I'm Back!

Sorry I was gone for a while. When my Grandma Diana came a few weeks ago, she helped me plant new flowers in my backyard. She knows that when it gets warm, I like to spend endless hours playing outside. She always likes to make it extra special for me!!! It looks absolutely beautiful now!! Thanks Grandma Diana!

A few days after she left, it got really cold one night. My mom tried to cover the plants with towels, but the wind gushed through and pulled them off. Needless to say, some of the flowers took a hard hit. Therefore I had to tend the flowers to bring them back to life. That's why I've been gone for a while. But, now I'm back and can't wait to show you my newly decorated patio!!! Stay tuned!

Will Sit for Treats

Did you know that you can get doggie treats that look just like cookies, gingerbread, pretzels and a whole lot of other tastey people food? Grandma Diana found all these treats at PetCo and brought them to OKC for Barclay to share with me. I think I need a sign that says " Will Sit for Treats." In fact, it could say that I will perform for treats. Afterall, I can sit, shake, use my other hand to shake, lay down, get up, turn around, and submit with a bow. All you have to do is ask. Just like on the Jerry McQuire movie where Cuba Goodin Jr says "Show me the money." Instead I would say "Show me the treat!!!" Now, you're speaking my language!!!

Barclay

Here's the next verse of the song (hint: if you don't know the song, you have to listen to it to understand it better).

" Barclay's white fur and green hidden collar, Grandma with new toys that will make me holler, Grandpa has treats of all different flavors, These are a few of my favorite things"

{Original Lyrics: "Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes Silver white winters that melt into springs These are a few of my favorite things"}

To end the list of my a few of my favorite things, I just had to add these photos. Grandma Diana, Grandpa Don, and Barclay came to visit me over Martin Luther King Holiday. They brought with them many things for me to enjoy like 2 huge new toys and tons of tasty treats. There are so many fun photos that it will take more than one day to share with you. So get ready for more photos of My Buddy Barclay and Me.

Grandad and Mimi

Before we let Dallas, my parents went over for Christmas dinner at Granddad and Mimi's. It's a tradition to have Mexican food on Christmas day. Joining my family were my dad's Aunt Jill and Uncle Johan! After dinner, they got to play Scene It - Boys vs Girls. That's why they are all staring at the TV! Even though the men have two secret weapons (Johan knowing all the movie and Grandpa Don reading so the girls don't understand what's going on), the ladies still won! My parents said they had a blast. Meanwhile, Barclay and I rested and hung out together. Nothings better than hanging out with family for Christmas!

You're getting the hang of it!

Back to Christmas with the Burks....

My Uncle Barclay is very smart and a quick learner! After a brief tutoral of how to shred Christmas wrapping paper, he caught on. Here he is on the couch with my dad and Grandma Diana. Though he's really good at this new skill, he's got a ways to go to be as good as me. It does take size and practice to perfect this rare art, but Barclay is on his way!

Hi Ho Hi Ho....

It's off the Burk's we go! After a great time with the Duit side of our family, my parents and I thought we'd continue the Christmas celebration by going to the Burk side. The three of us hoped in the car and headed from Altus to Dallas! To start off the holiday fun, we had dinner with my Grandma Diana, Grandpa Don Granddad, Mimi and Uncle Barclay (the Maltese)! I thought today would be a great day to start the photos of our time there as it's my Mimi's Birthday! Hope you have a Wonderful Birthday Mimi! I love you!

Diana will save me

When I finally got out, I figured that I could hide behind Diana. I knew my dad wouldn't get her wet! So I quickly moved behind her chair. However, I did not talk to her because she was laughing when I was in the pool. I think she was supporting my dad. Who's side are you on....dad's or mine?

Happy Birthday Grandma Diana!!

I would like to veer from our regularly-scheduled blog series to say a very HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GRANDMA DIANA!!! I thought she would love to see these photos taken at Mimi and Granddad's house. These are vintage hats saved by Mimi's family. Here is a photo with my Grandma and the women in our family as well of one by herself. Doesn't she **Sparkle** HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! LOVE YOU!!!

Enjoying the Scenery

After all the hard work, my dad and grandparents stopped and 'smelled the roses.' Doesn't it look great! Our backyard is so much more beautiful to look at. I just love it! My mom and dad come out all the time and enjoy the new scenery. Which means I get to do more of my two favorite things....be outside and hang with my parents!! Life gets better and better! Thanks for all of your help Don & Diana! (Here's a photo of our new flowers and umbrella)

Flowers by Diana

My Grandma Diana made beautiful flower arrangements in pots to soften the look of our backyard! They are gorgeous!!! My parents and I look at them all the time. I love to sniff them! Sometimes when my parents aren't looking, I not smell and lick them! But, DON'T Tell. We just love the flowers. It makes the backyard a wonderful place to rest and relax with my parents after a long day!!

P.S. A photo of my Grandma with the final product is coming up in a few days. So stay tuned.

Where’s Waldo…I mean Toby!!!

Toby enoyed the Christmas celebration as well. He got to sit with Don and Diana to open presents! Sometimes, he’s so still that you don’t even know if he’s there. Can you locate him in the picture?? He’s a real gift!!!

Christmas Presents

By now, everyone knows that I got a huge bone for Christmas. While I was gnawing on my bone, my family got to open presents too. Here is my dad with his mom, Diana, and his granddad, Tom. (Note: You may notice that Great-Grandpa Tom is great at leaving feedback messages to me….he’s one of my biggest fans) I also included a photo of my dad and Aunt Christy by the Christmas tree. They are siblings. I would tell you what that means, but I'M A DOG! I don't know what that means!! Maybe someday I'll have siblings...welll maybe I can wait a while!!