30Dec / 2013

Making a Resolution

It has been an interesting year, well, eventful year! We are ready for 2014 to begin and are hopeful that it holds many blessings for all.

Mom has already been working on her resolution – to improve her health. She is walking, using her Wii and making better food choices. To make sure she is successful, she is making small changes each week and telling her friends so that they can keep her honest. She also journals her progress. If she makes a mistake, it is a mistake and not permanent. Mom will just pick up the next day and keep going.
But what really happens to most people with New Year’s Resolutions? I asked a friend. And here is what he told me…

Humans are funny! They want to make changes, make resolutions and only keep them for a week. I will keep you posted on Mom’s progress on keeping her resolution this year! I am going to make a resolution not to make a resolution! I can keep that!!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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29Dec / 2013

I Had A Dream

Last night, I had a dream – the strangest dream ever! I dreamed that Dad took the Christmas tree down early and snuck it out of the house. Of course, he could not sneak it past us. And, in my dream, I believed that we actually peed on the tree and were upset that Dad was removing it! Can you imagine such nonsense? Well, it was a dream! And so, I decided to retaliate! Here is what I did…

My, what a dream!! Glad it was not real life! I ran to check and both the toilet and tree were still in our home! All is well!!!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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27Dec / 2013

Christmas at Our Home!

Mom and Dad celebrated on Christmas Eve with the kids and the First Grandchild. Everyone was very excited! Mom cooked the ham and dad finished the side dishes.

The First Grandchild arrived.

The Aunts were excited and held the baby!

Dinner was served and only Dash was allowed under the table.

Evidently I was too “nosy”! I had to “go place” in the bedroom- how mean! Then the humans went to the sunroom for time by the tree.

Adri and the First Grandchild had a big crinkly paper thing. I wonder what kind of treats it held.

And Stephen grinned about his Louisville shirt.

Matt grinned all night long over food and his Mosaic football book!

Mom said Christmas made her feel like a kid again!

Me, I just watched over everyone to make sure they were all happy. So Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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22Dec / 2013

Dear Santa

Dear Santa, have I got a story to tell you. And it is not my fault. The goldendoodle and I had a play date. It was a lovely snowy day. So we went outside to enjoy the day! And this is part of the story.

Just because I have better aim, Santa, there is no picture of me…and the darn doodle is crying foul! Well, here is how I feel about it!

I bet Mrs. Claus is on my side. Just ask her. And, Santa, I really don’t want to stay on the naughty list all the way til Christmas!!! You know me better than that, Santa!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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21Dec / 2013

Christmas Cookies

Christmas is drawing near and time for baking is here! Oh, the good smells that will fill the house…and Mom drinks hot coco and we get treats! It is such a special time of the year. But… I must be very careful so that this does not happen.

Oh, holy cannoli! I just can’t help myself! The dough – it’s so tempting. First, I restrain myself while Mom takes out the ingredients and mixes them.

But the dough – it smells so good! And it is just the size of one of my balls. I cannot help myself. When Mom turns around, she finds this.

And a Newfie with a dough ball on the run! Oh, holy cannoli!! She always catches me!!!!

Mom put us in the bedroom to make the cookies this year. We could still smell them. And when they were done, we could see them but not taste them! Santa, I am still on your good list!! Here is a picture of our Christmas cannoli!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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20Dec / 2013

Oh Christmas Tree: The Dog’s Perspective

Mom and Dad are celebrating the season of Advent. The tree is up and their home is decorated. Dash, Jack, and I look at things just a bit differently. We have a dog’s perspective. Can you imagine how we feel about clove studded oranges on the tree? The smell is sooooo inviting and we want to investigate the properties and determine all about them. And what about those things called “ornaments”?

Do they taste as good as they look? They must because Mom keeps us as far from the tree as she does from our treats when we are not getting any!!
Here is what we think about the tree.

Guess it is a good thing Mom is using a gate if she does not want us to taste the goodness of the oranges, ornaments, and the tree. After all, a hungry newfie girl just can’t resist the temptation sometimes, can she?

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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20Dec / 2013

Last Day of School: 2013

The Last Day of 2013 is upon us and the Christmas Holiday Break is here! The students are so excited!! Ok, they are a bit wild and chattery. We are taking them on a field trip to see a movie and then out to lunch. Who would not be excited? I was excited, too, by all the Christmas cheer in the air.
I wore one of my special outfits for the holiday. I am a diva and a princess who loves pink, so my accessory of the day was pink of course. I think it looks great against my fur. What do you think?

Miss Stephanie took this beautiful picture and then she gave me my very own Christmas present. I was so thankful!!!

Mom received a special present, too. Mrs. Ames searched for a nifty cookbook to help Mom keep her upcoming New Year’s resolution.

Then it was time for hugs.

We wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We will see our students in 2014! What a great ending to a super year! We love our Noe Middle staff and students!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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20Dec / 2013

Dogs versus Elf on the Shelf

Mom left us home alone with and in charge of the lovely house with the decorations and presents. She had an MRI and we could not be in the room while they did the test and no one was going with her so no one could hold our leash. Dash and I felt important felt important that we were trusted to care for the home with the tree and decorations!
But we had one worry: the Elf on the Shelf was on the loose! He had quite a record for creating havoc. What could he do in Mom’s absence? We were about to find out!! And it was not good.

We could not believe our eyes! The precious tree was tipped on its side. Dash and I had no idea how to fix such a huge problem!!! But we knew exactly what to do about the Elf on the Shelf. There was just one course of action to prevent future disasters and we took it!

Now we have to explain all this to Mom when she gets home. Hopefully she is in a very, very understanding mood. Has anyone else been in such a situation? We would love advice about how to best tell Mom!!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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19Dec / 2013

If You Could Read My Mind….

Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of this diva dog? If you could read my mind, you would found some of these thoughts…and much more!

I am always raring to go at 4:48 AM!

Mom must be eating!! I want to share!!

If Mom went out without me, I get a bit suspicious…

Around nap time, I get philosophical.
After dinner, I get ready for bed.

One thing is for sure, Mom and I are

And that is a glimpse into the mind of this goofy Newfie!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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18Dec / 2013

Science Lab

We had a wonderful time in Mrs. Ames Science class yesterday! We are studying about the earth and one of the properties we investigated was “density”. Our students were so good during our lab investigation! They had a tub of water, a vial and twenty five pennies. They had to float the vial, suspend the vial and sink the vial and then compare the information in terms of density of water. It is pretty involved, right? The kids did a super job and did some excellent thinking. Then Mrs. Ames did a demonstration on Nutrasweet and sugar showing that the same amount of sweetener could have different densities. She showed the different amounts of sweeteners that sweetened soft drinks in zip lock bags, but made them equally sweet, and then showed that the one with sugar was denser because it had more mass. Mom also learner that the chemical components of Nutrasweet are the same as formaldehyde – just in a different order. Guess what she is not drinking any more!

The kids really needed me during this lesson. There was a lot of movement and unstructured time while working and time to pat me. I got lots of pats because the students found this lesson and the follow questions hard and they got frustrated at times. Mom and Mrs. Ames guided them and gave them hints but would not tell them answers. The kids needed me more than ever and it was a good day to be there for them. At the end of the day, both classes had their best days ever and were very proud!! And that is a snapshot of our science lab day!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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