Well, mom cleaned me up. Of course, she gets me all clean and brushed pretty, then let's me go outside to do one of my favourite things - lay in that sweet spot that is half shade, half sun and just soak in the delightful spring weather. I think that mom was a little mad that I'd ruined all her hard work, but one look and a quick wink and I was back in the good books again.

I've trained mom and dad to let me in when I'm ready now. See, before they were trying to get me in before I'd fully basked, but now they just let me hang out until I give one bark. They're quite cleaver!

Last weekend I got to be the extra special guest at a birthday party. Dad's niece had her fifth birthday party and she specially requested that I come to celebrate with her! I got a whole afternoon of kids adoring me, and adults petting and loving me! It was really a fantastic day! I almost swore that it was my birthday, especially when one of the kids spilled some lasagna. I bet that you never would have guess that I'm a professional lasagna picker-upper! Yep. Not one adult was able to clean up the dropped bits before I got to it. Oh! Did I mention that I climbed up and down the carpeted stairs many, many times? Even mom didn't know that I could go up and down the stairs so much to play!

Mom finally got around to taking some more pictures of me, just so that you can see how much better I look with my coat coming back in. She's making sure that this time, my coat doesn't get all matted and gross like last time. Whenever she brushes me, I dance with joy! It's so nice to be with people who love me. You could find out what it's like to be loved unconditionally too. Just come and meet me, or any of my wonderful friends at Misty Creek. I know that I could show you the real meaning of "love," not to mention "cuddles" and "nap time!"