I'm not very good at this blogging thing. I know. It just seems that there aren't many interesting things going on in our lives.
Spring has sprung in Michigan...sort of. It MIGHT be safe to say we won't have any more snow. My tulips finally bloomed a few days ago, and the trees and bushes are getting leaves. The day lillies (at least that's what we think they are) have gotten really tall and thick throughout our front yard, and the myrtle (ground covering) has tiny purple flowers all over it. Steve built us a new bench for our backyard using some old stairs that the previous owners left behind. It curves around a new firepit he dug. He also planted 100, yes 100, white pine trees in our yard. His next project is the horseshoe pit and dog house/kennel. Steve LOVES working outside which is a good thing because he has plenty to do! This summer we are going to powerwash and seal our house as well as paint the doors and part of the house. Talk about a good time!
Last weekend we went to Illinois so Steve could take a test for his structural engineering stuff. He claims that he failed but we won't find out for 4 more months. At least that means he won't have to study for 4 more months and we can work on the house!
Moose is getting big. I would estimate that he weighs about 110lbs. We switched him over from puppy to adult food...not because he isn't still growing...but because the puppy food pieces were just way to small for him and he was making a HUGE mess. He is more calm than he used to be and tires out very easily. He loves to play outside but quickly finds a place to lay down and watch Steve work. The invisible fence is WONDERFUL, and I am so glad we had it fixed for Moose. I love sending him out after work and not letting him back in until I am ready to play with him, and he loves it too.
He's SO spoiled. I know I spoil him, and sometimes I have to remind myself that he's just a dog, but he's great company, and sometimes it gets boring up here in the great white north.
No, he's not really drinking a McDonald's iced coffee! I wouldn't share that! He's just chewing on the straw because he LOVES coffee. Don't worry...I didn't drink after him.
While we were in Madison during my spring break, we stopped by the coolest dog shop. We picked up this bull for Moose. He loves stuffed animals and tears them up quickly, but this one is nearly Moose-proof. I would definitely recommend this brand of toy for dogs that tear EVERYTHING up. If you want more info, let me know.
We went to my parents house for Easter. Moose loved looking out the door/windows because he doesn't get to be on the floor of our house that has low windows. When I took these pictures he was waiting for Steve to get home and didn't budge until he was back. It's safe to say that Steve is his favorite.
While we were in NC, Moose got to "play" with Dixie, my sister's dog. Moose did a MUCH better job than when he saw her at Christmastime. He would either lay down or "bow" down to get on her level to play with her. It was pretty cute.
We took the truck on the trip which meant Moose had to ride in the tiny backseat along with our luggage and his stuff. He did a great job and slept most of the way. He didn't have much room to stretch, but didn't complain. We are lucky that he travels well.
Steve won't let me put clothes on Moose, but when I saw this robe in my garage sale pile, I couldn't resist. After Moose's bath I snuck this on him. Of course, he didn't mind and proudly walked around in it. It was so funny to see that Steve couldn't get upset. It fit perfectly!
So, he just curled up and went to sleep in his new robe.
