Eventually she had to leave for her errands, but by then mom was on her way home! When she got back we took another nap. She was tired from all the work getting ready for the service. Everything went really well though and people loved the slideshow she made!
I was so excited to be outside tonight. There were a lot of people and dogs too. There was some kind of picnic thing going on in the park (I smelled it from up the street). We met Jenny's mom over there but I had so much energy that I could not sit still to visit with her. I got to sit on the rocks and watch the waves again.
Mom even climbed on the rocks and sat with me for a while. That was the best part. Another part of the evening that you can't see here is one of those "smell-o-vision" moments cause the house smelled like bacon all night. Mom is getting ready for the Youth Sunday service and part of that involved cooking for the brunch. She finished the slideshow for the seniors this morning and now it's ready to be shown tomorrow. It's pretty awesome! I can't wait for all the families to enjoy it at the service.
Today I realized that I can see out of the window by standing on the new furniture that was built for the cats! I can already tell when mom comes home because I know the sound of her car, but now I can see all sorts of other stuff that I could only smell before. Like I saw a bunch of dogs being walked down on the street and lots of people walking by too. We all watched a movie tonight and then Jenny fell asleep on the floor. I guess the work stuff that they do all day makes them tired.
Mom says I was a picky eater but she also likes that this food doesn't have any of that bad stuff in it like some of the other kinds of food. Speaking of food, there are some things I'm not really picky about. Like treats. I like all kinds of them! And sticks. I REALLY love sticks!! Mom says maybe too much because sometimes I go a little overboard with them.
One thing I enjoy as a special treat is ice cubes! I have a blast chewing them up and chasing the pieces all over the floor. I know Jenny's new friend Karl doesn't like ice, but she says it's okay for me to just keep the ice cube thing to myself whenever Karl is around. I am still waiting patiently to meet his dog, Reggie, because I've been told I will like her and I've never met an Elkhound before so it's extra exciting!
When we got ready to leave the park Grace-Ann showed up to play. She is a small Corgi mix of some sort. Her owner said I was "her kind of guy," whatever that means. She chased me all around and made snarly noises. I LOVED it. A large dog named Otis also came over to say hi before we left the park. He was pretty big and seemed like a shepherd mix with super big ears that stood straight up! I have a great time on these long walks and it is so much fun to meet new dog friends. I overheard Jenny on the phone telling her boss that she looks forward to walking me after a stressful day of work. Maybe I should be charging for her to take me out? ;)
Gracie and Bella came to live with us when they were 7 weeks old. They were the last two left in a litter. What was I supposed to do?
Bella is bigger and usually quieter. She tends to be sneakier in her mischief.
Gracie is small but mighty. She has an opinion on just about everything and is not afraid to share it.
Everyone always asks...how can you tell them apart? Gracie has the white mark on her chest (see above)...but that may not help identify which kitty is which in a situation like the wrestling match below.
Either way, they are pretty cute and we all get along well. Sometimes I chase the cats when they are acting crazy, but I never hurt them. They don't seem to mind because they never swat at me or complain by hissing! Mom says they should smack me if I bother them too much. I think it would be fun to have another dog around to play with, but having two cats is not bad either. Shhh! Don't tell my dog friends I said that!
During one of the games the ball came over to us and we fielded it like pros.
It was a little cloudy but the rain didn't come until after we were all packed up to go. During the day I got to show off my new skills with a bunch of high fives and waving.
Mom said the best part is that it only cost $35 to make it ourselves! There is actually a bunch of extra wood so the thing itself is probably even less if you only count the pieces used. So far the cats love it! It was made just for cats so they can scratch all of it...instead of the couch or anything else. 
It took a while to put everything together but it is all done now and it fits perfectly by the window. We are all very tired after working on the kitty furniture, okay so I was running around most of the time or napping...
but either way we have a big day tomorrow with the barbecue for the church. I can't wait to run around the park and visit with everyone! Off to bed.
Here I am getting ready to play ball...
This was my first and last rope toy...
The first time I saw a TV!
And after all my new adventures, I passed out!
Look at the sleepy puppy!
