Back home

We are back home!

Well, we have been for a few days now

(note from mom:

boarding 2 dogs really

is crazy expensive, but those

4 less stressful days

were priceless...).

Jerome had be hospitalized for 10 days, and then

he had to go back for 2 more days because he

caught the gastro virus at the hospital.

He's now feeling much better.

He's going to have to go back in February, though,

to see if there are more serious troubles...

Things are fun here! We never stop!

Look, I just stole Fino's bone!

Finally, someone uses that special place where I never go.

"Jerome, it would be the perfect time to reflect

on why biting your parents is wrong, even

if you do it when you are happy!".

Little Fino, here, got sick after his vaccination last week.

He's now OK and full of energy.

It has been SO cold these past days,

that we don't get walked

very much.

We prefer to play tug-of-war.

Want to join us?

Good vibes needed

Remember a few weeks ago, when my

brudder Jerome had to have some tests done

at the hospital? Well, it turned out that

he has a nasty and rare bacterium in his urine.

He'll have to stay in isolation at the hospital

for a least 10 days,

even if he does not "feel"sick...

Fino and I know that he is a fighter.

Get well soon, Jerome!

For us, that means that we'll spend

next week

at a doggie hotel.

We'll try to behave...

Happy New Year!

We are a bit late. Sorry, we fell asleep...

Happy New Year to all our friends,

with and without fur!

Their first Christmas

Christmas was very different this year,

with Jerome and Fino.

Its magic was in full bloom!

Fino and I were left alone on the 24th,

but on Christmas day, we celebrated with the rest of the family

and everything went well.

We did bark a lot during lunch,

but we were told to stay in one room and as you know,

cavaliers love human company more than anything...

Our brudder Jerome received many fun toys and new clothes,

such at this warm pj.

He had a wonderful time!

His grandpas, grandmas, uncles and aunts, all wanted

to hold him in their arms,

but mom had to explain that

they'll have to wait a little more

because he has to form an attachment to his parents first.

After the family celebration, we needed some time off.

Mom relaxed with Fino...

And so did I.

The little one is settling well: he is very affectionate

and he loves to play with me.

See you all later this week!

Another turn on Santa's lap

As I told you before, I got to see Santa

twice this year.

This time, I was by myself with the big man.

I was a bit afraid because, as you know,

I'm not quite sure the "nice" out-weighted

the "naughty" for me in 2010.

It turned out very well:

I received a big bag of treats for free!

Santa, you gotta love him!

Exhausted

After chasing Fino, playing-fighting for toys

and watching after Jerome, I'm exhausted...

If you look closely at the little guy, however,

you can see that he is not ready to call it quit.

OK, I'll run after you one more time!

An early Christmas gift

OK, before showing you my 2nd Holiday picture,

I have to tell you that I received an early Christmas gift.

A BIG one.

See, the doggie daycare where I stayed while my parents were in China

phoned mom last week to inform her about a baby cavalier

who had no family.

Mom first answered that she had enough on her plate,

dealing with Jerome's adaptation

to his new environment and taking care of

one "naughty doggie"

(I must assume this is me...),

but then, she

agreed to give the little one a try.

How can you resist a face like this?

His original name is Pixel, but Sophie renamed him Fino.

So far, we get along very well... except when Sophie and Philippe feed him.

I think I should be the only one in the house to get kibbles, Kongs and treats.

You already know that sharing is not my strong point, right?

Other than that, we LOVE to chase each other, which makes Jerome laugh.

And we love to relax together.

Fino is really nice with Jerome. He lets him pet him, roll on him and play with him.

How does he do that?

I think 2011 will be really exciting with so many babies in the house!