Teusday Telling and A Birthday Party Invitation!!!

I started off my day my favorite way with the tasty breakfast foods! And then just a short shower later, the Mom pulled the trolley out and around. Oh and when she did deboard, I began to bark and bark in my deep sweet voice...

"WHOOOOOOOOOOF.......

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOF.......

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOF!"

My call was heeded, and I boarded the trolley quickly and without the slightest consideration of our destination! And it was with little surprise and a minor amount of disappointment, that we arrived at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists where in spite of my fears, I am always greeted and comforted by My The Sweet Judy who takes care of me!

Today I was there for a CBC test and results. And My Sweet Judy also trimmed my nails, [thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!] saving me a stop by Fairbanks for a pedicure! I was able to wait for my results while laying on my sweet green rug in the waiting room with my the Mom... and while talking to My Friend The David who is also The Hospital Administrator!

And I guess now is a good time to tell you that SLVS recently asked if they could share my thoughts and feelings about the quality of my experience and care in local print media... And here I am!!!

The Bleu has hit the newsstand for November,
and here is my spread [ha!]!

It's a little known fact, but my the Mom was the architect for Dirty Hairy Dog Wash, top left... but I SO digress!!! And now back to the waiting room for my results:

~My white blood cell count is low, but it's not low enough to warrant antibiotics.~

This isn't the preferred news, but it's far from the worst, so we'll take it, run with it and board the trolley, thank you very much!

There was joy in my heart as we sang our songs, as I munched on berry treats and as I retraced our turns in reverse: Freeway to Beltway to Freeway to Exit! Life was grand, and then the skies grew dark and the rain began to pour. By the time we got home, lightning was strking the ground a few streets to our north and the thunder was rattling my bones!

It was a very stressful afternoon. I panted. I paced. And upon the Mom's request, I tried to settle.

And that leads me to another stressor for today: Little Reufus is also not feeling well... though he was happy to tend to my ears this afternoon.

As an aside, I'm in what the Mom calls my 'thunder spot'. This is where I retreated when The Luke was sweating full blown storms. And on a lighter note, you will see our plastic bag waste basket hanging on the door knob. Sad, but it's the only way to keep Reuf from eating the contents of our beautiful hand crafted woven twig waste basket.

Before I knew it, Reuf who idolizes me... had taken up my spot for some comfort time. Poor boy...

Though I never settled completely, the weather did calm a bit... giving the Mom opportunity to do some Birthday Baking!

You see, I have a BIG BIRTHDAY coming up!!!
11 / 11 / 11Yep... This Friday!!!

And I was wondering if I you would like to party along with me...
If I may include you in my post???
If so...Please send me a festive photo with Yeu in Party Mode, Party Hat...Yeu know... Celebrating my Big Day!I'd love to have you appear here with me!Email photos to outtathebleu-at-gmail-dot-com 

Love, Relationships and Time are My Biggest Treasures!!!

And Treats, too!!!

[These treats are just Part One of the Mom's Birthday Baking Extravaganza!
It's a pumpkin, peanut butter and cinnamon recipe.
It's YUMMMMMY!


And if anyone is interested... Ask! We'll post it!]

And here is Little Reufus, who has had some pretty bad tummy problems today. Poor boy. He doesn't feel well at all, hence his laying down in the middle of the day on my woobie green rug.

He's smelled the fresh baked treats, but really hasn't begged much for them... and that makes the Mom worry! Poor Sweet Boy...

Tuesday is Training Class night, but Reuf and the Mom stayed home. Reuf ate a bland dinner and was given one of my diahrrea pills. He's a bit lethargic [he is never reclined at 615 pm!] Mostly, the Mom can't imagine 'treating' him in class tonight. And though this class begins to wean from the treats, they are still necessary for many of the new commands.

He and the Mom will contact their instructors. And they'll work on their Week 5 Homework. Next week is the last in this class, but we're not sure if there's a graduation ceremony! I mean, this class has been more technical and less... dramatic.

I guess you can tell from these photos... as well as those from the last few days... Reuf and I are getting along MUCH better. Little boy is mellowing. He's always been loving, but he's just been too freaking boisterous to be loved on by me too terribly much!

We still have our moments of anxiety with him, but knock on Reuf's head... Life is much easier, much calmer, much quieter. It's almost peaceful...

Nite Nite for Now.
But hope Yeu will Join My Birthday Celebration!

Saturday in The Yard with Berry Treats

There is something to love about every single day, but how can you not love Saturdays close to the most???

We didn't go to any festivals or parties today. It's been a stressful week, and we capped it off with a low key day of relaxation, lots of loving and just hanging out together.

We watched some mindless tv while... and this is a little embarassing... making a sandwich out of the Mom. Yep, that's right. I was the big bun up front with the Mom hugged up against my back and then little Reufus couldn't help but join in, and he laid behind her with his head resting on her side! It was a Kodak moment for sure, and I'm sorry that there was noone around to snap that shot!

But speaking of cameras, this afternoon we had a BLEULANDER photo shoot!

Every model has his camera shy moments. Few have soft, photogenic furs as gorgeous as mine...! Just saying.

My gaze off into the distance pose...

2011 School Photo

Humility.

Excitement and Anticipation.

Yes.
Sometimes Excitement and Anticipation
have the appearance of Sad and Somber!

*Please note that a handful of Nutro Natural Choice Crunchy Treats with Real Berries were yummarily sacrificed in the execution of this photo shoot!

Yep, it was a nice day of Normalcy and Calm. The Mom did leave a couple of times to see friends... and I gave her the "How could you leave me?" look each time...

Pretty good, eh??? And it must have been effective, because she didn't stay gone long!

As we begin to close out this Saturday night, we took the camera outside one last time... Where's the Bleu? Look close and you'll see me there!

We're inside, preparing to roll back the clocks, and I'm taking pause to reflect...

Life with Reufus has been really difficult. At times, he's been pretty unlovable.  He's been rowdy, destructive, boisterous, wild and uncontrollable... I've watched the Mom work hours on end, tirelessy and with consistent correction.

And it's kinda like I hate to jinx the progress... but I'm very excited and want you to know that we've made some!

Shhhhhh, but... Little Reufus has learned to chill a little. He's learned to settle on command. Now, he still has to be either right next to the Mom or right next to the me... or [preferably in his perfect world] both... but we are grateful for the chill moments!!!

It's a big comfort to know Your Loved Ones have your back!
Thanks to Yeu and Reufus for having mine!

Go Team Bleu!

Occupy Big Bed!

A Protest worth It's Weight in Gold!!!

Just saying.

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

bleu.bear

You might think of it as my email address, my handle... my rapper name. But I'm known in these parts as Bleu-Dot-Bear.


Uh huh, huh. Uh, huh... B-Dot-Bear, for short!

Every fierce boy needs a cool rapper name... and I sure have mine!

[After all, what does my brother Luke have going for him? His real name is 'Cool Hand Luke' but he goes, these days, by Lukey Luke and LuLu... how fierce is that?]

Besides ferocity and a love for picnic foods, I also have the hibernation thing going for me!

---Bleu Dot Bear, signing out!

danger Danger DANGER

The storms have subsided and there is a calm about the home, until... Mom finds me snuggled up with Luke's baby.

Luke loves her, I think, because she was Comet's favorite toy. He found her in his first week or so here.

Mom went to great lengths to put away ALL of Comet's toys, so she thinks it is fate that Sweety Girl's favorite "reindeer with the candies for the feets" was left somewhere special... for Luke to find.



I like her too, because she has many good scents...

But nearing bed time, Mom panicked when she discovered our snuggle fest.

And when "last call" was abruptly announced by Mom, I was brought to my senses! I sure don't want to be caught in repose with Luke's baby!

I hopped up to go outside, and you can bet when I come back in, I'll pick another baby to snuggle. No problem!

It Just Happened!

Don't ask ME how I got up on the big bed with this big cone on my head... but I think Luke gave me a boost (to repay him for chewing his tail this afternoon)!!!

Trolley Ride Without Luke

First, let me say to Luke... it wasn't my idea to leave without you. If I had my druthers, you would have been here to take the "heat" and be my "front man"!

Instead, you are home sucking on your 'Kongy', while I quivered in the presence of dogs who don't know me but don't like me (what is wrong with dogs who don't like me???)

But all is good now, because this photo is taken when I am on my way home!

Luke is gonna be really mad when I get home... He won't understand that he should be thankful the doc was poking on me this time, instead of him!

Luke might settle down after big celebration in "birfday bed"...

But I settle into BIG BED!!!