Happy New Year

From the begging master and his sister.

Feliz Navidad, amigos

Hello all,
I have wonderful news today. My mother opened a big box that the mail man delivered at our door. It came from a group of friends she has met through this blog, friends that were introduced to her by her first pug, Coco.

It is Coco's memory quilt, a present my family and I will cherish forever. Thank you so much to all of our blog friends who contributed to this awesome gift.

And… Today is Christmas! Here we are at our family photo shoot. I have yet to learn to sit and smile for pictures. Daddy too (he looks angry on every single picture, therefore he is not Christmas Card material). On this picture, Mom was right next to the photographer, and all I wanted was to be right next to mom. Any tips to help mommy teach me that it is OK to sit and wait for the picture to be taken?

Today, I got to spend my very first Christmas in my forever home, with a sister that is fun to have around.

Happy Holidays to all!

Remembering

Hola amigos,
Today mommy was putting some presents underneath the Christmas tree when she suddenly remembered what day it was. Eight years ago, mommy and daddy bought mommy's Christmas present: her first pug, Coco. Nothing will ever replace the space he left in my mother's heart, although I'm being told four dozen times a day how loved I am.

The Meal

Hola Amigos,
A few minutes ago our thanksgiving celebration ended. My mother cooked for days, invited friends over who had also cooked for days, everything was set on the table and they all ate.
End of story.
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P.S. I was starving, and was only fed kibble with a tiny piece of turkey; no side dishes, no pie. I wouldn't be thankful at all today, but my pug friend Jaxson came over, so that was FUN!
(I promise to get a picture with Jax next time. Our humans were in a food comma and incapable of thinking straight).

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hola amigos! Feliz día de acción de gracias!
(I'm improving my Spanish, can you tell?)
Mom has been in the kitchen since early morning, working on our Thanksgiving lunch to be had tomorrow - since this is her first time preparing this huge meal, she thought she would need two days for preparations, baking and cooking!
Let me tell you, those homemade dishes are driving me insane. I've barked the whole day to have a taste of everything on the menu, and I haven't let any of the humans leave the kitchen. They are my prisoners and no matter how many times they tell me there's nothing for me, I WON'T GIVE UP.

Time to say bye bye?

I don't think so!
(And this is why my sister was late to school and mom to work)

Baking cake

Hola amigos!
Just a quick note to let you know that today is mother's birthday. We're busy baking cookies for the big celebration tonight. We have a flourless chocolate cake waiting for the humans in the fridge, and we are patiently waiting for daddy to get home. He better hurry otherwise it will be a cakeless birthday celebration!

Morning coffee

Hola amigos!
Here we are, enjoying this wonderful November weather, relaxed in front of the TV and drinking a cup of café con leche. Would you like mom's recipe? Yes! I thought so!

Ingredients:
- Almond milk
- Cuban coffee
- Organic maple syrup
- A touch of Coconut spray (we like Chumlee brand)

Preparation:
Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Add coffee and syrup, let it foam. Pour into a cup, let it cool a little and add coconut spray right before serving.
Enjoy!

The big bed

Hola amigos!
I've been meaning to post for a few days now, but the amount of pictures I have to choose from is overwhelming; that's how photogenic my sister and I are.
So, I've decided to post short stories, more often. This is an old picture from back when I "wasn't" allowed in bed (by my father).
We've come a long way as last night all four of us co-slept. Hurray for mommy for making this possible!

The wordless story of how a fairy turned me into a pirate

Scary stuff

Hola amigos!
It's October and my days are not only getting cooler and breezier, they are also getting scarier! We've had a few weird happenings at home. I blame that fairy I found in the backyard. Thoughts?

Pssst!

*whispering*
Hey, psst! There's a fairy on my backyard!  Look!

A little bit of this and that...

Hola amigos!
It's me, Chumlee Coconut once again here ready to tell you more about me. You already know that I'm a good runner, but did you know that I love toys? Did you know that I have a toddler sister? She turned three not too long ago. She's allowed to have small toys that say "not for children under 3 years old" in the label. Did I mention that I love toys? For some strange reason, my sister's toys disappeared and mom took us shopping for more toys for her - at the pet supermarket!
If I can't play with toddler toys, toddler shouldn't play with dog toys!

Slippery pug

Hola amigos!
It's been a lovely summer for us, and I have a lot of pictures and stories to share - so many, I don't even know where to start.
So today, I started with the very last picture on my mother's camera. That's me, a handsome young pug. I am learning spanish, and am fluent in English. I like to run. Mom chases me because I like to run with objects that shouldn't be in my mouth, or because it's time for her to leave the house, she's late, and I won't come into the house.
Did I mention that I'm so soft I'm slippery?

Happy and sad

Hola amigos!
This here is Chumlee Coconut, saying hello for the first time.
I've been spending a few weeks with my family, first as a foster, and as an adopted pug since last week. Let me tell you, I love it here. There was nothing wrong with Tennessee, where I was born and spent my first year of life. But down here it sure is fun. There's a three year old girl, whom I've been told is my sister (although she doesn't have a curly tail) known in the blog world as Coquita, whose toys are surely fun to chew. I love it when she points at me mad because I took one for a minute. Only a minute! Why? because mommy's hands are more fun to chew!
Let me tell you more about me. I am about 18 months old and I started my first job yesterday at a small office.
Today, I'm also doing a side job of therapy. It seems like mommy misses Angel Coco too much, but much more today because he would have turned 8 years old. We send happy birthday wishes and smooches up to heaven.
On a happy side, this blog turns 5 years old today. FIVE WHOLE YEARS!!!
Thanks to all our blog friends!
See you!
ChC

News

Hello friends,
Angel Coco here to give the latest news. About two weeks ago, my family picked up a pug in need of a foster home. This pug came highly recommended by his original rescuer, and by our local rescue - he is very friendly indeed, and awesome with the kid!
He is learning spanish at home, and will soon start writing in this blog. Mom signed the adoption papers today, and although she spent days trying to choose a name with daddy, our sister is set with calling him Coco. So that's what he will be.
I am pleased to introduce Chumlee Coconut LocoLoco, "Coco", to everyone!

Chicho phone home

Hello friends,

Chicho here writing to say hello and goodbye.

I enjoyed the time I spent with my family,

only I decided that I would not stay. 

You see, I didn't like dad right away.

But mom was bright enough to send me to doggy daycare.

Later on, a trainer had to step in

As I begun to growl and snap

to an unsuspecting child.

Mom and dad argued for a while

trying to guess if I was going to be nice.

I was nice, just not all the time!

This kid only wanted to play, pet and kiss me

 but I would only tolerate it for a little.

It was hard to ask the kid not to play or touch me

and she would not console after I would snap at her.

"Chicho is bad. I want a dog like Coco", was heard each and everyday.

I am staying with my foster dad now.

He confirmed that I have trust issues centered around men and children.

He said that it may be because I am a Pug Pekingese.

He said that it is best for the dog to not be around children, when these issues arise.

He said mom had made the right decision letting me go.

That doesn't help mom feel any better, as I was adopted and supposed to stay in my forever home.

But I had other plans!

I enjoyed being around all of you. 

Bye, bye.

P.S. There's a foster pug in my former family's home now. I'm sure he'll blog soon.