Talon's Tales

My Birthday Party

2007-05-21T10:30:00.000-05:00

Yesterday Mom and Dad had a Birthday Party for Me!!! I was sooo excited. All of my family came, aunt Laura, Grandma and Grandpa, Willow, Stella and even Hunter. The first thing we got to do was go for a run at the fairgrounds. Us dogs had the most fun I think, Stella and I found some mud to play in, Willow and Hunter found lots of things to smell and Stella found a Treasure!!! Dad said it was a deer bone, he didn't seem impressed, but Stella, Hunter and I though it was cool.

I found a railroad bridge by accident. I was so happy to get to run around that I ran up a hill and the next thing I knew I was in the middle of this bridge. Mom was worried that I was gonna fall( I did slip a couple of times) but I wasn't scared. Here are some more pics from our run.

After our run we went back to my house to cool off and have CAKE!!

Mom made a special Birthday cake just for me.

I shared it though. I don't know how the peoples cake was ( they got their own) but ours was YUMMY!!!

It was a GREAT Birthday party!!

Thanks mom and dad for having it.

Thank you to everyone who came I had tons of fun.

My Birthday

2007-05-14T17:05:00.000-05:00

Today is my 5th birthday!!!

It's been a pretty good one so far.

My mom was home during the day so I got to spend the afternoon with her.

We walked around our yard and she took lots of pictures. (or Course)

Then we went inside and relaxed.

This is a picture of me when I was little.

Mom say's I sure have grown up to be a big boy!!!

June

2006-09-03T20:13:00.000-05:00

Lets see where did I leave off....

Oh yes, I was ready for June!

June was exciting!

This is when I got to go to Sonic.

The food smelled REALLY good

and I wanted to see what they got

so I tried to climb inside.

Dad wasn't too impressed.

Mom really wasn't impressed when I got stuck on top of the tool box

and she had to get out and rescue me!!

( My chain was caught)

These pictures are from my fathers day trip with dad,

grandpa, uncle brian, mom and aunt becky.

We went on a camping trip to an old sandpit. It was lots of fun.

I got to go fishing and I even caught one!

Dad and I checking out the water.

Me investigating the fishing supplies.

Uncle Brian's fish.

Me Fishing

I CAUGHT ONE!!

My Fish!!

After all the work fishing

I thought I would try to bribe aunt becky

into giving me some potatoes

It worked, She thinks I'm Cute

Then dad and I spent some time playing fetch.

This was my HUGE splash

Me with my tennis stick

Well thats it for my highlights of June.
As you can see I had lots of fun.

May

2006-08-19T15:40:00.000-05:00

I'm back here's May's happenings...

May was a GREAT month!

It was my Birthday!!!

I got a great new toy from aunt laura, willow and stella!

I got to go play with Willow and Stella lots.

I got to go play in the river with mom and dad...

... And I dug a REALLY BIG hole!!!

That was lot's of fun.

That about covers May.

To be continued...

My Summer

2006-08-14T18:25:00.000-05:00

Hello, It's been forever since my post! I can't believe how time flies! I seems like just yesterday it was dad's birthday but now here it is August already! It's been a wild, crazy and lazy summer. Mom and dad have been going all sorts of places. I've been lounging around trying to be good and keep cool. If I'm good I get to go inside where it's cooler, it's been REALLY HOT where I live. Well I will try to recap what I've done over the past several months, what I can remember anyway. At least I will hit some of the highlights.

April .....

... Was kind of boring.

The most exciting thing that I can remember is that I got a new niece.

She's pretty cute I guess for a baby girl.

Easter was pretty fun too everyone came to my house to celebrate.

Willow and I had fun playing.

Well that about covers April. I had better go now, dad will be waking up from his nap any minute now and he will want to use the computer. Stay tuned though, I will be back with more of my adventures!

Happy Birthday

2006-03-17T18:49:00.000-06:00

Today is my dad's birthday!

I just wanted to let him, and everyone else,

know that I think he is a GREAT dad.

I also want to wish him a VERY, VERY,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Saying Goodbye

2006-03-14T18:03:00.000-06:00

The Pack

We went to say goodbye to my grandpuppies today. Some of them will start leaving to go to their new homes tomorrow.

They gave us quite a loud greeting when we arrived. They were very happy and excited to see us. They have gotten a lot noisier since we last visited and more active. They are all still very cute, of course.

You can really tell a lot of difference between the lighter ones and the darker ones. The lone black girl still sticks out the most though.

All of the puppies seem to have their own personalities now. Some are biters, some lickers. Some are snugglers, some are fighters. Some of the puppies like to climb and jump, while some just sit back and watch the rest of their brothers and sisters go wild. All of the puppies seem to have a little bit of a wild side though, like me. I think they all just wanted to come out and play with us.

Mom, dad, aunt Laura, Willow and I had a nice visit with my grandpuppies today, but it was sad to know that it was our last one.

My Exciting Day

2006-03-05T20:58:00.000-06:00

Today was a very exciting day for me! It all started when I got to go with Mom and Dad get to Mc Donalds this morning. They were going to get breakfast. Unfortunately I don't usually get any thing when we go to Mc Donalds. (When dad takes me to the bank with him I get dog biscuits or animal crackers from the people there.) I still like going though because of all the great smells coming from inside. I try to strech my head really close to the drive-up window, that's where you can get the best sniff.

After breakfast we went on a road trip to see grandpa Melvin and grandma Karen in Courtland. It's not very far from where I live but I like to go on road trips and feel the breeze on me. I got to run around the yard and check everything out. I even got to go inside their house to visit for awhile. I got into a little trouble while I was in there though. I sort of jumped on their bed. It was fun but grandma wasn't impressed. While we were there dad helped grandpa hang a swing and do some other stuff aroung the yard . I found out that their neighbors got rid of their goats. Mom and I were sad because we really liked them. Mom thought they were cute. She used to have a pet goat when she was little. She even says I'm part goat sometimes!!

When we got home from grandpa and grandma's house I got to go on another adventure!! Willlow, Stella and I got to go to the airport park for a run. Mom, Dad and Aunt Laura went too. We were all very excited about this!! It was a beautiful day out and the weather was perfect for a run . Not tooo cold for mom and not tooo hot for us dogs with thick fur coats. We like going to the park because there is a lot of trees and bushes around to smell, hills for speeding down, and plenty of open space to run and be crazy. We had loads fun. Willow and Stella even ganged up on me a couple of times and both came after me and chased me around. The park also has water faucets were we can get drinks when we get hot and thirsty. This is better than all three of us trying to drink out of the little bucket dad usually has to bring along when there is no water around. Of course we still have to wait our turn and sometimes we aren't too good at that. We all want a drink at the same time. Willow doesn't really like the faucet too much though. She's more civilized I guess. She will usually drink from one, but it takes her awhile to be convinced. Stella and I however, usually try to be the 1st ones to get there. Stella must have gotten really warm (or else she's just silly) because she decided to lay down right under the water! She was ALL wet. Aunt Laura said that it was okay thought because she was already dirty. When they got home thought the both Stella and Willow were going to get a bath. I'm not sure that sounds very fun. After our crazy running, our game of tag, and our drinks it was time to make our way back to the truck. We all just took a nice calm stroll back, enjoying the scenery. Taking our time. It's a stall tactic, i'll admit. It usually buys us a little more time.

With all my adventures it was a great day! I hope you all had an exciting day and a wonderful weekend too.

More Puppy Pics

2006-02-27T18:38:00.000-06:00

Here are some more pictures from yesterdays visit.

Puppy Update

2006-02-26T23:15:00.000-06:00

Today Willow, Stella and I go to go for a RUN!! We went to a place where there was LOTS of room, so we could run really fast and not have to worry about putting on our breaks. We had a great time playing tag, sniffing all the trees, and acting silly. Unfortunately Mom forgot to bring her camera so she didn't get any photos. I do have a couple of photos taken yesterday when Aunt Laura and Willow came over to help with my new and improved blog. Willow and I got a chance to run around my yard together for awhile. It was lots of fun too. We, of course, then had pose for them. Willow and I got a little distracted by the neighbors once though.
After our run we all got to go visit my grandpuppies again. They are now one month old. I can't believe it, time goes by fast. This time I had to stay in the truck and see them from a distance but Willow and Stella got to visit them up close. They are lots more active now. They have their eyes open and are walking and running around. They still make those strange noises though. Aunt Laura was happy to see that there were some with Pink noses like Stella and Willow have. Her and mom still favor the black one though. Even I have to admit that she is cute. We got a good shot of all three different shades of puppies. Mom says the dark ones remind her of when I was little. Dad's friend says they all have good homes to go to when they get a little older. That makes me happy to know. One even gets to stay in my town. Maybe I will get to go see her sometimes. Hopefully we will get to visit them all one more time before they get split up. Well gotta go it's past my bedtime.

New & Improved

2006-02-25T16:22:00.000-06:00

Check out the new look of my blog!

It's more fitting for a hunting dog - dontcha think?.

I want to thank my Aunt Laura for helping with the new template design.

Hopefully I'll do better at making new posts now.

Hope you all like the changes - I sure do!

And, hey, I've had over 1,000 hits now,thanks to all of mom and Aunt Laura's work on my blog. :o)

New Floor

2006-02-16T22:08:00.000-06:00

Mom and dad are remodeling again. This time they decided to put in a new floor in our laundry room. Keep in mind, I have to come through this room every time I come in the back door. Now with this new floor, I'm kinda leary. It's very slick. If I come in too fast, I slide to the other end - I found this out the hard way, during my first encounter with the new floor! Mom and dad seem to like it though. Apparently they have better traction. Either that, or they're just not as speedy as I am.
Today I supervised dad while he was fixing a door for the room. But then he got out the STUPID sander. I really don't like this machine. It makes WAY too much noise! When mom got off the couch to come see what all the racket was about, I took the opportunity to take over the couch. It's nice and safe and far away from the stupid sander and all the noise. When mom came back, she was not impressed that I had stolen the remote too. You snooze, you lose!!! I was nice and shared the couch with her, but I kept the remote. No sappy movies for me - the outdoor channel is best!

I'm a Grandpa!!!

2006-02-02T21:24:00.000-06:00

On January 25, I became a grandpa! Can you believe it? Me... a grandpa! I'm only 3!!! One of my daughters, Butter, gave birth to 10 lively puppies - nine yellows, and one lone black. Four of the yellow puppies are dark like me. Mom says they're sooooo sweet, but I know they're going to grow up to be ornery just like me. After all, my daughters, Stella, Butter and Emmy did!
Butter lives with my dad's friend "Turkey" and his wife, so we can go visit the puppies any time we want. Aunt Laura, Willow, mom, dad, and I all went to check them out today (they are eight days old now). They even let me go into the garage see them - I never got to visit my kids when they were this young. I can't believe how small they are! They all like to lay in a great big pile on top of each other - I guess that's how they keep warm. They're very cute - I'm sure they get it from me! And they make funny little noises - I don't know where they get that from. Aunt Laura and mom seemed to like the black one best - I think just 'cause she is different than the rest. Mom says they're all very cute though. Willow even checked the puppies out. I think she was a little worried that another "crazy" one would be coming to her house, but she seemed to like them too. Aunt Laura thinks one of them needs to come to my house, this time.

New Friends & Pheasants

2006-01-21T14:38:00.000-06:00

Last weekend mom and dad's friends from Texas came up for a pheasant hunt. They'd been to Kansas for deer hunting before, but they've never been on a pheasant hunt. Dad and his friends, and us dogs, showed 'em how it was done. At the top of this post there are a couple of shots from day one and day two. Day one is without us dogs and day two pictures have me and CC in them. It was a great weekend. We got lots of pheasants, and even a quail! Grandpa shot it. In some of the pictures you can see CC and I are sniffing the quail. We both thought the quail was very interesting, especially because we don't get to hunt for them very often.
My girlfriend CC (the other yellow Lab), grandpa's dog Hunter (the Britney - in the left box), and my other friend Tarren (not pictured) and I had lots of fun finding birds together. However, we got very hungry and worn out with all that hunting. When we got back, CC was sooooo starving that she even raided my food stash! And I was so tired that I just lounged in my dog box for a while.
I really hope our Texas friends decide to come back to visit us and do some more pheasant hunting next year, because we all had so much fun together. And I always like meeting new people who want to go hunting with me!

Fishy Friends

2006-01-11T13:06:00.000-06:00

I've never introduced you to my fishy friends, so I thought I would today. I've had several fishy friends throughout my life, but these two have out lasted them all. The one on the right is named Rocky (or "Suck-Ass" as dad calls him), and the other one is nameless. Mom just calls him "fishy". They live in our 30 gallon tank in mom and dad's office. Fishy is usually quite calm, but Rocky is a partier. He likes to fly around the tank really fast. He makes really big splashes, and sometimes makes lots of noise by hitting the lid of the tank. When he does this, he scares me! I don't want him to escape - he's kinda pokey. I like watching them swim.

Stella & I's Hunting Date

2006-01-07T13:26:00.000-06:00

Today Stella got to go hunting with me, mom, and dad. It was quite an eventful day. It started off with mom and dad having to help wrangle an escaped cow for their friend. Stella and I peeked through our dog boxes in the back of the truck, to keep an eye on everything that was happening. We really wanted to help. It looked like lots of fun chasing the cow. We thought we'd be good at it, but nobody ever asked us to help.
Once that was done, we were off to find a good hunting spot. The first spot we picked, Stella got to go hunt and I had to stay in the truck. Stella was very excited, because she hasn't been hunting since last fall during dove season. Unfortunately, she got a little too excited and got into a barbed wire fence. If I would have been out there with her, I would have told her not to run into it, but dad made me stay in the truck. Once again, nobody asked for my help. It didn't seem to hurt her too bad, so she and dad went on ahead hunting today, but they couldn't find any birds.
Then, we were all off to the next patch. This time it was my turn. It was kinda cold and windy, so mom stayed in the truck - she's a wimp. I tried really hard, but I couldn't find any birds either! So, we were all off to the next patch.
On the way to the next hunting patch, we drove by dad's home town. Mom took a neat picture of it, as we were driving by - it's on the right --> .
At the next patch, it was Stella's turn to go hunting with dad again. She was in luck, no barbed wire fences this time, but she had to to through lots of tall weeds. She wanted to follow dad instead of run in front of him like she was supposed to do. She had fun anyway, but still found no birds. I hunted one more patch too, but no birds - I guess it just wasn't our day.
When we got done hunting and went back to Aunt Laura's house, we found out that poor Stella had gotten a pretty big gash in her leg. She even had to have stitches! I feel terrible!!! Aunt Laura is never going to let us take Stella hunting with us again! Maybe, if I ask real sweetly and give her my cute puppy-dog eyes, she will let me take Stella with me on another trip in the fall.

My Christmas Presents

2005-12-25T12:28:00.000-06:00

These are a couple of pictures of me with my Christmas presents. I got three flavored tennis balls from Santa: Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and BBQ. I also got a knotless rawhide bone from my wonderful Aunt Laura. It took me quite a while to get it chewed up, because it has no knots! I also got a brand new Kong from mom & dad, and banana flavored treats from grandma. All of my presents this year were VERY yummy! I hope everyone else had a good Christmas like me!!!

My Saturday

2005-12-18T11:36:00.000-06:00

It Snowed!!!

Mom and I love the snow!!! Dad, on the other paw, hates the snow. Actually he only hates it because it usually means he will have to go to work. So yesterday, while dad was working , mom and I got to spend lots of time together.

We went outside to play in the snow. I had lots of fun running around . I only stopped long enough to pose for mom by our lamp post. She can't get enough Holiday photos.

Back inside I curled up on the couch while mom did some housework. I'm not much help in that area. I really don't like vaccume cleaners, brooms, mops, or any of that type of stuff. But i'm good at watching.

When she was done with that I got to snuggle with her.

Me & My Dad

2005-12-18T10:34:00.000-06:00

My dad and I have lots of fun together. One of my favorite things is to wrestle! Mom says we are crazy though, she doesn't like wresting.

These are some pictures of us during a wresting match. I start by being cute & nice to sucker him down onto the floor with me. See I'm shaking paws with him..

... and then I make my move!!! Every now and then we get a little wild and things get knocked over. So we try to be careful, we don't want to make mom mad!

Don't let this picture fool you, I've got him right were I want him!!!

When we are both tired we call a truce. Here we are relaxing and watching football after a round of wrestling. I actually like hunting shows better, more animals and birds and stuff. Football isn't all bad though, I can relate to people chasing a ball around a field. I know how much fun it is!!! You might notice that I'm on his lap. Mom & dad say I'm too big to be a lap dog but they seem to let me anyway. I like to snuggle and I think I'm good at keep them warm in the winter . Plus to view is always better up on mom or dad's lap.

Christmas Photos

2005-12-07T18:53:00.002-06:00

Well it's Christmas time so that means the annual Christmas Photo. In order for mom to get one photo she thinks she needs to take a bazillion!! Don't get me wrong I like to get my picture taken but sometimes I get tired of being so good for so long. Anyway here are a few of them. I think they are fine but I'm sure she will have to take some more before Christmas gets here.

This one is me begging her to stop!!

Visiters

2005-12-07T18:26:00.000-06:00

This is me when it snowed last month. It was the first snow of the season.

It came along with a suprise visiter!!!

I did'nt catch her name but I found her in my yard. We got along great! We ran and played for quite awhile, till dad made me come inside. When I went back out she was gone. I hope she will come to visit again, I kind of liked her.

Speaking of visiters I have had quite a few this past month. My silly daughter Stella, Willow and Aunt Laura came over a couple of times. Here are a few pictures of them.

Stella curling up on the couch trying to be sneaky.

She isn't supposed to be on it but I told her that if she is

quiet and still then mom might not even notice her.

It works for me, sometimes!

Willow haning out, watching crazy Stella try to be sneaky.

BUSTED!!! Mom and Aunt Laura caught her, but since she was being SO CUTE they let it slide. This time!!

This is mom and grandma's cat Magic.

She actualy didn't visit me ( I'm not sure she likes me),

but mom and dad got to see her at Thanksgiving,

so I thought I would include her.

This is the New Addition to the family. Her name is Sierra, she belongs to grandma. I haven't got to see her yet, only pictures of her. I would like to met her buy dad thinks I might try to chase her. I wouldn't!! Really!! Well maybe but only if she trys to run from me. I wouldn't hurt her though. I like cats. It's just fun to chase them. Anyway Welcome to the family Sierra.

Snow

2005-12-07T18:09:00.000-06:00

I Love the cool weather this time of the year. It makes me want to run around like a nut, as my mom would say. Today it SNOWED!! I got to play in it for awhile with mom. She hates the cold so we did't stay out very long. Then when dad came home I got to play with him for awhile. They both get cold too fast. They always want to come in just when I 'm starting to have fun. (I always have to check out the smells in the yard first, then I play)

View from my yard.

Me trying to hold still long enough for mom to take her picture.

Mom wasn't quick enough!!

Check out ALL the SNOW! Isn't it GREAT!!!

Since dad gets cold easier than me sometimes I like to try and warm him up. My plan is the quicker he gets warmed up the sooner he will go back outside with me!!

Hunting

2005-12-07T17:06:00.000-06:00

Pheasant Hunting season has finally arrived!!! I Love this time of year. I get to run around and try to find birds for dad to shoot. I don't get to eat them but I sometimes try to get a couple of chomps in before I give it to him. I also get to see lots of my dog friends when we go. There is usually a bunch of us. Sorry I don't have any hunting pictures for you. Dad doesn't take a camera (he's too busy trying to shoot the birds) and the couple of times mom went with us guys we didn't see any birds and us dog wouldn't hold still long enough for pictures cause we were too excited. I do have this picture though. Dad like to go racoon hunting sometimes with his friend. When mom took this dad was playing with his preditor call. I kept hearing turky sounds coming from a box on the floor. Hence the crazy look I 'm giving him. A couple minitues after this picture I pounced on him for messing with me!!

So far this season we haven't seen too many birds but I did catch one all by myself!! Dad didn't even shoot it first!! I found it and it had a bad wing so I ran after it and caught it!! It was the only one we got that day too. My dad's friend is coming this week so that means I might get to go duck hunting. I like the ducks but I don't like having to sit still all the time and wait for them to land. I want to chase them. Oh well, I have to be good if I want to go. Hopefully we will to good this weekend, for dad's sake. I love the exercise but he gets grouchy if he has to walk alot and don't get to shoot very much!!

Airport Park Outing

2005-11-02T20:47:00.002-06:00

Last weekend Mom, Dad, Aunt Laura, Willow, Stella and I all went to the Airport Park. There is tons of room to be CRAZY!!! We had a blast running around chasing each other. Well at least Willow, Stella and I did I'm not sure about the rest.

There were also LOTS of trees around to sniff. Willow really liked this particular tree!!!

It was a beautiful day outside. I love to run down big hills. This is a picture of me, I 'm going so fast I'm just a blur!!!!

The best part is when we get hot we get to drink out of a water faucet. I love it. So does Stella!!

Willow on the other hand isn't so sure about it. She drank out of Dad's hands. Maybe she's just too lady like compared to us.

But...She finally gave in and drank out of the faucet too.

As usual Mom and Aunt Laura has to have a group photo so here it is.

Not bad for a bunch of wild and crazy dogs!!!

Happy Halloween

2005-11-02T20:43:00.000-06:00

Hello, I hope everyone had a great HALLOWEEN!!! Mine was good. I got to see some spooks running around the neighborhood. Mom and Dad don't like it when I bark so I tried to keep it down but I wanted to tell everyone Happy Halloween.

2005-11-02T20:39:00.000-06:00

It's been pretty calm around my house the past few weeks.

Dad was busy building a railing for grandma and grandpa's house. I didn't get to go but my friend River kept a close eye on Dad to make sure he was doing it right. (Somebody has to).

When Dad was done with the porch I helped him read his Golf magazine.

He really likes my help, no matter what he says!!!!

The Pumpkin Fairy

2005-10-13T16:48:00.001-05:00

Every year around this time the Pumpkin Fairy comes to visit my house. This year the Pumpkin Fairy was very busy. He came to my house twice!!! Two weekends ago he came and delivered 6 pumpkins!!! We were all VERY excited! Then on Monday night the Pumpkin Fairy came to visit my house AGAIN!!! This time he left 4. Now we have all kinds of pumpkins, which of course means my mom "HAS" to take my picture. (any excuse for a photo). Here are a few of the trillion she took. At least I got treats out of the deal.

Thank You Pumpkin Fairy!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!

2005-09-23T20:08:00.000-05:00

Today is my aunt Laura's Birthday. She is the Best Aunt in the Whole World!!!!! She comes to visit me when mom and dad are away. She plays with me and rubs my belly. She also gives me treats some times and she gives GREAT presents!!! Stella and Willow think she's a great MOM too. I just want to let EVERYONE know it's her Birthday. If you want to tell her Wish her a Great day visit her blog and let her know. It's Dog's Eye View . Well I hope you had a great day Aunt Laura.

Love You Lots
Talon

Highlights of past few months

2005-09-20T20:45:00.000-05:00

July 13th was mom's 30th birthday. I had lots of fun helping grandma, aunt Laura and Willow write on our driveway while mom was at work. She wasn't very excited about turning 30 but she really liked the art work and messages that we left her.

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Dad hosted a bachelor party at out house for my friend Moo's dad. I had lots of fun hanging out with the guys. Dad grilled food and it smelled and tasted WONDERFUL.

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July 24th was Stella's birthday. Mom, Dad and I all went over to visit her. We had a good time running around and being silly. Mom couldn't pass up the opportunity for a Family photo. I didn't get to see any of my other kids, but I wished them all a Happy Birthday.

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For Stella's birthday mom and dad got her a dog house. They had to do a little work on it. I snuck this picture while dad wasn't looking. It's kinda funny seeing him in the dog house for a change.

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We all went fishing. Mom was excited because she caught more fish than dad did! I did a little fishing my self but didn't have much luck. Dad and I both gave up and just enjoyed the cool water.

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Mom got a really cool kite for her birthday. We went out and tried it one afternoon. Aunt Laura, Stella and Willow got to go too. The girls and I were thrilled to get the chance to play together again. There was even a sprinkler to run through!!!

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Mom went to a lot of garage sales this summer. This made me very happy because she usually brought me home a suprise!! The best suprise I got was my BIG bunny. I named him Bugs. He's great for chewing on or napping with.

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I did lots of fun things with mom and dad this summer. I also got to spend time with Willow and Stella which makes me happy.

Well that's about it for my update. It makes me tired just thinking about all that's went on.

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I promise it won't be so long before my next post. Things are finally slowing down around here. I think.....

Here's one last photo.

Three Amigos

Hello Everybody!!!

2005-09-20T20:36:00.000-05:00

I know it's been FOREVER since I last posted on my blog, sorry.

It has been a VERY BUSY and CRAZY summer!!

Sunday Swim

2005-06-07T19:40:00.000-05:00

Sunday dad and mom took me to the pond.

I had lots of fun!

Dad and I played fetch with my favorite water toy.

It's a tennis stick.

It's made out of tennis ball stuff only it's in the shape of a stick for easy retrieving!!

When I got tired of that I started fishing.

Mom watched to see if I caught one.

There were some frogs hopping around.

Mom was having fun chasing them.

On the way home I rode in the back as usual.

It works out pretty well because I can air dry my ears

to get all the water out.

Medical Update

2005-06-07T19:21:00.000-05:00

I just thought I would let everyone know how I'm doing. I had to go to visit the vet again because I kept scratching my sore and it wasn't getting any better. I couldn't help it though my hair was growing back and my sore was healing and it ITCHED!!! He had to shave more of my hair off!!! Then he said that if I didn't stop itching it they might have to put a cone on me. I hear they are NOT good so I'm going to try really hard not to scratch. I had to get another shot. Then the doctor gave me more antibiotics that I have to take twice a day. They are even BIGGER than the ones I had to take the first time! I also have to take predizone once a day. I don't mind this one so much because it's small and mom says its supposed to help with the itching. I think its working cause I don't have to scratch it as much as before which is good, hopefully no cone. Mom and Dad also have to put this gewy stuff on my sore THREE times a day. This gewy stuff is much better than the last stuff, it doesn't sting. Well that's about it. Hopefully I will be as good as new soon. I'm getting tired of all these pills.

My Memorial Day Weekend

2005-06-01T16:31:00.000-05:00

Friday mom, dad, aunt Becky and uncle Brian hooked the camper up to our truck and loaded it up with coolers and bags and stuff. I was a little worried that they were going to leave me so I kept a close eye on them and tried to help as much as possible. When I saw them load my box I knew that I was going to get to go. This made me VERY happy. That night we stopped at a lake and dropped off our camper. Then I got to go with them to a racetrack! I didn't actually get to go in but I could hear them from my box and daddy came out to check on me and play with me several times.

On the way back to the lake I even got to sit in back with the boys!!! Then there was a lot of commotion and we stopped moving. We had a flat. I tried to escape out of the van with the boys to check it out but dad made me get back in. Somewhere during all of the mess I found dad's cell phone so I thought I would bring it with me in my box so he could find it later. During the night I got a little bored and so I decided to see how the phone tasted. This turned out to be a very bad idea. How was I suppose to know that phones are not indestructible?

Saturday morning when dad got let me out of my box, he found his phone just as I had planned. I really think he was glad I had found it for him, but he wasn't very happy that I had chewed on it!!!

I got in BIG trouble!!!

Eventually dad forgave me and he took me down to the water to swim. I got to play and have lots of fun.

I also did a lot of relaxing and chewing on my rawhide bone. There were lots of other dogs at the lake. A black lab that was camping next to us came over for a visit. I went on a walk with mom and Aunt Becky and went lots of rides with dad and uncle Brian.

We also had a fire that we lounged around in the evening. Mom was worred that I was going to get my tail in the fire though. Like I would do that, she's crazy.

Once I really had to pee and my uncle Brian happened to be close by so... He needed a little watering, he looked dry.

My aunt Becky on the other hand had been really nice to me all weekend. She found out I knew how to give High Fives and so gave me lots of treats and even shared some of her food with me. All I had to do was give her a high five. In this photo I was keeping a close watch on those white puffy things, I wasn't sure what they were but everyone was eating them and I wanted one too. I gave her my cute face and sad eyes and it WORKED! I got one. It wasn't bad.

Then I heard popping. Daddy was making popcorn. I watched it to make sure he didn't burn any or waste any when he poured it into the bowl. He shared with everyone, even me.

We came home on Sunday afternoon. Since mom & dad had monday off too I got t0 spend some extra time with them on monday also. So overall it was a good weekend. (minus the cell phone incident of course)

2 WEEKS !!!!

2005-05-31T18:39:00.000-05:00

Wow, I can't believe that it's been almost 2 WEEKS since I last my last update. Time sure does fly! I'm not sure where it went either. Let me see if I can remember... well... daddy brought me home a bright yellow soccer ball. That was exciting.

Then when it was really hot out mom brought out my BIG water bucket. I'm not sure why, I guess she thought I might be really thirsty. She filled it up with nice cool water from our hose, the water tasted great.

Then there was the BIRDS... mom and I were hanging out in the yard one evening and all of a sudden I smelled something. I ran around until I found the source and low and behold there was a baby bird hiding in mom's flowers! Then my mom found another one in her other flower bed. Maybe mom it's such a bad bird dog after all. Anyway, she said they must have fallen out of our pine tree. I wasn't really concerned where they came from I just wanted to pounce them but mom wouldn't let me. She made me sit there and keep and eye on them while she called dad. Eventually one died, I had nothing to do with it I SWEAR !!! The other one must have gotten stronger and flew away cuz I haven't smelled it in awhile.

Then I got a goose!!! Okay it was just a stuffed one but I was really cool. I don't have any stuffed animals like my friend Willow and daughter Stella. They have TONS!!! Mom says I'm too ruff with my toys and they wouldn't last long. Then mom saw the goose at a garage sale and she thought I would like it, so she spent a quarter and got it for me. I had a lot of fun playing with it and chewing on it, but then I kinda got carried away and it's head flew off!!!! Wooooooops! It was an accident!!! Now I have to wait for mom to fix him before I can play with him again. Hopefully she does it soon, I miss him. Maybe she was right and I am a little too ruff. I will try to be more carefull next time.

Ouch

2005-05-18T22:25:00.001-05:00

Mom and Dad noticed that I had gotten a scratch on the side of my head the night of my birthday. I wasn't really bothering me any but they kept checking on it the last few days. They must have thought it was getting worse cause the took me to the doctor today. At first I thought I was going to get to go for a walk cause mom got out my leash but then we got in the truck and took off. I figured it out when I saw Milo, the dog at the doctors house. The doctors visit wasn't tooo bad, I guess. The doctor said I must have gotten scratched and it got infected somehow. I had to hold REALLY still because they shaved some hair off my head!!!! Then I got a SHOT!!! Now I have to take some pills, which isn't too bad because I get a treat along with it. Mom and dad also have to put this gooey stuff on my sore, I don't like it because it stings. :(
Here is some pictures of pitifull me with my "new look".

It looks worse than it is I think. It doesn't really bother me until they put on the gooey stuff. Well I had better go. It's my bed time.

MY BIRTHDAY

2005-05-15T18:30:00.000-05:00

Birthday Boy

Yesterday was my birthday!!!!

I had a great day, I got to lounge around in the yard morning. In the afternoon Mom, Aunt Laura, Aunt Becky, Stella, Willow and I all went on a long walk in honor of my birthday. Then afterwards Mom, Dad, Aunt Laura, Stella, Willow and I got to go to the park to run. We were kinda worn out from the walk but we still had lots of fun because we got to run FREE, instead of on our leashes. Here are some shots of my day.

Grandma made me birthday treats. They are VERY yummy!!!! Thanks Grandma!! Thanks Willow and Stella for coming over and spending the afternoon with me !!

Favorites

2005-05-15T11:44:00.000-05:00

These are my most FAVORITE photos of him as a puppy.

Tails

Talon & Daddy

Talon's Birthday

2005-05-15T11:34:00.001-05:00

Yesterday was Talon's birthday!!!!!!!!!!!
I decided to get out his baby book and look at all the cute photos of him as a baby. I wanted to share a few of them.

First Time Helping dad

His swimming pool and bucket

Dirty Puppy

Swinging

Help!!! I'm stuck

First Camping Trip

First Trip to River ...

and First Time Swimming

First Goose

Can You Find Him?

Mom's Photos

2005-05-11T19:41:00.000-05:00

While I was exploring mom explored too.

Helping Dad

2005-05-11T19:37:00.000-05:00

Hey dad, whatcha doing? Can I help?

Ha, I escaped!

Yeaaaaa, more water

When mom wasn't looking (she was watching dad) I went exploring and found the river. I had to run down a very steep bank to get there though. Mom was worried that I would not be able to get back up. I suprised her though, I'm great at climbing cliffs. Dad says it's because I have 4 wheel drive!!!

Well that was my fun and exciting tuesday evening.
Hope everyone else had a good evening too!!

Time to go

2005-05-11T19:33:00.000-05:00

Do we HAVE to?

Fine, let's go check on dad.

Exploring

2005-05-11T19:23:00.000-05:00

Just wanderin'

What's that?

My what big foot made that print?

Prints in the Sand

Playin Fetch

2005-05-11T19:22:00.000-05:00

Whoo Hooo, Cool Water!!!!

Wannna Play fetch mom?

I'm ready

Yea, I got it!!

Trip to the pond

2005-05-11T19:19:00.000-05:00

Yesterday evening I got to go with mom and dad to the cabin dad's working on. While dad was working mom and I went and played in a pond. I had tons of fun!!! Here are some photos mom took.

Hurry up we gotta get there faster!!!

Whoo Hooo, Cool Water!!!!

Washers

2005-05-11T15:50:00.000-05:00

Everyone played this crazy game called washers.

Stella helped by watching where the washers fell.

She even picked up a few for them!!!

Mothers Day con't

2005-05-11T15:46:00.000-05:00

Since it was such a nice day mom decided to have a picinic.

She even made a cake for the occasion.

Daddy grilled some delicious smelling burgers and hotdogs.

(I didn't get any though)

Aunt Laura and Grandma set the table.

Willow and Stella rested and waited

to see if they would get any of the food.

Mom and dad enjoying the great food.

At least it smelled great to me.

Grandma and grandpa relaxing.

Mothers Day

2005-05-11T15:42:00.000-05:00

Sunday was Mother Day and I got to spend the day with Mom, Dad, Grandma,

Grandpa, Aunt Laura, Willow, and Stella.

Willow, Stella and I had lots of fun playing together.

It was very warm outside though and we got REALLY hot running around like nuts.

So this is how we cooled off.

Stella lounged in my swimming pool.

I played in it a little too.

Willow snuck in side and got some ice cubes from mom.

She loves those things!!!

And I hid in the shade under dad's truck.

Photo Shoot Day 2

2005-05-11T15:40:00.000-05:00

The next day aunt Becky was the photographer. Mom and aunt Laura were the models. Willow even got to be a model in some of them. They gave grandma the photos on Mothers Day.

Willow, Laura, Mom

Mom and Laura

Laura and Mom

Photo Shoot Day 1

2005-05-11T15:38:00.000-05:00

Last tuesday mom played photographer. She took photos of aunt Becky and her sister Mary Frances. They were for their mom for Mothers Day. Mom even had to be in some, aunt Becky said so!!! Here are a couple, she took about 80!!!

Becky, Mary Frances, Mom

Becky, Mom, Mary Frances

Taneka, Becky, Mom

Hurry Up !!!

2005-05-01T18:05:00.000-05:00

There are also lots of trees around. There is even a pond. Usually there isn't much water in it but I can always find a little. Mom usually gets mad because I get all muddy but she get's over it. Here I am speeding by mom and dad. I like to run REALLY fast!!!

The only problem is that I usually have to wait on them because they are tooooo slow.

HURRY UP !!!

Somethimes I like to sneak up on them...

I had a good time today on my outting,

I got to run, smell ton's of things,

pee on lots of trees, practice my sneeking,

and even play in the mud.

The only bad part was when we had to leave.

I Love This Stuff

2005-05-01T18:00:00.000-05:00

After alot of driving around we finally stopped

at one of my favorite places to run,

the local nature trail.

It has this soft spongie stuff that I like to run on.

When I run really fast it flies through the air.

See...

Sunday Morning Drive About

2005-05-01T17:45:00.000-05:00

This morning I went on a drive about with mom and dad. I was very excited because this usually means that I get to go running some where. Here I am anxiously waiting for mom to get in so we can go!!

Fetch...

2005-04-29T19:00:00.000-05:00

When mom was done touring the yard I got to play fetch. I LOVE to chase the ball but I don't really like giving it back.

Some times I run so fast that the ball flies right out of my mouth!

When I get done playing I just keep the ball and go lie down.

Relaxing

2005-04-29T18:59:00.000-05:00

It was a nice day out today. Mom thinks it's too cold but I think it's just perfect.

While mom wandered around the yard checking out her new flowers,

I took some time to relax in the sun.

Play Date

2005-04-28T18:30:00.000-05:00

Tuesday Willow and Stella came over to play. I was so excited to see them!! We had lot's of fun running around, being crazy. Here are some pics.

"Peaceful" Evening

2005-04-28T18:06:00.000-05:00

Last night dad and I had a nice time lounging around, reading the paper, and resting.

Then it was time for WRESTLING !!!!

Dad always get's tired way before I do!!!

Pheasants

2005-04-28T17:55:00.000-05:00

When mom and dad were coming home from the party they got to see some pheasants. I LOVE chasing pheasants!! Mom said these were dumb pheasants though, they didn't even fly or run away when they drove by them. They even had time to stop and look at them and take pictures!! I bet I could have caught them in seconds.

Here is a picture of me when I was 1 1/2, it was my 2nd season of hunting.

Me and my pheasants

Anninversary Party

2005-04-28T17:53:00.000-05:00

The end of last week my mom and dad were busy getting ready for my grandparents 40th Wedding Anniversary. They didn't have a lot of time to play with me, but I made sure they knew I was there and could help out too. For instance, while they were making these flowery things, I volunteered to be the table!! I made a great table if I do say so myself!

As usual I had to stay at home while mom and dad went to the party. Willow got to go though. She said grandma and grandpa liked it alot but there wasn't much for dogs to do. I guess I didn't miss anything exicting. I did hear that there was a great BIG cake and cookies though, I would have liked to try them!!

Mom & Dad's Trip

2005-04-22T18:11:00.000-05:00

Here are some photos of Mom & Dad's trip to the races in Texas.

Mom and dad camped out while they were there.

This is a photo of the garage area of the track.

This is one Mom & Dad's favorite drivers.

The cars getting ready to take the green flag.

This is dad having fun poping popcorn over the campfire!!!

This is Lily!!!

She lives where mom and dad camped.

She kept and eye on mom and dad and their friends.

I've never met Lily but mom says she is really nice and she likes tummy rubs like me, so she can't be all that bad!

THERE BACK !!!!

2005-04-22T18:07:00.000-05:00

Hello!!!

This has been a busy week! Mom and Dad FINALLY came home on Monday. I was so excited to see them! I gave them both a BIG kiss! Then I helped them unpack the truck.

They even brought me home a present, at least I think it's for me!? It's a tire off of a race car. It has all kinds of good smells on it. It looks like a lot of fun to play with and chew on!

I like the present but I hope they don't leave again for awhile. I have been keeping a very close eye on them since they came home!

They have been busy this week running around all over the place but they never stay away too long. Every time they get in the truck I check for suitcases! So far so good.

Lonely Boy

2005-04-17T22:24:00.000-05:00

Dear Mom & Dad,

Come home soon. I really, really, really miss you! I am missing you so much that I didn't even eat my breakfast this morning.

I've been having lots of fun playing with Willow & Stella, and Grandma has been taking good care of me. But, it's just not the same being here without you. So, please, come home soon!!!

Love,

Talon

It's play time again

2005-04-17T21:06:00.000-05:00

Tonight Aunt Laura, Willow, and Stella came over again, with Grandam to play with me.

Hurry up and get me out of here so we can play!!!

Tonight we even had another visitor. A yellow Lab (who looked a lot like Stella) named Tucker came running up the alley. I think he saw us having such a good time together that he wanted to come join us and play too, but his owner wouldn't let him. We were all nice to him, and sniffed noses.

Stella and I spent some time playing tug-of-war with my green ring, after we got it back from Willow who found it in the yard and kept running laps carrying it in her mouth.

Come on Stella, it's mine!

After running some laps together, we all took a detour into my pen. THen Stella started eating my breakfast from this morning (that I didn't eat, cause I was kinda sad). But, I couldn't let Stella eat MY FOOD, so I pushed her out of the way and gobbled it up!

Mmmmm... yummy old breakfast

Like always, the girls and I had lots of fun together, but because the weather was so warm today, we got tired very quickly.

Circle-o-yellow-Labs

You can also check out Aunt Laura's blog post for a few more pictures she took of us tonight during our vist.

Visitors, Yay!!!

2005-04-15T23:35:00.000-05:00

I have been kinda lonely and bored since Mom & Dad left me last night. I had been sorta suspicious this week, because they kept messing around with the camper. Then yesterday mom came home early and soon after dad came home, they got in the truck, with the camper attached behind, and left WITHOUT ME! :o(

This morning, I was REALLY happy when Grandma showed up to give me breakfast and let me out to run around. I didn't get to run for too long though, because it was kinda rainy.

Then later this afternoon, Grandma stopped by to say hi to me again. She parked in the driveway and went to a yard sale at the neighbors house, but she said she would be back later to visit me again.

Are you coming to visit me? I think you are!!!

Later tonight, Grandma came over again! Three times in one day, that's GREAT! Aunt Laura came along too, with Willow and Stella. I was so excited to see them that I started running as soon as I got out of my pen.

Gotta run!

The girls and I had TONS of fun playing together. We chased one another around the yard, we played with my green ring toy, and we sniffed around together.

Even when mom & dad go away, I still get a chance to play

Stella and I usually play the most, and roughest, together. She is lots of fun to play with, but she always bites my ears.

If you get me, I'll get you back Stella!

I also had lots of fun chasing Willow around the yard. Stella always tries to bite my ears, and I always try to bite Willow's ears. It's only fair, you know. I think Willow would rather run than do anything else.

Willow, your so fun to chase.

Willow and Stella had lots of fun playing together in my yard too. They like to chase one another (Stella does most of the chasing).

Stella can only catch Willow, if Willow stops to sniff.

The three of us ran around for a long time, while Aunt Laura watched us and took pictures. Grandma was inside the house feeding the fish. We all got pretty worn out and thirsty running around, so we had to rest a bit.

Gotta rest now.

Pretty soon, it started to sprinkle more rain and the girls had to go home. But, my nice Grandma gave me a treat for being a good boy when I got back into my pen. This made me extra happy!!!

Bye girls!

Well, that's about all I have to say about my visitors tonight. When they left, I checked out some dinner and lounged around in my pen for the rest of the night.

Here is one more silly picture of me for the road.

Oh yeah, be sure to check out Aunt Laura's blog post for a few more pictures from our play date tonight.

Lap Dog?

2005-04-11T22:18:00.000-05:00

Since it was rainy here tonight I begged Dad to let me stay inside longer.

He let me so I decided to sit in his chair with him.

He says I'm to BIG to be a lap dog, but I dissagree!!!

Besides, I think he really likes it when I sit in his lap!!!

What do you think?

Flowers

2005-04-09T16:57:00.000-05:00

As I mentioned before, mom was supposed to be cleaning but she was kinda stalling I think.
I saw her running around our yard taking pictures of our flowers that were blooming.
I think the spring weather has made her crazy. Here are some of the pic she took.

My Hidding Place

2005-04-09T16:33:00.000-05:00

Today was a lazy day for me.

Dad had to work and mom was supposed to be cleaning house.

I just hung out in one of my favorite places, under our camper.

A walk with the girls.

2005-04-07T20:12:00.000-05:00

Aunt Laura, Willow, Stella, Grandma, Me, Mom

Today I got to go on a walk with "the girls".

This was taken before the walk.

I like it when they go too, it makes it more fun!!!!

Thanks for going with me!

Mom's Picture

2005-04-05T18:06:00.000-05:00

Daffodils

While I was runing around at the park mom was taking pictures.

Besides the ones of me she also took some flower pictures.

Mom likes flowers, we have lots of them in the yard at home.

2005-04-05T18:05:00.000-05:00

I'm Freeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today I got to go to the Airport Park for a run. It was GREAT.

I got to run all over the place, where ever I wanted, well almost.

If I got too far away dad would yell and I'd have to come a little closer.

I didn't want to leave but we did, just in time. On the way home it started to rain.

I had to hide under the tool box in the truck so I wouldn't get hit by the rain.

I had lots of fun though. I can't wait till next time.

I wanna Play

2005-04-05T18:01:00.000-05:00

BORING!!!

The last few days have been boring. Both mom and dad had to work this weekend so I didn't get to run around much. Then yesterday (4-4-05) mom wanted to take my picture by the bushes in the yard since they are starting to bloom. I ,however, thought this was BORING! I wanted to play instead so I wasn't very coopertive.

Streching

2005-04-05T17:59:00.000-05:00

Stretch...............

Dad's nice green grass is for streching out on.

I was also trying to get mom to rub my belly.

Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go!!!!!!

2005-04-01T17:47:00.000-06:00

Grandma & Me

Grandma, mom and I went on a looooong walk today. It was lots of fun. I got to see several other dogs, some even wanted to play but mom wouldn't let me. Since I really like walks sometimes I pull too hard, (actually I think they just walk too slow), so I have to wear a Halti. That's what is around my nose, I don't like it very well because I have to behave when I'm wearing it. Oh well, at least I got to go and did't get left behind.

Cool Down

2005-04-01T17:45:00.000-06:00

Talon Resting

This floor was nice and cool for me to lay on after the walk. Time for a nap.

Talon's Bone

2005-03-30T18:08:00.000-06:00

Talon's Bone

In the evening, if I'm lucky, dad gives me a rawhide bone. He only lets me chew on it for a little while, usually till I get one of the knots chewed off and it's nice and gewy. Then he takes it away and I have to go to bed.

2005-03-30T18:04:00.000-06:00

Boy this is good!!!

Happy Easter !!!!

2005-03-28T17:24:00.000-06:00

Mom made me pose with my Easter basket. I really wanted to chew on the Easer Eggs, I even tried a couple of times but she just took them away from me. Darn !!!

All Dressed Up

2005-03-28T17:22:00.000-06:00

This is my cousin Willow and my daughter Stella on Easter.

Bits & Pieces

2005-03-27T15:52:00.000-06:00

This toy is fun to tear into pieces.

My New Toy

2005-03-27T15:50:00.000-06:00

My new orange plastic bone is yummy!

Hello and Welcome

2005-03-27T14:59:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog!!!