Little Ippuni

It's HOT here in Georgia this weekend. It's going to be 100 degrees today and tomorrow. Mom says we can't stay outside for long periods of time. That's okay, Mom, we don't want to!!

We thought we'd tell you a little about our older "little" brother today because we think some of you wonder why he's not in our blog more. Well, he really doesn't want to be. He doesn't like getting his picture taken (he hangs his head and acts like he's in trouble unless Mom is sneaky about it!). He's getting rather elderly and he can't see very well and doesn't hear all that well, either. (The better to sneak up on!) He doesn't like playing with toys. He really only likes to sit next to Mom and sleep. He does still do his police duty of enforcing the "no running in the house" rule and tries to warn anyone who comes into our house to "go away!" But mostly, he just likes to rest.

We do tease him (especially Remy) but Mom protects him and doesn't let us do what we'd really like (bite his tail). Sometimes Remy does get a nip in now and then but believe me, Ippuni can hold his own! We never bother him when he's resting, only when he gets all bossy on us.

Mom says to be nice to him and that we'll be old dogs one day, too. Okay, you can take a rest today, Ippuni. We'll leave you alone . . . mostly.

Ippuni is so cool--he can sleep standing up!

We hope you stay cool today!!

New toys

Guess what? Mom surprised us with new toys today--one for each of us!! Remy loves the squeaker. It kind of gets on my nerves . . . which I'm quite sure is the reason Remy loves it. Here's a video Mom took of me looking for my toy. I wanted the one Remy had, of course.

Who's got the toy?

Happy Sunday, cool cats, dogs and hammies! Luc and I were outside for a while today, just hanging out in the sunshine. I was getting kind of bored . . .

Hey, wanna have some fun with Luc?



Here he is, not suspecting a thing.



When Mom called us to come inside, I hid behind the chair by the door. Do you see me?



I came out just as Luc came to the door . . . and grabbed his favorite toy!



Oh, I seem to have an itch (not really, that's part of the game).



HA! Nice try, Luc. You're way to slow.



Oh, is this what you wanted?? Got him again!



Uh oh, here's the sad face to Mom. I wanted the toy and Remy always gets it . . . waa, waa!



I gave it to Luc. I don't really care about the dumb toy--I just LOVE teasing Luc!



Then we came inside and Mom gave us both a treat. See how good we are when we're waiting for a treat?

I hope you all have a brother or sister to tease like that. I'm lucky--I have Luc AND Ippuni. Ahhh, there's nothing better!

Waiting by the phone . . .

Dad left for a business trip today. We don't like it when he goes away. I don't think Mom likes it either. She says he'll be back in a few days.

When Dad left today, I heard him tell Mom he would call tonight. So, I decided to wait by the phone.

Dad, where are you?

Memorial Day

Mom told us about Memorial Day and what it means to all of us. She told us that we should spend some time this weekend thinking about all the men and women who have served and are still serving our country. She talked about how important it is to take a few moments to reflect on it and say our thanks.

Here's Remy being thoughtful and saying his thanks.



Here's Ippuni--he was thinking hard. I think he was wishing Remy and I would go serve our country . . . in some other country.



Here I am doing my thinking and saying my thanks.



Okay, okay, so I got sleepy doing all that thinking.

We hope all of you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and get some time to reflect . . . and nap!

Big Bank Treats!

Hi friends! Today Mom took us with her to the bank. We love going to the bank even more than going to Starbucks because the bank gives HUGE milk bones!!

Here I am--looking forward to my big treat!



Here's Luc--he's probably thinking he's going to try to steal my treat.

Here it is!!! I told you it was big!



"Hey Luc, move your big butt! You're taking up the whole seat!"

Mom made Luc move. Here we are not speaking. He didn't get my treat either. So there.

Gecko Hunting

Hey! It's me, Luc! Yesterday Remy told you what his favorite pastime is so I wanted to tell you mine today. It's . . . gecko hunting!!!

Can you see me? I can hide as good as Girl Girl hammie, huh?



Oh, I've almost got him!!! See my head buried right in the middle of that bush??



Uh oh! Mom's calling me . . . darn! That tail of mine always gives me away.

Doesn't gecko hunting look fun? Mom doesn't like it much because sometimes I get too excited playing with the geckos and I hurt them. She says they keep the bugs away and they're cute. Huh? I didn't know that. I thought they were looking for a better price on car insurance.