long time no write

Hi guys,

I am sorry I haven't written in so long. I have been really busy lately. Mom and Dad grill outside sometimes and I have to stand there and watch the meat cook. I love meat! Last night Mom and Dad grilled steaks and they saved a nice big piece for me. It made me feel loved. Tonight Mom gave me a slice of apple. Apples are my favorite!

Grandma and Grandpa had a portrait painted of my uncles. A real artist painted their portrait. Mom said that if I am good, I can get my portrait painted too. I hope that Mom and Dad get a portrait made of me and hang it right in the living room so everyone will know how proud they are of me. I am a good dog. Everyday Mom tells me how good I am. Today when I was in the elevator, I sat still. It was really hard, but I did it!

I am a little bit upset because Mom and Dad will be going on vacation at the end of the May. I assumed I was invited, but I guess not. They keep talking about "pet sitters." If I were going to take an international trip, I would invite Mom and Dad, but I guess they don't think I'm mature enough yet. Not fair! I will be two years old in July and I've never been out of the Midwest. I think they'd love me in Taiwan and Japan. Oh well...hopefully I will get to travel at some point in my life. My biggest trip was to Champaign, IL when we took my Uncle Joseph to college. I really hope that Champaign won't be as far as I get in life!

I am so tired today. I had a really long day. I napped all day and then I ate a bunch of food. I am worn out. I had to go on a couple of walks too. I think I will go sleep on the couch and cuddle up next to mom.