Brave with a capital B! ..and that stands for Benson!

Yesterday was a big day. I went to the doctor. I usually don't mind going to the doctor, the ladies in the front are very nice and I get a treat (or two...). But yesterday, I needed shots! Ouch! And blood work..double OUCH! My person is so great. He held my head and kept whispering to me the whole time so I wouldn't be scared. He really loves me. I know it! I think it was actually harder on him than it was on me. But you see, I'm BRAVE! (not so sure about my person). After it was all done the doctor put on a bandage. I was a good boy and left it on til we got home.

The doctor says I have a minor ear infection. See, I already knew there was a problem, it just took me rubbing my face on the carpet until I started rubbing my hair off around me eye that my person and the girl clued in on my problem. But, thats okay. I am a really happy and playful boy so it was really hard for them to know anything was wrong. The doctor gave my person some medicine to put in my ears. I don't really like it.... I want to shake my head a lot after the drops go in and get them out of there. The girl gave me my medicine this morning and she wouldn't let me shake my head. I know its for my own good...but maybe I'm not the best patient.

Thats all for now. My person is putting stuff in that black square thing again so I think that means he's leaving. Rats! The girl is busy with a funny looking dead bird in the kitchen. She calls it a Turkey and tells me people are coming over tomorrow to eat it. We'll see about that.

Goodbye my friend...

My friend Bailey has gone to Heaven. It happened yesterday. The girl was very, very sad. She said that Bailey was part of her family for 14 years and really helped the girls mom through some really tough stuff. It makes me sad that Bailey is gone. It makes me sad that the girl is so sad. The girl says that Bailey is running free and playing with all the other dogs in Heaven. Maybe Bailey is even with the girls dad today.

Goodbye sweet Bailey.

SHOES!

I have an amazing skill. I can tell when my person or the girl are putting on their shoes. They could be on the other side of the house, or in their closets or anywhere... and I can hear them putting on those shoes. I love shoes. It doesn't matter if they are big shoes or little shoes or shoes that slap on the ground or my favorite "fast shoes" (the girl says they are rollerblades)... any kind of shoes - I love them. And do you know WHY??? Because shoes mean I'm going OUTSIDE! I'm going for a walk or to play. Going outside is so great. So many great smells and trees to mark... and it all starts with SHOES!

I don't need any - but my people do - so I make certain I hear that familiar sound of shoes going on, even when my person and the girl think they are being quiet. They are NO match for me! I got shoes skillz!

Indian Summer

Today was a beautiful day. It was so nice and warm outside. The girl and I went for a walk in the morning and then we worked around the house. I am very helpful, ask my person and the girl. I am always so helpful when they are doing stuff!

Later, the girl and I went for a car ride. I like being in the car. I didn't know where we were going but I trust the girl - I will go anywhere. Well, we went to the best place - DOG PARK! It was great. I ran and played and sniffed other dogs. I had the best time. Emma and Annie were there with their mama and the little kids. The little kids know my name. They are cute. The girls sister was there too - and she brought her new toy (I wasn't allowed to play with it). The girl says its a really nice camera and the girls sister took lots of pictures of me. I've gotta tell you - I think I look GOOD! I'm a handsome and strong boy. We had a great time! I even played on the equipment!!

Oh, when we got home, the girl and I made desserts. The girl says they are thank you's for our neighbors. She is going to deliver them later. I hope I get to go too.

Missing my person...

My person is in Korea. I miss him. This is me missing him...

From this place on the stairs, I can see the front door. Just sitting here waiting for my person to come home.

Movin' on up - to the East Side!

Hey everybody! Sorry I haven't updated this blog in so long. I've been really busy. See, I moved! Thats a picture of me with the new house. Pretty great huh! Its the best and I can tell you why... First, both my person and the girl are here. We are a family and it makes me so happy. My person is still my favorite but I like the girl being with us all the time. She can scratch my butt like no one else - and I do love that! Secondly, I love the new house because I have new friends! Scooby lives next door, he is a chocolate lab and we are buddies. And then Turbo lives on the other side and he's a black lab. We have fun together. We run and play and bark. Its the best!

The new house is good - lots of carpet. I like carpet. There is also this long hallway and I love when my person plays "Stay Benson, then come find my person". Its the best game ever. I love running through the house looking for my person. I am so proud of myself when I find him. My person is always laughing and I can tell he loves me. Its our special game. I especially love to play it at night after he comes home late. Somehow the girl never wakes up, even though I have a hard time being quiet (my person isn't very quiet either).

I promise to write more soon. The girl is taking me for a walk now...and I'm not gonna pass up that chance.