Bella’s Blog

[10 weeks, 4 days]

Here’s a picture of me chillin’ out on my doggie bed.

[10 weeks, 4 days]

Mommy and Daddy received my pedigree from the AKC today. I think they now know why I sometimes seem to have springs for legs—my dog Dad’s name is Rebel Ridge Jumponforaride.

[10 weeks, 3 days]

My breeder Mom, Terri, told Mommy and Daddy to freeze a washcloth for me, because I’m getting my big dog teeth. I really like chewing on my rope toys and the old socks that Daddy tied in knots for me, but I think the frozen washcloth is now my favorite toy. I lick and chew it until it melts, then Mommy puts it back in the freezer for me. I like running around with it in my mouth. Here’s a video clip (1.6 Mb QuickTime) of me running around “playing” with my new frozen treat that Daddy took of me tonight.

[10 weeks, 2 days]

It was Mommy’s turn tonight to come home and feed me dinner so that meant we got to play soccer. Here’s a video clip (2.8 Mb QuickTime) of me showing off some of my moves.

When Daddy got home, it was time to nap with him on the floor. I really am like my Daddy because I can sleep in any position. I love to snuggle with him!

[10 weeks, 1 day]

Daddy took me out to play in the snow today. I really like sitting under one of the bushes in the backyard.

After a long day of playing, I love snuggling in Mommy’s lap. Daddy laughs because he knows it won’t be long before I won’t fit in her lap any more.

[10 weeks]

Today when I was outside white stuff was falling from the sky. Mommy called it “snow.” Whatever it’s called, I had fun playing in it. I love chewing the clear cold rocks that I’ve been finding on the ground and eating the snow that falls off of Daddy’s boots when he brings me inside.

Mommy and Daddy are amazed with how much I’m growing each day. So that I can show them how much I grow, I’ve added a growing puppy page.

[9 weeks, 5 days]

I had a pretty busy day today. In the morning I went to my new vet. When I was waiting to see him, I met a few dogs including a big, black lab. I wanted to get down and play, but I spent the time in my Mommy’s arms. My vet seems really nice. He said I now weigh a little bit over 12 pounds. That means I gained almost two pounds in the last week!

When we got home from the vet, I played outside with Daddy. I needed a rest so I decided to stop and sit by a tree.

I also spent some time running around outside. Here’s a video clip (2.7 Mb QuickTime) of me running. My Mommy likes when I run because my ears flop around.

Mommy and Daddy had a party tonight. Over thirty people came to the house! I was told that I was a very, very good girl. I got tired during the party so I took a couple of naps.

[9 weeks, 4 days]

Tonight as I was playing nicely with my ball, Daddy started laughing at me because I had the ball hanging out of the side of my mouth and my ears look too big for my head. I didn’t like this so I dropped the ball from my mouth and gave Daddy what Mommy called the “evil eye.” She started laughing because my staredown actually got Daddy to apolozize. Looks like it’s two girls against one guy in the house now!

[9 weeks, 3 days]

Watch the video clip (8.4 Mb QuickTime) of some of the moves Mommy taught me that she learned from Grampa Jeff. He calls it a beak draw, gnaw, and go.