Friday Night Wrights: Golden Friday Edition

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Golden Friday!!!

It's Antler Night here at the Wrights', but I'd like to take a break to tell you a little bit about Our Thanksgiving Day.

It was nice and quiet and frankly... mostly pretty lazy. We snuggled and cuddled in the big bed in the morning, watched the Thanksgiving Parade [Houston version], ate a nice family lunch, shuffled around [even outside] in our jammies and slippers... and took a nice long family nap in the afternoon!!!

At around 4pm, Reuf and I were served an early dinner.
For me: Wysong, White Rice, Green Beans and A Scoop of Pumpkin

For Reufus: Innova, Green Beans and A Scoop of Pumpkin

Reufus is thankful for foods!
He LOVES to eat!!!

And he also loves to GO OUTSIDE!
NOW, PLEASE!

Of course, Reufus doesn't know how to tell time yet, so he had no clue, but... I knew we were about to board the trolley! And we did!!!

Yep. No Thanksgiving Day is complete without wearing my Aggie bandanna! Because of the Mom's prior career (as a student, gathering degrees but not so much $), we have allegiance to both The University of Texas and Texas A&M. We pull for them both, but when they play each other...

Gig Em, Ags! 

Now back to the trolley...
Here's my view to the front

The View from Reuf's seat...

And here's a view from the driver's seat!

Where O Where did we go???
Casa De Whitson!!!
Thanksgiving with Family...
My Cousins... The Herd from Whence I came!!!

This is me, the adorable Cousin Dakota (who has always looked SO much like Our The Luke) and My Awesome Uncle Tom!!! You may recognize him as Mister T, of Day Spa fame! He's our rock, and the rock of many! That's just who he is!

My the mom photographer was a bit on the fritz. It was late in the afternoon, just a little too early for the flash and too late not to use it. All of the photos turned out blurry... I apologize!

Here is me scooting across the deck!

My Cousin The Buddy!!!

Cousin Dylan!!!

The Me... And Cousin Cane sitting to the right!

Little Reufus rarely slowed his speed below 50mph, so he's mostly a blurrrrrrrrr!

Golden Fun! Clockwise: Uncle Tom, The Me, Cousin Dakota, Cousin Cane (back turned), Cousin Dylan (back turned, tail high) and Little Reufus!

It was SO wonderful to spend time and share the loving with My Aunt Madison! I will never forget that when I was surrendered to GRRH, she slept on the floor of the bathroom with me several nights, until I finally stopped trembling. Just when love failed me, she showered me with hers. My eyes light up when I see My Aunt Madison... and I wish the photographer could capture that excitement!

Cousin Becca, Master Chef.... with Uncle Tom assisting... and Aunt Madison taste testing... prepared an exquisite meal!!! There was tasty turkey, dressing, stuffing, fresh mashed sweet potatos, Becca's famous spinach casserole (the Mom's request and favorite!), fresh cranberry sauce... and the lazy mom's restaurant bought pies (pumpkin and chocolate which weren't so good).

It was a wonderful evening. All was quiet in the trolley on the way home, because we were full and happy and tired!!! And though the Mom and I got up at 345am to do small businesses, we returned to bed and WE ALL slept in until 8am!!!

The Mom did a little Black Friday stuff today... nothing too dramatic, and mostly she just spent time with My The Aunt Dav and her the Mom.

Meanwhile, Reuf and I had a restful Golden Friday... taking a short nap and resting up for tonight! We also slipped outside for some traditional FrEYEday photos!

FrEYEday SkEYEday!

These are late afternoon photos, and our weather is in transition. A cold front is due in around 6am in the morning. We're due for thunderstorms and then some weather to follow that's supposed to feel like late fall / winter!!!

And from Me and Mine: Bring On the Cooler Temperatures!!! 

Earlier I mentioned Reufus and his green beans. The Mom put him on a little of a diet. He protested on grounds of not liking vegetables... but every time he's outside, he chows down on the mixed (unknown, unidentifiable and perhaps dangerous) veggies.

Once all of that was pointed out to him, Reuf began to acquire an appreciation for the green beans. He's still a bit CHUB, but his waistline is narrowing a bit. Just saying.

My issue is the opposite!
The Mom is trying to put the poundage on me!!!

I hate the reason for it!
But I love the challenge of adding on weight!!!

Hello, Fattening Foods!

If you're not dairy or so rich you'll make me sick...
YUMMMMM!!!

Antlers, I'm sure, have very few calories..
but still... I crave them!!!

Here I am begging for one.

 I know where they are!

I know you know I know where they are!!!

Please to just dole them out!

I admit it. I'm an Antler Addict.

I'm pacified slightly by a whole antler,
but I dream of having another split one!!!
Life is so wonderful for me right now, that I hate to be gluttonous...
but I drool over the thought of another split antler!!!

Little Reuf is an avid chewer, so the whole ones are perfect for him. It IS a little difficult to keep him from stealing a split antler from me. Given the choice, he will always pick MINE!

Life is Great! And this has been a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. I've been making a list of things I'm grateful for... and while it's too long to post today, I want to share it soon! For now, I must tell you...
I'm thankful for Yeu, My Friends. Thank Yeu for allowing me to share my life here in this blog. Thank Yeu for your Support... your care, concern and comments!!!

Thank Yeu for bolstering The Love Protocol! Thank Yeu for being a part of Team Bleu!!!

Friday Night Wrights: Thanksgiving And The Reufus Diet Edition

Happy Friday!
Bring on The Weekend and
The Beginning of Our Thanksgiving Holiday Celebration!!!

Reuf and I are pleased to have the Mom home to kick off NINE whole days of being together, without factory interruption!!!

We are very excited about the vacay!
*kiss*

We have a lot of things planned... all small things, nothing too terribly exciting... but things we'll do together!!!

For example... The Mom has put Little Reufus on a diet and a new exercise program, because she thinks he's getting a little CHUB.  

You see, the last few months have been a little stressful around here. The weather has also been too hot to allow much intense exercise, and now... with DSL behind us, it is dark when the Mom leaves for the factory and almost dark when she returns.

Doesn't he look a little CHUB to you???

Well anyway... Reuf continues to eat a high cal food for the energetic dog. He needs that to perform, but his portion needs to be decreased... And trying to transition him from 2 cups of puppy food to 1.5 cups of adult food has resulted in an increase of billy goat behavior.

So... The Mom started him on the green beans. She started giving him 1 cup of his Innova with 1/2 to 3/4 cup of green beans, mixed veggies and pumpkin.

At first, he spit all of the veggies onto the floor to eat last... but then the Mom reminded him that he eats the ALL OF OUTDOORS, so he can't really claim a lack of taste for vegetation.

Just saying.

FrEYEday... SkEYEday
5:00pm
The afternoon was mostly cloudy and just a bit gloomy.
This is looking to the south.

One hour later.
6:00pm
Skies are clearing!

And of course... NO RAIN.

Why... Hello.

Close Up Take One.

Close Up Take Two
Rocking the sweet freckle!

Close Up Take Three

I mean, the Mom Photog is everywhere!!!

You would think I'm a Celebrity...
which, of course... I am!!!
[hee hee...]

LICK!!!

Please to forgive me while I play a little catch-up with my blog. I've got photos and stories stacking up, and I want to share them all!!!

Life is Precious! Time is a Treasure! And so are YEU!

The Bleu Birthday Extravaganza, Part Teu: The Pawty!

I woke up early this morning, giddy with anticipation,
for teuday is the highlight of...

My Big Birthday Extravaganza!

It's Pawty Time!!!

We passed our time nervously in the back yard, hanging banners, icing down drinks, and readying the dance floor, when suddenly... Reufus heard the door bell ring!!!

Our first Party Guest arrived... My lovely Cousin Lovey, looking striking in her Pretty Pink Princess Pawty Hat! Yes, yes, yes...

A Pawty isn't a Pawty without The Three Essential Ps...

And Pretty Girls are the most important! And we we're thrilled to welcome Miss Holly and her oodles and oodles of bleu, yellow, pink, orange and green balloons...

I'm a Happy Birthday Boy!!!

Next to arrive was Dillon Pyranees...

in this AWESOME headdress!!!

And just like with Pretty Girls...
It's not a Pawty without a Pyranees!!!


What's that Reufus???

Uncle Bob and Aunt Sheila have arrived with Foster Friar Tucker, and Cousins Sophie and Hamish. They are decked out and ready to PAWTY!!!

Stepping out on the deck, my Cousins are all smiles!!!

Oh Oh Oh... And they brought TOYS!!!

Awww Mom, Please to tell Reufus they are MY toys.

Please???

It must be the Golden Hour!

Hey there, Tucker and Daisy!!!

Tucker is very handsome,

but how adorable is Miss Daisy in her BLEU bandana???

And look who's arrived from next door!
It's Sammy!!!

Sam sees enough of me and Reufus in the back yard, so he headed inside to check out the treat buffet and to lay out a spread of the treats his the Mom sent with him! Gotta love Sam... and check out that smile!

Little Reufus is out back, getting The Pawty Games started!
This one is called "Mine Mine"!

And from the Tip of the Mitten State...
The handsome Mr. Scout!!! has arrived!!!

 ... With his strikingly beautiful sister, Miss Freyja!

Those two LOVE for a LIVING!

And Thank you both for the beautiful greetings!

This is SO the way to PAWTY!

My Cousins, The Herd pose for a Pawty Picture in the garden!

Left to Right: Miss Porter, Dylan, Dakota, Cane and Buddy!!!

.....

And arriving from Pawsylvania...

Styling in the DN Akhura...
Let's crank up the music!!!Miss Khyra is here and she's looking beWOOtiful!!!

Decked out in my team colors and wearing
My (ok, The Luke's...) Letterman's T-Shirt!!!

.....

Miss Merdie, Golden Princess... 
is A Happy Sight for My Bleu Eyes!!!
We know The Luke is smiling wide right now!

And just like her Khousin Khyra,
She's rocking The BLEU string!!!

Of course, on the other end of that string is her Kid Brother...
REUFUS???
REUFLEY???
Oh oh oh...
It's Reuf's Twin... HARLEY!!!

Treuly... This is the first time they've been seen in the same place at the same time!!!
.....

We could hardly hear the phone ring, butThe Bishop Boys called from The Red Trolley!
They're getting off at the next stop!!! 

A quick brush of Zeke's eye lashes, and an adjustment of his Bleu's Cleus Hat... and Rizzi, rocking the Curious George... paws to take a festive photo before darting around the yard to find the swimming pool!

Let's Pawty till We're Nawty!Tee hee hee...
I just thought that would be fun to say!

What's that I hear?WOO HOO!!!All the way from the OPK...Thunder, Ciara, Lightning and Phantom are HERE!!!

The Pack is looking very stylish and festive!!!Party On, WOOS!.....A bag just arrived from Manila, Phillipines...And out pops, the cute, the adorable...
THE FORGIE!

From Piappies World...
The Forgie came ready to PAWTY!!!

.....

Now, let's see... We've got Two Ps...Pretty Girls and Pyranees...of the Three Ps to a Perfect Pawty.What are we missing???Oh, yeah...
A Pony!!!

All the way from Scottsville, New York...
Welcome Prince Te Geldings!!!

WHEEEEEE!!!How's that for a big smile!!!?
.....Ah Oh...
Reufus has stolen someones stick again!

I digress...
Now back to the Pretty Girls!
Molly and Jewel are in The House!!!

And they brought CAKE!!!

.....

And from Mesa, Arizona...
My Man Sam!!!

Looking festive in his Pawty attire,
Handsome Sam brought along his KID Brother...


REUFUS???
No no...
It's Reuf's Slightly More Mature Twin...
MONTY!!!

Mister Monty isn't so much into hats and fancy headware, but he's sporting the Gold Ribbons befitting this Golden Celebration!!!.....Boys, Boys... Settle down!
The Princess, Savannah Honey has arrived!

Sweet Girl with the Pretty Pink NoseShe's bringing The Magic to this Pawty!!!
.....Anybody getting hungry???
I don't think The Luke will mind if I borrow his favorite hat...

Refreshments are served!!!

And may I suggest getting into line quickly!
You'll want to find yourself in front of Little Reufus!

Just saying.

.....The Pawty is in full Swing, and
inhibitions are a bit relaxed.

Looking both adorable and festive,
while rocking their HULA skirts...Morgan and Maisie warm up the dance floor!

You Go, Pretty Girls!!!
.....
And now, The Evening has grown long.
Bellies full.
Energy spent.
Puppies and Pony sprawled Everywhere!

And the shirt is off...!!!

This Birthday Pawty was... AWESOME!!!

And I thank YEU and ALL MY GUESTS
for making My Birthday
SEUPER SPECIAL!!!

.....

In Our Thoughts and Hearts teuday is
Our Angel The Luke, Who Art in Heaven.
We know he enjoyed The Festivities!

Before I close, I want you to know how grateful I am to have Friends like Yeu.
Having Yeu share My Birthday meant The World!

Thank Yeu for all the ways you support Me.
Thank Yeu for supporting Team Bleu!!!