The chief watcher over of the backyard reporting in: all is good. ~ Bessie Pup

My Margret: Scruffy, were you digging again?!?
Scruffy: Belle was giving me digging lessons!
Belle: The Short One shows promise. I told her she needs to keep practicing though if she’s going to be as good as I am!

(The apprentice digger Scruffy and her instructor Belle, the all time master digger of the Abbott pups.)

But how come we have to stay in the kitchen and can’t help you? We’re both really good helpers. ~ Scruffy and Bea Pups

You gave me a bath to wash off all of that glorious mud so I’m drying off in your recliner. Ha! The terrier gets the last laugh!! Um, you’re going to come sit with me right? ~ Scruffy Pup

It’s good share our toys but I’m calling dibs on this one, at least for a little while. ~ Bessie Pup

I want the rock that Bea has in her mouth, now! ~ Scruffy Pup. What rock? I don’t have a sparkly rock in my mouth. ~ Bea Pup

Get ready…Get set…Go! ~ Bea and Scruffy Pup

When it’s your turn to be on neighborhood watch but you are oh so tired. ~ Bea Pup

I’ll trade you a treat for a towel. ~ Bea Pup

Yes!!! Keep away is one of my favorite games. Now if I could only get Bea to drop the ball. ~ Scruffy Pup