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DH used to play guitar but for the last couple of years has been too busy to practice at all. Well, he decided to pull it out for the first time since we've had Darwin. I never expected such a strong reaction from our mellow pup! His reaction was hilarious because it was completely unexpected. DH played a chord and Darwin jumped about 4 feet and BOLTED.  I thought at first that he was afraid of it, because of his crazy reaction. I was shocked because Darwin isn't freaked out by any sounds…

Mommy and Daddy came home from work today to find..... shredded paper everywhere!  I had watched them get together some papers the other day and they seemed important, so i thought id be helpful and arrange them nicely. Well, they didnt appreciate my hard work (I assure you it took me a while to get the paper into tiny pieces). Mommy just spent a long time sticking pieces back together - I KNEW she would enjoy that! Mom says its good evidence that I dont eat things I destroy (I think destroy…

So hard to believe he is 2 already. He is such a joy. He's had a day filled with hugs and belly rubs and bully sticks and a HUGE bone. He spent hours chewing away. Dad found a really cool gift at the sporting good store. It's a bird used to train hunting dogs.  He loves it!!!  Just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my #1 doodle.   (oops, sideways :) …

Wow--where did the time go? I realized today that the reason I have been a bit "ho-hum" about Christmas is that I am way more excited about the puppies! I have all my decorations up and I am ready for the adult kids to descend, but right after they leave, I am getting the house back in order before I am too busy to clean it all up! So, I believe the word is "Anticipation"--just like the old Carly Simon song. (Who is old enough to remember it?)

Lyric, on the other hand, is all mellowed…

Murphy is just lounging near the hall, waiting for his dad to come back in from the garage. He lifts his head as Bella walks by, then lays back down. "Oh, it's you". "I'm waiting for MY dad, go find some tissue or socks or whatever it is you DO"

 Bella pounces on his back and the "play" wrestling begins. Murphy looks at me with a look of "REALLY Mom!" "WHY did you do this to me?"…

Today is Murphy's first birthday.  In some ways it feels like he has been with us for so much longer than that.  I took a trip through "memory lane" this morning, and I can't even believe how much this guy has changed.  It's been such a wonderful journey watching this puppy grow and develop his own "big personality".  I will never forget the Friday night that we got our call from DRC that they had a puppy named "Murphy" who needed to be rehomed.  I had applied to adopt a little poodle mix…

Mum still has a bad back which means dad had to help mum a lot.  He's done the shopping, the housework and even taken me for lots of walks. 

When dad comes back with lots of bags, its exciting to see whats in them, although he tells me off for being nosey, some of the things smell really yummy!!  I don't understand why when the bags are unpacked, dad then wraps the contents up in some shiney paper,its great fun with dad chasing me around trying to get the sticky roll back! He then…

I cannot believe it has been 2 years already!!

Yes, it's her birthday today.

She was just a tiny little puppy, about the size of her head now... LOL.

She had brought such joy to our family,  brought youth and quality of life back for Butter.

My area of interest has been expanded, and gain other enjoyment related to her.

Met many many great people through her, literally and virtually ( Of course all of my friends from DK )

It is amazing that…

look how uttally georgesssss this little one is and he is mine all mine well on the 16th he will be sooo happy HARVEY 

Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!

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I've had a fly in my bedroom for three nights now.  (No, I don't live in filth, I swear.)

I think flies move a bit slower in winter?  Its zooming had been easier to ignore than usual.  So, for two nights I halfheartedly swatted at it with a book and then let it go. Porter also made a couple pathetic attempts to eat it in midair, but he was also uncommitted.

Well, tonight I decided enough was enough, and Porter realized this.

I got out of bed and started tracking it.  He…

I recently had the priviledge of preceptoring a student practical nurse for her 6 weeks of pregraduation clinical experience, this is the little ornament she gave me as part of a thank you gift. Do you think I may have talked about the doodle just a little? I love it and it was very thoughtful and now there will always be a doodle on my tree.…

i haven't decorated them but duncan tasted one of each and he approves. The plumpkins are softer and the snickerdoodle-poodle-poos are crunchier!

I'm going to be trying a frosting of peanut butter (no sugar or salt added) and low fat cream cheese tomorrow...…

Orvis is holding the Canine Cancer campaign. As you all know, canines are very near and dear to our hearts and cancer no matter what form or body to takes its toll on is devastating.

I teenage girl from my town has entered two photos of her dogs [doodlenots]{yup, I stole it from ya, but it's so great a phrase I couldn't pass it up, so don't be mad!}. She is studying art, has a passion for dogs and LOVES to help out great causes.

Could you please take a look at…

Banjo had a lot of fun taking his test tonite and was rewarded nicely afterwards with his favorite home made liver treats and lots of hugs!

I wasn't sure he'd pass his tests....as he still gets so VERY excited seeing all his friends at "school". But once we got there and I began working with him...doing his heeling, sits and stays...he got right into it and by the time his turn came to test he was ready to go! I think he's still too young and excitable to do any therapy work just…

I weighed Lyric at the vet today and she has hit 50 1/2 lbs. Normally she is 46 lbs, so we are right on track. She is hungry all the time now--yikes! Here are some pictures of her new belly. Wish I had X-ray vision!…

when you wake up to a doodle stretched out like he's double jointed.....

and then get a sweet smelling perfectly coiffed doodle back from the groomer with a festive holiday bandana around his neck…

Dogs 101 did a show about designer dogs, and said that labradoodles just needed a 'little brushing, a little bathing' and they'd be good to go. Yikes! They haven't checked the DK grooming group, or spent time with Traveler! As for goldendoodles, they were a bit more cautious, saying the the grooming would 'take time.'

I just can't wait until the 16th January when I pick up my little darling doodle Pup