In Memory of Those Who Left Us in 2008

A lot of our dear toys did not make it to the end of the year with us. Mum says there are so many that she is not taking a picture of each of them and now they have to get recycled. So we decided to show the first to be de-stuffed and de-stroyed of the year and the last.

Mr. Squirrel was a good friend with limited stuffing. He fought the good fight but his size worked against him because he fit so nicely in the mouth. I tore him apart and Cooper licked his fur off (what's with that?). We kept him in the toy box long after he left us as reminder of the little forest animals that are just waiting to be de-stuffed.
Mr. Santa Ball was our last friend to move onto Stuffie Heaven. While he was with us for just a short time, he provided much entertainment and amusement. I thought I did a particularly artistic job of tearing off his smiling mouth so now he has the silent scream forever on his lips...or whatever is left of them.

This ends our short but colorful look at 2008. Mum says we have to list some of the good things of 2008 and our resolutions for 2009.

Dozer Edwards:

I am thankful for my family and all my chewies. I could do with a few less siblings but all things considered, they are not too terribly bad. Annoying but not bad. I am thankful for my parents having my leg fixed even if they used all the Christmas money to do it.

I am thankful for all my bloggy friends I have met on-line. I am not going to name them because I might leave someone out and then I would feel bad. So Howie PeePants in Texas don't frown 'cause I didn't point you out.

In 2009 I will be nicer to Cooper and not pretend I am yawning and sneak a growl in. I will be nicer to Dottie and not ignore her. I will try and share more. I will continue to blog with abandon!

Cooper Edwards:

As always I am so thankful for my family that rescued me and loves me. In particular, I love Mum because she gives me back rubs on the bed.

I am thankful for my brother and sister. Even though Dozer is very self-centered and rude at times, he does make me laugh. I am thankful for Dottie because she defines grace and silent love. I am thankful for two meals a day, all my vet appointments and toys.

In 2009 I will take more walks and lose the muffin top I have developed around my middle. I will try to be patient with Dozer. I will try and stay away from the burr bush so my fur stays un-matted.

Dottie Edwards:

I am thankful I was adopted by my new parents. I am thankful that Mum takes me back to visit my old owner, Betty. These "open" adoptions are good for the soul. I am thankful for food, shelter and unconditional love, even when I eat poop.

In 2009 I will take more walks and try to go a little bit further each time. I will try and eat less poop and not bark at 5:20am when I want to come inside after breakfast. I will try and put up with Dozer.
I will continue to be Cooper's friend.

We wish one and all a Happy New Year. We have all so enjoyed meeting our new friends and reading your adventures. You are not strangers, just friends we have not met in person. May you have good health and good things in the coming months.

Nancy
(Dozer's Mum)

River is our BFF!

Look what our beagle bud River gave us! We were completely overwhelmed that he would give us the highly coveted BFF Gold Card! Cooper gets to carry it first and then I get to, and of course Dottie can put it in her purse and show it off as well. Thank you River, we are very, very touched!

When you receive the BFF Gold Card you have to pass it onto 5 (count'em 5) friends. And this is a little tough because we have a lot of bloggy friends but we have whittled the names down to our short list.

1. Howie and the Fatties in Texas. Howie is currently incarcerated and may be able to use the card as a "Get Out of Jail Card". We love Howie and his sibs - and their mother's artwork is incredible! Who knew Texas had so many colors? Click here to visit them.

2. Moxie and Izzie, the Corgi Lounge girls. These guys crack us up every day. We love their antics and pictures. They just make us smile. Click here to visit them.

3. The gang at Preppy Pugs! BOL! How can you not love a pug rescue family? Plus their Mum is a nurse so probably have really cool stuff that they take out of her purse like stethoscopes and tongue depressors. Click here to visit them.

4. Lenny @ Wire Wise is the most creative dog we have ever met. He and his Mum are doing the Paw-limpics and we are just in awe of their talent. We are lucky to have them as our friends! Click here to visit them.

5. PEANUTS! Who doesn't love Peanuts? We all love him and his brother, Flash! I am one with Peanuts - who needs a brother when there is so much of us to love! Click here to visit them.

6. Willow is also really special to us. We love his looks and his attitude on life. He plays dress-up too which makes him like family. And he farts...just like us! Whooo hoo! Willow rocks! Click here to visit him.

Thank you River! We've passed on the love!