I’m working on a book, with another author, about the history of the city where I live. It’s basically a photography book with lots of interesting historical information. Amazingly as I worked last Sunday, Chip was totally content to hang out with me on the living room sofa. I told him, “Once this book is done, we’re heading out on a ‘road trip’ to some place special.”

And then there is Cocoa, who never fails to make me smile.

I was home today and opened the blinds so Chipley and Cocoa could see outside, but the sun was too much for Cocoa. She quickly moved on to be nearer to me. Chip, however, hung out in the sunshine and ended up falling asleep sitting up.

Someone has kissed this dog on the top of it’s head!

Bad Dog!

I’m not going to comment about the fact that these two have on the same color! But I will tell you that after this photo was taken, Chip began eating the snow—lots of it! In fact, he ate so much that he ended up back in the car because he wouldn’t stop. I guess obsessions really can hit without warning.

Mmmmmm . . . Chipley just noticed something new had been brought out of storage in celebration of Christmas. But he is trying to keep me from knowing that he knows something new is right before his VERY EYES!

Something that looks a lot like a Snowman — a soft, fluffy, “bite-able” Snowman. “Don’t do it, Chipley!”

Awwwwwwwwww! (That’s a Snowman scream in Snowman language.)

Mischief is always “a foot” whenever Chipley is around. I confess I love dog paws—especially Spaniels. They are so firm and strong. They are also used to batter older sisters . . . .

Ouch! Right in the face!

Doesn’t this photo make you smile! Cocoa’s a great dog and Chip is all boy.

No reason to panic! Chipley loves soccer.