Brothers and Sisters

Auntie Holly took this snap of Ripley and Baby Cleo sleeping in the car. Baby Cleo is getting so big! Here you can kind of see her "feathers" on the top of her head. We have been calling her Big Bird.

Rainy Saturday

Just having some cozy time since it's raining and cold today. I dashed out the door only to get wet, so I hightailed it back into the house. And now I'm just laying here. BORING. Guess I'll just settle in for a day-long nap.

Wishing #2

When I sit pretty, I usually get a cookie. Maybe if I sit pretty for the squirrel in the tree, it will come down and be my treat!

Wishing #1

Oh if only my cuteness could lure the scrub jay out of the tree so I could eat it. Please, little jay? Come on down. It won't hurt. Much.

Dirt

Sunshine is even better when you're laying in a dirt pit with your best friend nearby.

I Spy.....

In the middle of pillows, up high on the bed, lay a sweet little terrier, to rest her sweet little head. When a camera came in with a flash to surprise, the sweet little terrier barely opened her eyes...

Popopopopopppppp

Ahhhh bubble wrap. The perfect nesting material for the wild brown-and-tan terrier monster.

Belated Halloween

I was supposed to be a witch. But instead I was so ashamed I looked like a two-bit whore that I tried to hide my face.

Auntie Mel! Auntie Mel!

No new photos because mom's computer is being repaired, but I wanted to talk about how excited I am.... My Auntie Mel from Australia is coming to visit ME for 5 days! I can't seem to ever get to visit her and the ducks and chickens at Hydrorancho, so she's coming here! Boy, she doesn't know what she's in for. I'll take lots of photos and get into lots of trouble... stay tuned!

Family Portrait

Check out our new little family! Ripley looks handsome in his kerchief, and Baby Cleo needs to grow into her legs still. I won't tell you how long it took and how many photos were taken to get all three of us like this.

Little Foe

This is a picture of Giardia. It's a pesky little parasite that you can catch from drinking unfiltered water where they live, or maybe even smelling a friend's behind that has it. Baby Cleo has it and we think I might have it too. The past few nights I haven't been able to control myself, it's like a faucet has been turned on in my behind. I've been really good though, and have only made a mess on the bathroom floor in the house. I feel so bad about that. Now I have medicine, but I don't really know that I'm taking it because it's wrapped in a nice piece of chicken every time. Yum! At least I'm running around like myself again. Ripley is coming for a week to stay, I'm so excited!!

You Are Getting Sleeeeeeeeepy

You're probably starting to think that all Ripley and I do is nap. I prefer calling it 'resting our eyes'.

MeToo Is Here!

Hi everyone! My name is Baby Cleo, but everyone calls me 'MeToo.' I am Ripley's new little sister and I'm a Border Terrier like him. I'm about 13 weeks old and aren't I adorable?


When my mom got me I could fit into the palm of your hand. Now I'm growing bigger every day. My paws are big and I flop around like a muppet.


At first, we didn't know how Ripley and Remy would react to me. When we all met, I was a little scared of the big kids. But now, all I want to do in my life is be just like them! That's why whenever they do something I'm in the middle of it all, and why my name is MeToo! I've become especially attached to Remy, even though people tell me she's not the greatest role model. I don't care, I just like to watch what the big kids do and learn from them!


But for now, I'll still stay on the sidelines...

Room For Two

Ripley and I spend a lot of time in my new house together. I even let him share my bed with me. Granted, it is a little cozier when you have a friend to nap with.

My Own Park

So, I have a new home. The best part is that I have my own dog park in the back. Me & Ripley love to wrestle in it and I have had so many friends and dogs appear back there! I get to run around and explore, but only after it was secured. Everyone thinks that all I want to do is get out and see the world. Well, they don't call me Indiana Remy for nothing!

It All Started...

A few weeks ago, boxes showed up in my house. Of course, that only means one thing- a new place to jump into!

Oh look! There's that SCRABBLE game I sat on a while ago.

Mmmmm nothing like sticky packing tape for a nice snack. Nom nom nom.

Exthept ith a littow thickier than I thought...

Naptime! Where should I make myself a little bed to sleep in? Ahh yes, bubble wrap.

I wonder what's happening...

I'm OK!

There are a few of you who have reached out to see if I'm safe from the scary fires that have been burning in the hills above my house. Thankfully I'm far enough that I won't be in any danger, but the smoke sure does bother me, and I can see flames from my street. The picture above was taken from the roof of my house and the one below from the street tonight. I feel so bad for all the animals in the forest. I know that this has to happen sometimes in nature but it doesn't seem fair, does it?

Ch-ch-changes

There have been lots of changes in my life lately. Before I talk about them, I needed to take a rest first.

Not to be outdone, Ripley takes a rest at his office, too...

I'll be on again soon to fill everyone in on the Big News in my life. There's quite a lot! In the meantime, I'll just close my eyes for a little bit longer...

Auntie Love

Auntie was here and I did everything I could to crawl into, under and on her bed. She even took this picture of me. She said something about seeing me next time in my new home, but I'm not sure what that means. I'll just sit here and look cute, instead.

Never Too Tired To Eat

Ripley just couldn't be bothered to get up for his food the other day. So when the food came to him it was the perfect solution.

Peanut Gallery

Today I went and picked up Izzy for a playdate. We couldn't wait to get home, so we started to play in the car. This is snapshot of us in the backseat together. We have so much fun, she is totally like my little sister. But pretty squirmy, too.

Troublemakers

Ripley's coming over tonight to hang out with me alone in the house! Lately we have been left out of our cages when we're alone and we've been really, really good. But today I seem to have some mischief in me. I wonder if we can get into trouble, or if we will just fall asleep as usual and forget about it.

Crunchy!

This is a Praying Mantis. It's been in my mouth. Well, not THIS one but one just like it. I got to go to the Palm Springs house for a little vacation and I almost got to snack on one of these guys. Unfortunately, it was taken from me, but not until I managed to chew a leg off. Everyone was a little disgusted, but I thought it was pretty funny.

My Buddy

Did you know that if anyone says Buddy's name around me I start to cry? I LOVE this dog, he is so hunky and dreamy. And when he uses his nose to knock me over like a bowling ball, I just run back to lick his face for more. I get to see him on the weekends mainly. If we're lucky we get locked into a cage together. I'm happy to share my water with him too.

Bed Hopping

Today I got to spend the day at Ripley's office. It was fun to be away from the house and go through someone else's things. I got tired and stole Ripley's bed from him, though he's always welcome to share... There's something weird going on at my house, every time I come it it smells like people were there and I can't figure out what's going on. But I've sure been on a lot of pointless trips lately.

Soapbox...

I'd like to take this opportunity to speak to you from The Box (a/k/a Auntie H's desk). I hopped up here to get attention...er.... I mean to speak to you about a serious topic: The lack of COOKIES in this house. I mean, I get some but there should be COOKIES given to me at least every hour. Thank you for your time.

Foot Pillow

Auntie H was here today. I think she comes over just to see me, even if she pretends to do some work with mom. Because I'm so enthusiastic to see Auntie H, mom sometimes gives me a bone to chew on and keep me busy. But all that gnawing can make a girl tired so I usually roll over and take a nap. Today it just so happened that Auntie H's foot was there for me to rest my head on.

In The Closet

Ripley likes sleeping on the rug in mom's closet, just like me. He was there all alone and so I decided to join him. Later, he finally came out of the closet, and nobody was surprised...

This Is How We Roll

Or sleep, rather. Ripley is here for the WHOLE WEEK and I am so beside myself with excitement, that I had to go to sleep. So did he.

Bad Hair Day

You know how some days, no matter what you do, you can't get it right? I'm having one of those days above...

Oh No, Not Again...

Please take me with you this time? Pleeeeease? Wait, what? I get to spend a week at Izzy's house with Auntie T2 and the girls? Hmmm... that actually sounds pretty cool. Check in with you guys later!

Your Friday Dose of Cute

I was saving this photo for a really good day, and Fridays are always pretty good days, right? They say Izzy and I are joined at the hip but this is a little ridiculous, don't you think? Have a great weekend everyone!

Good Morning, Sunshine!

Sometimes, in the morning, I like to sit in the tiniest patch of sunshine possible. And sometimes I look like my legs have been removed. Don't worry, they are still there. Here I'm not really ready to get up yet...

The Izzies

Above you can see Izzy the Duck (in the middle) over at the Hydrorancho. Word has it that her sister Kitsci has grown bigger than her now. I think she would be fun to chase around for a while, but I don't know how I'm ever going to get to Australia.

Next up we have Izzy the Dog. She was over on Friday and we had our usual playtime. I have heard a rumor that I am going to be staying at Izzy's house for a week, which sounds like the best time ever for me!

All Back To Normal

After everyone being in different places, my life is now back to the way it should be- Ripley is here, we've played like monsters, and now we're napping. Nobody should ever, EVER keep us apart for that long again, OKAY???

Trick or Treat?

I sure do love my treats. "Cookies" of all sorts are good by me. I usually do a little trick for a treat, and boy does it pay off. Here's a photo of me getting a little overly excited as my Dad pulls out the treat jar - yummy!

Ripley - Thinking Of You

Since my Mom's been hanging out on the farm it's been pretty quiet around here. I'm having a good time and all, but I have to say that the Ripley-less days are getting to me. I finally broke down and took comfort in his cage. It made me feel better laying on his blanket.

Hide n' Seek

Is that spaghetti sauce on Tommy's face? Why does everything remind me of food?

Anyway, let's move on.... I guess I was feeling a little bummed out last night about my Mom being gone so I hid away in a special little hiding place. My Dad looked all over for me for about 10 minutes before he spotted my leg.

Can you see me up there in that picture? I'm a master at disguise.