Everyone is still very sad about losing Grandma, but a couple of months after she left us, John and Cappy decided to do a big sailboat race that happens every year. They've done it lots of times before, and sometimes they even win. Grandma always got excited about these races, so they knew she would have wanted them to do it. This time, some people had asked Cappy if I could stay with them while Cappy and John were racing (The race takes several days to finish.), but at the last minute, something happened and they couldn't keep me after all. So Cappy talked to the people at the place where I go to get my hair done and she made arrangements for me to stay there in a "luxury" suite. I was a little nervous about it, but Cappy promised me that they would be back to get me in a few days, and that the people there would take good care of me. I still remember being left at the Poodle Rescue Center for several months, and I was so lonely. But then Cappy and John came there and took me home to live with them forever and ever. I was pretty sure that since they went through all that trouble to find me in the first place, they would come back for me soon. So, off I went to the Majestic Pet Hotel and to my luxury suite. I had a flat screen TV on the wall where they showed me cool doggie movies, and people came to play with me and take me for walks four times a day. And, they have a really cool doctor there, Dr. Adams, who takes good care of me. I hate to admit it, but it was actually pretty cool. Although, I was really happy when Cappy showed up a few days later to take me home. There's no place like home!
 |
| Me in my "luxury" suite |
A couple of weeks after that, the three of us drove up to Ft. Worth to watch Riley play in a football game. I'm not really sure just what football is, but it sure looks like fun. The kids all run around on the grass knocking each other down and chasing a funny looking ball. I wish they would let me play! Riley looked really awesome in his "uniform." John said that's what clothes are called when everyone's has to look the same. I like his pink socks.
 |
| That's Riley, number 33. |
We went back to Austin for Thanksgiving, and all of my kid people were there, even Casey. I was so excited to have them all together, and they had lots of fun. On the day after Thanksgiving, my grandpa came back home with us to stay for a few days. I like him a lot. Since Cappy and John were working almost every day, Grandpa and I spent a lot of time sitting in the sunshine on our deck, and just hanging out. I was sad when he had to go back home, but I heard Cappy and John talking the other night about him coming back for another visit soon. I can't wait!
 |
| That's me and Grandpa |
Next thing I knew, it was Christmas time! What fun! We went to Austin for a few days, and I got my picture taken with Santa! He's nice. I got to see all of my family over the holidays, and that was great. They all like to play with me and watch me run. Cappy says I run funny, but I think she likes the way I make her laugh. I got tons of presents and treats from Santa and from my family. I like Christmas!
