It's Bernese Mountain Dog Weather

Wow! I didn't know it could get this cold in Texas -- very cool if you're a Bernese Mountain dog. I had a very fun day running around outside and pretending I was in Switzerland -- oh wait, I've never been to Switzerland, that was Oklahoma!

My Mom and Dad are getting very good at putting food up really high. Apparently they didn't appreciate me helping myself to all those goodies a few days ago. There are a few remaining Round Rock donuts on top of the refrigerator (purchased for my cousins who were visiting.) I wonder if I can scale that sucker!!! I've never climbed a refrigerator! Hmmmm. . .

This has been a good day. Mom and Dad were both home all day at their desks so I had lots of company while I took my naps. I heard talk of meetings tomorrow so it will give me time to scope out the kitchen!

I forgot to mention the other day the discussion about selecting a name for me. I bet you wonder why they named me Luci. Well, my Mom has this friend Lucie and she loves all dogs because they breathe! Mom wanted to name me Bernice but everyone looked at her like she was nuts so she made it my middle name. Aunt Lucie's full name is Ada Lucille, so I'm now known as Lucille Bernice. I'm glad they call me Luci. The girls on the cruise told Aunt Lucie that when she adopts a dog this spring she needs to name her "Patti" or "Patrick." We'll see!

That's about all the news from the castle (don't all Queens live in castles?) I hope you're enjoying my tales. (Tee Hee Hee - get it???)

Ta Ta for now!

Luci the Queen!

Meet Luci

Hi Everyone!

My name is Luci and I have just been adopted by Don and Pat. I'm a Bernese Mountain Dog I have found my forever home and things are going along smoothly after a bit of a rocky start with some medical issues. I had worms, I got an infection, but I really do like my veterinarian. He gives my Mom and Dad pills for me and they feel they should be served in some very tasty treats like pill pockets and sausages.

I have recently discovered that my mom is a really good cook. She was on a cruise last week and Dad and I were "batching" it. One day he went to visit a friend so I went exploring. My Mom made homemade rolls before she left to go with some soup so Dad wouldn't starve to death. I figure she left half of everything for me so I helped myself to the bag of homemade rolls. Our friends and neighbors are right -- she DOES make good rolls. They were great! She came home today.

Mom and Dad went out to dinner with our visiting cousins June and "Sister", Suzi (that's my new sister) and Katie and Angie (those are my nieces) and Brian (my brother-in-law) and they did NOT invite me to go along. I was not a happy camper so I decided they would want me to treat myself to the remaining banana nut bread that was on the counter, along with two cookies from a bakery in Brenham, TX, and Dad's leftover cornbread. (Mom also left him beans and cornbread -- she must think he can't take care of himself when she's gone. Anyway, I was just helping him out by getting rid of that stuff. Whew! It was great!

Right now I'm lying on my back with all four feet in the air resting (I'm told it's not very lady-like) while Mom writes down my thoughts. Everyone has gone to bed and Mom has decided that everyone needs to know about my escapades.

Mom keeps telling me that it's a good thing that I'm so darn cute! She really loves me and I missed her hugs while she was gone (and was a little worried she wasn't coming back.) Dad is the greatest petter in the whole world. He knows all the right places to scratch me. He took me on walks and bought me toys and treats while Mom was gone. He's my best buddy, but my Mom is my MOM!

Anyway, it's nice to meet you. I'm guessing if you're reading this that you're a friend of my family or one of my cousins. You might like to keep up with my very interesting life by reading my blog. I thought I would also post my photo so you can see just how beautiful I am. My sister takes very good pictures of me. This one was taken when I went over to check out the fuzzy niece Sidney and the fuzzy nephew Reggie. They are two old dogs! They took one sniff of me and gave up -- I AM the alpha and the new reigning Queen!

That's all for today. Everyone is sleeping except me and Mom. Our cousins are flying back to Wisconsin and Pittsburgh tomorrow. I'm excited that Mom is home. Judging by the pile of laundry she'll be around quite a bit this week cleaning up after me and Dad and washing all their dirty clothes. Works for me -- whatever keeps them home!

Ta Ta for now!