June 11: Gee, its been awhile. Here's an update. I lost one pound just like my doctor wanted me too. Yeah!!! Mom is wondering how I did it because I still eat everything I possibly can. Ha ha ha! Now I'm svelte. That means slim and trim. I had to get an extra shot for the Lyme disease vaccine because of all the ticks I get when I play at the farm. But that's okay. I was extra good and brave at the doctor's office and everyone petted me and gave me treats. They are so nice to me. Sunday I will be going to Grandpa and Grandma's to see the whole family for Father's Day. What fun!
Happy 58th Anniversary to Grandma and Grandpa. Here they are on their wedding day, June 17, 1950.
May 16: Grandpa had two new baby calves born this week. One is a girl and the other is a boy. Grandpa named the baby girl calf "Joanne" after my Mom. That's nice, but I think Gretchen would be better. We're going to visit Uncle Jim and Aunt Valerie this weekend. Yaaaaayyyyy!!! I'll get to see my friend Sammy. And run around and chase chickens. Oh boy. I'll let you know about all the fun I had when I get back. Have a super weekend everybody!
May 8th: Here is a photo of the family of geese at Grandma and Grandpa's house. They just had 6 babies. Mom says they are goslings. Anyway, aren't they cute!
I hope all the Moms have a very Happy Mother's Day. I love my Mom. She cuddles with me and gives me treats and takes me to all kinds of places. She even lets me sleep in bed with her. Tell your Mom you love her a whole bunch. Be sure to give your Mom a big hug and kiss from me! Love, Gretchen
Look closely and you'll see the baby geese with their Mom and Dad.
May 5th: Mom, Dad and I went to the farm on Sunday. It was a beautiful day to go exploring. We walked all around the farm and made sure all the cows were fine. There are lots of new calves. Mom's boots got stuck in the mud and Dad had to pull her out. She was yelling "I'm stuck" while Dad laughed. Ha ha. But not me. I ran through the puddles, jumped over logs, crawled under fences and had a great time. On the way home we stopped at the antique store and I rode around in the cart and rested while Mom and Dad shopped. Then I slept on Mom's lap while we rode back home. Mom made me take a bath when we got home, but that's okay. It was a fun day!
April 29: Hi Everyone! Hope you are having a fantastic day. I finally got to meet Brendan, the new baby in the family. I have to admit he is pretty cute. Check it out in "My Adventures". See you soon!!!
April 25: Here's a big Gretchen shout out to all my peeps at Lafayette High School who I hear check out my website from time to time. Cool! The school year is almost over so study hard and make those final grades fantastic. And here's a big hug and kiss to my big brother, Drew!!!
April 24th: Happy Birthday, Mom! Can I have some of that cake, please?
April 18th: WOW! We're rocking and rolling. Did you feel that earthquake? I was with Daddy downstairs watching tv when it happened. I kept running in circles around and around the couch trying to figure out why the house was shaking! Daddy took me upstairs so I could get a hug from Mom. Nothing like Mom (and breakfast) to take my mind off of an earthquake. Every day brings something new, that's for sure. Have a great weekend and stay safe!
April 15: Be sure to see my latest adventure called, "Counting Cows". Have a great day, everyone!
April 11: The new baby chicks have gotten big enough to live in the chicken pen. Daddy made a divider in the chicken yard so they have their own play area. That way the big chickens can't pick on them. They have a special house with a warming light. There are photos of the new chicks in the slideshow below.
April 1st: Spring is here! The yard has been too muddy for me to go out and play. But Mom did carry me around and show me the daffodills that are blooming all over the yard. Pretty!
We have 15 new baby chicks. They are too little to live in the chicken house with the grown up chickens. It's too cold and rainy. They are living in the garage right now so they stay warm and dry. They have a special cage with a light to keep them warm. Daddy showed them to me and I tried to bite them, so now I can't visit them anymore. But just wait until they're bigger. Then I can chase them. Ha Ha!! First I'll have to figure out how to get inside the chicken pen.
March 12: Dad and Mom are new grandparents. Brendan Joseph arrived yesterday. He weighs 9 pounds--almost as much as me. They wouldn't let me go to the hospital to visit him. I tried to tell Mom and Dad that he would be glad to see me. Here's a picture of Mom, Dad and Baby Brendan. I have to admit, he is almost as cute as me! I can't wait to play with him. See a bigger photo of Brendan and his Daddy in the slideshow below.
March 7: Check out our new baby calf on "My Adventures".
Feb 19: Back to the farm last Sunday to check on the cows. It was cold and rainy but I wore my raincoat and walked the farm with my Dad. I didn't mind getting wet because I love to explore the farm so much. It was hard to walk in the mud though. Especially since my legs are only 3 inches long. Some of the cows are due to have their babies and Dad wanted to be sure they were all okay. When Dad stopped to check one cow, the bull came over to see what he was doing. I jumped in between Dad and the bull. I puffed myself up as big as I could and I barked at that bull. After all, its my job to protect my family, right? The bull backed up and walked away. Ha Ha. I showed him. Dachshunds Rule!!! Then we went back to the truck where Mom was waiting. Mom got me dried off and cleaned up. Then we drove to Uncle Jim and Aunt Valerie's house for a visit. Aunt Val gave me a treat and I laid down by the fire. Aaaahhhh! We stopped at the antique store on the way home. I like to ride in the cart while Mom and Dad shop. The people at the store are so friendly. Everyone pets me and tells me how cute I am. The best part was when we stopped for hamburgers. Yummy. For the rest of the ride home, I curled up in Mom's lap and went to sleep. Another great day.
February is here and that means Valentine's Day. I got a new chewy bone! I'm sending love and kisses to all my family and friends!
Feb 3: I went up to the farm with Mommy and Daddy last weekend. It was a warm and sunny day, perfect for exploring. We walked all around the farm and counted the cows. We have lots of babies, too. A baby cow is called a calf. The calves are cute, but not as cute as puppies. I stayed away from the cows even when they followed me for awhile. If they step on me, I'm a goner.
We saw two eagles. One was sitting in a tree. We got pretty close to him before he flew away. Mom was so excited to see him that she forgot to take a picture. Boy he was big!!! I sure hope they don't eat dachshunds.
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