Heidibella in the Tropics

Farewell to a Friend

Claudia (1993 - 2008)

We will all miss you Clauders. Thank you for being such a faithful friend.

A doggie bday

Happy birthday to my Landon who is 7 years old today!  According to this online dog years calculator, that would make him 44 years old in human years.

Chihuahua!

Congrats to Dad's dog Sophie who had three healthy puppies today!

A Dog and His Toys

My second crack at Windows Movie Maker!

Lola on my mind

My first crack at Windows Movie Maker

Pic of the day

My kids.

Photographer: Michelle Arias

Here's a message to all you dog lovers out there. Don't neglect your dog's teeth. Look what my poor Landon had to endure all because I'm too lazy to brush his teeth once a week. I feel so guilty.

Here are some sites to get you started:

http://www.placervillevet.com/dog%20toothbrushing.htm

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/teeth.htm

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1653&articleid=384

Skateboarding Dog

Here is an example of why DOGS RULE and cats drool.

Doggie letters from jail

Upon hearing the news that his father had been confined to a 2' x 2' x 2' kennel by a wicked veterinarian for 30 days to repair a herniated disc in his spinal column, Nero (living in Los Angeles) wrote the following letter:

Dear Daddy,

I am very sad that you are not feeling too good.  Michelle says I can't jump off the bed anymore or I won't feel too good either.  Claudia and I are sending you dergie vibes so that you get better soon!!!!!

I LOVE YOU DADDY!!!!

Lots of licks,

Nero

Landon's response:

Dear son,

Thanks for your note. I was feeling pretty bad and every time Heidi or Gabriel picked me up it would hurt like heck and I would cry so they would put me down but I really wanted them to pick me up again so it was like mixed feelings you know? I had to go to the vet yesterday and I really hate that...she's mean. And now I don't know what's going on...I'm locked up in a cage ALL the time, even to eat, and they only let me out to pee and poo. And your sister gets to run around all she wants. Last night Heidi gave me some weird kind of milk and it made me feel sleepy and woozy.  It was pretty cool actually...suddenly jail didn't seem to bother me that much...but now I'm back to cry cry cry to see if they'll let me out. So far it's not working.

Well son, take care of yourself and make sure you don't do anything bad so that you don't end up like me. Anything you can do to spring your old Dad from lock-up would be appreciated.

I love you!  Hope to see you soon...it's been way too long.

Love,

Daddy

Letters from friends:

Dear Nero's Father.  I don't know you, but I know your parents and my parents are very good friends.  I'm just writing to wish you a quick and nice recovery.  I've been through something very similar, and I know it's not easy to let humans know what to do in a situation like this.  You've got to have A LOT OF PATIENCE with your parents.  Remember: anything they do, they do it because they love you.  Take care and good luck!

Brahma