BunnyBear's Fairy Tails

Tweet Sing

2011-07-11T18:45:00.000-05:00

Baby Bear with Flare

2011-06-24T16:41:00.000-05:00

Sleeping Beauties

2011-04-07T16:06:00.001-05:00

Since we're so busy running our farm, taking care of baby goats, watching over the boy and making sure that the household runs as it should, we both need extra beauty sleep these days. Since Val stole the coveted spot next to Daddi, I settled for his shoes. Even Daddi's shoes are cuddly (like him!). If you ever need tips on how to get the most out of every night's sleep, I recommend consulting either of us. We really are the pros!

On another note... don't know if you're up to date on the latest news in Nashville, but we have had some pretty sullen weather of late. Mummi says all of us need extra Vitamin D since we haven't seen the sunshine much this winter. She suggested that we might all be a little crabby because of it (Listen, I bit the baby goat because she was misbehaving, not because I'm in a bad mood... just to be clear). I figure since I'm the "Sunshine Bear" why does anyone need to take supplements?

My new tag line: "Low on Vitamin D? Come cuddle with me. Sunshine Bear!".

Sleeping in with Daddy

2011-03-22T16:43:00.000-05:00

is the bomb!

Bear Fair in a Chair

2010-12-12T14:16:00.004-06:00

Merry Christmas to Bear! Daddi, Mummi and Madigan decided to surprise me and bring home my Christmas present early this year! They drove all the way to Austin for Thanksgiving just to bring back my favorite old comfy friend (if you know me, then you already most likely know my blue chair, but if not, consider this your formal introduction). It's like having my very own "heap" to curl up on whenever I want to! It's the little slices of heaven that make life so un-bear-ably wonderful!

Scots Rule!

2010-10-13T20:45:00.000-05:00

New Haircut

2010-08-12T18:46:00.000-05:00

I've been sporting a pretty crazy 'do lately... Au Natural I call it. Mommy says it's out of control, but not if you're on the wild side (which I like to think I am). Anyway, I was forced to succumb to a hair cut and look beautiful. So here are my befores and afters.

Watching over my baby

2010-07-29T11:20:00.000-05:00

Just hangin'

2010-06-03T13:48:00.000-05:00

Waitin' for Mummi to give me a bath. Sigh.

Barn Babes

2010-05-17T13:35:00.000-05:00

This bear knows how to "LOL" (Laugh Out Loud)

Lately...

2010-05-12T23:06:00.000-05:00

We've been a busy duo. I've been taking care of our baby, making sure he's comfy and always has his bear nearby to bring him happiness and joy abounding. We've also been helping our dear friends, the Gregory's, restore their house post-Nashville flood waters. Note the painted tips of Val's ears - evidence of our fruitful undertakings. So, if we've been a little out of touch, now you know why. We're just THAT BUSY doing all the important things around here!

Guardian Scottie

2010-03-22T13:24:00.000-05:00

Lookin' out for my baby.

My baby is here!

2010-02-21T19:11:00.006-06:00

Did you hear? My baby has finally arrived! This post will have to be brief as my duties as full-time caretaker of my baby are time-consuming. I have to help Mummi nurse him every 2-3 hours (she couldn't do it without my supervision, poor Mummi), let her know when he needs his diaper changed, hide the diaper once it's off his clean bum, hide the pacifier (everyone knows paci's are dangerous for babies) whenever Mummi's not looking, let Mummi know when the baby is crying, protect the baby from Caspian when we go feed the horses, take the baby's stroller (with the baby in it) for a walk in the sunshine, etc. As you can see, my calendar is packed from sunup to sundown, but I'm loving it!

Madison is happy to let me take full responsibility for my baby, as she prefers cuddling with Daddi anyway.

More updates to follow, as time allows. Sincerely, and with deepest devotion (to my baby), Valiant.

Hangin' on my dad

2010-01-26T12:31:00.003-06:00

COP

2010-01-12T12:10:00.002-06:00

As the designated Chief of Police (COP) in our household, I have a lot of responsibility. I am responsible for sounding the alarm when I hear intruders threatening to break into our peaceful abode (Mummi calls them neighbors - WHATEVER!), insuring that other 4-legged members of the extended family know I'm the COP the moment they enter the front door, making certain that all Bear food is safely stored and preserved at all times (especially when we have house guests), reminding Pip the chipmunk that his business is NOT outside my front door, and generally policing the neighborhood. Valiant is my designated Deputy so when I've had a really rough day (got some exercise) and need my bear-beauty sleep, she maintains order for me. Together I think we're a pretty stellar team. I don't know what Mummi and Daddi would do without us... Un-Bear-Able.

Bear Fair

2010-01-06T11:07:00.005-06:00

Debonair Bear

Woodeech + Christmas

2010-01-06T10:59:00.009-06:00

I love Christmas, but it's exhausting!

Winter Watching

2009-12-08T10:35:00.003-06:00

Definition

2009-11-13T14:35:00.003-06:00

Someone recently asked Mummi the definition of a Woodeech. Well, if it isn't obvious just by looking at me, I thought I'd give a more detailed explanation for the truly oblivious.

Woodeech: Black/brindle in color, very soft with a terrier-like coat, big thoughtful brown eyes, endless energy, infatuation for all things male, a great deal of sensitivity (think "delicate flower"), a touch of wickedness, a weakness for Auntie's shoes, abundant dose of enthusiasm, a phobia of vacuums, a love of all things having to do with horses (barns, manure, pastureland to romp and play in, long rides, horse feed, etc.), the comrade of Bears, genius of the family, Comedian.

That should at least get you started toward a more articulate understanding of a Woodeech.

2009-10-27T10:45:00.001-05:00

Preparing for baby

2009-10-23T13:16:00.001-05:00

Hi.

"Now, Mummi, what do we use this for? And, when is he going to be here?"

Torture

2009-10-16T10:15:00.000-05:00

I'm sure all of you have heard that we finally got settled into our new home. Mummi and Daddi have assigned us guardianship of the abode so we are on full-time duty. It's a big job but we're definitely cut out for the task! Valiant covers the sliding glass door and I cover the window in front of my chaise lounge chair. We take turns if we hear anything in the back of the house.

There is, however, one major problem... we are being tortured in our newly assigned positions. "Pip", the chipmunk, waits for us every morning... pausing just outside the sliding glass door until he catches a glimpse of us. Then, he does a little song and dance right in front of us and no matter what we say or how loudly we say it, he just prances around flaunting his independence. Perhaps only my fellow canine comrades can understand the agony of this torture?

Sick Day

2009-09-17T15:00:00.000-05:00

I took a sick day from work all week - okay maybe I took a sick week, but who's counting? The doctor said I have bladder stones. I thought my food seemed a little crunchy lately; now we know it was because there were stones in it! Mummi said I got the stones from my water, but I know that's not true... silly Mummi. I would KNOW if I was drinking stones.

Now, I get a special diet and yummy pills covered in cheese morning and night for the next month. I'm digging these doctor's orders! I don't know why everyone is so down on sick days!

Baby Photos

2009-09-09T16:13:00.000-05:00

Many of you may have heard that Madison and I are going to be introducing a new member of our family in a few months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited I run around in circles as fast as I can, jumping on and off the couch and barking as loudly as possible when I think about it. Madison is taking a much more casual (cautious?) approach - well, you know how shy bears can be. There is potential danger in all change, so she's just going to hang out and wait to see how she likes the new baby the Mummi and Daddi will be giving us.

So, in the spirit of babies, we've decided to post some baby pics from the past! We hope you enjoy. Love, Valiant Wunder McGary

PS! We're going to decorate the baby's room in photos of all our favorite furry buddies when they were babies so if you have a great baby photo of your furry friend, PLEASE send it to Mummi!

Looking to see what's ahead... maybe fairies?

2009-05-22T09:24:00.000-05:00

(Paw)prints of my recent travels

2009-04-07T12:37:00.000-05:00

Sisters in Sedona

Woodeech in Sedona

"Paw"sitively magnificent action shot

"Are you taking my photo again?"

Walking on (frozen) Water

Simple shot of Bearnificence

Getting in some quality Auntie time

Bear is Back - "Woodeech" you think, I wasn't coming back?

2009-02-04T12:42:00.000-06:00

After my un"bear"able absence, I'm back.

Changes to look forward to on this blog:

I'll be posting recent photos soon. Mummi, Daddi, Val and I pooled our Christmas $$$ and purchased a lovely camera so that we can get decent blogging photos, so you'll be seeing more live action (you know: me sitting in a chair, me cuddling with Daddi, me laying down eating my dinner, me resting on the couch, etc.) shots on this blog.

In addition, I've signed over some co-authorship rights to my sister, Val (also known as "Woodeech"). Of course I will be Editor and chief to oversee that she always covers the "bear" minimum, but I think you will be pleased with the new addition.

So here's to blogging (and cuddling)!

Photos.. I guess you can tell.

2009-01-06T11:16:00.000-06:00

Paws Up - Raw Talent

Scottie on the Edge

The McScotties of Arizona (Note: This is the second annual McScottie Photo Shoot)

Bear Time with Mummi

"Working as a team" (according to Madison)

2008-12-17T08:58:00.000-06:00

"Naughty and Nice", according to Mummi.

Madison's Version:
It was super cold outside and I just couldn't relax to go tu-tu. Why freeze your toes off outside when the apartment is so deliciously warm? So, after Mummi and Daddi went to bed, I told Valiant I had to go and she said she'd be happy to "cover for me". I thought Mummi would be very proud of us, but she seemed a little annoyed (after she stopped laughing - people are SO COMPLICATED).

Mummi's Version:
I woke up to the sound of somebody "nosing" the floor. Because it was after midnight, I suspected that all was not well in the household. I jumped out of bed and flicked on the light to discover Madison trying to go tu-tu, with Valiant right behind her trying to cover it up so that "they" wouldn't get caught when the parents awoke the next morning. Valiant was trying to put it all in one little spot in the corner - totally unnoticeable, hopefully. She was horrified when I woke up "too soon" and she ran and hid underneath the bed. Madison wasn't remotely worried. Or sorry.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-16T11:59:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas from the whole family!!! Fancy was in a bah humbug mood... can you tell?

Mummi will be off work soon and we're makin' cookies and hot apple cider... the chocolate heath bars are my favorite but Mummi says we're "allergic" to chocolate (yeah right), so I'm settling for my next favorite: Sugar cookies. Really, I'm pretty much good with any yummy, buttery, sweet goodness that we pull out of the oven. I'm workin' on my holiday waist (part of a bear's hibernation cycle, you know). Wishing you a Fairy, Beary, Merry Christmas!

Reporters are dangerous

2008-11-07T08:35:00.000-06:00

I think there's an obvious reason why Barney was selected to be the White House dog - he identifies the threat and responds with force. Don't forget: Scotties RULE! (Or perhaps he's just suffering from post-election stress; after all, Barney doesn't look at the color of people's fur, but rather the quality of their character and ideas.)

That reminds me...

2008-11-06T15:11:00.000-06:00

Bella and Zoey's blog entry about the many benefits of having a Scottie in your life, reminded me of a recent encounter I (well, okay, WE) had with a GIANT RAT! As mentioned in the Rama girls' blog, Scotties are excellent at removing rodents from the premises. However, before I finish the telling of this exciting "tail", please let me remind you that the story "Ratatouille" is fictional. In reality, rats are VERY DANGEROUS.

Valiant and I were strolling casually around the horse farm with nothing much to concern ourselves except eating turds and enjoying the sunshine. That was about the time that a wretched scent reached our noses, suggesting that there was a rat nearby. Another brilliant part of God's creation of the Scottie: we're small enough to root out critters from their hiding places, but BIG enough to chase them down once they surface. Unfortunately, Tramp (I mean Mr. Darcy) got in the way and tackled the rodent before we had a chance, but all's well that ends well, right? We're calling it a team effort. (Abbreviated version: details omitted to keep blog child/cub/puppy friendly).

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Bear and the Tramp

2008-11-03T11:50:00.001-06:00

Sleeping Bear

2008-11-03T11:49:00.001-06:00

CinderBear

2008-11-03T11:48:00.000-06:00

Mirror, Mirror on the wall...

2008-11-03T11:47:00.001-06:00

Who's the Bearest of them all?

The mystery of the (black and) blue toe...

2008-10-17T12:44:00.000-05:00

So you may know the Mummi broke her toe, but a little known FACT is exactly HOW Mummi broke her toe. Here's a bear witness account of what happened:

#1 The piano insulted the
#2 computer which then turned around and shocked
#3 Valiant who bit the
#4 basil plant which threw dirt at the
#5 teapot which boiled out expletives to the
#6 vacuum cleaner which ran after
#7 Me (Madison) who chased the fairy... wait... sorry... chased the
#8 ceiling fan which dropped from the ceiling and hit the
#9 washing machine which got so agitated that it rattled the
#10 painting off the wall which dropped on the
#11 kitchen table. We thought it was all going to end there, but then the kitchen table suddenly decided to throw a tree branch at the
#12 dish-rack which rattled loose the
#13 colander which had previously been sitting calmly next to the
#14 Pyrex lid which got so alarmed that it leaped out of the dish rack onto mummi's toe which just happened to be in the general vicinity

So you know you know the mystery of the broken toe. (See the rhyme?)

Recent "Favorite Movie Titles" include:

2008-10-14T14:16:00.000-05:00

Bear in Real Life
Bear Enchanted
Beverly Hills Bears
310 to Beartown
Bears After Reading
Bears and the City (the Movie)
Kung Fu Bear
The Incredible Bear
BEAR-E
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Bears
Bear of Honor
P.S. I Love Bears

If I was...

2008-10-06T09:58:00.000-05:00

Madison:
If I was a flower I'd be a Sunflower, because I'm a "sunshine bear".
If I was a fruit I'd be a blackbeary: soft, black and sweet.
If I was a horse I'd be a Morgan: loyal, steady and reliable.
If I was a Jane Austen Heroine I'd be Eleanor from Sense & Sensibility: sensible and dependable.
If I was a car I'd be Volvo: comfortable, sporty and safe.
If I was an animal I'd be a bear (definitely).

Valiant:
If I was a flower I'd be a rose: irresistible but has thorns so be careful.
If I was a fruit I'd be passion fruit, because I'm passionate about everything.
If I was a horse I'd be an Arabian: smart, agile and unpredictable.
If I was a Jane Austen Heroine I'd be Marianne from Sense & Sensibility: passionate and fragile.
If I was a car I'd be a BMW Turbo: got so much speed, I sometimes take the corners too fast.
If I was an animal I'd be a Lion cub: ferocious and precocious, but I still need my mummi.

Striped

2008-09-16T09:42:00.000-05:00

So, Mummi insisted that we post a picture of my stripes. When I get clipped I have these lovely, and (may I say) VERY DISTINCT stripes. I think God made me this way so that when Madi and I are both clipped Mummi and Daddi can tell us apart.

When Good Dogs Go and Crossbreed

2008-08-28T12:42:00.000-05:00

Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet
Kerry Blue Terrier + Skye Terrier = Blue Skye, a dog for visionaries
Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed
Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog
Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel = Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle
Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coated Retriever, the choice of research scientists
Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors
Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog prone to awful mistakes
Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly
Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway
Collie + Malamute = Commute, a dog that travels to work
Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere, a dog that's true to the end

If you need a reason to justify a vacation to England....

2008-08-25T15:10:00.001-05:00

this should help. Auntie sent me this photo from her recent travels.

I'm currently applying for my bear passport and looking for bearably priced tickets if you would like to join me for a fairy exciting adventure to see "the Good Fairy"!

Man, I love this yummy... mud... stuff

2008-08-21T12:12:00.000-05:00

It's so luxurious!

Rumor has it

2008-08-20T15:45:00.000-05:00

that my friend Daniel Grant is considering getting a miniature Schnauzer. DG (my "pet" name for Daniel), I have a very strong opinion on one thing: SCOTTIES RULE! Luv, Valiant

In other news: My riding lessons are starting back up... all my students are anxious for some quality coaching from the finest horseback riding Scottish Terrier (photo will be posted next week). Mummi and I took my horse for a long trail ride this past weekend and I rode for over 1 1/2 hours (I let mummi ride behind me, because it really was too far for her to walk since she's so out of shape).

And, last but not least, I've included an action shot of my cousin Darcy and I racing in the field (I won, of course).
(Posted by: Valiant)

To my adoring fan club

2008-08-05T11:40:00.000-05:00

The bear is back. I've been taking care of Mummi for the past several weeks and that's a big job for a bear on the go. Mummi and Daddi have been volleying viruses back and forth to each other over the past several weeks so Valiant and I have been working around the clock bringing them lots of cuddle time, kisses (which give energy), and making sure they have a very good reason to get out of bed every morning (as if fairies weren't reason enough).

We had a 4-legged, furry, white house guest for a couple weeks and had the privilege of introducing her to Puck. She hardly seemed to care, which I just can't fathom! I'm not sure how much I respect her after all...

This week's agenda:

Chase fairies
Beg for mummi and daddi's yummier food (not technically begging, since we're entitled to it, after all)
Look for more fairies
tee-tee & tu-tu
Play with our small group friends on Thursday
Chase fairies again!!! (I hope, I hope, I hope)
Cuddle with Daddi
Feed my horse
Dream of fairies

Bear Fair(y) Extraordinaire

2008-06-19T09:33:00.000-05:00

Hello fans,

I'm sorry it's been so long since my last post. Mummi got a new job, so we've been pretty busy around here, managing the apartment during the day and taking care of a very tired Mummi and Daddi at night.

Last night we took Mummi to the barn to see our horse, which was a fragrant event. We found horse turds, dead rats and pond scum to roll in, and it was stupendous! Mummi even admitted that there is no smell like that smell (I knew she'd come around eventually)! Yumm!

We've been experimenting with some new dietary changes:

Extra Virgin Coconut oil (makes my tummy growl just thinking about it)
New vitamins (they're OK, for vitamins, I suppose)

The hope is that this bald-nosed bear might evolve into a white-nosed bear (assuming that the hair grows back white, like it has so far). I have to admit, I totally engorge myself when Mummi puts coconut oil in dinner - it's just SO YUMMY! I guess that's not a problem as long as I get my daily romp through the polo fields.

OK, I better go make sure Valiant is staying out of trouble (highly unlikely)...

Bald-Nosed Bear Fair(y)

2008-05-08T09:01:00.000-05:00

Well it's springtime and all fairy fans are getting their glamor shots. Cameras are a necessary evil, I suppose.
Wishing you a happy spring time filled with fairies (and fireflies).

Reflections of a friend

2008-04-25T13:13:00.000-05:00

One of my fans wrote the following description (of her current state of mind), in a letter to me, because she has been missing our frequent Starbucks meetings. We usually meet to catch up on all the fairy news in town, but I've been a busy bear (as I've alluded to in my recent posts), so our coffee dates have been a little sporadic lately. I suppose all of my fans are suffering to one degree or another, from my absence.

"Parched with the dryness of her life due to severe extended absence of the presence of the fairy beary Madison, she gazed across the landscape of emptiness behind her and wondered how long she would have to endure the devastation of life without seeing the sparkle of her (Madison's) warm black eyes and her joyful dance of friendship and happiness. "

Pond Girls

2008-04-22T10:45:00.000-05:00

After a long hard week of moving, Valiant and I decided we needed some recreation time, so we had Mummi drive us to the barn for some pond time (to include a leisurely dip in the scum covered H2O), sunshine and relaxation.

Then, we all headed back to the new Casa to plant some flowers (for Valiant's mid afternoon snacks), load the bookshelves and eat Greek food (Mummi says she prefers garlic breath over turd breath - weird).

Moving is hard work...

2008-04-18T13:23:00.000-05:00

Got Tape?

I don't know what mummi would do without us... while she's away at work, we're getting these boxes packed, taped and stacked (with a little help from Grandma, who came to see us, from Arizona). We've been busy bears!

Valiant has been very helpful at giving me advice... we make a great team. I do all the work and she does all the talking.

Wrong Side of the Bed Syndrome

2008-04-14T13:10:00.000-05:00

Valiant and I both seemed to have woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Clarification: she woke up on Mummi's bed (she has NO IDEA how that happened) and I woke up in my fluffy bear bed. All seemed well, until we got out of bed. Since then, Valiant has lived up to her "Delicate Wilting Flower" name and I've donned a new name: "Tender Flying Bear". Here's the scoop.

We had our breakfast, did our chores (you know, tee-tee & tu-tu), terrorized the neighbor's canines, dragged Daddi up/down the stairs, then were settling in for our daily routine (sleeping soundly on furniture). Delicate Wilting Flower jumped onto the blue chair and was savagely attacked by Mummi's Bible. Bible's can be very dangerous if not used appropriately. She squealed in alarm and ran for her life (under the bed). Then, as our adrenaline was just winding down, I casually climbed onto the back of my chaise lounge chair when the chair decided to throw me off. Chairs (especially chaise lounge chairs) are highly temperamental. One moment you're peacefully resting and the next your plummeting wildly through the air grasping for solid ground.

No Bears were harmed in the incidents referred to above.

Letter from a fan

2008-04-11T16:09:00.000-05:00

Here is a letter from one of my faithful fans. This friend really understands my naked plight and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding my mummi's decision to hastily chop off my hair (again). Remember the story of Samson? Cutting long locks of hair is just not a good idea (I hope my mummi is reading this...).

"I was just thinking of my buddy bear, Madison, and mourning the (second) loss of her marvelous black shining locks and considering starting a fund for the Post Syndrome Trauma of Too Short Shearing of a Fairy Loving Bunny Bear..."

Behind (balcony) Bars

2008-04-11T08:39:00.001-05:00

Polo

2008-04-11T08:35:00.001-05:00

Daddi is a little out of practice on his polo, so a few days ago, Valiant and I took him down to the polo field to get in some practice. We're definitely going to have to work with him on his stroke, but you can see from the photos, we were giving him some specific and very detailed instruction on angles, how to approach the ball, what a polo ball looks like, etc. Now all we need to do is get him on a polo pony!

Virtuous Bear

2008-04-08T15:38:00.000-05:00

I keep getting a lot questions (which take time and energy to answer) about why I wear my jacket or rain slicker around the house, in public and pretty much everywhere at this present time. So I thought I'd briefly update everyone, so that I can conserve my energy for "more important things" (like chasing Fairies!!!).

Mummi got clipper happy again a couple weeks ago and decided to obliterate my luscious locks of black bear hair, leaving me positively naked. I'm bearly clothed, if you know what I mean. It's positively unbearable. I'm a very modest bear, so I absolutely INSIST on wearing my jacket until my bearnicifiscent black coat grows back. Valiant is taking care of the clippers ("Do your worst!" I told her). I suppose my job is to eat as many horse turds as "bear"ily possible, as I'm sure they're full of essential nutrition for proper hair growth. I'll keep you posted on the naked truth of my hair condition.

Horse Turds and other edible yummies

2008-04-02T10:03:00.000-05:00

I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but I recently discovered a delicacy, unknown to man (but very much known by canines of every variety): horse turds. All I have to say is "Yumm!" Valiant and I have been taking mummi to the barn every night to see her horse and I've got to tell you, it's something I really look forward to during the long boring work day. In fact, Valiant and I hold each other accountable not to eat any of our regular, bland "dog" food, because we don't want to spoil our appetites before heading to the barn.

Also, as many of you may know, Valiant discovered the nutritional superiority of horse food when she was just a wee lass. She is living proof that horse feed does the body good. So, Fancy has been nice enough to leave some on the ground for us after every meal, which makes for a perfect dessert (It's what we always say: Sisters, in all sizes, work together for good).

Now, if I could just figure out why mummi has started brushing our teefies and washing our face EVERY NIGHT, all would be swell!

Have you laughed with your Scottie today?

2008-03-25T14:19:00.001-05:00

I highly recommend it.

Levitating Scotties and More

2008-03-17T08:51:00.000-05:00

My grandpa sent me this photo of my cousins, which I think is marvelous. A little known fact about Scotties is that snow makes them levitate... at least the back half.

Then, there's Val loving on Mummi.

Need I say more?

2008-03-10T13:25:00.001-05:00

What to do on a Rainy Day?

2008-03-10T13:18:00.001-05:00

Yeah, we've got this rain thing covered.

Mummi's new name

2008-03-06T14:47:00.000-06:00

Some of you may know that our mummi likes to sign her initials to things when she mails something out, rather than attaching her full name. But everyone needs a change of scenery, so, we've decided that she needs an "official" name change, followed by an "official" initial change:

Here are some of the options: (Please vote for your favorite pick or make a suggestion in my comments section)

Mummi of Bear and Valiant Puppi (MOBAVP)
Madison McGary's Mummi (MMM)
Valiant Mummi (VM)
Loves (Sc)Otters and Bears (LOAB)
Kissed by a Bear (KBAB)
Bear's E(mummi's name) Hugs A Valiant Enthusiast (BEHAVE)

DOGS

2008-03-05T11:33:00.000-06:00

Dogs are so funny. See this video:

I mean, I know I'm a bear, but I'm not so far removed from the rest of the dog world that I can't appreciate the wonder of dogs.

Sunshine, Hard Work and Sonic

2008-02-26T09:53:00.001-06:00

I've been spending a lot of time in the barn with my horse and her baby, lately. After a long hard day of work, helping mummi clean out the stall, herding the horses, rummaging for turds, running (like the wind) to keep up with mummi, training the naughty baby to be well behaved, and managing all the animals at the farm, a big drink from Sonic is all that will satisfy my most fundamental bear cravings.

My recommended favorites:

Lemon Fairy Slush, with extra strawfairies
Raspfairy cream slush
Fudge Sundae with a fairy on top
And of course, everything goes well with tater tots!

I NEVER bite, with my pretty white teefies...

2008-02-11T15:01:00.000-06:00

except when Mummi isn't behaving. I hold on to her leg really hard and never let go. I'm actually quite effective in getting her to see things (or just go) my way.

Author: Valiant Puppi

Dandi Lion

2008-02-01T10:47:00.000-06:00

My auntie Virginia is here visiting (she came to help bring sanity to our family since we're all on pins and needles awaiting the arrival of my baby horse). While we were brainstorming last night about the uniqueness of every individual, she came up with this truly marvelous concept:

What do you get when you mix a wonderful lion with a delicate flower? A Dandi Lion, of course!

We all agree that Valiant Puppi is definitely the Dandi Lion in our family.

Did somebody say FAIRY?!!!!!

2008-01-30T08:12:00.001-06:00

G.K. Chesterton Quote

2008-01-29T15:05:00.000-06:00

"Fairyland is nothing but the sunny country of common sense."

Yet another example of why G.K. Chesterton is my favorite author. Obviously the man was brilliant and understood the world in a "fairyly" comprehensive way.

Little Baby Delicate Lion

2008-01-28T09:45:00.001-06:00

Here's a recent photo of my favorite sister, Val. I'm just really glad that I have a little sister because she makes life so much more fun. Sometimes she irritates me, but mostly I'm just really glad to have her around. And besides, she likes fairies too!

Lions, Retrievers and Bears... Oh my!

2008-01-25T08:03:00.000-06:00

A warm fuzzy hello to all Bear fans out there.

Well, during our family cuddle time this past week, we've been discussing personality types, based off of four animals: Lions, Otters, Golden Retrievers and Beavers. Daddi and Val are definitely Lions (though, of course, we all know that Val is a "delicate flower" who sometimes wilts when she's in trouble, so we call her our "little baby wilting lion"). Daddi is a big roaring lion with a particular soft spot for Bears. Mummi is a Golden Retriever, which means we can always count on her to be there for us, even when we chew up her dish towels, because she's loyal.

We also decided there is a fifth category, which they failed to mention: Bears (of course). Here is a detailed description of the Bear category.

Bears

Strengths-Descriptors

Enthusiastic about fairies
Trusting
Cautious with strangers
Popular among bear fans
Influential when need be
Confident that fairies are real
Inspiring (in helping others see fairies)
Convincing, when they need something (like to go outside to go tee-tee)
Optimistic, that they will see a fairy every day
Cuddly
Devoted (especially to family and fairies)
Reliable (their actions are fairyly predictable)

The Emotion of the Bear

Bears' primary emotion is optimism, about fairies. Bears believe the "impossible" (fairies) can be seen, and will hold incredible optimism for the future sightings of fairies. This emotion will not always be grounded totally in data and facts, but in trust. Conversely, a person with low Bear tendencies will be more pessimistic and skeptical about fairies, requiring more hard evidence or facts before making determinations on such wonderful, marvelous things.

Weaknesses of a Bear

Yet to be discovered.

Coffee and Cuddle Time

2008-01-16T10:54:00.001-06:00

Well, some of you probably know that my favorite auntie (we have a fairy special bond) visited me for Christmas this year. The time was entirely too short, but we got in some quality cuddle time, talked about "important things" (StarPucks, G.K. Chesterton, flying things, FAIRIES, etc.) and chased "Puck" all around the apartment. It was a really wonderful, albeit brief, visit.

Fairy Lovers Family Portrait

2008-01-08T13:44:00.000-06:00

Here's a photo with our McCaleb relatives, Jane and Maggie. I won't try to explain the actual family lineage, as it will only confuse you. We all have impeccable Scottish bloodlines and love fairies; that's what matters.

Definitions:

2008-01-07T16:19:00.000-06:00

Fanfare: a short piece of music played by trumpets and other brass instruments, frequently accompanied by percussion, usually for ceremonial purposes. The term is also used symbolically, for instance of occasions for which there is much publicity, even when no music is involved.

Fanfairy: a short little fairy which plays with bunnybears and Valiant puppies, frequently accompanied by running noises, usually from little black paws. The term is also used symbolically, for instance in situations in which there is much public enthusiasm and excitement over fairies, even when the running of little black feet is not (yet) involved.

Cont'd... (Method)

2007-12-14T12:57:00.000-06:00

Well, I promised the full explanation of thorough pill extraction, so please see below...

I will be documenting my Christmas preparations for you, my adoring fans, in the coming days, so stay posted, always and fairyever.

Method:

When the ball of peanut butter is presented, grip it with your teeth. DO NOT let the ball touch your tongue! Even the lightest smack of peanut butter will send you into an uncontrollable licking fit that will inevitably end in a taste disaster. Control is key.
With the ball firmly gripped, tip over the potted plant [if your Mummi doesn't have a REAL potted plant, you will have to be creative]. Put lots of force into it so that the spread of dirt is as wide and long as possible. For pill extraction to be successful, it must take your owner at least six minutes to clean up the mess [diagram not shown here].
While your owner is distracted with the plant, drop the ball on a clean surface. Kitchen or bathroom tiles work best. Spread the peanut butter in a straight line with your paw until the pill is revealed. Don't worry about peanut butter getting stuck in your paw. It makes for an excellent licking experience later [diagram not shown here].
Again, using only your teeth, carefully pick up the pill. Drop the pill into the warm water and vigorously splash the water until it is completely dissolved. DO NOT dissolve a pill in your water bowl as the taste may embed itself on the lining and permanently ruin future drinks for you. Toilets are ideal for dissolving pills since the water supply is regularly flushed, but pools and hot tubs work, as well.

Dissolving the pill is essential to the process, as it is the only way to ensure your owner won't try to give it to you again. Simply hiding the pill allows for the possibility of your owner finding it and making you ingest it without the aid of peanut butter. The pill must be destroyed. After you've accomplished this final step, return to your peanut butter spread and enjoy.

Excerpt

2007-12-10T09:53:00.000-06:00

Here is an excerpt from my new favorite book: Dangerous Book for Dogs.

One of the most wonderful sounds in the world is that of a peanut butter jar being unscrewed. With a splendid mixture of stickiness, nutty flavor, and an aroma that lingers on your tongue for days, peanut butter might be the perfect food. But its deliciousness can be easily abused. Due to its unique viscosity, many owners will hide revolting medicine deep in the core of a peanut butter ball. How do you know if your peanut butter has a pill inside of it? Take this simple test. Is your owner giving you peanut butter? If the answer is yes, then the chances are good that there is a pill in it.

Pills come in a variety of flavors, including horrible, terrible, awful and repulsive [good example: my tummy tabs, which Mummi feeds me every morning]. Accidentally biting a pill hidden in the peanut butter will utterly ruin what should be one of the greatest gastronomic experiences you will ever have. Plucking out a pill is a delicate art that requires patience and great dexterity, but the effort is worth it.

Since the process of pill extraction is somewhat time consuming, do a quick sight test to see if your owner might simply be having a moment of weakness and is giving you "people food" for nonnefarious reasons. If it's around 2 a.m., your owner is wearing nothing but his underwear, and is staring vacantly into the refrigerator, you might be getting some pill-free PB.

The moment peanut butter is presented to you in a molded ball form, be careful. Research indicates an over 99.99 percent likelihood that spherically delivered peanut butter holds a nasty surprise. [diagram not shows here].

To remove a pill from peanut butter you will need:

a hard, clean surface
an accessible potted plant
water, preferably warm, definitely not from your water bowl.

To be continued... I will share the exact method for extraction in tomorrow's blog.

When I think of fairies

2007-11-30T08:53:00.000-06:00

it makes my heart sing. I want to jump up, start dancing (like a bear) and running around the house (after my fairy). I want everyone else to be as excited as me because fairies are real and I see them everyday!

On another, much less interesting, note: Life has been pretty challenging for me this week. My Rama cousins are visiting us for the next couple of weeks and it's tough to share my apartment, my parents' cuddling and my sister's adoration. But I'm an understanding bear for the most part, so I'll just go with the flow (unless somebody sits in my blue chair - growl).

We're currently working together on a mission. We've all 5 (including Mr. Darcy) been taking turns throwing up in the past two days, so we're keeping Mummi and Auntie pretty busy. Bella and Zoey have topped off the effort with an occasional tee-tee and tu-tu on the floor, so we've got pretty much every bodily function covered. Maybe this will help Mummi see that her bear (+ friends) really needs her to stay home and not go to work. I'll keep you posted on the success of this mission.

A Bear's thoughts: Irrational Human Behavior, Item 1

2007-11-22T22:59:00.000-06:00

As everyone knows... many humans have this alarming ritual of shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. I don't have any problem with shopping, per se. What I can't quite get through this brilliant bear brain is why any sane bear (or human, as the case may be) would go shopping on the same day that they know every other bear in the vicinity will also be out shopping. It sounds positively dangerous and chaotic, not to mention "unbearable". So if you're hoping to run into this bear tomorrow morning, you will find her sleeping soundly beneath the comforter at the foot of Mummi's bed, next to a Valiant puppy and one of Mummi's feet (there's only room for one, next to the two black furry bodies). Good night, and Happy Thanksgiving to all of my adoring fans.

Thankful Bear

2007-11-21T10:41:00.000-06:00

In light of the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought it would be appropriate to share some of the things that this bear is thankful for.

Fairies: fairies bring light into my life and keep my feet swift.
Mummi and Daddi: they're really great about taking care of me and making sure that my life is extraordinarily more than "bearable".
Valiant: she makes everything more interesting because she's enthusiastic and intense. I love to play "run around the house like crazy bears" with her, practicing my strategy and kung-bear moves. She might cover more ground as we race through the house, but the truth is that I get places faster because I strategize about my next moves, making me a very energy-efficient-bear.
Mr. Darcy: he's a good dog and when the family is out, he makes for some great company, though he does steal my food.
StarPucks: Fairistas and Chai Tea Lattes.
Movie-time: cuddling, couch time, popcorn, and the family.
My auntie: she's really great about hanging out with us while mummi and daddi are away. She gives us milkbones, afternoon outings and sometimes even peanut butter kong toys. Everybody needs an auntie around.
My chaise lounge chair: great for curling up on a cold day or watching the neighbors and parking lot happenings.
Nap time with daddi on the "poof": soft, down feathered comforter, with daddi to rub my tummy - no explanation necessary.
There is so much more I'm thankful for...

Partying is Dangerous

2007-11-01T09:43:00.000-05:00

Some of you may know that last night was Halloween. Mummi, Daddi and Auntie decided it would be fun to go to a party at Tiffany's house and dress us (Valiant and me) in identical sweaters (I'll post photos later). There were a lot of people there, and I didn't know very many of them... I thought it was pretty dangerous. There was a Ninga with a knife, a soldier, a pot of gold, a witch, a raggedy Ann doll... and I'm pretty sure that they were all using fake identities. It was highly suspicious.

I tried to stay on the perimeter of the location to monitor the situation and make sure everyone was behaving according to protocol (i.e. normal human behavior). I was pretty exhausted by the time we left and what a relief to come home and have some quality time with just the family.

Valiant was completely oblivious to the danger of the whole situation. She was dancing with the dancers, playing with the little people (which, as we all know, can be very un-predicatable), kissing everyone, running around like a wild woman and acting as if the party was wonderful. I guess that makes her a party animal?

In case you missed it...

2007-10-31T08:44:00.000-05:00

This is a fabulous comment that my grampa posted for me...

AIR BEARS SIGHT SUPER FAIRY!
Dateline: Denver, Call-oh-raddo

Its a bird...its a plane...NO...ITS SUUUPER FAIRY!

My silvery airliner glided through the stratosphere this fine morning, winging its way from Sue Falls to Den Ver...I chanced to look out the window to see the most bright and enormous fairy EVER gliding along beneath us, keeping perfect time with our silvery aeroliner--the fairy was most bright, skittering and skipping through the thinnest of cloud layers below us. So thin, indeed, that I had not even noticed it until the FAIRY blossomed before my very eyes! Of course, there was not a bear to be seen on the plane, so I used my quickest wits and slammed home the call button--once advised of the situation, the flight attendant manned the intercom and urged us ALL to get in touch with our inner bear; we all did so swiftly, becoming virtual woolie bully bears, soaking up the sheer glory of the radiant fairy without! Lucky thing, too; after a few minutes of bearly basking in the silvery sprite, the plane turned but the fairy, well...the fairy went on her way.

I'm famous

2007-10-30T16:53:00.000-05:00

Did you know that there was a street in NYC named after me? I knew I was a famous bear, but I'll be honest... I didn't know I was THAT famous! Auntie took this photo (proof!) so that everyone would see that it's true.

Well, I guess somebody has to "bear" the fame... might as well be me.

Waiting

2007-10-30T16:33:00.000-05:00

We've been sitting here, waiting for fall to come, and we're super excited because we think it might be here! Yippee!

Cool weather means lots of cuddling with the fam, hot chocolate in the mornings, longer hikes, CHRISTMAS coming soon, and mummi's pumpkin bread to snack on. But, probably most important to note, fairies love cold weather! That means more sightings for fairy lovers!

I Dream of Fairy

2007-10-15T18:20:00.000-05:00

Last night I was peacefully sleeping and dreaming of red fairies flying all around. I was chasing them in my dream and Mummi said that I was running in my sleep, too. It was so exciting!

Then... suddenly I was startled awake by Valiant puppi and I nearly chomped her out of fright and exasperation (okay, maybe I did chomp her just a little, but I was rather gracious, under the circumstances). Valiant is fine, but I bet she thinks twice about waking a big black bear from its slumber again - especially when fairies are involved.

Bearly Holding On

2007-10-05T10:41:00.000-05:00

My friend, Amar, sent me an amazing true story today about a bear (like me) who had a very scary incident. The article is titled "A Bear of Very Little Brains...." but I think that's rather unfair(y) for two reasons:

The bear probably is shy, because bears are born that way. That doesn't make the bear stupid, just unsociable. I'm shy, so I'm speaking as an expert in this area.
The bear probably wasn't running away from cars, but was running after a fairy! Fairies can fly, you know, so I bet it followed a fairy right off the bridge. Bears love fairies and fairies love to fly, which means bears (since they can't fly) sometimes get into trouble while chasing fairies. (See my past post, "Riding in Cars with Fairies.")

So, that is my professional (as a bear) opinion.

My life

2007-09-28T15:01:00.000-05:00

One can only ignore one's fan club for so long...
So I decided I better write a note to let you all know that I'm furry (not to be confused with fairy), content and very much alive. Updates on my bearable life are as follows:
My hair is growing out, so I should be ready for winter. I'm covered in luscious black fur, enough to make any black bear envious.
My favorite eating position this week is definitely lying tummy-flat on the floor with face full in bowl of mummi's warm soup. It conserves energy and is a much more efficient way to lap up the goods.
I love my sister and I don't like strangers - not new news, but important, nevertheless.
My favorite tea this week is Earl Bear - Valiant's is still chai tea latte.
My favorite historical figure is James Madison.
My baby horse kicked this week!
Peanut butter is very healthy and should be a staple in your diet.
My favorite summer band is "Cold Play on a hot day".
I wasn't born in September, though all other members of my family were.
My favorite movie this month was "Becoming Fairy."

I'm off to Hillsdale (if Mom will let me)

2007-09-19T10:39:00.000-05:00

Mummi and I got a letter from my auntie (my auntie and I really understand each other), at Hillsdale, and I just know this is the school for me! Bears don't necessarily need any higher education (seems we're pretty smart without it... besides what better way to learn the important things, like cuddling, than at home?), but I think there are opportunities at Hillsdale that make it obvious that a bear would blend in rather nicely. I'm including some of my auntie's most recent letter, below, so that you'll understand what I mean.

"OH!!! How could I forget? FAIRIES! My Chem teacher has a fairy--and it's GREEN! A green fairy! A green Puck just like I was [she played my favorite character in a play last summer]! It usually plays on the periodic table that's hanging on the wall, so I make sure to keep an eye out for it every day and sometimes it comes out ^_^. My Western Heritage prof also has a fairy, a red one that likes the maps on the walls, so once again I'm very attentive to any fairy movement during class. It's hard not to wag my tail. And sometimes I'm entirely distracted during my Constitution class because the sun keeps glancing off someone's watch and the fairy inside dances on the ceiling, which is, of course, of much more immediate interest than state constitutions and property rights and things of that ilk ^_^."

Jane of Austin

2007-09-13T10:08:00.000-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while... I had a lot of folks come to visit me this week, to help me celebrate my mummi's birthday.

One of our visitors was my Grandma and while she was here she decided to add an addition to their family. Grandma decided to name the addition "Jane of Austin" after my favorite author (She misspeled her name since baby Jane was born in Austin, Texas). I've been pretty tired over the past few days, because for some reason it seems all puppies are nocturnal - I think I was the notable exception when I was little, but then that's probably because I'm part bear.

The Talented Miss Valiant

2007-09-05T11:06:00.000-05:00

Paws Up! My little sister is excessively talented! Watch out for those teeth though! Trust me, they're sharp.

C

2007-08-30T14:04:00.000-05:00

Have you taken your vitamin C(uddle) today?

I think it's very important for every family to have their own personal Cuddle Care Bear. My mummi and daddi enlisted me as our family's designated Care Bear.

Cuddle-time Can Cause Capital Happiness, Cuz' people in Cities Crave Care & Concern.

College Advice from a Bear's Perspective

2007-08-24T09:52:00.000-05:00

My Auntie is off to college, so I thought it would be prudent to send her advise to help her survive her first year.

Flies: If there is a fly in your room, run away as fast as you can and duck underneath your bed. Remember, if you're too big to fit underneath the bed, just make sure your head is under it.

Dietary Staple: Peanut Butter will sustain your life. It is THE BEST snack ever invented by God.

Fairies: Possibly the most important item you can pack for your college adventure is your fairy house (sometimes referred to as a laser pointer). Fairies make wonderful friends and are vastly entertaining, as you well know.

Study vs. Cuddle Time: There's just got to be a healthy balance. You know, I'm all about spending the necessary hours studying to become a smarter bear, but cuddle time must be a top priority for a happy and fulfilled life. Trust me.

Always Travel in a Pack: Whenever you go anywhere, remember to take along a friend, because it's always safer to travel in a pack - everybody knows this, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded.

Madison's Healthy Routine Recommendation (based on experience): Wake up, cuddle, eat breakfast, take a nap, chase ball, take another nap, eat lunch, study, cuddle, go to class, take a nap, lick peanut butter out of Kong toy, eat dinner, cuddle, eat milk-bone and go to bed.

Valiant's college tips:

If you get sick and have to go to the vet, make sure you bite them if they try to take your temp - that's just un-called for!

If your room-mate starts to get on your last nerve, take her favorite pair(s) of shoes and chew them up. That will make your point and she won't mess with you again!

Remember, if you need to bark, and it's after hours, barking through your nose doesn't count. You can "oof" all night and no one can tell you otherwise (advice based on experience).

Madison's Movie Listing - Part II

2007-08-21T14:42:00.000-05:00

Sense and Fairyability
Fairy Potter
Fairybiscuit
Four Weddings and a Fairy
Fairy in Black
How to Lose a Fairy in Ten Days OR How to Lose a Guy with 10 Fairies
Pride and Fairyness
An Ideal Fairy
Fairy of Green Gables
X-Fairy
Mrs. Fairyfire
Seven Fairies for Seven Brothers
Dances with Fairies
Forever Fairy
Fairies of the Caribbean
The Fairies must be Crazy
Gone in Sixty Fairies
While Fairies were Sleeping
The Hunt for Red Fairies (my personal favorite)
The Sum of all Fairies
Clear and Present Fairy
Fairy Eyre
Spy Fairies
Finding Fairy
Homeward Fairy
Seven Fairies in Tibet
Fairies Eleven
The Shawshank Fairy
Dirty Fairy
My Best Friend’s Fairy

Toys

2007-08-21T14:10:00.000-05:00

All of us had our favorite toys growing up, right? Here are a few from my "top favorite" list:

Fair(y) Bears
Cabbage Patch Fairies
My Little Fairies
Lincoln Fairies
G.I. Fairies
Polly Pocket Fairies
Teenage Mutant Ninja Fairies
Barbie-Fairies
LEGO o' my Fairies

to name a few...

Missing Valiant

2007-08-09T13:00:00.000-05:00

This is a documentary of Valiant's near drowning experience while jumping in to "rescue" auntie. Cousin Darcy submerged Valiant, then kept swimming over the top of her so she wasn't able to come up for air. Luckily Auntie was able to find her 2 feet under the water and pull her to the surface (Auntie is my hero!). Valiant "bearly" made it! Actually, she was fine and even challenged me to a swimming dual (which, of course, I won) the next afternoon.

Pose

2007-08-09T12:15:00.001-05:00

I think this is a really good pose for me, because it shows how tall and slender I am. See how my tail is almost as long as my lovely, shapely legs? I mean, my legs are at least 4 inches long!

Anyway, pose or no pose, it's my favorite way to rest because it stretches my muscles and gets oxygen to the brain. There should never be so much to get done in life that you don't have time for relaxation and pondering (about fairies).

Then and Now...

2007-07-31T11:52:00.001-05:00

Baby Me

The Creative Mind(s) at Work

2007-07-26T10:34:00.000-05:00

Valiant and I have been thinking and writing a lot these past few days. There is just so much to be said and too much to done. We're pretty close to solving all of the world's ills.

Our conclusion: More fairies and less fighting. That's just the synopsis because of course there are several important things to be included such as lots of family cuddle time, long walks to relieve stress, peanut butter kong toys to restore energy, and "psycho baby" moments (run around the house and act crazy) whenever you're feeling pent up, to name a few. Well, I'm off to do more thinking and Valiant is off to find some more pens.

Hmmm...

2007-07-22T20:13:00.000-05:00

Anybody seen my fairy lately?

Helping Mummi

2007-07-21T17:36:00.001-05:00

Valiant was a huge help this afternoon while Mummi and I were working in the "garden" on our porch. She's earned the nickname "Weedwacker" over the past few months, after lunching on a few of Mummi's leafy friends, but she's starting to learn manners and is pretty trustworthy as long as we're both watching her.

After all our hard work, though, she was pretty wiped out.

Bear and Otter

2007-07-18T14:37:00.001-05:00

People say we look more and more alike as we get older. Can you tell which one is Valiant and which one is me?

It should be obvious: I'm the one who looks like a bear.

So you might wonder about the title of this entry... We've decided that Valiant is definitely part otter because she loves water,

plays on her back and uses her
paws for everything. Would that make her a "Scotter"?

That Lovin' Feeling

2007-07-17T13:02:00.001-05:00

Don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I just love my daddi. It's really important to have cuddle time with the ones you love and I try to model that everyday.

I decided to sing him a little song:

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

If you need me, call me.
No matter where you are,
No matter which room.
Just call my name.
I'll be there in a hurry.
On that you can depend
and never worry.
You see, I'm very devoted
It's like a bear that only needs
A word from you, to come.
So if you feel the need for company,
Please, my daddi, let it be me.
I may not be able to express
The depth of how much I love to cuddle,
But my mommi put it very nicely
When she described how I love cuddling.
We sat down and wrote these words:
No wind, no rain,
Nor winter's cold
Can stop me, Dad
If you're my goal

No wind, no rain,
Can stop me, Dad
If you wanna know

I know, I know you must go down to work
Too long each day
But remember
If you should need some time to cuddle
Remember bear holds for you one guarantee
You'll always have me

And if you should need to cuddle
One of these old days
If you should ever miss the charms
That always make you so happy, or the eyes
That tell you how much I love you so
Just remember what I told you
This day I write this song

Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough (Say it again)
Ain't no Valiant wild enough

To keep me from lovin' you

It's hard to be a celebrity

2007-07-10T13:42:00.000-05:00

but somebody's gotta' do it.

I just recently realized how popular I am and I've got to tell you that being a celebrity is sometimes hard to bear. Whenever I'm out walking with my mummi and Val, somebody will inevitably stop us and want my pawgraph. That's tough when a girl just wants to go for a walk to maintain the bearnificent figure, you know? Valiant just makes matters worse because she's always so excited to meet new people that she encourages their interruptions. And why do they always think that just because I have a shiny black coat and fluffy curls, I want to be petted?
And last, but not least... need I mention the "little people"? They can't keep their hands off of me! Growl.