Following in the legendary pawprints of Lexi the Schnauzer
I, Lexi, now star in my very own video on You Tube. My Dad made the video. It is inspirational, as well as very good because, well, because I am the star.
We are very sad to inform you that Lexi passed on September 4, 2016 at the age of 13. She was the originator of this blog, and has left big pawprints to fill. Xena, Lucy and Chia are doing their best to make her proud.
Chia: Hi! I’m almost thankful that I have a new little sister. She has lots of energy, just like me. This morning after playing on the big bed, we stopped to see what our Mom was doing. Turns out, she was watching what we were doing.
So on an impulse, I woofed, “Hey Mattie Girl, you wanna do today’s picture poem with me? It involves pizza.”
She looked a bit puzzled but then wagged her little tail and woofed “Yes!”
“Hey, Chia! Look! What’s on the floor?
I think that man just dropped his lunch!”
“A pizza feast! Oh, what a score!
Let’s hurry and gobble up a bunch!”
“He’s fast asleep, let’s take our time.
Come on, let’s grab a bite or two!”
“You take that slice, this one’s mine,
Did you just hear a cat go ‘Me-ew?”
“Don’t mind that…hey, melted cheese!
I’ve never tasted something so good!”
“Hey, slow down, Mattie! Watch your feet!
That pepperoni slice is MINE!”
“My tummy’s full, my beard’s a mess,
I’ve got some cheese stuck to my chin!”
“Mine too! But Mattie, I confess,
I’d do the whole darn thing again!”
The End
Chia: *Hi four!* We did it, Mattie. Hey, Xena, thanks for letting me and Mattie do the poem today. But now I’m hungry (for pizza). I wonder if it tastes as good as it smells when Mom gets it.
Xena: I don’t know, but you’re right, it sure does smell good! I’m thankful we get all the great food in our bowls every morning and afternoon.
Lucy: I’m thankful that Fritz is still coming over every Monday and Tuesday. He and Matilda play together, which keeps them out of my face.
Mom Amy: I’m very thankful for our new little schnauzer girl, Matilda. My other girls have finally accepted her as part of the pack and she seems more at ease around them, too. I’m taking her to the vet shortly for a check up and a whole list of other things. I have not been able to get any vet records or info on vaccs, HW, or anything else, so we’re starting from scratch. Will let y’all know what happens.
Happy Thursday to all our great friends, and thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!
Our new schnauzer pup Matilda (L) is in her first heat. Fritz (R) is still “intact.” I busted them before they took off their clothes.
Thanks to Comedy Plus for hosting Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!
Hi again, friends. I have news of a new, 10 month old schnauzer in the groom room. Her name is Matilda, and she was a horrible mess when Groomer Mom got her. Here’s a couple of “before” pictures
A mess, right? Those legs and paws were solid mats, right down to her skin. So were lots of areas on her body. Here’s a picture of Mattie mid-groom.
Just this much took about an hour. G.M. had already wiped most of the hair into the trash can, but if you look closely, you can see that most of it is mats. This reporter needed a nap after that! Thankfully, there was only one flea.
87 minutes later, Mattie was finished and Groomer Mom was soaked from Mattie’s bath. Now to deliver her to her new home…
Upstairs, Groomer Mom took the picture while my Dad held freshly groomed Mattie. Have you guessed? Yes! We have a new sister. We’re all getting to know her better, and she’s still figuring out this new place called home. But we can already tell she’s happy here.
Xena: Excuse me, Ace Reporter. You need to say that she’s only been here one night and is already plotting how to take over.
Chia: Yes, and she’s sleeping in our bed with our folks (and us).
Lucy, Ace Reporter: Guess I’ll have another report when we figure this out! In the meantime, thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies!
Xena: Riley, you look like you are enjoying your nice big bed with your new pillow.
Riley: What do you want, Xena?
The next day:
Mom Amy: Riley, why are you sleeping in Xena’s tiny bed?
Riley: Ask Xena.
This is a true story. The names have not been changed to protect the guilty.
Have a great Friday, everyone, and remember to sleep in your own bed.
Angel Riley
Xena: Fritzie kept bugging me. He wanted to write the poem today. He nipped at me until I finally gave in and said he could be part of the poem. Here he is in the picture…part of the poem, BOL!!!
“Our schnauzer pup, who we love dearly,
Drove me nuts, never letting me be.
He’s so full of puppy energy
I had to leave to get me some zeees.”
“Daddy loves me, his best schnauzie pup.
I’m tired from walking and wish he’d wake up.
Won’t he be surprised when I lick his ear.
He’ll be so happy I followed him here!
For now I think I’ll take a nap too.
Then there’ll be lots of games we can do!”
“Oh no!” cried my Dad, “How’d you get here?
And please, oh please, let go of my ear!”
“I followed you, Daddy, all through the woods.
And when you laid down, I understood.
You wanted to cuddle with me all alone.
Without Mom or sisters or even your phone.”
The End
Fritz: I wanted to do the poem, Xexe, but I’m glad it was at least about me! *nipping at Xena’s ears*
Xena: I’m thankful that you get to come to stay with us on Mondays and Tuesdays, Fritzie, and any other day you get loose and run to our door.
*under her breath* And I’m also thankful when he goes home.
Chia: Yep, I have that same thankful!
Lucy: I’m thankful for the rain we got all day yesterday, and for the treats we got every time it thundered.
Xena: Oh, and I’m thankful that the election is over and I’m not getting any more mail from politicians.
Chia: You didn’t get any more mail after the one that lied about you owning the house.
Xena: Mommy just threw it all away without looking at who it was addressed to, so I might have!
Happy Thursday to all our great friends, and thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!
We thank Miss Mimi for hosting Blogging for Peace Day and Miss Ann of Zoolatry for all her help with it. We have a simple post today…
Xena: Fritzie is sleeping in my bed.
Lucy and Chia: Shhhhh. Feel the peace.
Xena: Look, Chia, I got another letter today!
Chia: Well quick, open it! *mumbles: why don’t I ever get any mail?*
Xena: I think Mommy was right when I got the first letter. This one’s from the same people. It says “multiple attempts” to reach you regarding the home warranty…secured by Tennessee VLY FCU.” They haven’t made multiple attempts; just two. And I’ve seen how our home is secured. It’s got a baement and cement and bricks and stuff like that to hold it in place. I think they’re just trying to get my treats.
Chia: Should we tell Mom? I heard her and Dad talking about paying a lot in repair costs already this year. Or…could “warranty” mean a warrant for your arrest?
Xena: No, if it was that, I think it would have been addressed to you. *almost falls on floor laughing*
If you missed Xena’s first “scam” mail, you can read it here.
Fritz: My Mom Clare took this picture of me yesterday on our back porch. It is NOT AI!
I didn’t get any candy…but I had lots of fun with my BFFs, Xena and Chia!!
Happy Sunday! (And I get to spend the day with them again tomorrow!!!!)
Lucy, Xena and Chia: *groan*
We are happy to join The Cat on My Head for Sunday Selfies.
It was Halloween morning, and Princess Xena awoke in her royal bed, stretched her royal paws, and prepared to begin another perfectly ordinary day of being adored.
But something was different.
From somewhere beyond her bedchamber came a strange sound.
Jingle, jingle, JINGLE!
“WHAT,” demanded Princess Xena, “is making that dreadful racket?”
Into the room bounded Fritz, wearing a magnificent purple-and-orange jester’s hat. Tiny golden bells dangled from every point.
“Your Highness!” he exclaimed, bowing so low that his bells nearly touched the floor. “Your royal entertainment has arrived!”
“Your royal headache has arrived,” muttered Xena.
Before Fritz could demonstrate his newest trick, a trumpet sounded from the doorway.
TOOT! TOOT! TOOOOOOT!
“HEAR YE! HEAR YE!” announced Lady Chia, Royal Herald of the Kingdom. “All subjects shall rise and greet Her Royal Highness, Princess Xena, Protector of Treats, Defender of Toys, and Supreme Ruler of All Comfortable Furniture!”
“Very good, Chia,” said Xena approvingly. “At least someone understands royal protocol.”
Chia beamed.
Fritz jingled.
Xena sighed.
“Now,” continued the princess, “what is on today’s royal schedule?”
Lady Chia unrolled an enormous scroll.
“First, Your Highness, we shall inspect the kingdom’s pumpkins. Second, we shall greet the visiting peasants. Third, we shall collect the royal tribute.”
“Tribute?” asked Xena, suddenly interested.
“TREATS!” shouted Fritz, performing a somersault and setting off approximately seventeen bells.
“Excellent,” declared the princess. “I approve of this Halloween business.”
“There is just one problem,” said Chia.
The princess raised a royal eyebrow.
“What problem?”
“According to the ancient laws of Halloween, Your Highness, the treats must be earned by performing tricks.”
Silence fell over the royal bedchamber.
Then Princess Xena slowly turned toward Fritz.
“Well,” she said, “at last we’ve found something useful for the jester to do!”
And so it was that Princess Xena, Lady Chia, and Fritz the Court Jester set forth to conquer Halloween.
Fritz jingled all the way.
Chia announced their arrival at every doorway.
And Princess Xena collected the treats.
Which, when you think about it, is exactly how a properly organized kingdom ought to operate.
Happy Halloween from Lucy, Princess Xena and Her Royal Court!
Angel Lexi: Well, the crew back home were all afraid to tackle this one, so “brave” Lexi was summoned. I hunted down Angel Sammy and we talked about it. In the end, he and I agreed that I could do this one. Here goes.
“Hey Chumley, what’s the favor you came to ask of me?
I’m going to the party; I’m dressed for it, you see.”
“I really hate to bother you, I just needed a friend.
If you would be my date…it would be a godsend!”
“Stop right there.” I answered. “Where is your costume?
And don’t you dare be wearing something you exhumed!”
“I’m going as myself,” he said, “It really should suffice.
Just walk along beside me; I promise I’ll be nice”
“OK, I’ll walk in with you, but that’s the end of ‘us.’
And if you call me ‘girlfriend’ I’ll ride home on the bus!”
The End
Xena: *applause, applause* You’re so brave, Angel Lexi, just like how you lived your whole life! I wish I was braver.
Angel Lexi: Stop wishing it and start living it, little Xena. Now I’ve gotta go back to the other side of the bridge. I think the Big Guy has something planned for me to do today. I love you, Xexe, and remember, I’m watching over you.
Xena: I’m so thankful that I’ve got my very own guardian angel. I’m going to try to do just what she said!
Chia: Hey, Xeb…uh, Xena, you might get as brave as me! I’m thankful I’m brave enough to do all the stuff I do, like explore the entire neighborhood on my own. I’m the Flash and Supergirl and…
Lucy: Delusional. I’m thankful my little sister hasn’t been hurt or killed during her ‘run offs.’
Happy Thursday to all our great friends, and thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!
Xena: Chia, get out of my way. I have to get ready for the tea party. Hmm, I might have to take a bath. *sniff*. Nope, Mommy will have to help me get my face washed, though. Oh dear, what should I wear?
Chia: Hey Xeboo, why are you stressing over this?
Xena: I don’t know why Cheeboo.
Chia: (with a shocked expression). Xeboo, why did you call me that?
Xena: You’ll figure it out, Cheeboo. Anyhow, I think I should find my princess crown…Mommy, where’s my crown? Oh! It’s in my clothing drawer. Let’s see, what else…
Chia: Can I help you, Xena?
Xena: *wagging tail* Sure, Chia. And maybe next year you’ll be old enough to be invited, too!
87 minutes later:
I’ve got my crown and teacup and am ready to go. Come on with me, friends, to the Tea Party of the year at Zoolatry!
Xena: Hey guys, let’s do our thankfuls first like we used to do. I’m thankful for the cooler weather and more time outside. And I’m thankful that I can cuddle up with Mommy in bed to stay warm. I like that better than wearing jammies.
Chia: I’m thankful that Fritz didn’t have any fleas last time he came over. He gave me that one that was on my head last week. I don’t like those kind of presents!
Lucy: I’m thankful for all the sunshine. I love to lay out in the dog lot and soak up the sun.
Mom Amy: I’m thankful that the small crew who took care of our destroyed front yard came back last Saturday and fixed all the places they missed and got rid of all the big stones. I walked it three times to try to be sure nothing was missed. And I’m thankful they didn’t try to charge me more, too!
Xena: Here’s my poem for this week!
Mommy and Daddy took me through
A haunted house in my costume.
We were going along real good
’til I ran ahead – ’cause I could!
The folks in front started to scream
‘Cause I was dressed for Halloween?
But when I turned around I saw
A monster wielding a chainsaw!
I jumped and screamed and turned around
So fast my paws barely hit the ground.
Mommy and Daddy said, “Xexe, dear,
There really is no need to fear.
He’s just an actor paid to be here!
Whew. I hope no one tries to take me through a haunted house! But I did get to go to Chattanooga’s City Oktoberfest last Sunday. We picked up my peeps brother Adam, who loves me lots and lots and I love him too! After a few hours of music and lots and lots of people and vendors selling stuff (and did I mention loud band music?) I was ready to go home and get my supper, so Mommy took me and Adam home and fed us. Then brother Adam spent the night with us before Daddy took him home on Monday. I’m always thankful to have my brother here!
Happy Thursday to all our great friends, and thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!
Look what I got for breakfast!
green beans, strawberry, blueberry, pineapple and Ollie’s gently cooked beef with sweet potatoes
Thanks to Comedy Plus for hosting Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!
Chia: Hi! Xena would say that we voted and I was chosen to do this week’s poem. Hmmm. Let’s go with that!
“Give me back my tricycle, I know it from A to Z!
If anyone should be giving rides that anyone is me!
How much are you charging for that fun, you bully dog?
You owe me that plus interest or I’ll push you in the bog!”
“I had one as a pup; my dear Grandma gave it to me.
Now that my nephew’s visiting, I wanted him to see
What I did at his age, and experience it too.
Just wait until our ride is done, then I’ll give you your due”.
Chia’s eyes grew wide. “My due? You mean a beating, too?
I only want my tricycle! What’s a little dog to do?
You can keep the money, and I’ll forget about the bog,
Just give me back my tricycle, you big old bully dog!”
The End
Xena: Chia, we didn’t vote.
Chia: I know, but I figured you’d say we did, BOL!! Anyhoo, today’s also Thankful Thursday. I’m thankful that Mom’s retired now and can spend almost all day everyday with me! And sometimes I’m thankful that Fritzie has been coming over every Monday and Tuesday to stay all day with us. But sometimes he won’t leave me alone, even when I’m done playing, and then I’m not so Thankful…
Xena: I’m thankful for Fritzie, too, and also thankful when he pesters you and not me when I’m tired of him. Unlike you, Chia, I’m not thankful that Mommy isn’t going to work anymore, cause that means I can’t go either. But I’m thankful she’s happy and holds me whenever I ask her to.
Lucy: I’m thankful that Mom can now take us on walks every morning (unless it’s pouring rain). And, even though you were a “bad girl,” Chia, when you ran off again last Sunday, I’m thankful that you came home almot an hour later – even if it was in the little neighbor girl’s arms. You know, Chia, you really shouldn’t turn around and slip out of your harness, then start running through the neighborhood. And Xena ran with you across the street, not coming back as Mom was hollering for her. At least Xena waited in the neighbor’s yard for Mom to come get her! I’m thankful I got special treats because I was the good girl who stayed right where I was in front of the porch steps.
Happy Thursday to all our great friends, and thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!
Chia: Hey Luce, your ear’s sticking straight up like mine does.
Lucy: I’m waiting on someone to say it’s bedtime. Or second suppertime. Either will work.
Thanks to Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Mondays!
Xena: Muffins…yummy!
I love my at-home spa days
And how nice they make me feel.
Plus my special muffin haze
Is included in the deal.
Mmm, muffins, think I’ll try one;
Shirley seems to be asleep.
She’s always so much more fun
After one of these she eats.
The End
I couldn’t really eat one cause I’m allergic to wheat flour. So I just pretended. I’m thankful that Mommy uses other flours to make my special treats, like for my birthday and Christmas!
Lucy: Seems there was more ingredients than flour in those muffins that you shouldn’t eat!
Chia: I’m thankful that Mom caught me in time to still make it to the Blessing of the Animals last Saturday. Now I’m blessed!
Lucy: What do you mean, “caught you?”
Chia: Oh, the garage door was open when we went downstairs so I took off through the neighborhood. I wanted to explore and visit with my neighbor friends.
Xena: Oh, that’s right. I remember hearing Mommy and Daddy talking about that door, They think a neighbor got a new garage door opener and it’s opening ours, too!
Thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!
Chia: Ook o, e go a ig own. A ink ash ashee. Ake i icture. (Tranlation: Look Mom! I got a big stone! I think Dad’s asleep. Take my picture.)
We are happy to join The Cat on My Head for Sunday Selfie
This is the day nine years ago that I drove 3 hours to north Georgia to get my precious Xena. She was 13 weeks old, and had never been in a car. During the 3 hour drive back to her new home in Tennessee, she was a bit scared and wet in the kennel. That meant that her first experiene here was a bath!
I took her upstairs to meet her new Daddy and Lucy, who had only been here about 4 months, as well as our big red dog Riley. Riley had been bossed around most of his life by our schnauzer, Lexi. He took one look at the new baby schnauzer, and by the look on his face, said, “Oh sh..t,” before walking into the guest bedroom, not to be seen again until the next day.
Thankfully, Lucy wagged her tail and welcomed her little sister to her home.
Happy 9th Gotcha Day, Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess!
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