Happy birthday Jerome!

Today is our brudder's Jerome birthday!

He's turning 2!

For his special day, the little boy received a BIG

gift from Sophie and Philippe:

new flooring upstairs, including in

his bedroom.

He also got lots of toys, don't worry!

At first, mom and dad wanted hardwood,

but it turns out that it does not go

well with things like a long trip to China,

a new baby, a adoption leave from work...

and a new puppy... :-)

They settled for laminate instead.

It'll be easier to clean!

Because the job is done by one of Sophie's friend

who does this on the side, it's taking a long time.

Toys, books and furnitures are everywhere...

and mom can't find the camera.

No dogs photo today...

The iPhone photo below was taken by

her brother Alex

yesterday...

For his birthday, Alex gave Jerome a Little People garage

and Colette - Sophie and Alex's mom -

gave him a toy cart with many

plastic fruits and veggies.

Let's hope Jerome will be able to name

them before Fino and I chew them all!

Just joking!

I must admit that we are getting a little

bit better at not touching them.

Baby steps...

I told you that Jerome had to go to the hospital last week.

It turns out that he'll have to go many more times

to pass more exams.

We all all grateful that, at least,

excellent doctors are doing their best to take care of him.

Bonne fête Jérôme!

A big heart

I'm back!

I still have BIG improvements to make at home

(such as not making the earth shatter and terrify

everybody every time mom leaves the house),

but I had to show up for my sweet Valentine,

Miss Kodee.

You are a stunning tricolor, dear, and I hope to

meet you one day.

Fino has a tender spot for your beautiful sister.

Becky, would you like to be his cougar girlfriend?

As you know, February is the month of the heart.

Our brudder Jerome received great news about his last week:

it is perfectly OK!

This week, on Friday, mom will meet the urologist to know more

about the problem with his kidneys.

We all hope for the best.

The little guy still has to gain weight.

It's difficult because he is kind of a fussy eater.

My complete opposite!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope you'll get lots of hugs and lots of treats!

We have another visit from the dog trainer

on Tuesday. I'll tell you all about it.

Bye bye!

A great pair!

My brudders Jerome and Fino are getting

closer every day.

See how they had fun last week after our stop at the dog park!

Young Fino can be a real tornado sometimes,

but what a love sponge...

His fur is now half short and half long.

He looks like a mutant!

As for me, well, mom had banned me from my own blog this week...

Unfair!

- Rouky, I really think you are the naughtiest cavalier in the world!

No picture of you this week.

Next time, if you don't behave yourself,

I'll show your readers

the plastic toys cemetery you created.

- Mom, no!

I'll improve!

Just watch me!

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!