Thursday, April 23, 2009

Just Puppies

Hi I Am Back....Sorry it has been along time. Found the missing Camera. I am sure Merlot was hiding it and I heard through the Grapevine that she was blaming me and the Little Hunters. She is a Golden Retriever and she thinks she is a Princess, so what can you do but humor her. She is my younger sister and she is due to have babies in about 8 days. My staff says that I need to be nice ;o) (I'll get her back someday).
I have allot of pictures of The Little Hunters. The staff has pretty much taken over the feeding and cleaning up after them. I AM DONE! As soon as the little teeth started to appear...That was it for me! I Said...STAFF, you wanted the litter, You can have them! But I sometimes have to step in and tell them right from wrong if they get out of hand.

Cheap toys work wonders

Two cheap toys are even better



The weather was nice this today, so they played all Day Long

Here Cami is pointing out a piece of poop on Fliers butt

Duckie and Birdie are checking to see if The Staff bought them any treats from Cub Foods

Sleepy time in the Tunnel, with Buckshot and Cami...or maybe it is Decoy. Oh well, it's one of the Yellow Twins. I think this is Flier being Spoiled by a visitor


Duckie trying to get into the Food container. They are HUNGRY all the time!


ATTACKING THE STAFF....WE WANT MORE FOOD...WE WANT MORE FOOD!!! WE WILL NOT LET YOU GO UNTIL WE GET MORE FOOD!!!

That's the Kids for now

Rio, The Black Lab

Monday, April 13, 2009

The New Digs

The Staff disassembled the Nursery yesterday. That must mean they think The little Hunters are Big Kids now and can have their own rooms.


Here the Staff is starting to take it down...Looks like Merlot is coming in to supervise. She has been really a pain, she wants to get in and start re-decorating. Sorry Missy, We still have 2 weeks left

The new play pen/living quarters are being assembled.

WOW, Look at the new place and just get a load of all the toys. I can't find the puppies there are so many toys.
Teal does not like where the new potty area is and is trying to move the furniture. Oh NO, I think she fell over??? Must have been heavy load.


Sister Duckie has come to the rescue, she will help Teal with the furniture moving. Looks like the twins, Decoy and Cami are in the way.

I better go supervise,

Rio, The Black Lab

Outside Activites

Yesterday when the Staff returned from stuffing themselves at a Easter Brunch...Which I do have to add, They did not bring Me or my Little Hunters back anything, No Doggie Bags???...THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Anyways, They came home and we took the puppies Outside to play.

They were first corralled while the others got hauled out




A few thought the new Tube was very adventurous



They even had their own Easter Lunch. It wasn't the typical Ham, but Puppy Gruel was just as tasty. No complaints from The Little Hunters!

The Milk Truck arrived (that's me) So I ran for my life!!!

Kiana and Troy look on, wishing they could join in on the fun.

After all of the outside excitement, the little guys tuckered out and fell asleep. I guess while we were all playing, the Staff was up in the nursery taking every thing down and putting up some new Digs for the Little Hunters.


Rio, The Black Lab



Friday, April 10, 2009

The New BIG Play Ground

We had a real adventure yesterday. The Little Hunters got to go outside for there very first Hunting Expedition....actually it was the BIG Play Ground out in the back yard. But I am trying to build their confidence up and letting them think it was their first hunting expedition, so play along...wink, wink...
Here they are running to one of The Staff, while the other Staff takes pictures. They are still not too adventurous, so they stay close to The Staffs feet. I think that's where the old says goes....Under Foot.

Huddle Time...I think they could be planning something, when 3 labs get together for a meeting...It could be trouble!

With all of the Fresh Air and running they did, The Little Hunter were just famished!!! The milk truck is pretty dry right now, so we had to go with 2 metal dinner plates and by the looks of the picture, they like the new table settings.

With the fresh air, exercises and full tummy's...They are ready for a long siesta. Sleep tight Little Hunters...

Rio, The Black Lab

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

The Great Escape

Got everything up and working again.....

The other day I think the puppies WOKE UP! They wanted O U T!!!!! and nothing was going to stop them...

I thought I better check on them, I was on the computer and heard a few barking. I guess they look OK.

There were a few brave ones, looking over the edge. I guess the one in the middle was the look out.


The coast is clear...time to make the move...

One out...OK guys...coast is clear, Mom & staff are not looking...

WE ARE FREE....A whole new world to explore. I think some of the Little Hunters are off exploring the kitchen while some just stay close to the Nursery...

Busy Times here at Camp Rio...

Rio, The Black Lab

Monday, April 6, 2009

They Are Growing

Life has been real busy here at Camp Rio. The Little Hunters are growing up. They are starting to get active and have romps around the indoor play ground several times a day. They are eating their mush with Gusto which they LOVE so much. They make total PIGS out of themselves. I think they get more ON themselves then IN themselves! Of course they have to wash it all down when the Milk Truck arrives ;o) The Milk Truck is having a hard time staying full, so hopefully My Staff will give those hungry little hunters more to eat so the Milk Truck has more time to refill.

I have tons of pictures I wish I could share with you, but I am having trouble with the "Picture Down Loady thingy" It's not working. I have a feeling Merlot was trying to download some pictures and broke it. I have my Chief Of Staff on the problem so hopefully she can get it up and running. I heard a few choice words last night, so I am not sure when the problem will be fixed. I thought it best to stay away from the computer last night! It didn't sound safe ;o(

Merlot looks like she is starting to lose her girlish figure now. She keeps bugging me to move out of the nursery. She says she wants to start decorating! Geezzz...I don't know who she thinks she is! I keep telling her that I still have two more weeks on my lease before I have to move out. SO MERLOT.....CHILL!

I guess when it's time to move, my new Digs or at least the Puppies new Digs will be out in the Garage! Huh! I am not sure if I really approve of that! I feel like I will be moving from the Penthouse to the slums. But my staff reassures me that I can redecorate it to my liking and the Little Hunters will have a real nice place to live and their very own walkout to the Big Play Ground Outside!!! With lots and lots of Toys and Play Ground equipment to play on. I guess the more I think about it, I may move out there too!

Gotta go...I hear someone barking,
Rio, The Black Lab


Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Dinner Time

Hey, Rio here...The crew thought the little hunters were hungry and I was not being a good Mom...HEY What can I say? I never said that being a mother was my passion...did I? NO, Didn't I say I would rather be out hunting, chasing tennis balls or bumpers? YES!! SO HELLO!

Oh don't get me wrong, I love my babies and I go in the nursery every now and then but when there is food around, or when people are here, then I am sure it's ALL ABOUT ME!






Anyways, The Crew decided to feed the puppies alittle gruel. They dived right in, they just LOVED IT!!! I guess they were hungry.




I am doing the best I can, I really don't have alot of milk, I am not equipped to handle 10, I only have 8 working dinner plates.
I know...I NEED MORE FOOD...MORE, MORE, MORE FOOD!!! Give me MORE FOOD! YEAH!




With the help of ME...the little hunters now belong to the Clean Plate Club!
OH LOOK!!! A couple of the puppies are playing Hide & Seek... and NO, that is not my beer! I believe it's the Staffs, after taking care of those Little Hunters they need a little Adult beverage!
Well, better go check on the little ones,
Later,
Rio, The Black Lab

Friday, March 27, 2009

Can You Hear Me Now?

THE PUPPIES CAN HEAR!!! The Chief Of Staff yelled PUPPY, PUPPY, PUPPY and they all poked their little heads up, looked around and started to cry, bark and run around. My Staff laughed and laughed. I didn't think it was very funny, cause now I know there is going to be alot more work and they will be bugging me all the time now. I do have to admit, they were cute ;o)


Have you also noticed the addition of the TOYS? Yes, I said TOYS...I LOVE TOYS. I guess the Staff had picked some up on a shopping trip to Chuck & Dons. Hey...I am registered there, how come I didn't get any toys?



Do you think they would miss just one toy? Since they still don't see really well and they can't count, they will never know....maybe when they are asleep, I can sneak just one without them knowing....shhhhhh

shhhhhh....I got one! I like this one the best. Now don't tell the Little Hunters and whatever you do...DON'T TELL THE STAFF!

hmmmmm now where can I hide it?

Later,
Rio, The Black Lab

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Peek A Boo, I See You









Hi, My name is Cami. My mommy is Rio. I am a Yellow Labrador Retriever and I am 2 weeks old. My eyes opened up on Tuesday. My sister Bumper and I are the first ones to open our little peepers. As of this morning there are still 3 that don't want to see the world yet. Do you think they heard that their mothers nickname is Freak Face, and they are afraid? I see her now and I think she is beautiful.

OK Cami, This is your mother, it's time to get off the computer for now. It's time for your nap.


The babies are starting to open their eyes, there are a few that are still not quite there yet, but are close. Steve & Flier are the most active so far as using his legs, but they still can't see. They sure are good at getting around, but will topple over very easily, really funny to watch. The babies are starting to bark some too and I think they are starting to get their hearing. OH NO! Now I won't be able to sneak up on them without them knowing, they will Smell, Hear and See me! Now the work really begins. OK STAFF....Make sure your paper Towel supply is stocked, Got enough Oxyquat? Towels, Pads? Odo Ban? Beer, Wine? (for the staff, not me) I like my treats, and I think I will need alot of them!!!


They are sure getting bigger and don't have as much room to eat like they use to. Don't you feel sorry for me? I sure do!


I know it's hard to tell with still pictures, but these guys are really booking. I came in the nursery to check on them and then left, gets them on their feet for exercise time.



Now that they are finally figuring things out and starting to do stuff, I will be blogging more. I think Merlot, Cami and I will be fighting for computer time and I think my son Steve will also want computer time too. I think I will have to ask for my own Laptop...What do you think? Sounds good to me!


Later,

Rio, The Black Lab



Sunday, March 22, 2009

Time To Clean The Nursery

It's Sunday today and it's been a big weekend. Yesterday we had some very nice visitors. I think one of the visitors might be getting one of my Little Hunters. He was a very nice guy and has passed my inspection. I was told that his mother has one of Mariah & Brandons kids...TOO COOL!!! Now we will all be in the same family.

Today Winston's family came by to say Howdy. They didn't bring Winston with...I really wanted to give Winston a piece of my mind for not helping me with all of The Little Hunters, I don't even get puppy support. Typical Boy!

Today I decided to help clean the Nursery and bring the diapers. Staff 1 was the official Nursery cleaner this afternoon, since Chief Staff Cleaned everything this morning while Staff 1 slept. I DO LOVE HAVING A STAFF! But since I am a very sweet and caring Labrador Retriever, I thought I would help today...















Here are the diapers...I got the whole pack, you know I have 10 Little Hunters and they can be very messy at times. Notice the little guys in temporary nursery to the left.


OK Staff, Here they are, I can't spread them out, it's too hard with paws...
Hey, Be sure to check out Merlot's Blog http://www.merlotsblog.blogspot.com/ It should be up and running tonight! And like I said before...she is learning French, so beware.
Rio, The Black Lab

Friday, March 20, 2009

Just Stuff

Hi, Rio here, sorry I have not been blogging for a few days. There really is not a whole lot to chat about, since the babies are still not doing much. They are gaining weight. Not as much as I wish, I guess two of my dinner plates are not really functioning. I am sending them out for repair, but I think the warranty has run out. The kids might be stuck with only 8. They do take shifts, the ones that have not gained as much weight have first priority. Some of the piggies get alittle upset, but that's OK, I believe it builds character to be a strong hunter just like ME! ;o)

The babies have a little bit of a poopy problem and the staff is trying to figure out why? They keep looking at me! HEY, what did I do? I don't like giving them bathes ALL the time. From time to time, one of the little hunters will have a big yellow smear on it head! HOW DISGUSTING! So the Chief Staff will give it a little towel bath. It seems to happen most to Cami and Flier, not that they are the poopers, they just get "dumped" on!! HA HA...I still have it!

I thought I could share with you some more pictures and even a video, but I was having technical difficulties with the computer last night. I yelled to the Staff to come and help, but they were TO BUSY, watching ER. I see where their priorities are! Good help is so hard to find these days.

Well, stay tuned for my new Video Production, maybe sometime today IF THE STAFF IS NOT TOO BUSY!!!

Oh...rumor has it, Merlot might actually get her act together and start her blog this weekend (I will believe it when I see it). I guess she started one, but got side tracked and never got back to it. That's a Golden for you, always with her head in the clouds!

Later,
Rio, The Black Lab

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The Puppies!

HERE ARE THE PUPPIES
I think I got them in birth order, but of course I do have a lot of babies and sometimes they are hard to keep track of, and since I was busy that day they were born, remembering their birth order can be a little fuzzy .
The Girls names are in Pink and The Boys in Blue. I think they are all so very cute, of course, I am their mother!






AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST...




I think they are going to be a challenge once they are mobile, especially STEVE...but worth it!

Rio, The Black Lab