Guest Blog

Since Jewel has come to live with us I thought it was only fair that she do a guest spot on my blog. (Guest spot, hear that Jujubee? Only every once in awhile!)

Hi! After a little bit of a rough start I am finally in my forever home with my "big" brother Hugh. Since he was first born and I was born 8th out of 10 AND he is 22 pounds bigger than I am so I think that I can officially call him my BIG brother - plus it makes him feel superior.

I like birds a lot just like Hugh does. I track them in the trees and in the sky. There was actually a seagull in our pool today! Dad said he though the gull was eating our frogs. Dad said that I may like birds more than Hughie! How crazy is that. Dad said that I would be good for pigeons, doves and upland game. Dad says that September, during Uncle Tom's birthday weekend in the desert, is when we will hunt grouse. I don't know what that is, but Dad said it, so it must be something I would like.

Mom thinks that I would be good at agility and is thinking hard, she said, about enrolling me in some classes. She said that I can jump like nobodies business. She also said that I am very smart and will be her fearless one. I sure am curious about most things that is for sure.

I don't know yet when I am starting bird training, but Mom has started me on obedience. She says that I am quick. The only thing I don't seem to want to stop doing is jumping up on her. She doesn't like that and I don't know why. I am little, it's not like I will knock her over or something. Mom says that if Hannah lived here I would be a perfect 4H partner for her because I am just the right size for her. Sounds like that would be fun. I sure do like kids and people.

Well, Hugh is elbowing me to get off of the computer. I am sure that Mom will arrange for me to appear again. I sure am glad to be here. Thanks First Mommy Vicki - you are the best.

Most sincerely, Autumn Shades Justa Royal Gem

Okay, I am back people. So that is Jewel, the tiny but mighty one. Yeah, she'll be back, but for now...well, we have poodle stuff to do!

I am Hugh