Spending New Year's With Friends

Last night we headed to Jersey to spend New Year's Eve with some friends. I was very excited because I love the twins, Sloane and Delaney.

And also my friend Sox. Sox has a lot of energy and I can't keep up with him anymore!

While the grown-ups celebrated I got a lot of attention and TLC.

We took a lot of pictures...

And got a lot of treats - we really had a nice time! There's nothing better than spending time with close friends who love you...

...and Sloane and Delaney love me :-)

We slept over and had a nice morning walk in the neighborhood. The houses were beautifully done up for the holidays and I enjoyed the new smells! We took pictures on the way of all the pretty decorations that I'll post later.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Proximity To Times Square

We got back a little while ago from our afternoon walk and already the New Years Eve-ers are out!

We're not far from Times Square, but not that close either, and there are barricades around the corner! Cops weren't letting anyone through to get closer to the festivities - it was crazy out there! They're expecting about 1 million people because the weather is so nice.

We met Officer Daniel Reefer who asked where my owner was from. She told him we lived around the corner - he thought we were tourists because we were taking pictures :-) His precinct is in Queens but they have everyone on duty here for New Years!

People trying to get through to Times Square

Good news: My owner and "The Other Guy" is heading to friends for the evening and they told me I can come! It'll be so much fun!! I'll post pictures tomorrow.

Don't wait up!

Researching Degenerative Myelopathy

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri has been doing a lot of research over the past years on my disease. They even have this test where they can identify the gene that causes the condition. So today my owner, grandma and I went to the vet to draw some of my blood to send to Missouri.

It wasn't my regular vet, but we got a last minute 4:30 appointment at the vet up the street. We were a little nervous because we were trying to make it to the post office before it closed at 5:00.

So we waited...

And waited...

And waited. What do you expect? It's a doctor's office.

We finally got in and they couldn't be nicer. They knew why we needed the sample so they took my blood fast and generously gave us a cool pack so it would keep in transit.

They even gave me a quick manicure to spiff me up! So kind!

We rushed to the post office and got there with three minutes to spare! The lady at the counter totally helped us out and we wouldn't be able to make tonight's mail without her help.

We'll keep you posted (hee-hee).

Winter Wonderland

Last night we got hit with a monster storm leaving about a foot and a half of snow.
Waking up this morning I found snow piles bigger than me!

Grandpa made this little pathway for me so I could get my wheels out.

I think we'll spend the rest of the day inside and enjoy the scenery, though it's mostly blocked for me...

my view out to the back deck

Nor'easter

We just got in from our evening walk. We had no choice. This is the first big snowstorm this season and it's a doozie

The park was covered with snow so I had no "sniffing" areas.

I found a little space under some bushes to do my business so we could get outta there!

It's still snowing and not supposed to stop until tomorrow so we have to do this all again in the morning.

Merry Christmas

From Monty and his owner

Waiting For Santa

I've been napping all day so I can stay up and see Santa get to our house.

We left out some milk and cookies for him but if he doesn't get here soon, you can be sure they'll be gone.