OU/Texas Weekend

We had such a blast in Dallas this year for OU/Texas weekend. We had so many friends travel to Dallas for the weekend. We had a birthday party/reunion Friday night, the game Saturday morning, and a fun dinner with family Saturday night. A win is icing on the cake - it is always such a fun weekend!

We order our state fair coupons in advance. They arrived just in time!

OU Wins!

My last serving of fried oreros until 2013.

On our way home, we stopped at Sprinkles Cupcakes to pick up some treats. This year, Duncan got a cupcake!

"Doggies love cupcakes too"

Cutest little cupcake.

Our desserts.

He really liked it!

Now, he thinks he can have all our of treats, when that is not the case at all. He is still confused why his treat was much smaller compared to ours.

Our trip to Dallas = success!
-Jack and Kayla

Naps

Duncan loves going to Jack's parents house. He hasn't found his "spot" to sit and relax (after all, there is a pool, tennis balls, and so much fun to be had). One weekend, we noticed he was tired but refused to rest his eyes. We took him upstairs and this happened...

He snored. It was a good napper.

Everyone needs a nap.
-Jack and Kayla

Doug, the Quail

Okay, he is really a pheasant... but we didn't know that in the beginning. If you recall, Duncan's best friend is Doug. They are a apart most of the time, but enjoy their friendship.

They sleep on the cool tile.

They sit in their spot.

Doug is the ultimate pillow for Duncan.

He is a good quail friend. On good days, you can ask Duncan "Where is Doug?" and Duncan will roam the house searching for his friend. He usually finds him.

-Jack and Kayla

Smart Dog, Cool Dog

It's beginning to hit 100+ degrees each day and Duncan has a new spot to keep cool:

He has figured out the red dirt is cooler than the concrete. I'm glad he is finding ways to beat the heat, but he gets all dirty and ends up needing a hose bath (consisting of using the hose to rinse him).

He makes us laugh.
Stay cool.
-Jack and Kayla

Week with Beau

Duncan had his best friend Beau over for a few days back in April while his parents (Jordan and Trey) went house hunting. Duncan and Beau had so much fun!

Beau, proud of his hole he dug.

Sharing a toy.

They definitely muddied up our patio.

They are pretty good friends.

Rest time on the couch.

Duncan misses Beau since he has moved, but he hears Beau is loving his new backyard to run around in.

Woof.
-Jack and Kayla

Puppy Play Date

Duncan loves his new cousin, Beau. Beau is growing so fast and is a great puppy friend for Duncan. Here are some pictures from there play dates.

Beau's second visit to see us.

Beau and Duncan found friendship early on.

Cute pups.

Last night, Jordan and Trey came over with Beau, who appears to have doubled in sized! He definitely has more energy and is so fun to watch.  Duncan was a gentle giant and somewhat to our surprise, super sweet to Beau.

Taking a breather from their fun.

Mr Giraffe - who's stuffing is coming out - was the victim of tug of war.

These dogs would have played all night long.

 Pictures really do not capture the fun these two had.

Until the next play date...
-Jack and Kayla

New Friend!

Duncan Dog has a cousin! Jordan and Trey picked out the sweetest golden retriever a few weeks ago and he comes home this week! We cannot wait for multiple puppy play dates, even though Duncan may end up bullying the sweet little guy. Duncan has some social lessons to learn.  And he needs some manners. And he is blowing his coat right now and shedding up a storm... that's another story though.

We cannot wait for puppy fun!
-Jack, Kayla and Duncan

Duncan's Job

Lately, this is where you can find Duncan...

On duty, guarding our street from intruders and the flower beds from varmints. He barks a lot when while on duty, although this picture looks like he is sleeping on the job.

Unfortunately, we are looking at getting shutters for this window (we must retire the old curtain from my college days that doesn't match anything anymore and sort of looks funny from the street). If/When we get shutters, Duncan's job may be in jeopardy. I'm sure he will figure out how to open the shutters with his nose (I know dogs who have learned that trick).

Keep up the good work, pup.
-Jack and Kayla

Family Photo

I would like this picture to be on the top of the blog, but I can't seem to figure out how to change pictures. I managed to delete the old picture, but now I can't add a new one. I'll figure it out.

-Jack and Kayla (and Duncan Dog!)

Poor Doug.

For those that know Duncan Dog well, his best friend is Doug the quail (although, we think he is really a pheasant). The other night, Doug got himself in quite the predicament.

How he managed this, no one knows.

Duncan, being the best friend, tried his best to save him.

This was one pickle Duncan and Doug needing adult help.

Luckily, Doug was free and Duncan was so happy - they played and played until bedtime.

(disclaimer: we know Doug isn't real but he is real to Duncan. It's cute.)

-Jack and Kayla

A week with Maxi!

Maxi's dad, Jack's uncle, asked if we would watch Maxi while he was on vacation. We thought it would be fun for Duncan to have a friend. After the first day, they calmed down and went on with life as normal. I'll be the first say, I thought for sure on the first day of having both dogs, something in the house would break or one of the dogs would need hospitalization. Thank goodness I was wrong - they were great companions!

Maxi

Thankfully our couch is huge; two humans and two dogs fit nicely.

Maxi is so sweet. I had no idea she could just lay down and relax. In the past, she is running and playing so hard!

Maxi sleeps on a bed. Duncan sleeps in a crate. This is Duncan on Maxi's bed, either warming it up for her or telling us he doesn't want to sleep in a crate.

Maxi must have an internal alarm clock. Every morning around 6:45 (weekday or weekend) she would come stare at either Jack or I until we got out of bed. After the first few mornings, we told her to go back to bed! 

Duncan has a big head compared to her.

Duncan is taller, but Maxi may have more muscle than Duncan.

Similar profiles... wait, is that slobber coming form Duncan's mouth?!

Maxi stayed with us for week. We sort of didn't want to give her back to Uncle Jeff. It was fun having two dogs - maybe Duncan is ready for a friend. Although, after Maxi left, I think Duncan slept more to recover from his week of fun!

Come stay with us anytime, Maxi!
-Jack and Kayla

Play time with Silver Labs

We made a quick trip to Duncan, the town, for Christmas with the Jones (my mother-in-law's family). We always have a good time there. Duncan Dog really enjoys running in Gramp and KK's backyard. Duncan got to play with his best girlfriend Maxi.

She is faster than Duncan.

Jack thought ahead and packed some frisbees for playing.

Maxi does a great "give me five" or "pound it"

Jack, his uncle and cousins watching the silver labs play.

Duncan's tongue hung out of his mouth all day!

Duncan isn't used to playing this hard, so he took some breaks.

Those two love to play with each!

Duncan and Maxi are pretty funny together. We enjoyed seeing her in Duncan!

-Jack and Kayla

Weekend Fun

It's always nice to have a weekend home with no football games to attend and no real plans. This was one of those weekends.

Friday night, we made our own cinna-pie. You know, like a dessert pizza. 

Jack preparing for baking.

The product. Quite delicious.

As always, Duncan supervises.

We love Duncan Dog. And we are pretty sure he loves us.

Saturday, Jordan and Trey came over for dinner and some fireside fun. It was a very windy evening, but we managed to keep the fire going.

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Trey wanted to climb to the top. So he did.

He survived the climb.

Duncan wanted to follow up him; Jack had to restrain him.

It was a wonderful weekend. Soon, our weekends will be filled with more football, holiday gatherings and holiday decorating.

We will take the rest now.
-Jack and Kayla