Beach lesson

Dear world, 
Yesterday at the beach, Annie finally decided to come into the ocean and play ball. I tried to give her tips and show her how to do things. But she said she could do it herself. So the next thing I knew, I looked over and a wave was coming. I barked "Annie, JUMP!" But of course she didn't listen. She just automatically learned to be (body) surfer Annie.

Love always,

Bear

The Caring Tree

Dear world,
At my favorite park, there was this very beautiful tree.  Kids were always playing on it. Then the other day a sign was on the tree. The tree asked for no climbing because it was fragile, tender and worn but it wanted to stay. I sat down and decided I will help protect it. But I had to leave to go home. The next day I came back, and it was no longer there. I was so sad. I guess it wasn't cared for back. But I cared. Thank you Caring Tree for as you say giving me your gift of strength and peace. I will always remember you.

Love always,

Bear

Bagpipe Appreciation

Dear world,
I just found out about Bagpipe Appreciation Day. I thought I should celebrate considering that Golden Retrievers have Scottish roots . Did you know that? In the 1700's in Scotland, dogs were needed that could retrieve from water and land so Golden Retrievers were born! I wish they taught them how to play bagpipes at that time, then I would have that in my DNA too. Uh, but then maybe I would have to wear a kilt, so never mind.

Love always,

Bear

Bearfish

Dear world,
Now that I am supposed to be having more greens in my diet, I have become totally obsessed with Seaweed snacks ! Annie thinks with my obsession with ocean swimming and now seaweed, maybe I becoming a Bearfish. Rosy said if that is the case, she would like me to introduce her to some tuna. 

Love always,

Bear

Just Because

Dear world,
The other day Mom decided to surprise us. We arrived at the park as usual. But instead of Mom and Dad sitting on the mat, Mom set up a picnic for me, Rosy and Annie! Freshly cooked turkey burgers just for us! We asked what the occasion was and she said "just because". Isn't that an awesome occasion?

Happy Just Because ! 

Love always,

Bear

Royal Baby Name

Dear world,
The Royal baby has arrived. How exciting! I am just so curious what his name will be. So I googled what people were guessing and these names are the favorites:.
James - means "supplanter". That makes sense if he replaces someone  - I guess maybe he will someday then become King James? And maybe he would be a real slick James like Bond.
George - means "farmer" . That's nice, he will be close with the land. Plus he could be handsome like Clooney or really big like Giant George (the world's largest dog).
Alexander - means "defender of people" - well that certainly makes sense for a Royal. So I guess he would need to aspire to be Alexander the Greater ?
Arthur is another name that is popular and that is my personal favorite. Do you know why? Cause it means Bear !!!  Wouldn't that be cool! Prince Arthur (Bear)  !

Congratulations to the Royal Parents and 

welcome His Royal Highness of Cambridge!

Love always,

Bear

Happy dog

Dear world,
I have a new routine now. Almost everyday we go to SeaGrove Park. When we get there, Mom throws the ball and I start to roll over it. I roll one way and see my wonderful ocean. I roll the other way and see the pretty sea grove trees and humans enjoying a beautiful day. At the same time I smell and get a massage by the deliciously green grass. And all the time I am thinking, I am a happy dog.

Love always,

Bear

Cookie Catch

Dear world,
The other day at the park I watched a Dad play catch with his daughter. So I asked Mom if we could play catch. She said sure. So she took out the bag with my chicken cookies, held one in her hand  and said "CATCH!" I love my Mom!

Love always,

Bear

Opening Day at Del Mar

Dear world,
It is finally Del Mar Racing season. Rosy is so excited. Opening day is the most fashionable event of the year, with thousands of ladies wearing their most beautiful hats. So she picked out a new dress for Annie and herself. And of course, accessorized with chic hats. Then she selected one of Dad's ties for me and said I should wear a hat as well. So here we are all ready for Opening Day. Only problem, as canines, we are not allowed into the Racetrack.

Love always,

Bear

Please throw my ball!

Dear world,
As you know, I love fetching my ball while swimming in the ocean. I would go non-stop forever, but Mom makes me wait sometimes cause she thinks I need a rest. So first I wait patiently. Then I try giving her my sweet "can you really resist me?" Bear face. And if that doesn't work I just have to start barking MOM! PLEASE THROW MY BALL! But she still makes me wait!

Love always,

Bear

Growing Poodle

Dear world,
The other day this couple knowledable about poodles (I guess they went to Poodle School), told Dad that Rosy is a minature poodle, not a toy poodle. So that got Rosy freaked out cause she says she definitely was a toy poodle so she must have grown. Then she met a Standard Poodle at the beach and she told him that she is growing so she will be a Standard Poodle one day too.

Love always,

Bear

A Favorite Pastime

Dear world,
One of my fave things to do (besides playing ball) is hanging outside with my Mom watching the world go by. Of course I have to pose and stay still for pictures because she says she can never resist. But sometimes if I'm tired, I get to take a nap. Then she is the one that has to sit still and be my pillow.

Love always,

Bear

Swim with me

Dear world,
The other day a pretty Bernese Mountain dog came over and asked if she could swim with me. I said of course! While we were swimming she told me that she is a Mommy of a 5 month old and was wondering if I would be interested in being a stepdad.  I told her I was flattered but could not take on that kind of responsibility right now. So she walked away and back to her puppy. Gosh, I don't understand. Why couldnt we just swim together?

Love always,

Bear

Sand Face

Dear world,

The other day at the beach I was having the best time swimming. But after close to an hour, Mom said it was time to go home. Leaving was the last thing I wanted to do. So I rolled my face in the sand. She said, "oh Bear, now you need to go back in the ocean and get that sand off!"  Mission accomplished. Pretty clever, huh?

Love always,

Bear

At the Museum

Dear world,
I really love the picture that I got Mom- A Golden Retriever at the Museum. Mom knew how much I love it so she got me and Dad the matching t-shirts! Now I would really like to go see that painting in the Museum. I need to contact Lucas and ask him what museum it is hanging in.

Love always,

Bear

P.S. You can get a t-shirt too. The sales benefit the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center. Here is the link: http://animalrescue.org/a-retriever-in-museum-tshirt

Independence Day !

Dear world,
So July 4th is another one of those dress up days. Rosy and Annie are dressed in fun neck and head adornments and of course they look adorable as always. But instead of wearing something silly like I usually do, I decided to go with suave, more mature attire.  I feel much more independent in this look, which is appropriate for this holiday.

Happy Independence Day! 

Love always,

Bear

Grazing Partner

Dear world,
Whenever we go to the park I like to eat the grass. Mom always tells me not to, but it is so tempting. So the other day Mom brought me a toy cow. She said it reminded her of me since cows eat grass. I decided to bring my new cow to the park with me so I have a grazing partner. Now Rosy started eating grass in hopes that she gets a cow too (she is hoping for a pink one.)

Love always,

Bear