30 x 30

Woo! I made it! 30 posts in 30 days. That's asking a lot of a very busy high schooler! I'm not going to say that all of my posts were great..but I did it! I don't think that posting daily is the thing for me. I ran out of things to say and it turned into more of a ramble! But hey..I tried.

I hope everyone had a great day and enjoyed their Monday...as if that's possible!

And a special shout out to my friend Morgan who is 16 on this very special day!

Maddie and Betsy

White Stuff [By Betsy]

You know what!? Sometimes this white stuff falls from the sky. But I can't remember what its called! It is super cold..like ice! And whenever it falls I get super excited. And then momma lets me run in the backyard! I play and play and play! I love love love to eat the stuff. It tastes like ice cubes only it makes me mouth wet super fast! I sure hope we get some white sky stuff soon, even though mommy doesn't like it very much.
Here is a picture of me in it. 

Do remember what that white stuff is called?

Betsy

Momma says Gabrina is in phase 8. I'm not sure exactly what that means but mom is excited for her! Mom said that she is close to graduating college. I will be very excited if she does. Then I don't have to share my mommy with her! So go Gabrina!

7 whole months! [By Betsy]

That's right guys! I am 7 months old!

Mom said I could write 7 things I really like about me this time! There most certainly are not in order!

1. I am a good little sleeper. I sleep sleep sleep at night. And I sleep sleep sleep during the day!

2. I am a champion at climbing grated stairs!

3. I have beautiful black fur and big brown eyes!

4. I can eat two cups of food in less than a minutes!

5. I weigh 55 pounds!

6. I get to go lots of places with my mom!

7. Everyone loves me!!

[Mom is hoping to take some nice pictures of me soon! I am way more beautiful than I look here]

Betsy the BIG girl!

Oh yeah and mom wants to know if anyone got the GDB Phase Report? 

Award..Thanksgiving Style!

We received this award from Toby and his trainer! Thank you so much!  

"This award is to be bestowed upon five individuals with the hopes that they will cut and paste the badge above for their blogs, then honor five more and so on and so on... "

Now to honor 5 other bloggers! We have lots of friends..but here are 5 great blogs that haven't already received the award!

1. Elizabeth and Peyton - Peyton is Elizabeth's 4th puppy from GDB. She also raised his momma Holly!

2.Heather and Ellie - Ellie is Heather's 2nd puppy she is raising for NEADS.

3. Sarah and her Pack - Sarah is currently raising her 4th dog for GDB, Rafferty

4. Martha and Ardella - Ardella was recently career changed from GDB. Now she is enjoying life as a pet. Martha just adopted a new kitty too!

5. Carrie and Waffle - Waffle is a CC pup from GDB. Lani, a puppy Carrie raised, just turned two and had her first litter of puppies! 6 of them!

There are many other blogs I wish I could have nominated! I am blessed by many blogs to read that make me laugh and teach me about amazing puppy raising adventures!

Maddie and Betsy

How to teach stand

I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving yesterday! Betsy sure did! She got to play with another puppy all day long!! Anyways...
I have been trying really hard to teach Betsy stand but she just doesn't get it! I have done everything in the puppyraising manual with no success. I am planing on asking my leader about other techniques...but I won't see him for a couple weeks. I am hoping that you guys will have some advice on how to teach her; and then I won't have to bother my leader at all ;)

Wow sorry for the horrible quality! 

Maddie and Betsy

Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Thanksgiving from chilly Colorado!

Maddie and Betsy

I am posting it tonight because I will be busy all day tomorrow!

For you football fans...Go Giants! [I'll be there :D]

Return of the fuzzy! [By Betsy]

So I don't know if momma ever told you..but my most favorite toy when I was a pup was my fuzzy!

Here is a picture of one..but not mine it's my buddy Anthony:

One day..my 4 month old birthday to be exact...my fuzzy disappeared! I looked everywhere but couldn't find it! Until today...mom has slippers that have my fuzzy inside! I love to carry them in my mouth and show people, but for some reason mom doesn't like it when I do that. I just want to show her that I found my fuzzy!!

Betsy

Uniforms!

Here is my post for the day; in a kind of poem way. But not really a poem. 

When Betsy was a little puppy
a UPS man came to our door in uniform.
Betsy coward when he tried to pet her.
I think she was afraid of the uniform.

When we visited the fire station,
Betsy was afraid of the firefighters
before they even put on the breathing mask.
I think she was afraid of the uniform.

I have been exposing Betsy
to all kinds of people in uniforms
and I think we have tackled her fear!

Yesterday two navy recruiters came to our house
to talk to my older brother and my parents.
They were of course in uniform
and Betsy wasn't afraid of them!
She loved them.

And this morning
when we saw a UPS man delivering a package
Betsy got very excited.
I think it was the uniform.

Maddie and Betsy 

But it's fun! [By Betsy]

Hey Pups!
I'm usually such a good girl that momma lets me wander around the house. My favoritest thing to do is go lay on the doggy beds in mom's room! But today I had other plans. When mom was in the bathroom blowing air on her hair, I snuck into the bedroom. Mom watched me go in but she just thought I was going to take a nap. She closed the bathroom door and turned up her music. When I was sure she was busy I tore up some of my doggy bed! It was sooooo much fun! I am a smart dog though and didn't chew up the whole thing. If I did that I wouldn't have anything to sleep on! When mom walked in the room I gave her my best puppy eyes. But I think she was still pretty mad. She cleaned up the bed super quick so her parents wouldn't see and get mad at me. Mom said I lost all my freedom! Now every time she gets up I have to follow. And she never lets me wander off on my own. I am always on tie down, in my kennel, or glued to my mom's side. This is no fun!!

I promise never ever to chew on another bed!
Betsy

I think I got it!

I think I finally figured out how to do ALT Text on my pictures! A special thanks to Ro, Anna, L^2, and anyone else that helped!

 [Betsy's new and old bone]

[Betsy sitting silly! Don't worry, she got off promptly after I took this picture.]

I sure hope this works!

Maddie and Betsy