2013 ... the New Year ... is just around the corner!
Are you ready for it? Well, ready or not ... here it comes!
I want to be one of the first to wish you a very Happy New Year!
As I reflect back on 2012, I was so busy being a dog and living my life, I wasn't as good at keeping up and sharing my journey with all of you. My deepest apologies ...
2012 Recap:
* Jewel retired, so that was more time she had to spend with ME ... OK, all of us!
* I continued on with acupuncture and decided to skip the swimming (since that wasn't my favorite).
* I celebrated Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and Earth Day (by digging a hole for Jewel to plant a tree) ... and Cinco de Mayo (without the tequila).
* On June 5th, I went on my second trip to visit my favorite kinders at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic School. Awwww ... kids and ice cream!
* On the first day of summer, I reached my goal weight of 81.5 pounds ... coincidence? NOPE, it was hard work and determination!
* We found that there was no surgery that could fix my funky gait, but who cares? Not me!
* We will all remember Miss Valentine and the joy she brought to so many! Rest in Peace my favorite feathered friend!
I don't remember ever being able to do so much before I was rescued, so I got carried away! Who wouldn't ... life is wonderful!
So, here is the blast from the past ... where we left off!
I spent the summer cleaning up after Jewel. She would throw out strawberries and other fruit into the yard. So .... being the good girl I am I would eat them .... Ooops, I guess they were for the birds. Well, I like strawberries too!
I also decided that I like the couch, and I can get up on the couch all by myself!
And do dog things ... smell the air, dig in the dirt, enjoy the world, and hang out with my best friends.
I can actually run (and I run fast) up the hill in the field. Especially when I get in on the "play date's" with Ollie and one of the foster dogs and join in on the fun .... except I think I still bull doze them alittle bit!
And the best part? Well, Jewel told me that "I am HOME and I will be here forever!" I am a real member of her pack! What a lucky dog!
And at the end of every day, I settle down with my family for a good night's sleep so we can start all over in the morning!
My New Year's resolutions for 2013 are to:
1. Keep my weight down (since I made my goal of losing over 56 pounds)
2. Get plenty of exercise (it's good for the mind and the body)
3. Eat right (it's good for the soul)
4. Be the dog that Jewel and all my fans think I am ('cuz no one let this good dog down!)
5. AND ...
Wake up every morning
with the thought that something wonderful
is about to happen!
'Cuz I do and it does ...
I remember August 6th, 2011, the day when I sniffed the air at the shelter and knew that everything was about to change!
And look at me now ... a family of my own!
Happy New Year to all my fans, friends, and family! May you all be as blessed as I am!
Tail Wags, Sloppy kisses, and All My Love,
~Summer
See you in 2013!
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