Big Test at Camp with Clarence

Clarence has been at Camp Always Amelia for a full week (and a bit) and WOW has his skillset improved so much!!! I went from Clarence snorking himself out of his leash in order to not walk on said leash to this majestic boy walking like the prince that he is!

This is one double doodle boy dedicated to learning and being the best he can be!!

Look at that great slack in the leash with eye contact periodically as we walk. 1 million gold stars to you Clarence!!!

Now for the big Camp Challenge... Can I walk Clarence on his leash with a hot beverage, WITHOUT him pulling on me and spilling on my hand... 

Ladies, gents, furry friends and all... LOOK WHO IS PASSING WITH FLYING COLORS!!!

One lavender latte staying all the way in my cup!!

Now time to take a much well deserved break- while also working on "leave it" for not eating the grass. 

What a very very very good boy!!!

Smooches for youuuu!

Also thank you Clarence for helping me get over 20,000 fitbit steps a day since your arrival

We are crushing it!

One HUGE A++++++ for Clarence at Camp Always Amelia!!!

Always,

Amelia

THEY ARE HERE!!!

 They are here they are hereeeee!!!!!!!! 

Nellie's sweet standard double doodle puppies have made their arrival and are ready for their spring debut!

We have a beautiful rainbow of apricot to red puppies

With curly and wavy coats!

Ahhh sweet little snuggly puppies

We are so happy you are here!!!

Happy (FINALLY!!!) Puppy Picture Monday!

Always,

Amelia

Happy Mother's Day!

 Whether you are a Fur Mama, Human Mama, or both, Happy Mother's Day to you!!!

May you get accolades for...

 Never sitting down

Like ever

EVER

Thwarting danger left and right

Planning ... Well EVERYTHING

Wearing 98765467890 hats

Providing love and security

And most of all...

May you always be the place/arms/home/lap/heart where family gather and return time and time again <3

And for goodness sake may you take ONE hot bite of food before someone asks "Mom can I have some more red cabbage?" 

Happy Mother's Day to all the superhero Moms out there! Our kids rock! Yeah WE did THAT!!!! 

Let us continue to persevere with the support and love of all the Mamas out there!

Always,

Amelia

P.S. Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms in waiting and all the Mothers to be! I feel you, I see you, and I understand you. <3 

Playful Purring Caturday

 Happy Caturday from the silliest kittens around! 

I feel like our Devons had a big growth leap this past week in personality and size. These pint sized balls of purr pounce each other like Tigger all day long, and yet as soon as we pick them up they start closing their eyes in the most peaceful comfort and purr and purr and purr. Devon Rex kitten antics never fail to make me laugh!

Ahhhh if you keep scratching there, I WILL fall asleep

Hmm I think my brother is falling asleep in the hammock...

Should I... Pounce him?

Oh wait! The feather wand is back!

Get ready to be trounced!

The windup

And jump! 

I think I am ready to be picked up for snuggles now human!

Happy Caturday from our Playful Purring Pouncing Devon Rex kittens!

Always,

Amelia

Fish Taco Secured!

  After YEARS of always being on the lookout and searching, I have found Maverick's favorite fish taco toy that he came to me with (quick recap, Maverick came back into my life when he was 1.5 years old and has stayed with me ever since!). 

It is beloved, it is tattered, it honks, it is small, it is EVERYTHING Maverick loves in a toy and more. I have NEVER been able to get him another fish taco 'lovie' and GUESS WHAT CAME IN THE MAIL!!!!!!! Chewy does it for us again!!!

Drumroll please.....

TA DA!!!

 IT'S HERE and it is EXACTLY his fish taco!!!!!

Look Maverick!!! Your fish taco!

*Sniff Test*

"It looks like my fish taco, but happier...."

"Let me take a closer look" 

*Chomp Test*

*Honk Test*

"IT'S MY FISH TACO! BYE! CAN'T CATCH ME!"

*ZOINKS*

*Walks around and runs with fish taco all over the yard*

The SUN is in my eyes okay!!! I'm not crying you are!

*Sniff sniff*

I just love seeing this ole grumpy guy so happy :) :) 

Ahhhh all is right with the world

Because when your child (furry or human) picks out their favorite lovie, you ALWAYS need to have a backup!

Fish Taco Secured!!! Lovies ready for duty!

Happy Fishy Fri-Yay <3

Always,

Amelia

Letters from Clarence

Hello from camp!!! 

My name is Clarence and my PAWrents have sent me to Camp Always Amelia to 'tune up' some of my behavior- I don't know what that means because I'm obviously PAWfect

My PAWrents asked Amelia to trim my beard and my face, nails, and a hygiene trim. I feel even fancier in my fluff now 

We go for many long walks

And I get a lot of "good boys" for looking at Amelia and walking on her right side (just like my dad likes it).

Sitting with distractions has been really hard, but the treats and good boys have been worth it

I have made new friends too!

The grumpy looking older one is my absolute favorite because he doesn't mind when I get too excited. He told me "I've seen it all pup" and just keeps on his way. He must be the wisest of all the doodles. I want to learn everything he knows.

There are many rules here, but also a lot a lot of snuggles

Especially from the little girl who always says "Clarence you are so fluffy and cute!" and she smells like the best snacks. 

I am learning not to jump on people. It is REALLY hard. I really really love people. But Amelia said I am doing a good job trying. She makes me sit before people come over to pet me

I am also working on "drop" and "leave it". I am not allowed to take toys as my own, or pick up sticks or pinecones and try to eat them on our walks. 

Camp is a lot of work, but I am having a really good time! I love writing home each night and sending my PAWrents all my tail wags! And then I sleep and sleep and sleep until morning. Then we start our day together again. I can't wait to count how many "good boy Clarence" I get tomorrow!

Thanks for sending me to camp!

I will write more soon

Love,

Clarence