Once upon a time...

I lived in a wicked house which for an unknown reason had an undiscovered weak cable signal. On a sunny day a new cableman was expected to come, and with him he brought wisdom and hard work. Two hours later, the problem was fixed and we lived happily ever after with internet connection at home (hopefully).

- The End -

P.S. More than a month ago my friend Jaxson and I celebrated our birthday party with furry and not so furry big and small friends.

Hey Jax, I hear there's going to be a surprise party for us out there. Pretend that you know nothing!

 A campsite? Cool! How many nights are we sleeping here? Dad, you are installing an air conditioning unit for me here, aren't you?

 Someone, please, I think I dropped something inside this bag. Could you take everything out for me to sniff (taste)? 

Sarah, I get it. You're hungry. Here's your party favor - there's a treat inside.

Daddy, I need more s'mores, with extra mashmallows and no chocolate. Quit making those for mom - does she really need more?.

  

Shh... don't tell the kids there's more cake. Just serve whatever is left on my plate. Oh, I love this party. When am I having a birthday again this year?

Sweet!

Hello friends!

My dear mother decided to take some of her precious time to turn the computer on for me, and do you know what I just realized? I have TOO MANY things I haven't shared with you all! So I decided to go back in time and start posting some of my December activities. But before that, I would like to thank my friends who sent me this award. I am sorry I can't remember exactly because it was a while ago; I didn't have access to the computer for so long and mom's phone is cheapy (a.k.a. too basic for blogging). I did feel honored and we are very grateful for your friendship.

We tried copying the rules for the award but this new uploading and format thingy is not being cooperative at all. I know I have to list ten things that make me happy and to tag ten bloggers who brighten my day. ALL my bloggy friends brighten my day! I keep up with all your stories being them happy or sad; just knowing that we are here for each other makes our relationship a very special one. So this award will go to all of my bloggy friends!

Ten things that make Coco happy:

green beans and carrots

to sit by the front door waiting for dad to come home

walks, specially those with mom where I get to sniff a lot

pug meetup

to go to the vet's appointment and have her give me a cookie

poopsicles

toilet paper

to leave my fur on mom and dad's bed (when daddy is not home)

to chew my marrow bone

to have daddy pet me as soon as he wakes up

I will leave you with some pictures of a playdate I had with my friend Jax right before Christmas.

This is Jax:

This is me (ignore the food):

This is grandma:

This is dad:

This is what everyone was doing:

I hope you all had a great weekend. I did, and I can't wait to share it with you.

Hasta manana!

Wordless Wednesday: Pug Parenting Guide - PART II

Never miss a pug meetup, otherwise you'll risk not getting enough cuteness to help you cope with daily life troubles.

Living in another Time Zone

Hello Friends, puggies, other doggies, maybe some cats and humans!

Thank you for voting to help me choose a costume for the contest! I know you are all waiting to know how the contest went... but I'd rather tell you all about Pug Picnic first!

Mom and I are members of the Pug Club of South Florida (besides being part of two pug meetup groups also), and they organize one pug picnic in november, a party for humans-only in December, a meetup for puggies in January and a BIG Pug Picnic in February. The first meetup I ever attended -because I was healthy enough to finally go out and about - was the February Pug Picnic almost three years ago. Mom was in pug heaven, there were about 300 people with about 300+ pugs! I was the happiest pug on earth. Dad was terrified. He said all of the people in the park - besides him - were crazy. Funny, he's attended hundreds of pug meetups ever since... and he seems to enjoy it!

Back to last Sunday... Once I arrived I spotted the girls.

There were plenty of them.

But they were leaving!

The party had almost ended by the time we arrived. Why? Because mom lives in another time zone. She's stuck with "Peruvian Time" in which you are ALWAYS late. I missed the costume contest!!!

Lucky me, my best puggy friend Jax was there to save the day. We stayed in the park chatting and sniffing for a while.

Jax was kind enough to share some treats with me. Mom didn't bring anything, not a single carrot, or a single green bean. Do any of you know of a number I can call to complain such cruelty?

Lucky Girl

Hello!
How was your weekend? Mine was unexpectedly boring. On Sunday mom and dad were going to take me to Doggy Days of Summer at Fairchild Tropical Gardens. What happened? Right when we were about to leave the house daddy got a call from work and had to leave. Mom had the wonderful idea of taking me on a longer walk in the neighborhood, since I was very excited about going out and she hates to see me suffer. We had a great time but when we were walking through the most beautifully landscaped areas mom was on the phone with grandma so she could not take a picture of me. Someone needs to set her priorities right. Of course, I got tired and hot and mom had to carry me all the way back. In the end, she was glad we didn't go to the event since it seemed to be a little too hot for a puggy (and there was an entrance fee to pay!).
Daddy said today that the weather is going to be cooler this week. Please, weather, be cooler. Bring winter, but Florida winter, ok?
Oh before I forget, a few days ago mom receive a very cute envelope in the mail. She had won a give away for Shanny's eighth year bloggiversary! She got to choose a color, and Shanny made a pair of earrings for her. She is such a lucky girl!

Thank you Shanny! I specially enjoyed the puggy kisses that came in the envelope for me!

Love At First Sniff

Once upon a time, there was a social pug meetup in South Florida on a breezy day at the end of summer. What a wonderful opportunity it was to meet, share and have fun in the park.

There were black pugs,

there were fawn pugs,

and hungry pug girls with little luck.

There were superheroes,

there were old pals,

and also puppies.

And there was Petunia.

One sniff after, I was in love. And she was in love, too. Not Petunia, but my mother. She loved Petunia so much, that after a few hugs, smooches and kisses her clothes were embarrassingly dirty. Then, my mother suggested what I dreaded the most. I had no choice but to run away.

"I am a commitmentphobic," I finally said, standing by my father, "I am sure daddy will understand me better".

"Coco, there's nothing wrong with having a formal girlfriend and settling down," my mother said, "Don't you find Petunia adorable?"

"She is lovely, indeed", I admitted.

"Are you afraid her heart belongs to another puggy?," mom inquired, "you'll never know unless you ask her."

"I know it doesn't", I firmly said.

"Then, are you uncomfortable with the fact that other puggies like her so much?"

"No, mother. I do not fear other puggies competing with me for a girl's heart".

"Then, what is it, Coco?," my mother asked.

"I know her mother and Petunia knows you," I confessed. "I think that a relationship will complicate the existing friendship between us."

"Why would you feel that way?" she asked, concerned.

"You see, pug girls sniff that I am a single puggy," I answered.

"A handsome one who likes to go to fancy food joints,

and always has a table full of delicious treats"

"Do you have an idea of how many pug girls I can meet everyday?" I said. "I don't want to hurt Petunia's feelings... so I'd rather stay single!".