After our big long drive to Delaware the first thing my lady did was take me on a walk around the neighborhood. Okay, actually the first thing I did was say hi to Maggie--the black lab that belongs to one of my fella's aunts. THEN I went on a walk. It was quite nice outside and the sun was at just the right part of the sky to make my shadow look big.
We walked around the neighborhood so I could see where everything was, and so I'd be a little tuckered out when I finally got into the house where all the action was. When we came back to where the people were there was a lot of greeting and hugging and chatting, but the thing I was mostly interested in was all the food!
There were three dogs total at the house: me, the black lab Maggie, and my fella's grandparents' dog Lucy, the spaniel. We all get along really great and we're all on the same page when it comes to Thanksgiving: look cute so you get scraps!
My fella's dad is the best one when it comes to giving scraps. When all the adults are getting food ready, he is usually cutting up the meat. So all we dogs have to do is be patient, and be in the right spot at the right time!
There are lots of things going on in the house for Thanksgiving. There's lots of food, and dogs, and grown-ups and KIDS! My favorite group are the younger girls who are about my height. They're always good for giving belly rubs. When they weren't giving me some scritches, they were busy playing--like doing art projects.
Helen, Maggie, and Rachel.
I was pretty busy, too. My lady was certain to take me on lots of walks so I wouldn't try to go out on a walk on my own. They have a big yard in Delaware, and behind it is a golf course and a playground. We went out to visit it several times so I could sniff the tall grass and look for critters.
Of course, being inside was just as busy as being outside! There are 10 aunts and uncles and lots of their children to go with them. So the house is always full of moving and chatting and all kinds of activity.
Me and Helen, scoping out the food situation in the kitchen.
My people kept my leash on the whole time so they could be sure where I was. That also meant I had to convince them to take me into the kitchen a lot, so I could supervise the food making. Whenever it was time to cut some meat, I was there to be the clean up crew in case anything was dropped (or thrown!)
When dinner was ready for the people, everyone found a place at the various tables set up around the house. Everyone had their plate of food. And my hero of the night, Uncle Alex, gave me me a big ol ham bone to nom on while everyone was eating.
It took me a while to chew all the good bits off the bone. I ate it next to my fella and lady, my fella's parents, and Uncle Alex and his family. After I was done my bone I came over to hang out with Helen who was getting some dinner from her parents--Uncle Alex and Aunt Sally. While the people weren't looking, Helen would hand me bits of food she didn't want to eat. Her fingers taste delicious!
My lady soon discovered out dinnertime arrangement, though. She gave Helen a napkin to wipe her hands off on, and Helen used the napkin to wipe my mouth for me afterward. She's a pretty considerate little girl!
After dinner there was desert, but I was too tuckered out to even notice. I had my REAL dog-food dinner and spent some time chilling out on the rug at the foot of the steps. But that time it was dark out, which made me feel even sleepier!
I think the people were starting to feel tired too, because before I knew it we were getting back in the car for the ride home. As soon as the door shut behind me I was curled up asleep in a little ball. I didn't stir the whole ride back, and when we got back to our apartment in Maryland we went to bed early. It was a good time, for sure.
Thanksgiving is the best time of year for being full and tired and happy!
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