Black and White Sunny Selfie

A Sunny Sunday Selfie!!

We want to wish all the Mother's out there a very Happy Mother's Day!!

We are joining Nola and Sugar for Black and White Sunday this week!!

 

We are also joining The Cat on My Head this week for Selfie Sunday

Another New Uncle

As our longtime readers might remember, back in August of 2009 Uncle Cowboy Puppy came to live with Grandma and Grandpa. You can read all about when Uncle Cowboy came into our lives  HERE

Well, Uncle Cowboy isn't a little puppy anymore, so Grandma and Grandpa thought maybe he needed a playmate!

 The day after Mama went to see Grandma and Grandpa, they went to pick up our new Uncle...Rocky Puppy!!!

...and look, he has his own handle!! 

OK, so maybe that's his tail, BOL!

Uncle Rocky Puppy is a 7 and 1/2 week old Labradoodle. 

Grandma says his paws are HUMUNGOUS and he is going to be a big boy when he grows up!!

Depending on how things shake out, Arty might get to meet him when Mama goes back to Texas at the end of June.

He sure is a cute little guy, isn't he??

We hope Grandma send us lots of pictures of him growing up!

Welcome to Blogville Uncle Rocky Puppy!

Texas Flower Friday

Today's Flower Friday is dedicate to our good friend Whitley, who went to the Bridge yesterday. You will always live in our hearts and I will always think of you and your love of the water whenever I wear the dolphin dress you let your Mama make for me!

I know you will have a whole new line of dresses to show me 

when we meet again!

Transport over to Whitley's HERE to leave

a word of support for her family.   

Happy Flower Friday everybody!! As you might know,  all of us here at Dory's Backyard are originally from Texas! Bilbo was born and raised in Austin, TX....I was born in College Station, TX and raised in Austin, TX and both Jakey and Arty were born and raised in Austin too!

Most of these flower pictures were taken in the middle of  Downtown Austin at the Lady Bird Johnson Lake(aka Town Lake)..

Except for this magnolia which Mama captured while she was walking around the Texas State Capitol!

There are so many beautiful wildflowers in Texas during the Springtime!

Especially this spring, because there was lots of rain over the winter!

Mama says she is going back to Texas this summer after the B.A.R. to see Grandma and Grandpa and her sister and brothers

(and stay tuned tomorrow for our newest Uncle she is going to see!)

Probably all of the wildflowers will be gone by then tho...

...and it will be lots warmer

...so I'll have to stay home with Daddy. 
But that's ok, maybe I'll send Arty to keep her company.

I bet Arty would chase all the turtles....

Boy,  Mama sure did see lots of flowers, didn't she!!??

Funny how she knows all the names of these flowers...

...and didn't know any of the names of the California wildflowers...Silly Mama!!

This goose doesn't look real happy with you, Mama.

Bet you forgot to bring treats for her too!!

Such beautimous flowers!

We can't believe you even found some late blooming Bluebonnets!!

We hope you have some beautimous flowers blooming where you are!!! 

Hop aboard the Flower Friday Blog Hop and show us what's blooming in your corner of Blogville!!
(We don't know what is going on with the Linky, but we are trying again. Mama is sooooo very sorry this didn't go through this morning)

"Marvel" ous Thursday!

Oh yeah..I am soooooo ready for the new Captain America movie tomorrow!!

 

Go Cap!!! 

#CivilWar

#ArtyTeamCap

Guess What Mama Forgot??

We are joining  BlogPaws for Wordless Wednesday this week!

More Debate Fun - Week Three

Welcome to week three of the 2016 Blogville Election Debate!

Arty here, asking the questions today and hoping that everyone in Blogville is getting to know all of us better!! I sure am enjoying answering all the questions!!

For more information on us, the Candy Dates, you are invited to visit our blogs:
Lexi at Lexi the Schnauzer
Arty at Dory’s Backyard
Christmas at Paw Province


Now....on to today's questions!!

1. If you could be a super hero who would you be and why??
Arty: I would be Captain America because he and I are both all about truth, justice and being all around good guys!!
Lexi: I think this picture says it all:

A heroine fighting for justice, love, peace and (gender) equality.
Christmas: Hmm...that's a tough one. Maybe I'd be Batman. He was originally Catwoman's nemesis, right? I'm just in it to chase a cat, people.

2. As Mayor of Blogville, how would you make all animals (not just canines) feel welcome??
Arty: I am a big fan of making new friends! I have kitty friends, donkey friends, crabby friends and even a friend that is a pig. I would keep hosting, and helping my sissy Dory host pawrties and make sure all my furiends new they were welcome!
Lexi: As I wrote in a recent post: All Lives Matter: All dog lives matter. All cat lives matter. All pig lives matter. All bird lives matter. All rabbit lives matter. In short, All Lives Matter. I will not discriminate because of species, breed, age, economic status, color, or gender. Not so sure about snakes and spiders, but I am open to discussion on this.
Christmas: With a place like Blogville, I'd reach out to all of my pawsome Blogville pals and tell them about the new addition. I remember how comforted and welcome I felt when I first entered Blogville, and that's something every new Blogville peep should experience. The support we have here is overwhelming, and I'll do my best to keep everyone updated on new arrivals if I become mayor.

 

3. Do you believe Pupparrazzi should be confined to certain hours of the day?

Arty: YES!! Being a model is hard work, and I believe the pupparazzi should only be able to take pictures between10am and 2pm. Unless there is an specific Blogville event, in which case they should have to obtain a permit!
Lexi: Absolutely! Unless, of course, they come bearing pupperoni’s.
Christmas: Yes, but it depends the case...sometimes I like to stay up late and party like there's no tomorrow, and that's a good time to share treats with my pupparazzi and let them get good pictures of me for the hottest social media sites. However, some nights I'm just peacefully sleeping in my crate and I see a hound dog in my window taking me photos of me...in that case, yes, a celebrity should have his or her own privacy when he or she wants it. We might be popular and trending, but we are still normal dogs like every other dog, and we all have our limits. Luckily, now that I have a secret service squad (consisting of Zaphod, Beachnut, and Shelldon) my new team can escort crazy pupparazzi peeps away from me!

 

4. Along the same lines, what are your thoughts on "Payment" for work (tricks, modeling, keeping the pawrents out of trouble, etc.) performed?
Arty: I do believe a law should be passed insisting that high value Zukes treats should be given out with a 5 treat minimum! The amount of treats being increased to the degree of difficulty of the work performed!
Lexi: I always expect payment for performance. I believe it is all a matter of training our peeps correctly, from the first moment we step I the door. “Go outside to potty? What’s in it for me?” If we work for free, our value is diminished. I also believe that we all should receive payment in the form we like best whether it is treats, play-time, cuddling, Mickey D’s, etc.
Christmas: It depends the pet. Some doggies like toys, some like treats, and if you go as far to teach a cat something, well, it depends the cat. But whatever that reward is THAT PET SHOULD GET A LOT OF IT! I think maybe an 87 minimum? I don't know, us show dogs gotta keep fit. My cat bros like mousy toys, so maybe that's a good payment. Also, I think I should get more treats for performing "sit". I know it so well I don't get a treat that much when I do it but lots of verbal praise...what's with that? I might be so low to the ground I really don't have to think about sitting, but hey, what if a human told another human to sit and they couldn't reject the offer? Wouldn't that be tiring? Wouldn't you want a latte out of it every now and then?

5. When you attend a social gathering are you the social butterfly, the wallflower or the pawty animal. Explain how??
Arty: I am a Pawty Animal!! I am the first at any pawty to play BOOM!,  Ear biteys or bitey face. Mama says she is not sure this is a good thing, but I just love to play!!
Lexi: This is a tough one, as I spend much more time with the peeps, where I enjoy listening to intellectual conversation while being fed bites of their special party foods. I guess with other anipals I am more of an organizer, you know, the one in charge.
Christmas: Hmm...this is also sort of tough. Let's see...well, I like to stick close to my mom, but I love to meet new peeps and I love busting out some dance moves...I wouldn't say I'm any of these...maybe a mix of them all?

Stay tuned NEXT WEEK when we start  the questions asked by our very own Blogville residents !!

Announcing the Blogville Olympics!!

 

 That's right, the humans may think they have the market on this Olympic thing, but Blogville is also well known for their own brand of PAWlympic FUN!! 

 

Thanks to Christmas for the cool badge!

This year, I (Arty) am joining my fellow Mayorial Running-Mates:

Christmas at Paw Province and

Lexi at Lexi the Schnauzer

in hosting the Blogville Olympics!!

We will be putting together the Opening and Closing Ceremonies along with maybe hosting an event or two!! 

 

 HOW DO I HOST AN EVENT??
What a great question!! Here is what you need to do!!

1.  Pick an Event or Create Your Own!! - It can be just about anything that we with paws, claws or hooves can participate in! See the list at the bottom of this post for past PAWlympic events!

2.  Take a Look HERE (you can also click in our page link above) on our PAWlympic Schedule. Pick an open date to host your event. 

3. Email Lexi, Christmas or Arty with the event you would like to host AND the date you would like to host it. We will confirm your request and place your event on the schedule.

PLEASE NOTE THE DEAD LION TO SIGN UP TO HOST AN EVENT IS JUNE 21st.  This will give you plenty of time to advertise your event and get your PAWtheletes!

4. Gather Your PAWtheletes! After we have confirmed your date and event, feel free to announce your event on your Blog and gather your PAWtheletes together!!

PLEASE NOTE THE DEAD LION FOR PAWtheletes TO SIGN UP FOR EVENTS is JULY 15th. Once again, we want everyone to have plenty of time to get their competition ready!!

Remember we are an EOV (Equal Opportunity Village) and welcome Hermit Crabs, Kitties, Bunnies, Birdies, Donkeys, Pigs and even Doggies to participate in our events. 

All animals are welcome no matter how big or small!!

What do you think - EASY PEASY, right???

To top it off, this will be a BLOG HOP so Blogville won't miss

any event!! We bet the humans wish THEY had a Blog Hop for their events!

Questions??
 Feel free to ask either in the comments or in an email and we will answer you in the comments or email you an answer!!

Make sure to grab any or all of these Olympic Badges on your way out to use on your sidebar and to promote your event!!
 

Here is a list of past events (remember you can also make up your own event!!):

Gymnastics
Jumping
Cross Neighborhood Walkabouts 
Catch Me IF You Can
Couch Potato Peelin Stick(s)
Swimming
Tuneful Farting  
Equestrian    (I'll bet there will be a ton of HORSING around with this one - heehee)
Synchronized Peeing
De-Stuffing Event
Digging
Tongue Curling / The Raspberry
Critter Stalking
Camera Avoidance Tae Kwon Do
Marathon Chewing
Window Nose ART
Free Style Zoomies
Roaching and Rolling
Peeing in the RAIN

We can't WAIT to see all the pawsome events Blogville comes up with!!