My fun day in the snow after winter storm Jonas last weekend didn’t end after I helped my dad dig us out, because my ponies on the farm needed to be cared for too!
So Trooper and I bundled up and got ready to help with all the farm chores!
Once all my ponies were fed, and the stalls were mucked, it was time to have a little fun.
And just like that we were off! (bet you can’t even spot me way up ahead of Trooper…he can never catch me!)
Boomerang is always our first stop, because he’s ALWAYS up for a good time in the snow.
His toothy grin pretty much says it all, and I’m pretty sure he wishes it was a snow day everyday.
Yup, Boomer definitely knows how to have a good time in the snow!
Two can play at that game Boomer! Because I know how to have a good time in the snow too!
Even my pal Minnow wanted to get in on the action.
Trooper did pretty well keeping up with Minnow despite the deep snow…
….I of course tried my little heart out to keep up too, but lets face it, 26+ inches of snow is not exactly friendly to us short dogs. #shortdogproblems
So I relegated myself to the spectators side of the fence to get a better view of the pony show.
And my pal Minnow did not disappoint! He put on a grand show for me in the snow.
Overall it was a perfect snow day on the farm with my ponies. I can’t wait to do it again soon!
Back in November I went on a fun road trip adventure with my family and best pal Trooper to South Carolina. While true, it’s been nearly 2 months since then, I still have one last adventure to share with everyone, and it’s a fun one!
Despite the fact that it wasn’t exactly SUPER warm down south my Uncle Taylor always likes to get us dogs excited about having a splash in the ocean when we hit the beach.
Since I’m never one to miss an adventure I didn’t hesitate one bit to jump into the cold water and have a little fun.
Uncle Taylor taught me everything there is to know about skim boarding.
Thanksgiving is obviously well behind us, but with the craziness that is Christmas I never got to finish telling you all about my adventures on my last road trip! So today I wanted to share my fun shopping excursions in Charleston, South Carolina!
Trooper and I are always very excited when we are involved in the family outings during vacation. While most dogs might sit at home Trooper and I are included in as much as possible, and you better believe I wasn’t going to let them leave me out of a shopping adventure!
Before heading to Charleston we made a stop at this cute market on Folly Beach. Apparently it’s a mini “grocery store” according to mom and dad.
Now I’ve never been in a grocery store before, because they are normally a “no dogs allowed” place, but Bert’s Market is super dog friendly! I guess in a small beach town you can have those luxuries.
And to be honest, I’m a little peeved that I was never allowed in this glorious place with all things edible before!
Trooper and I agree, it’s almost better than the pet store! *Drool*
Before hitting Charleston for some more shopping Trooper and I stopped off at the Disc Golf course to watch some of my family play. My buddy Sharkie was there too making sure no discs ended up in the lake. Apparently he’s an expert at rescuing drowning discs…..go Sharkie!
Then it was off to downtown Charleston for some shopping!
Trooper decided to wait in the car while I hit up all the best stores. I love that most of the shops are pet friendly!
Of course even in the “human” stores I was able to find the dog stuff! This shop had some fun gear from one of my favorite retailers, Ruffwear.
Most of the shops I visited became a blur, but eventually we found a cute little pet shop and mom bought me some of my favorite treats.
By the time I made it back to the car I was pretty exhausted. Shopping is a very tough job, but nothing a little cat nap can’t fix.
It’s a good thing Trooper didn’t hit the shops like I did, because he couldn’t even make it through our next lunch stop without passing out. He’s such a lightweight!
My trip to South Carolina was shaping up to be such fun adventure, and don’t worry, I’ve still got a few more tales to share too!
Do you have a favorite vacation you took with your dog?
Even thought Christmas has come and gone, I haven’t forgotten about sharing just what sort of adventures I went on during my holiday break! So here’s my fun recap of all things Christmasy…
My Christmas eve started off pretty uneventful, as I still had to fulfill my shop dog duties for all the customers that needed to pick up their picture framing.
But eventually it was time to head over to Trooper’s house at the farm so that I could celebrate with him and my extended family.
I got busy right away helping to clean up around the kitchen. (apparently Trooper is slacking on his floor licking duties).
But elsewhere, the tree decorating fun was well underway! (and let’s be honest, my 6 foot 3 Uncle Taylor was much more suited for putting the angel on top than short little me)
The rest of the night consisted of gift giving, sock stealing (on Trooper’s part), good times with my family, and maybe just a few naps too. Before I knew it, it was time to head home so that Santa could bring me some presents!
When I woke on Christmas morning I was so excited! Honestly, I wasn’t sure if Santa would bring me anything after I caught that bunny in the backyard, and got on the dining room table to steal food (oops). But I guess my “goodness” outweighed the bad this year, because he brought me lots of fun presents!
From a December Barkbox filled with fun treats and toys….
My favorite new toy though, the Bouncing Squirrel Tail mom and dad bought me from the Barkshop! (you can snag one for your pup from the Barkshop with code AMMO for a FREE PRIZE at checkout). I’ve been having a blast with my new toy over the past few weeks!
Christmas is always an exciting whirlwind, and just as things were winding down mom and dad said we had to get ready to go to my MomMom & PopPop’s house.
I always love going to MomMom & PopPop’s house, because without fail, PopPop always manages to “drop” food on the floor. 😉
There was also plenty of time for more gift giving and playing with my cousins too (who coincidently also LOVED my new Bouncing Squirrel Tail too).
Christmas with my family is always a special time. Despite my excitement about all the gifts and food, my very favorite part is getting to be with the one’s I love.
Of course if you know me and my family, then you know that even though Christmas was over, the fun never stops at my house. The day after Christmas I was hitting the hiking trail with more of my family! After all, we had to burn off all those Christmas dinner calories we had the day before!
I’m already counting down the days until next Christmas! What sort of fun did you have for the holiday?
December has always been a whirlwind for me. Mostly because mom and I are always super busy at the shop fulfilling all the Christmas orders. You might even say I’m an elf during the month of December! But even though I spent some extra time working, I still managed to fit in some fun adventures too.
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And now it’s 2016! Holy cow, where did the year go? I’m looking forward to what 2016 has to bring, and can’t wait to share my new adventures with you! Stay tuned!
I hope you all have the merriest of Christmases! I’m taking a little blogging break between now and New Years to catch up on all my sleep. But I’ll be back in 2016 with more adventures to share!
I’m a little late with giving everyone a recap of my Thanksgiving vacation, but with the busy holiday season at my mom’s shop I had a hard time getting my “tech team” to edit all the photos! But have no fear! I’m ready to share all the details of my week long trip down south to Folly Beach, South Carolina.
Before I dive in to all the fun I had visiting with my family, I have to introduce you to my new friends! The cute little Jack Russell puppy is Artemis and the fluffy white fellow, Sharkie (or Mark Sharkman for those that know him a little better). Artemis and Sharkie are Folly Beach residents and they had a blast showing Trooper and I how to be real beach dogs.
Artemis has just started his Beach Dog training (after all he is pretty young still), but not to worry, I took him under my wing and shared all the important things about the world with him. Like how to hunt rabbits, dig holes, and bark at strangers.
Sharkie on the other hand is a beach dog pro!
Sharkie’s ball chasing skills made Trooper and I look like a couple of idiots.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure we should be embarrassed to be seen in public after watching Sharkie chase after his ball. We didn’t come off anywhere near as elegant as he does in photos.
Gotta love a dog that knows what he wants!
Sharkie and I had a blast on the beach though and it was fun having another small dog sidekick to run around with. I’m pretty sure Trooper felt very out numbered with all us shorties.
I already miss being able to run like the wind on the wide open beach. It’s something I’ll never get tired of.
And since you all couldn’t be there with me to enjoy the glorious beach, I made this fun video so you could pretend like you were there with me!
So what do you think? Aren’t you impressed with Sharkie’s ball skills? (Don’t tell him, but I’ve been practicing at home so that next time we get together I’ll look a little cooler!)
The holiday season can be sort of a crazy time around my house. Presents to buy, parties to attend, all while trying to help my mom with the busy holiday rush at her shop. It can get pretty exhausting for everyone.
Don’t worry though, when it comes time to wrap all the holiday presents I’m always around to lend a helping paw.
Even if it means I have to work through my nap time.
This holiday season I wanted to thank everyone out there that has supported small businesses. Being that I work in my mom’s small business, and I also run my own online shop, small businesses have a special place in my heart.
Because honestly, you can’t go to a big box store and be greeted by a happy tail wagging dog like me!
As you can see, I’m a pretty hard-working pup!
Don’t forget to shop small this season, and support your local businesses. 🙂
