Now ... and Then

Today is February 29, leap day.  That means an extra day happening every four years.

I have only experienced one leap day before because I am only seven.  A lot has changed since last leap day.

On February 29, 2008 - I was three and a little brother to Kirby, who now lives in heaven.  Today, I am a big brother to Boomer!  He is only two.  In 2008 we were working on our first book, "Rudy Gets A Transplant."  Today, we are about to launch our fifth, "Rudy O'Tooty."

Four years ago Mommy was told she was going through end stage renal failure.  Now she has a healthy kidney, thanks to Daddy.  It's amazing what can happen in just four years.

Love,
Rudy, the Truly Amazed Poodle

P.S.  Here's a little slide show from our I Love To Read Program at the Afton/Lakeland School last Friday.  Hope to see you March 5th at the Launch Party!

Good And Not So Good News

I hope everyone enjoyed the video of my new song and dance I shared last time.  It will be in our new book "Rudy O'Tooty."

Last week our friend Bear went to heaven.  We were very sad.  She was 13 and knew all of us - my big brothers Kirby, Dito and Dexter, and then Boomer! and me.  She shared stories about my big brothers when they were younger and I wasn't even born yet.  We will miss her very much.

I went to the doctor and they did my labs.  Some numbers were better and a couple were slightly elevated, but over all alright.  We are going to do a little "tweaking."

We have lots of events coming up.  We are excited!  A school asked us to participate in "We love to read" family fun night next week.  That will be fun!

On March 5 is our big book launch.  I hope it goes well and the weather cooperates.  It's a great book!

Currently we have four more events scheduled after the launch.  There's always room for more!  We like to be busy, except when it's time to sleep.

Somebody's birthday is coming up soon.  She thinks I'll forget because it's right after our book party, but I won't !  Don't say anything!

Have a great week and don't forget there's a February 29 this year .  That's confusing?

Love,
Rudy O'Tooty

A Little Ditty from Rudy

Happy Valentines Day everyone!  Here is a video of the song and dance in our new book Rudy O'Tooty.  It's light hearted and lots of fun!  Share it with your friends, family and everyone else!  The party is on Monday March 5th at 7pm. at the Lakeville Library.  We will have fun, food, refreshments, gift bags and a door prize.  Hope to see you there!

Love,
Rudy, the Party Poodle who likes to shake his groove thing

Feburrrrrary News...and it's HOT STUFF!

We received a great book review from a man named Jim Gleasen, a heart transplant recipient.  That was a wonderful surprise last week.

Mommy and Daddy went to a Superbowl party on Sunday.  Boomer! and I watched it on TV.  We were voting for the Giants because we have friends that live there.  They won!  What a game!

The weather is cold today.  I think Feburrrrary has arrived!

Big news for the week!  Our books are here!  They look fabulous.  I am very excited!  I have practiced my dance steps so I am ready for the big book launch party on March 5!  Hope to see you there.  It will be lots of fun!

Here's a link to our review.

Love,
Rudy the I Can't Believe How Excited I Am Poodle

Not Just My Imagination!

The mild winter has been a sweet deviation from last year.  I swear I smelled the lilacs when I was outside at lunch time.  This is usually an indication of Spring in Minnesota, but it's only January 31!  Could it be my imagination?  Whatever it is, I like it!

Mommy and Daddy got the pictures back from their trip.  It looks like they had a great time and saw many places.  I liked the Cable Cars, they look like fun!

At 44 degrees, it was warmer here today then it was in San Francisco when they were there.  It wasn't as cold as the 2 day cold spell we had though!  Mommy and Daddy thought it was funny seeing people in long winter coats and hats when they were in Spring jackets.  The weather has been weird all over the country!

On the news they are calling this month "Juneuary!"  It's because of something called La Nina.  I say fabulous!

Love,
Rudy the Weather Watching Poodle!

Back To Normal

We are back to our regular routine now.  Things were a little crazy since the last time I wrote.  Mommy and Daddy went to a place far away.  And then they came back.  A nice woman named Pat stayed with Boomer! and me.  It got really cold and it finally snowed.

Mommy and Daddy were in a plane that took them to a place without snow.  Everyone there thought it was cold, but it was lots warmer then in Minnesota.  They said there were many tall buildings, long bridges and a huge lake.  They had lots of fun and were very tired when they came home.  Boomer! and I were tired too.  We were supposed to participate in a book fair on Saturday, but slept right through it.  Oops!  Mommy and Daddy got a new blue tote bag.  We will use it when we go to our programs.  I finally got my hair cut.  I was very shaggy.  Long hair was nice for the frigid temps lately, but it covered my eyes completely!

Now it's time to work on the Rudy O'Tooty book launch coming up in March.  Back to work!

Love,
Rudy Roni the San Francisco Treat

Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Mommy and Daddy are leaving for their trip tomorrow.  Boomer! and I are staying home with a nice woman named Pat.  She loves puppies.

I'm a little worried because it is so cold outside.  That means very little playing in the backyard.  We will have to run up and down the stairs to get our exercise.

I already told Boomer! we should be good boys so Mommy doesn't worry about us.  I will have to wait to write you about our adventures until Mommy and Daddy get back.  I don't know how to turn on the computer.

Have a fun week!

Love,
Rudy (I'd rather be a Hot Poodle then a Chili Dog!)