Thursday, September 24, 2009

We have a dog......

.....for the week. My parents own a beautiful lab named Zip. They asked us to take care of him while they traveled to Ohio to visit my brother. My children were very excited because they have been asking me for a dog for at least 6 years. I love Zip, but I don't want the responsibility of one more thing. He is so well tempered and patient. Paige has spent the week chasing, sitting on, covering with her blankets, hand feeding, laying next to, and giving doggy treats to Zip. He hasn't once gotten annoyed with her. With all of the children being at school, Paige has enjoyed having a friend to play with. I think Zip will be very happy to see my parents. He is in need of a quiet break.
Zip trying to relax for a moment before Paige bothers him.

It's OK Zip, you try to sleep and Paige will just keep touching you!

"Well, if you want to lay down so will I"

"Come on Zip it is time to get up and let me ride on your back and play dollies with you".

"OK, if you don't get out of your bed, then I will just join you".

"Hey, Zip do you like me waving this little stick in your face?"

8 comments:

Ashlee said...

Ha!That is so funny. That is nice that Zip is so calm with her! It is nice of your parents to let you watch the dog for a while to help the kids with their dog fix.

Wendy said...

What a nice dog that Zip is. :) I'm sure Paige is in very good company. Labs are great.

Jill said...

ha! i love it.

Cathy said...

That was hilarious! I love the look on that dog's face. My favorite is Paige in the dog's bed with him.

Kelly said...

Adorable! What will Paige do when when he leaves? I guess you'll have to play with her mommy!

Jennifer Lyn Newell Standridge said...

Oh, I want a puppy.....no I want t dog. Puppies are to much energy for me now.

Alex, JJ, Zac...The Lorenzen's said...

I guess you now know that if you ever get a dog then it needs to be a lab. :) Cute...
Zac and Alexander are waiting for the day that I allow them to have a dog, it won't be happening any time soon. :)

Carrie said...

I am a witness to Paige's love for that dog and oh man! SO CUTE!!! She started pushing on his belly once and his eyes actually rolled back into his head! He loved it!!! :)