We have big news to announce! We have officially launched our new web site! It's still located at www.RudysLittleWorld.com, but it has a whole new fresh modern look. Daddy worked very hard at it for many months, learning and viewing tutorials. And and researching along the way. Mommy helped a little with the content and pages, but most of it was all Daddy! He is an all-star! He is also giving a big talk at our church on Sunday. Mommy is his coach. I support him by resting on his feet when be reads and writes. He is going to do great; I wish I could be there to hear him, but I can give him kisses before and after.
Last week we sold 20 books to a Child Life Center in North Carolina. We were very excited. It had been a little while since we had a big order like that. I know Rudy was happy; he always liked to share his stories.
Mommy's on round two of being sick. She can't seem to shake this bug going around. When people have a low immune system because of a transplant, it is easier to get sick. I have been keeping an eye on her too, so I have been a busy puppy.
We got a bunch of snow last week, so I have some fresh powder to play Frisbee. I hope the deep freeze ends soon.
Love,
Boomer! the Mellow Yellow Lab
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
One Year
Another wave of cold weather is upon us. This time they are calling it an "Arctic Blast!" If we get much more of this, I think they will run out of cute names to call it. I hope warmer temperatures are ahead so I can get back to my Frisbee playing.
We are very excited to be working with our new illustrator. We met with him last week to share our visions. I think we are on the same page and we all feel very confident that we can achieve our goals. Mommy sketched out her vision for the cover, Daddy and I think it is fabulous!
Daddy is making a lot of progress on our new web site. We are anxious to get it done so we can launch it!
A year ago next Thursday, January 30th, our sweet boy, Rudy went to heaven. We are trying to stay busy with activities and work, but we can feel the anniversary approaching.
We still feel a pang in our hearts as we sense his presence. Sometimes we laugh at memories, sometimes not. That's the kind of impact my big brother has on everyone.
A lot has happened this past year. We created some new happy memories, but can't help feeling that they would have been even more special if Rudy was still here. I have fun playing with my old friends and even making a new friend once in a while. I love wrestling with Daddy and giving Mommy kisses.
Maybe one day I will have a new little brother. We know it has to feel "right" for all of us, and we know we will all feel it when it happens. In the meantime, we are content with the status quo (big word, huh?).
Love,
Boomer the Mellow Yellow Lab
We are very excited to be working with our new illustrator. We met with him last week to share our visions. I think we are on the same page and we all feel very confident that we can achieve our goals. Mommy sketched out her vision for the cover, Daddy and I think it is fabulous!
Daddy is making a lot of progress on our new web site. We are anxious to get it done so we can launch it!
A year ago next Thursday, January 30th, our sweet boy, Rudy went to heaven. We are trying to stay busy with activities and work, but we can feel the anniversary approaching.
We still feel a pang in our hearts as we sense his presence. Sometimes we laugh at memories, sometimes not. That's the kind of impact my big brother has on everyone.
A lot has happened this past year. We created some new happy memories, but can't help feeling that they would have been even more special if Rudy was still here. I have fun playing with my old friends and even making a new friend once in a while. I love wrestling with Daddy and giving Mommy kisses.
Maybe one day I will have a new little brother. We know it has to feel "right" for all of us, and we know we will all feel it when it happens. In the meantime, we are content with the status quo (big word, huh?).
Love,
Boomer the Mellow Yellow Lab
Friday, January 10, 2014
Rough Start to 2014
After the tough year we had in 2013, we figured we would
catch a break in 2014. Safe assumption,
don’t you think? Well, we were wrong.
The first 8 days of 2014 dealt us a few major blows. First of all, Mommy has been sick since the
beginning of the year. We thought she
might have been a bit run down, but when the fevers and body aches kicked in
after two days, we knew it was the flu (H1N1).
I made sure she stayed well hydrated and rested a lot. I was very quiet and watched over her, just
like Rudy would have. Her fever finally
broke and she is on the mend – weaker though.
She doesn’t remember much about the time that passed.
The second bad thing was something called a polar
vortex. Polar air, which means really
cold air, has covered the whole United States.
It was minus 44 degrees in my back yard.
Bad weather means a lot to me because it cuts into my Frisbee and fun
time outside. I think this weather has
put everyone in a bad mood.
How is that for the start of a new year? Not looking good, is it?
In the meantime, we still have plenty of things to keep us
busy. Daddy and Mommy have doctor
appointments and Rudy’s anniversary is coming up on January 30th. Daddy should be starting school again soon
and he’s been reading more at church. We
are also working hard on our new web site.
We have a new illustrator joining us for our project due out
this Spring! We are very excited! We still hold out hope for a better year in
2014. Fingers and toes are crossed!
Love,
Boomer! The Mellow Yellow Lab
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
One More Blog
Since it is December 31, I thought I would write one more blog for 2013 to summarize the year. Two words come to mind, change and firsts. It was a year full of changes without our sweet Rudy, which lead to a year full of firsts.
One thing has remained constant, the weather has been crazy! We had a late Spring - snow on the ground in May. Our summer was too cold or too hot, never in between. Fall was nice, but short. We are experiencing our second round of multiple sub zero days in a row. The forecast states we will have another starting next week. I know we live in Minnesota, but this is not normal! When it is this cold it hurts my feet. The ice freezes my toes together. OUCH!
My kitty friends gave me two new blue toys. They are smaller then me and I pretend they are my little brothers. I have met a couple of new dog friends and a couple new humans that invited me to sleepovers a few times. I played Frisbee at home in my backyard and hung out with neighbor friends Hobey and Gertie.
Mommy and Daddy kept up with Rudy's Little World and I started writing the blog. Rudy was a good mentor.
Another part of my life that has not changed is I know how much I am loved. Mommy and Daddy have always and will always love me and my brothers, this will never change.
Mommy got a shirt that says, "All my children have paws." And she wears it with pride. She also has a necklace with all the birth stones of me and my brothers. She never takes it off.
So in a year of changes, 2013 was full of love. I know 2014 will be too. Other than that, who knows what is in store. I would be happy with the love and more nice Frisbee weather!
Happy New Year, I hope it's full of love for you.
We echo the sentiment of our good friend Helen, we "truly hope 2014 will bring blessings exceeding the number of trials that 2013 held for you."
One thing has remained constant, the weather has been crazy! We had a late Spring - snow on the ground in May. Our summer was too cold or too hot, never in between. Fall was nice, but short. We are experiencing our second round of multiple sub zero days in a row. The forecast states we will have another starting next week. I know we live in Minnesota, but this is not normal! When it is this cold it hurts my feet. The ice freezes my toes together. OUCH!
My kitty friends gave me two new blue toys. They are smaller then me and I pretend they are my little brothers. I have met a couple of new dog friends and a couple new humans that invited me to sleepovers a few times. I played Frisbee at home in my backyard and hung out with neighbor friends Hobey and Gertie.
Mommy and Daddy kept up with Rudy's Little World and I started writing the blog. Rudy was a good mentor.
Another part of my life that has not changed is I know how much I am loved. Mommy and Daddy have always and will always love me and my brothers, this will never change.
Mommy got a shirt that says, "All my children have paws." And she wears it with pride. She also has a necklace with all the birth stones of me and my brothers. She never takes it off.
So in a year of changes, 2013 was full of love. I know 2014 will be too. Other than that, who knows what is in store. I would be happy with the love and more nice Frisbee weather!
Happy New Year, I hope it's full of love for you.
We echo the sentiment of our good friend Helen, we "truly hope 2014 will bring blessings exceeding the number of trials that 2013 held for you."
Monday, December 23, 2013
Merry Chirstmas / Happy Holidays, One Year Ago
Cold air ushered in this holiday week with a daytime high of 5 degrees. It will definitely be a white Christmas around our home. This is very different from last year. Many things are different this year. It is our first Christmas without Rudy's energy and enthusiasm. I miss watching him run around in his little winter coat.
One year ago, we gave Rudy T-shirts or mugs to our friends and family. We had no idea at the time it would be our last Christmas with him. We wonder if he knew. It was his idea for the gifts. He was always very generous, a great big brother and friend.
Mommy and Daddy put up all the musical decorations to make it look festive. Mommy also sings carols to me and that makes me happy. Our Christmas socks hang over my head.
We donated gifts to "Toys for Tots" to help brighten the day for some children. We also made some donations to local charities to help provide some holiday cheer. I plan on giving extra kisses on Christmas Day to add to the cause.
We have attended a couple of holiday parties and have a few more to go.....
We have kept ourselves busy with some baking and Christmas Cards. It is always fun to hear about the lives of our friends and to catch up on their adventures.
As this year comes to a close, we reflect on all the changes that have occurred and realize time is precious and should not be wasted. Cherish it and use it wisely - once it's gone, it's gone.
One year ago, we gave Rudy T-shirts or mugs to our friends and family. We had no idea at the time it would be our last Christmas with him. We wonder if he knew. It was his idea for the gifts. He was always very generous, a great big brother and friend.
Mommy and Daddy put up all the musical decorations to make it look festive. Mommy also sings carols to me and that makes me happy. Our Christmas socks hang over my head.
We donated gifts to "Toys for Tots" to help brighten the day for some children. We also made some donations to local charities to help provide some holiday cheer. I plan on giving extra kisses on Christmas Day to add to the cause.
We have attended a couple of holiday parties and have a few more to go.....
We have kept ourselves busy with some baking and Christmas Cards. It is always fun to hear about the lives of our friends and to catch up on their adventures.
As this year comes to a close, we reflect on all the changes that have occurred and realize time is precious and should not be wasted. Cherish it and use it wisely - once it's gone, it's gone.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
One More Milestone
In a year of firsts, we celebrated another milestone. On December 5th, 2003 (ten years ago), an anonymous family made the difficult decision to donate their loved one's pancreas to Mommy. We don't know them except for the fact that it was a Florida woman about Mommy's age. During a tremendously sad time they made a very generous caring gift. The pancreas transplant cured Mommy's type I diabetes. The disease had already taken her eyesight, kidneys and was starting to cause other issues. We believe this transplant helped save her life.
It is amazing how fast time flies. The older we get, the more milestones we reach. Next year we will have a few more, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. A little hint is they have to do with birthdays!
In this year of firsts without our sweet Rudy, we also need to remember these important dates in our lives. They are the challenges, the opportunities, and the events that determine our paths in life.
As a young yellow lab, I can't help but wonder if this is the coldest December on record. I'm only 4, but I've never known temperatures this low. My poor paws are freezing! More snuggle time for me!
Love,
Boomer the Mellow Yellow Lab
It is amazing how fast time flies. The older we get, the more milestones we reach. Next year we will have a few more, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. A little hint is they have to do with birthdays!
In this year of firsts without our sweet Rudy, we also need to remember these important dates in our lives. They are the challenges, the opportunities, and the events that determine our paths in life.
As a young yellow lab, I can't help but wonder if this is the coldest December on record. I'm only 4, but I've never known temperatures this low. My poor paws are freezing! More snuggle time for me!
Love,
Boomer the Mellow Yellow Lab
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