Brody

Hike: Snowy Mountain

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An overview of a day trip to hike Snowy Mountain in the southern Adirondacks.

I think I’ve mentioned a time or two (ok maybe I’ve said it a lot) but things have been hectic cray-cray since we closed on the house. I’m happy to report that a slower pace has finally started to creep its way into our lives and I’m welcoming it with open arms. I’ve got a to do list that’s a mile long, but every little thing that gets checked off helps in such a big way.

I mean really who knew how good it would feel to come home and see that Chuck put the cast iron hooks in the wall? Seriously 4 little hooks meant the world to me.

I think we might even be able to start inviting people over for dinner parties soon. Eeep!

I’m getting off topic here. I meant to write this post about the day hike that Carrie, Brody, Baxter and I went on yesterday. Carving out time to be outdoors has been tough this year and I’m so thankful that I’m finally able to do it.

Snowy Mountain is located just south of Indian Lake, NY. It is about 3.8 miles one way, or 7.6 miles round trip, with an elevation gain of over 2000FT. While there are some difficult parts for the novice hiker, it’s a genuinely nice hike with lots of great views, even before reaching the fire tower on top.

One thing I can say about this hike is that it has shown me just how out of shape I actually am. I need to get into the woods more, and start running again. Despite lots of sweat and a few troubled parts we all made it up intact for views that were well worth it. I would defiantly do this one again.

Once we got home I talked Chuck into making sun dried tomato cream sauce over penne while Brody and I lay on the couch. I was far too tired to cook and he’s awful sweet. We were all promptly in bed by 8 since Chuck had to be up early for work and Brody and I were snoozing on the couch shortly after dinner.

Brody Stories: The New House

By Jessica

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HAAAY!

Hi! HI! HIII!

Brody Here!

Glad to see you stop by! My mom is kind of frazzled right now so I thought I’d come out of blogging retirement and post for her today. The last post I did for here was almost a year ago. You can read it here.

I’m glad to be back. It’s nice to tell you guys all my awesome doggy stuff.

And do I have a lot to say this time around so get ready.

I wasn’t sure about this new house at first. It smelled weird, but it’s growing one me.

When mom and dad were moving all of our stuff I got a little worried that all my favorite things were being taken away so I did my best to pee on everything. See, once it smells like me it’s mine and you can’t take it away. This plan worked because now everything is safe and sound in the new house; even though mom cleaned it all, lucky for her I’m ok with the smell of lavender.

What I really love about this place is the doggy door that’s in the garage. When my parents are home they leave the door open for me and I can come and go as I please which is awesome!

I also really like all the sticks in the back yard. There. Are. So. Many. Sticks. I mean really, so many more sticks than the other house! Mom keeps yelling at me for bringing little pieces of sticks in the house. I’m going to keep doing it though, eventually she will give in, I know it.

I haven’t been able to meet any of the neighbor dogs yet, but I hear a rumor that we are within walking distance of a really awesome town dog park!! I just need Mom to register me with the town soon so that she can take me!

I really hope we never move again. I don’t like it when my parents stress, and I got no attention for like a week because they were busy packing and unpacking. I had to remind my parents quite a bit that puppies need cuddles! I did that by climbing into my mom’s lap every change I got and flopping onto my back in front of dad. It usually worked.

Needless to say I’m glad things are starting to settle down and I’m getting regular cuddles again, which it’s totally time for so I’ll have to catch up with you all later.

Have a great weekend!!

Brody Story: Camping at our Secret Spot

By Jessica

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Oh HAIIIIIIII EVERYONE!!

Hi!

Hi Hi HI!

Brody here!

I’m back again to tell you about the awesome weekend I had with my parents last weekend. I may still be recovering from all of the fun; I’ve been sleeping for days.

On Friday morning my parents packed everything we needed up and headed into the woods. I even had my food and bowls packed up for the trip. We hiked into our secret spot and set up camp, well Mom and Dad set up camp, I had some discovering to do.

There were so many sticks you guys! So. Many. Sticks.

One of my favorite things to do was swim in the lake. Whether my parents were tossing sticks for me to get or not I was in that water every chance I got.

On the third day this big spiky thing came into camp and I had to bark and growl at him to get him to go away. Mom said it was a porcupine. I’m pretty sure is was a bear. It was terrifying, but luckily I have a pretty big bark and he moseyed his little tush right outa there.

It was really nice to see my parents without their cell phones, or TV, or computers around. They were able to pay so much more attention to me, and I could tell they are so much more relaxed now. I think we need to do this more often.

I can’t wait to head back next year.

Until the next adventure.

Brody out-

Brody Stories: I Like to Cuddle

By Jessica

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Oh HEY GUYS!

Hi…..Hi!

Do you remember me? Brody?

It’s been a while since I stopped by, but my mom wanted to
talk about my cuddle habits, and I just can’t let her do that without me. Besides shes got a serious case of the downers right now. The washing machine broke, there are a million things going on and work is a little stressful so I figured I’d help her out and tell you the truth about my cuddling habits.

You see she just thinks I’m being cute, and that I need her and my dad or something.

In reality they need me, my mom LOVES it when I cuddle her, and she knows that I’m here to protect her, even if she won’t admit it. And yeah I like to sit on her lap even when we are at other people’s houses because it’s comfy, and I want other people to know she’s mine. There’s nothing cute about any of that, so don’t think for a minute I’ve lost any street cred.

It also helps that sometimes she will cover me up with a blanky and it all toasty warm under there. Who wouldn’t enjoy that?

Sometimes when they have friends come over like my Uncle Pat I like to lay on him to. He’s always good about playing with me, even if he is all hungover. Not that I take no for a reason no to cuddle anyway.

That’s all for now folks, with this nice weather I need to get my play time in. It’s been a long winter.

Have a good week!

Brody Stories: Snow Lovin’

By Jessica

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HI!

Hiya hide Ho Guys!

It’s been a while since I’ve visited Mom’s blog, so I thought I’d give you an update on the puppy life.

Since it has gotten cold mom has stopped running outside with me, but I don’t mind so much, because no I get to go to Day Care once a week right near here work. It’s great; I absolutely love Miss Shawna and all my friends I get to play with them all day! Sometimes afterward I’m so tired I don’t even eat my dinner and I just get in bed when I get home. It’s THAT MUCH FUN!

Another thing that’s a lot of fun is snow. I wasn’t sure about it at first but now I love it. I love to run and jump in it and make it fly all up in the air. I like to attack it while mom and dad are shoveling, so I end up with it all over my face. I really like to run in it, I feel like a little bunny jumping through it all.

The thing I don’t get is snow balls. Dad makes them and throws them for me to get but right after he throws them I either loose them, or if I try to bite them they disappear. It’s crazy!

Know what else is crazy. My mom. She’s been really into cuddling lately. She’s always trying to pull me under the covers on the couch and snuggle her. Sometimes I really like it because it’s really warm and I get sleepy, but other times I have to be like “mom, no. I’ve got to be able to roam free and bark at the wind when it makes the house creak. It’s kinda my job ya know?” She doesn’t get it, but they never do do they?

Well I’ve got to get going for now. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Brody

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