This is a picture of me and my Grammy around Halloween 2013.  I always loved to go to see my Grammy (she is Katie's Grammy too).  Mom always takes me along cause Grammy likes to pet me.  When she moved from this assisted living apartment to nursing in June,  mom would still take me to visit her.  The past few weeks I have noticed Grammy doesn't talk to me much, but she does pet me.  Mom and I went down on Thursday and Grammy hardly petted me at all. I laid on the bed with her, but she didn't bother with me.   Mom said that was the last time I was gonna go down to see Grammy, cause Grammy wasn't responding even to me!  Mom, Dad, Katie and Katie's boyfriend Cody went down to see Grammy last night but didn't take me.  I heard mom say that Grammy was sleeping the whole time they were down. 

Mom went down today and sat with grammy and after lunch grammy passed away. Mom said she never woke up, but mom talked to her.  Mom says that grammy is now with pappy in heaven.  I never met pappy but I bet he was a pretty cool guy.

Mom, Dad, and Katie are sad, but they understand that Grammy was 90 years old and she missed pappy alot.  So, although they are sad, they are happy to think Grammy is reunited with pappy! 

God Bless you grammy!  We love you!

Leonard

My goodness I had a really exciting Thursday!  My mom went to visit her mom who lives at this large place, it sort of looks like a hotel or something. It's called Frederick Living Community.  I have noticed all the folks living there seems to have white hair and alot of them have problems walking. They used all kinds of devices that helped them walk.  Some just sit in chairs with wheels and get pushed around.  I like going there, I gets alot of attention.  I hear, "Oh look at the cute dog".  That's me, Leonard, they are talking about.  Anyway, my mom's mom, who the nurses call Helena, really likes me.  This Helena lady is in bed when we stop down and you know that's right up my alley.  So I just lay on the bed and she pets me and it feels so good, I'm asleep in no time at all.  Helena really likes me, I noticed she has my picture on her dresser. I guess she can think of me all the time then!
Mom talks to her mom awhile and then mom wakes me up and we head home. 

However, this time mom said, "Leonard you are going to church tonight.  Dad and I have to met a couple to pick their wedding music and I don't have time to take you home.".  So Mom carried me up to the choir loft in what she called church.  Mom explained that this is where they go when they say they are going to church.  Mom said they do the music there.  I sat on mom's lap while the people decided what songs they like.  I would jump like crazy when dad would play that big wooden thing with the white and black things on it. Dad would press a few of the white things and the whole church seems to shake (especially me)   That thing is really loud!  I thought our birds were loud at home but that beats the birds. I wonder if you would put a cover on that wooden thing if it would shut up?  I mean, it helps the birds shut up, maybe I should suggest that to mom and dad? 

You know, I think I'd rather stay home and sleep at home instead of church, that wooden thing makes way too much noise to sleep!  Oh well, that was my fun adventure this week.  Stay tuned, you never know what's gonna happen around here!

Your friend,
Leonard

I talked to Frankie today about the sleeping in bed at night. As you can see, she is upset with me and won't even look at me!   I don't understand why she is so upset but I am guessing she won't be in bed tonight. So that worked out very well.  Now, I need to talk to Sam, but Sam is much more stubborn then Frankie.  I don't know if I'll get her to give in and stay off the bed.   I guess time will tell! 

Meanwhile have a nice weekend!  

Leonard

I mean really!  I am so mad! After a tiring day of playing ball and sleeping on the sofa, it's time to hit the sack for the evening, a guy can't even get cats out of his life!  I really think I am gonna make a proposal to the family that I will refuse to sleep with cats on the bed.  You know what I mean?  It's bad enough that Penny and I have to share our bed with two humans every night.  But cats,  I can't take this any more.  Look at Sam she lays there upside down waiting to be petted.





How can a guy get any rest like this.  Oh well, I guess I should try, I'll need my energy to play ball and sleep on the sofa tomorrow.

I'll figure what can be done with this problem in the morning, I'm too tired to deal with it tonight!


 Good night folks!

Sweet Dreams, (I hope I don't have nightmares about Cats taking over the world!) 

Leonard

 

Wow was it cold and damp today!   I figured I'd just hang out on the sofa most the day with the blanket to keep me warm.  I usually keep my whole body buried under the blanket, but I thought I heard something so I looked out to see what it was. Nothing much, so I went back under the covers and back to sleep.   I'm not looking forward to the winter but I am very glad I have a great home and my family makes sure I'm on the house and nice and warm everyday!  

Keep warm guys and if it's cold at your house, call my mom or dad, they probably have an extra blanket they can give you! 

 

With the humans around all the time this summer, I never got to jump on the computer and post anything!  Oh my goodness!   So, I have to get myself on a schedule to get caught up on my postings.  First let me share with your my bedtime prayer.  I couldn't find a picture of me at bedtime but found this one of Penny and I snoozing on the sofa.    Enjoy, and make sure your dogs and even cats can say this bedtime prayer!

DOG'S BEDTIME PRAYER
Now I lay me down to sleep,
The king-sized bed is soft and deep.
I sleep right in the center groover,
My human beings can hardly move.
I've trapped their legs, they're tucked in tight.
And here is where I pass the night.

No one disturbs me or dares intrude,
Til morning comes and "I want food!"
I sneak up slowly to begin,
And nibble on my human's chin.
For morning's here, it's time to play,
I always seem to get my way.

So Thank you Lord, for giving me,
This human person that I see.
The one who hugs me and holds me tight,
And shares their bed with me at night.


Until next time,
Love, 
Leonard

PS. I didn't write this prayer, I found it on the internet and borrowed it!!!

I usually post things that I am upset about on my blog.  But I have to post this and it's cause I'm so proud!   My kid, Katie is the best kids around!  She sent mom this picture yesterday with a comment telling mom that she was surprised she won this award!  

She is involved with so many things on campus and I guess this proves that the folks at Penn State are thankful that she is involved with so many things!  I think it's a great award and I'm so excited that she won this award!   

I hope that I can snag some more pictures that mom has of Katie so I can post them sometime soon!   

 

I know the cats are dumb but you know, these ducks aren't too smart either!   These ducks were swimming on the pool this morning.  They didn't stay very long, but they were swimming around and I guess having fun.   Mom and dad had pumped alot of water from the pool, but the rain the other day added more.  I guess the ducks were happy about it!

I hear the Easter Bunny is gonna be stopping around the house on Sunday. I told the other dogs and cats we should let  the Easter Bunny stop by, she may leave some goodies!

Happy Easter folks!

 A relaxing Friday Night at home. 

Mom and I went to visit mom's mom (who must be named grammy cause everyone calls her that when we go to see her).  She held me and petted me as she usually does and told me how glad she was that I came to visit her with mom. So after the nursing home adventure,  it's time for the Friday night chill on the sofa. 

So I am sitting on the sofa relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere. Life is good, Katie and her boyfriend came home from college for the weekend and all is well.  Just a relaxing Friday night.  But then I realized there is a warm something against my butt.  What is it? I can see Penny she on the pillow on the other side of the sofa, so what the heck is warm at my butt?

I'm really afraid to look at what is there, I can almost guess it's that cat again!  She seems to be a lover cat, that's what the family caller her. She loves everyone. Why does she love me?   I always give her dirty looks and walk away from her. Doesn't she get the idea I don't like cats not ever her.  When I first came to live her I chased her and the other cat but mom yelled at me and being mom's little boy I didn't like that.  So instead I give her dirty looks, but she just doesn't get it! 

So mom constantly says "Leonard, Frankie loves you".  but hey guess what mom, Leonard doesn't love Frankie.  That's it.. I'm gonna have a talk with that cat!  I am going to have to teach her a lesson somehow to say away from me!   Darn cat!  

So, when mom and everyone was out, I yelled at Frankie and made her sit facing the back of the chair, I thought that would punishment her and hopefully she would  learn a lesson. The lesson being "Stay away from Leonard".  Do you think she'll get it?? I hope so!  I made her stay there for an hour.  BAD CAT! 

Remember that big pile of snow that mom and dad had put Penny and me on a few weeks ago!  I thought that snow would be around for a long time!  Here is the pile on Friday.  After the rains this weekend the pile is completely gone!    I am surprised that it all disappeared so fast.  I still think Mom should have put the cat on the pile like she did to me and Penny!  But no, they only put us dogs up there. 

Have a great week folks!

Leonard

Get a load of this??  Mom and Dad bought the cats this Jungle Gym thing.  Actually they really bought it for Holli.  She thinks she is like an Olympic cat or something!  She jumps on it, climbs all over it!  Then she sleep in the little round part with the sun shinning in on her!  Really, mom and dad, all that Jungle Gym thing for one crazy cat!  Sometimes I really wonder about my mom and dad!  

Thinking about it, maybe one day I may try it myself.  I love to lay on the window seat in the sun so if the darn cat moves, I may try this out!   The sun does shine in that big window really nicely.  I've already laid on the floor when the sun was shining in that window. I may try this jungle gym thing too!

Watch out Holli, if I get my chance, I'm moving in!

Your Friend,

Leonard

 sleeping....  just love relaxing....

wait.. something doesn't seem right here..  it doesn't feel like Penny leaning on me.  Hello??? OMG.. I hope there isn't a cat near by!  

This is not funny Mommy!  Get us off this pile of snow!   It's high Mommy, and we don't think it's funny you set us halfway up the pile of snow.  It's at least 6 feet tall. It's all the snow that was on the driveway and the guy with the plow put it all on one pile down here.  It's not funny Mommy, get us down from here!   We're gonna jump Mommy!  Get us down!   You'd never put the precious little cats up here would you Mommy?? 

 

Thank you mommy!  Now can you let us in the house please? I'm cold!!   

Thank you Mommy for not making us go up those steps to go in the house!  We appreciated it very much!   We're thinking spring!  How about you?

 

Mom is on her way to western PA to hunt down the groundhog!  I hope she is back in time to watch the puppy bowl with me.   Mom had GMA on and they mentioned something about a kitty bowl at noon on the Hallmark channel!  what the heck??   The puppy bowl will be much better, but I bet Holli will want to watch the kitty bowl.   Maybe she'll be on that.  She could be, she's bad to the bone, so she'd fit in!

Oh well, have a great day!   Heard more snow for tomorrow.  This is not fun!  Mom can we moved to Florida please!   (At least for the winter) 

Enjoy your day!

Love,
Leonard

 

My mom posted this on her facebook account this morning.  Sounds to me like she doesn't like that Phil guy.  What do you think?  

Dear Punxsutawney Phil, Take this as a threat.. You see your shadow, you'll be soup by the afternoon. Think I'm kidding? here is the recipe. ... I have everything but the groundhog! Mark my word!

GROUNDHOG STEW

1 dead goundhog (cleaned with glands removed)
2 large yellow onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
Flour, salt, pepper, cloves

Directions

1. Slice groundhog into large chunks.
2. Soak overnight in a solution of 1 cup water with 1 cup vinegar plus with one sliced onion and a sprinkle of salt.
3. Drain, rinse chunks, and wipe dry.
4. Parboil 20 minutes, drain, and cover with fresh boiling water.
5. Add one sliced onion, celery, carrots, a few cloves, and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cook until tender; thicken gravy with flour.

Six more weeks of winter? Not for you Dear Phil!

" HELP"  SAYS PHIL!!!

Back to normal after the holidays!

The holiday are finally over.  The Christmas Tree survived Holli, which was amazing since she climbed it like very day!  Mom took a picture of her in the tree and mumbled something like, "This may work on a Christmas Card next year". Oh boy, cat in the tree, that'll be a unique card! 

I'm glad the holiday are over, so much coming and going and craziness, I'm glad we can settle back to our normal routine. Of course Holli' normal routine is climbing, like above on to the window sill above the sink in the kitchen.  Bad Cat!

Mom took down the Christmas decorations and put up snowmen everywhere.  Dad said something about having off the upcoming holiday of Martin Luther King Day.  I'm not sure what that is, but I am sure it has something to do with snowmen since mom has them all over the place.  So Happy Martin Luther King Snowman Day!   I'm guessing he's as big and important a snowman as Frosty, but I'm not positive about that!   Either way, enjoy the holiday!   Once this holiday is over I hope we can get back to our normal work load of the day, or normal routine you know what I mean. 

What is our normal work load routine?  Well, of course, napping most of the day.  I'm glad Penny is willing to lay beside Frankie, I don't particularly like to lay next to her, she is a cat you know.  Mom says I have to like the cats, I don't like them but I don't chase them, well not when mom can see me. 

I

  

Jaybo
can go back to her routine. 

Sam can go back to her normal routine. 

Does someone have a lid for the box?  Quick, before Holli starts climbing again!  We could better contain her!  Bad cat!

Don't forget to keep an eye out when you hear the Penn State Berks Commercials!   My favorite kid, Katie is on one!  She's the cute girl standing beside the beautiful pink blossoms.   Also the dorm room they show belongs to Katie.  How cool is that? 

If you haven't seen it, clink on the link and it should take you to view the commercial.  (I hope)   Katie's Penn State Berks Commercial


Enjoy you Holiday and I'll enjoy my nap!  

your friend,

Leonard