Rocky and Aunt Julie

While DLG was in Asia Aunt Julie came to visit Rocky.  It was one of the best weeks of his life! He enjoyed having company all day long and was treated to multiple (sometimes 3!) walks a day as well as lots of extra petting and cuddling on the couch and in the guest bed.  He got to go on lots of trips in the car to run errands and site see around town too.  He was so sad to see her go but she promised she'd be back to visit him soon - maybe even at Christmastime!

All week long he enjoyed resting with Aunt Julie on the couch

Downtown Houston - Rocky was trembling he was so afraid of what, it is unclear: the traffic, big city streets, and skyscrapers?  

He was a lot happier when he got to discovery green and enjoyed the live band as he strolled the park.

Let's Go Bucs!

In honor of the Pirates making the playoffs for the first time in Rocky's life (and two decades)  Mabel bought Rocky an extra special treat: his own Pirate toy!   Needless to say he was beside himself when Patti surprised him yesterday morning with a visit and his new toy.  Since then he's carried around the house proudly for two days and played with it for hours in the yard this afternoon while enjoying the beautiful weather brought in by the first cool front of the season.  He's fairly convinced it's a lucky pirate too, helping the buccos to win game three this afternoon!

Happy Birthday, DLG!

With DLG fresh off the plane from Tokyo Rocky was extra excited to help him celebrate his 33rd!  Despite his best efforts he didn't get to sample any of David's chocolate chocolate cake.  Below is their annual birthday photo.   As a gift from Rocky's Grandma DLG received his very own theracane - unfortunately Rocky is afraid of the cane!

Rocky at DLG's birthday party

Blowing out the candles

Trying out one of his gifts - the theracane!