dear mom and dad, I have been having alot of fun. Last weekend gramma brought me to the paws spa again to have a sleepover. I met some new friends there that I played with. When she picked me up on sunday, we went down to stillwater to walk along the river. I really liked that. I met two big dogs there that were alot bigger then me. I think they were called st. bernards. They had little kegs hanging from thier necks. They liked to smell me. One weighed 160lbs.Wow! I even got to go on the docks at the marina. All grammas friends there came over to see me and rub my belly. You know how much I like that. On monday,we went to the lake to go swimming and get a bath. I love playing in the water, and I feel so good after my bath. On tuesday,we went for a long walk with the crazy pit bull next door.I was a little afraid at first because when I met her the first time she tried to bite me, so I grawled at her and she left me alone. Now I think we can be friends bacause we walked really good together.Oh! I forgot to tell you that gramma had a surprise birthday party for me. I had a cake with two candles ( because now I'm two years old) and lot of presents. She took lots of pictures of me with my cake and presents.You will be able to see them next week on snapfish.Well I better go now. I will write again next week. I love you and miss you!!! Bob

A Busy Week

Dear Mom and Dad, Sorry that it has been so long since I wrote to you. I have been really busy. Last week Gramma took me over to her friends house so I could meet her Yellow Lab named Eagen. My new buddy Eagen and i went to the dog water park at White bear lake.We had alot of fun swimming and fetching the balls. I also met two other dogs there.They would try to swim faster than me so they could get the ball. Sometimes the did,and sometimes I was faster then them.It felt really good to be in the water on such a hot day. While I was wet gramma gave me a bath in the lake. I was so soft and fluffy after that.Then on Saturday,Gramma took me to the vet to get all my shots so I could go to the Pawclaws spa. I was a really good boy at the vets.They weighed me and I weigh 102lbs. I have lost about 10lbs since I've been at grammas.The nice lady dog doctor said I was still a little chunky. After my vet visit, I went to the Pawsclawa spa. I was so happy to see my buddy Max there. It's a really nice place. Their was all kinds fo dogs there. I got along with all of them. I had a sleepover at the spa. I had my own room to sleep in. It was great! Gramma picked me up on Sunday. I went home and took a nap. On tuesday, Gramma and I went to Lake phalen again. I love Playing in the water. I don't like to go out to the deep end though. I like it when my feet can touch the ground.I sometimes put my head under the water to get my ball.It's really fun. Gramma shampooed me again. We like it when I'm nice and clean. We also have been going on alot of walks.Everybody in the neighborhood really like me.I even went into a house down the block with gramma and grandpa. They have a friend that lives there and she said I could come in for a visit. I was really good. Well, I have to get going now ,cuz gram and I are going for another walk. I will write again soooooon! I love you and miss you!!! Bob

Swimming

Hi Mom and Dad, Things are going great here. I had a very busy week. Gramma has been home with me alot Last week she only had to work a 2 day trip. She left wed. afternoon , and was home by noon on thurs. It rained all day so we cleaned the basement. On friday,gram and I went to the beach. It was really hot out. Gramma walked with me into the water so I wouldn't be afraid.Then she threw the ball out in the water. I swam out to get it but then I didn't know how to get back to shore,so gramma came out to get me, because I was swimming aroun in circles and I was whining. After a while I kinda got the hang of it.I even had my face under the water. It felt so good. Gramma took lots of pictures of me at the beach. You can see them on snapfish. On sat. I went ot grandpa Brian house and had a sleepover with my buddy Max.We had a great time. All that max wants to do is play. I get so tired. On Monday morning I just laid around at grammas house. I didn't even want to go outside. I felt better that night, so gram and I went for a walk around the neighborhood.I am being a really good boy so you don't have to worry about me. I do miss you though! I will write again soon. I love you!!! Bob

Doing the Doggy Paddle

Out Deep

A Wet Happy Dog

Hanging with Gramma

dear Mom and Dad, I miss you, but i am having a very good time at grammas house. We go for walks every day and play alot. Grampa Steve and I play tug a war with my rope every morning before he goes to work and again when he comes home a nite. Gramma says that i am a really good dog and she loves me and loves having me here. I also get lots of belly rubs which I really like. I am very popular with all the people in the neighborhood. They all want to know what kind of dog I am, because I look a little different when I'm shaved. They say that I am a pretty dog. I think they mean that I am a handsome dog. I am eating my food really good and having a few treats a day.(dog treats only). I am really looking forward to moving to Japan so I can be with you again. Don't worry about me, I am doing just fine here and I get lots of lovin. I will write again soon. I love you and miss you!!! bob