart's paws are too big for the keyboard - size matters I guess.  My mom has told us that we were taking a road trip - woo hoo - we love those, to a place called Michigan - daddy calls it the frozen tundra of the north and then mom gets mad.  Me and Stuart have been there before but not for long and this time we are gunna stay.  I always get nervous when my mom starts dragging luggage around the house - I get worried she will leave me behind - and I don't like that and this time - jeez - she was packing for an entire week but we are going to be gone a lone time and most of the stuff was for me and Stuart.  The Puppy Hauler 2011 was full!  Mom was mad because she couldn't find room for one of our big dog beds and her golf clubs didn't make it either, but Stuart and I got food, toys, treats, leashes, grooming stuff - heck - all of our stuff made it so what is the problem right?

Daddy is going to fly to the Michigan next week because mom said there was no room for him the puppy hauler.  Luckily for me and Stuart we have our own row of seats.  My mom is sorta crazy - duh - but she is safety conscious and makes us wear our safety harness, we are buckled in.  Stuart is so lazy chill - that doodle just sleeps the whole way unless we take a potty break, and between you and me - I think Stuart is a little ADD (attention deficit doodle) cause sometimes he is so busy sniffing other dog's pee and squirrel tracks and stuff that he won't go potty.  Yep - he travels with his pillow.

I don't want to brag but I have to help my momma.  She drove 586 miles today in 9 hours - shhhh - I think she is an illegal vacuum salesman because I heard her talking about a "fuzz buster".  I ride in my car seat and try to watch my momma's blind spot, I do sleep but not as much as my brother.  If I could only learn how to use the remote - I'd be able to watch Animal Planet DVDs on the screen but mom says no.

We finally got to my momma's daughter's house in Atlanta, mom called her house a "pit stop" - not sure what that is but I guess we are here till Monday.  We like it here because she has a lab named Cal and a fenced in yard so we have lots of fun.  One thing we really LOVE is Cal's food - I think the brand is called JUNK cause that is what momma calls it,  it tastes so good but gives me a tummy ache (Stuart can eat anything) and my mom hides Cal's food dish.  Why don't we get to eat JUNK, stuck with Orijen again - sigh.  

Cal 

Tomorrow is a special day - we are going back to Beamer's house - that is Stuart's brother, my step brother I guess.  And we are going to meet with another brother named Foster, I guess the other brother couldn't make it but maybe in the fall.  What the doodle will I do with 3 Stuart's running around. Enough for now - I'm going to go take a nap - it has been a long day.  xoxox Rooney Doodle

******UPDATE

Yesterday was Stuart's family reunion at Jo & Beamer's house.  Since my dd was going to be working from home for the day I decided that it would be best for Rooney if he stayed with her while I took Stuart to see Beamer and meet for the 1st time his other brother Foster. I was worried that Rooney might get a little "bossy" as he always thinks he is the alpha - lol.  We had a GREAT reunion.  Sadly out of almost 200 hundred pictures - I don't think I was able to get a good one of all 3 boys.  Trying to get them to sit still was like trying to herd pigs - crazy.  A fun time was had by all.  Beamer as you recall is almost Stuart's exact twin but he is a touch taller and his fur is so soft - Beamer also doesn't swim where as Stuart and Foster are hard to keep outta the pool.  Foster is a beautiful color - he has their mom's beautiful red golden retriever coat - such a nice boy too. 

 

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Then it was off to the big pool for Stuart & Foster.  Stuart was non too happy that Foster wouldn't let go of his pool toy that I had brought with us.  So they had contests to see who could jump in and get it first.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

The ball floating to the right - has a frog in it and Stuart was afraid to that ball.  You can see his eyes are on the evil ball at all times - lol.

 

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

lol!!!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

I'm thinking all 3 dogs are not gonna fit in that pool! :)

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Beamer would get Stuart and Foster as they got out of the pool.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Jane! These are amazing pictures. I can't get over how much they look alike! It is so amazing to see the boys all playing together. What a great experience that must be for you and Stuart!! Makes me curious about my doodles' siblings ...

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

this is a whole bunch of cuteness ... how can it even be possible that they were in a rescue!  I can't even tell which one is Stuart and I love love love Foster's white feet!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Stuart is the one playing tug with Foster :) 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Jane, Thank you for the update and the pictures of the "Three Amigos." They are all such handsome dogs.  I am glad they had a great time together. BTW..I love your Vera Bradley bag in the Puppy Hauler.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Great update! How fun for the bros! They all have the same face and body type and if they were all the same color and coat you'd have a hard time telling them apart!!! That is the case with Murphy's brother too and his name is Murphy also so calling "Murphy" gets you two for one!
Love how the two enjoy the pool. Can't figure out how one doesn't though especially since he lives with a pool. But then Bella only tolerates the pool up to her belly, which is fine with me. One wet dripping dog is enough!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Jane you are a very brave woman to take on a trip like that. Rooney looks so adorable in his booster seat and Stuart sleeps the same way Quincy does in the car with his head on the door. Have a safe trip, it sounds like you are having loads of fun along the way.