Steve’s Spot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh!  Hi!

Blogging hasn’t been a priority lately, but we’ll be back soon!

MP & AP

Steve’s Spot

What you are seeing here is a dog, comfortably snuggled under the covers on MY side of the bed, refusing to move.

And why should he? It’s Steve’s world — I just live in it.

MP

Go Steve go!

When Andy and I were talking about getting a dog, our #1 concern was my allergies.  We needed to look at breeds that were allergy-friendly.  Andy was determined that we wouldn’t get a small dog either.  As fate would have it, Andy met a sweet and adorable goldendoodle named Dewey while paying our water softener bill one day and the rest is history.

Since goldendoodles are a “designer breed” it never even occurred to us to check shelters or rescue sites.  We got Steve from a reputable breeder, but if we ever get another dog,  we will definitely look at adoption first.

Which brings me to one of our “pet” charities — the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha.  HAWS gets the largest percentage of our annual charitable giving.  Let’s be honest — Steve lives the good life.  He’s spoiled rotten, and in return, we get unconditional love and joy.  But many pets aren’t so lucky — many are neglected, abused and abandoned.  Those animals are the reason we support HAWS.

We participate in their annual walk at Minooka Park in Waukesha which took place on Saturday, May 2 this year.  We set a fund raising goal of $250 and put the call for support out to friends and family.  I also posted a sign at work with a picture of  Steve on it.  Steve’s sweet little face helped us hit and surpass our goal quickly — on the day of the race we had raised $260!

Our friends and their pooches joined us, and Steve had the time of his life walking at his favorite park.  A big thank you to everyone who sponsored us — the animals at HAWS will appreciate it!

MP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Us! (with Steve)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Neuenfeldts (with Molly)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Reikowskis (with Lucy)

Steve’s Spot

“You know, you really should shred confidential paperwork.  But don’t worry, I took care of it for you.  No need to thank me. . .what?  Retirement. . .what?  Retirement. . .rollover paperwork?  What’s. . .?  You. . .needed that?  Oh. . . ahem. . .APRIL FOOL’S!”

- Steve 4/1/09

Steve’s Spot

Steve helped me host a cocktail party this weekend.  By “help” I mean that he streaked through the house like a madman, stopping to accept love and admiration from each guest along the way.  He was a big hit with the ladies because he always dresses to impress and this night was no exception.

mp

Steve’s Spot

Hope your Halloween is a DEVIL of a good time!

AP, MP & SP

Steve’s Spot

Hope everyone had a great fourth.  Ours was fantastic — laid back and relaxing.  Steve was in heaven with lots of dog park time, cookout play time with his girlfriend Lucy and lots of attention at the  parade.  He was dressed to impress in his festive bandana. His cuteness was apparently intoxicating because onlookers couldn’t help but stop to pet him and one woman even snapped a photo.  He loved every minute of it.

MP

Cute Steve picture of the week

Week 12

Sometimes I miss Steve’s baby months.  He was so little, then he grew so fast!  He was a precious puppy.  This is one of the thousands of pictures I must have of these two napping together.  Melts my heart.

MP

Cute Steve picture of the week

Week 11

Steve is a lover.  Loves attention, loves to snuggle and loves to give kisses.  I was lucky enough to capture this moment with my camera: Andy was laying on the floor and Steve crawled over to give him kisses.  So.damn.cute.

MP

 

Cute Steve picture(s) of the week

Week #10

I would like to ceremoniously say goodbye to winter by sharing a picture of something I hope I won’t see again for at least seven months.  Steve LOVES snow, and snow loves to cling to his warm, fluffy fur.  After an enthusiastic romp through the snow during the last big storm, poor Steve’s little legs were completely packed with snow.  He couldn’t walk normally, and he didn’t want to sit down.  He looks like he is wearing puffy white boots.  It made for some very cute pictures.

MP