Whatchu talkin' 'bout?

If Artie had a thought bubble coming out of his head, it would say...

Whatchu means fixed? I iz not bwokened.

Puggy Paddle

It's hot. Freaking hot. I've never been a big water person... but lately, I find myself jumping into a pool every chance I get. Not to mention... Artie loves water. He loves to attack sprinklers, roll around in wet grass, lie down in water pans...

However, I soon found out Artie does not like swimming. I'm trying to get him used to the water, but he tends to panic. I bought him a life jacket and he's a little better... but still frantic. This just means one thing... more pool parties!!


Is it me... or does he have a very concerned look on his face?
























Ahhh.... that's better... chillaxin' by the steps.

Spying on the kids

Jason bought me a webcam to spy on the kiddies while I'm at work. I love this thing. I feel so devious spying on them.

Artie sleeps all day. I mean... ALL DAY. If I crank up the volume, I can actually hear him snore!

Ash... our African grey is a little more active. Here she is at the bottom of her cage, munching on a broccoli.

And of course... the hammies. I love this picture of one of the girls peeking out of her blue house. They run so fast on their wheel that all I see are little gray and brown blurs.

Sorry pug... you didn't get your big break

I was walking Artie this morning... when I walked by an old gas station. Students from a nearby college were filming for a class project. They said it was a "dark romantic comedy" ... whatever that means.

Anyways, they stopped me and wanted Artie to be in the scene. Apparently, one of the girls was going to use her maltese... but the maltese didn't show up as good on film as they would like. They loved Artie and said he would be perfect.

They asked if he understood commands...
Sit? Check
Shake? Check
Roll Over? Uhhh... problem.

I have been unsuccessful at teaching Artie to roll-over. I've given up. They said it was crucial that he roll over. Pbbbt... oh well... we didn't want to be in their stupid movie anyways right Artie?


Don't give me those eyes. I'm sorry sweetie... today was just not your day for fame and fortune.



However... this has inspired me to start training him again. More to come!