Where have we been?

See here's the thing about writing a dog blog...I have to get Mom's help to write it! I've had all these GREAT ideas but somebody has been too busy to be of any use. She seems to think that things like being in the busiest time of the year at work, studying for the LSAT and getting into a car accident are valid excuses for completely abandoning my writing career. For shame!

Well, a lot has happened since my Mom decided she liked a lot of things better than me so I won't try and shove them all down your throat at once. One thing at a time my friends...

First, if you follow us on Instagram you probably remember this adorable picture of me in my big, giant bed. If you don't follow us on Instagram...well then you should. Look us up @littlerockfish or just check out my pics by searching for #jacksblog.

Ok back to my story. This bed is To. Die. For. It's so perfectly soft without being too squishy, it has these great bolsters on the sides that I can cuddle up against, and it was only $40 at Costco. Everyone wins! 

Considering I'm a 65-pound mutt and I still have thaaat much room to move around, you can tell it's a pretty big bed. Look, it's even big enough to share with your best friend!

What have you been up to since I've been gone? What is your new favorite thing? 

Who needs a bed?

In my house, I have three dog beds (plus the outside couch I've claimed). However, these days I'm doing this cool thing where I lay near my bed but not really on it...

What, is that weird? 

Happy Father's Day!

Thanks Dad for all that you do! I love when we go to the beach...

I love when we cuddle...

I love when you give me baths...

And I even love when you dress me up and make me do stupid things...

As long as I'm with you, I'm a happy pup :) Thanks for being such a great Dad!

Today was hard

This morning was rough. One of my best friends Johnny has been staying with us the past month and today he had to go home. I sat and waited patiently for him to return with no luck :(

Fortunately a little cuddle time with Dad helped me feel better.

How much longer do you think I can milk this?

Brrrrrr!!!

It's starting to get cold out here in San Diego and I suddenly need a little extra warmth at bedtime. Ok this is probably where I should be very honest and tell you that "cold" for us San Diegans is anything below 60 degrees (you're jealous...) 

 Don't judge me.

Life with Lilah

I'm so lucky to have my BDF (best doggy friend) staying with us for the next couple of days! Mom says that the best of friends become more like family and I couldn't agree more. Lilah is a ton of fun but she's kind of like my annoying little sister a lot of the time too. At least I'm getting to do some fun stuff while she's here.

First we got to try out each other's beds. I think Lilah is enjoying it a bit more than I am seeing as how she upgraded a bit:

 One great thing about having a puppy at home? Mom has to come home midday to let her out to go to the bathroom! We made sure to greet her at the backdoor to show her how excited we were to see her:

Then Mom let Lilah out to do this:

HAHA Lilah is gonna be sooo mad when she sees that I posted that. Oh well, that's what siblings are for right? ;) I made sure to keep watch over the balcony:

What do you mean you can't see me? Ok try this one:

Best of all we got to play ALL day long so by the time the evening came around we were pooped:

Thanks for being my BDF Lilah!

The Happy Dog's Bedtime Prayer

Whoa flashback! I was just a baby here!

“Now I lay me down to sleep,
The queen-size bed is soft and deep.
I sleep right in the center groove,
My human being can hardly move.
I’ve trapped her legs,
She’s tucked in tight,
And here is where I shall pass the night.
No one disturbs me or dares intrude,
Till morning comes and I want food.
I sneak up slowly and it begins,
My nibbles on my human’s chin.
She wakes up slowly and smiles and shouts,
“You darling beast! Just cut it out!”
But mornings here and its time to play,
I always seem to get my way.
So thank you Lord, for giving me,
This human person that I see.
The one who holds me tight,
And shares her bed with me at night!”

~Unknown

Friday Fun

One great thing about Fridays? Only a few more hours of alone time before the weekend! I'm a people-lover so I always prefer to have Mom and Dad home but then again, if they were here then I couldn't do this:

Happy National Dog Day!

Crate training

Look who is warming up to the idea of crate training! Aren't we cute, sleeping side by side?

Passed out hard after plenty of playtime:

 Someday she will be big enough to enjoy a nice fluffy bed like me!

Mom is thankful that Kayna is sleeping in a crate too. Less to worry about leads to much more restful sleep!

Co-sleeping

I had a VERY busy weekend. Dad went out of town to Las Vegas with a bunch of his guy friends so Ashley and Maddie came over to stay with us! YAY!

On top of having my best dog friend around, my best human friend came into town too. Johnny! He is dad's little brother so technically he is my Uncle but we're so close in age it's more like we are best buds. I am so glad he is back. He never lets me out of his sight and he's the best at holding my bone while I gnaw away. He should be here for the next month or so and he is staying at our house. I am so thrilled I can hardly sit still!!

Finally, after a long weekend of playing with all my best friends I had to collapse down for a nap at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Look who found their way into the bed with me!

Oh and mom apologizes for the very poor photo quality but it was the best she could do from her phone :)

I hope you are enjoying your week and recovering from your weekends too!

Nap in the sun

The best way to spend a sunny day in California...

Mine

Just Grandma and Me!

This weekend I get to spend two whole nights at Grandma's...just the two of us! Grandpa went out of town and Grandma wanted some extra security. I think we're going just fine so far...don't you?

See you soon Grandpa :)

Sleep from a dog's perspective

Now I've written to you all before about the joys of sleeping here. I know you humans don't always understand the ways we dogs sleep so let me give you some examples of my favorites:

This is how I sleep in the backseat of the car

squished between mom and Grandma...

This is how Maddie and I pass out under the bed

after a long day of playing...

This is how I slept to show mom I was

outgrowing my bed and needed a new one...

This is how I sleep with Dad...

Oops, looks like I caught mom taking the picture!

Dad didn't flinch though...

This is how I nap with mom during Charger games...

My Uncle Matt says I look like a cat in this one...

A modified version of the one above...this one means

"turn out the light, it's too early!!"

Of course, spread eagle is always a great option...

And finally, my newest trick...sneaking into Mom and Dad's bed

when they are busy doing other things! I blend well between the pillows right?

How about you? Where/how do you like to sleep?

What a hard life I lead!

Sometimes at the end of the day all I need is a nap! All that running, playing, eating, chewing...whew! It can be quite exhausting!

Mom seems to think this is a funny way to sleep but it sure suits me just fine :)

Yep, that's me--sprawled out across my bed, almost in the fireplace, head tucked under the chair. ZzzzzZZZzzzz.....