This pic's gonna need some explaining

I don't know if you guys knew this, but dogs have a special talent for knowing things about babies before they're born. Yep. It's true. So when I saw my chance to give Aunt Becca some info about baby Jax, I took it. Jax told me that he's gonna be a BIG BOY (which came true!) and that he's gonna have the most gigantic cheeks we've ever seen, right from day one (and yes...that one came true too). He told me that his dreams are to play linebacker for the sooners, and that he hopes to one day be a meteorologist so that he can break the cycle of breaking in on good shows like American Idol or The Office to tell us what's happening in Bug Tussle, Oklahoma. Fortunately, I got to hang out with Jax last night, and even though I'm not allowed to lick him like I do his big sister Emmy, we had a moment. A bonding moment. We're buds.

Life is looking up--the sun is shining today and I've been promised that the snow is gone for awhile. Mom's going to get me an Easter dress today, so I'll post some pics for you guys to drool over. Yea...I'm that cute.

Off to take a little nap...and dream of big dobermans. OOPS...I mean. Um. Christian dobermans. that's what I meant to say.

ummm...

what does this picture tell you? IT'S TOO FRICKIN COLD!!!!! Starting to get a little distrustful of my mom, who told me that warmer times, longer walks, trips to the dog park, outings to outdoor concerts were on their way. But now, it looks like we're getting some snow tomorrow, which means I'm gonna have to do my bizness in the house. Take that mom.

And just in case you didn't see me in my halloween costume...here ya go. Someday, my prince will come.

long time, no blog

Sheesh...my mom is LAME! I've been telling her all kinds of good stories and life lessons learned and she hasn't been adding them to my blog for me! We just made an agreement, and there will be more Bella wisdom coming on a more regular basis from now on. After all...I think everyone could stand some wise words from a chihuahua. We see the world unlike any other.

can i just say

would YOU want to squat down and potty in the rain, in the mud, with no toilet paper? that's what I thought. So give me a break mom.

Hello, my name is Bella, and I'm an alcoholic

Well, it was bound to happen. I had my first taste of sangria last night (much to my mom's dismay) and spent the rest of the evening trying to sneak a drink. We were next door hanging out with Roxie, May May and Sparky (and their moms). Margie put her drink down to go get bug spray, and I snuck over to get as much of the sweet nectar as I could before anyone saw me. I got in trouble, but it was delicious. I need to hang out with Margie more.

Graduation!!

uh yep, that's right. I'm a big bad advanced class graduate from the esteemed college of petsmart. But it was not without some stress--I was a little off on some of the tasks and had to do them over, but it was just because I was so excited to see my trainer Amy. But the best news is that I passed, and I am now the coolest dog on my street.

Here's me and my friend Boo..his dad said he was fixed, but he always let me know he was still a man.

Here's me and my girl Lotto, gossiping about boys.

And HERE is one of my new BFFs Gracie. We ate dinner at Gracie's house this weekend, and it was so nice to finally meet up with someone who really understands what it's like to be a chihuahua. Gracie is pure black except for a white front paw, and is just SO cute. We had fun, after a few minutes of fighting. It's all good.

Guest Blogger--My Mom, Lisa

Bella decided to let me take control of the keyboard tonight and I thought I would share some very valuable lessons I learned this weekend at my 20-yr High School (GO ROUGHERS!) Reunion. I know...many of you thought I was only 26, but I am in fact old enough to be going to my 20 year reunion. So here goes:

1) Set your expectations low. My main goal for the weekend was to SIMPLY walk away feeling like I looked better than ten people. That's it...I look better than ten people and I suddenly feel so much better about myself. Well, I'll just say that not only did I look better (wardrobe, hair, skin and nails counted) than ten people, but more like 30 people. Trust me...no matter who you are, you will always look better than at least ten people at your 20 year high school reunion.

2) Anti-aging cream. Use it. Abuse it. Drink it. Take the jar to bed with you and put it under your pillow. Just trust me on this. Go to the cosmetics counter, get some advice and cough up the dough. Good skin goes a long way...and can make you look better than ten people.

3) If you walk into a room and people think you're someone else, just go with it. They thought I was someone who was prettier, more popular and all-around more fun than I was in high school. They all seemed just a tad bit disappointed when I told the truth. hehe.

4) Nothing feels better than knowing what you're going to wear days in advance. Now I will admit...I had some wardrobe demons try to mess me up 10 minutes before I left, but overall I felt pretty good about it. The shoes were amazing and the blouses were just 'flowy' enough to make one think there was actually a skinny person underneath there. Ha. Again, trust me on this. I actually just received an email from someone tonight who said I was HOT. Ok, well, it was from my friend Julianne, and she was saying it in a 'best girl friend' kind of way, but I'm just saying...

5) The most important accessory...confidence. Wear it well.

6) Most everyone will be happy to see you, especially if you're working the registration table and you're the first person they see. Even the girl who wanted to beat me up in Junior High was THRILLED to see me and gave me a huge hug. Reunions are overall pretty fun. Go to yours. You'll regret it if you don't.

7) And the last thing I'll say is that at the end of it all, just pack it up and go home and get kisses...in whatever form they take. That special someone, your dog (BELLA!!!), 2 scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream, bubble bath, DVR'd episodes of Sex and the City...whatever makes you happy. Do it. You'll need a little pick-me-up after seeing your major crush all bald and chunky and selling women's shoes at JC Penneys.

Here's a picture of my class on Friday night, Max's Garage in Muskogee. Those of you who know me won't be surprised one bit to find me front and center. :) And for those of you wondering about Bella's advanced class graduation, AKA Canine Good Citizen certification, AKA PhD in Dog Obedience, she barely passed and I will post pictures tomorrow.