I Ruv Fall!

Hi My Peeps,

It seems like ages since I have been on to tell you my side of the story at my studio!  You see, my mom went back to school.  I get a little sad when that happens...I have to tell her good bye in the morning after our walk around the block and I have to share her with the pint sized students!  I prefer to have her to myself, making me doggie breakfast and lounging with me at the house.  I promise I'm back on track now that I'm a bit adjusted again!  Things at my studio have been great (sorry mom, the girls can do it without you all day long!)  Aunt Kristy has been trying to keep my busy-she's been driving me to PetSmart...and yes she believes I am a small child.  I highly recommend the flick- Spooky Buddies!  It really got me into the Halloween Spirit! 

This is my costume a few years ago!  Am I not the cutest?  Who wouldn't want to be stung by the Izzy Bug?

This is the Izzy inspired pumpkin that my mom and Abby (my BFF) made me last year!  I love looking at the ears!

This is me on Halloween last year. I will allow kids and fur-kids into my studio for Halloween!  I don't mind taking photos for the holiday season.

I am sooooooooo excited for the Halloween Spook-tacular!  I wonder if I am getting a monster manicure from Aunt Melissa?  I am imagining a purple feather in with my white beautiful hair.  I have my costume all ready...shhhhhhhhh, I'm not telling what I am yet, but in a few days, I'll post a few Halloween pics for all of you to see.  Here's a clue-they are BIG, STINKY, and they YAWN a lot...no dad, I'm not you this Halloween.  Check out my aunt Renee's latest composite.

I helped my mom and my aunt (and dad) decorate the studio for fall!  It looks so awesome and smells like cinnamon pumpkins.  I can't wait for you all to see it!  I also learned that my gramma went shopping today.  She bought cool ribbon and special glue to put the finishing touches on the fridge magnets that we are giving away! 

See you all Soon!

Squeaky Clean

Rub a dub dub...I'm in the tub.  My mom said if I wanted to go to work this week, I had to get a bath!  My thoughts about that were, I want to work this week.  I know my buddy Miles is coming for his smash cake debut for his first birthday!  I can't wait to see what hat his mom brings this time.  I also know that there are lots of other photos-I just don't want to miss out!  I have lots of previews too!  I love to hear the newly weds as they look at the photos for the first time.  It's so much fun remembering their special day with them.

Really, I think that I need some privacy!

Let's Go Cats!

First...I was bringing it!  I mean bringing it on, as in cheering with Abby and Maddie!  I had so much fun playing with Sydney's shoes and Maddie's pom poms.  In my head I just wondered if there was a spot on the team for me...I could really see myself flying through the air saying "Go Cats!"  My tail would look so cute with the orange and black paw prints.  I have my shoes all figured out, I have four all white ones.  I just need the hair bow, girls I already have a paw print bandanna.  Check out my pics with my new friend Maddie and my best friend Abby.

Here is my favorite pics from the day!

All My FANMAIL

Well, I took a little time for me today.  I arranged all my fan mail in my favorite wagon and had my mom and aunt snap some photos of ME!  No kids, no family, no Santa...Just ME!  What do you think?  You sent me fan mail, now comment people!  I want to hear how great my hair looks, how shiny my coat it, how lovely my nose looks, and how beautiful my smile is! 

Back to Work

Well, I'm a bit exhausted from my 5 year old celebration!  My cake was so yummy-my aunt picked it up for me from Giant Eagle.  Today I worked really hard.  I met a little buddy who just turned two.   She was a bit camera shy for my mom and aunt Renee, so they used me to my full potential!  She learned my name really fast...I kept hearing, "Iz!"  I would come running because she had one of my favorite snacks.  Goldfish crackers.  They are an excellent bribe for me.  I ate so many treats while we took photos that I needed a nap when we were finished.  I really did feel like Scooby Doo, I just kept eating and eating and eating.  Here is me working with my new friend.

This is a photo of my friend feeding me...she wasn't real sure about me yet!  I'm liking my snack.

I am instructing here exactly where to stand.  Hmmmmm, I think that this will be the perfect spot.

This is me telling her that she did a great job!  We are now BFFs, bound together by our love of goldfish.

Here is one of her real photos...

Later on in the day, I had some friends come with their whole family!  I helped one of the little boys get into the tire swing with his Gi-Gi.  I really earned a paycheck today, mom.  Don't forget to write it this week.. I will have it payable to P-E-T-S-M-A-R-T.  Thank you.

Lovin' this family photo.  I taught my aunt how to light this.  Well my peeps...it's a good feeling to be back to my routine. 

My Dreams are coming true.

My peeps, you are awesome!  I got fan mail.  I am so excited.  Tomorrow is the big day, so I will post a photo with all my fan mail!  I want to send a shout out to Max and his parents.  I loved your handprint.  It really made me smile.  You mom did a great helping you trace...My other favorite part of my day was when Jiana and James came to visit me.  Jiana gave me great birthday hugs and played an awesome game of chase with me.

It was an easy day at TeaRose...lots of previews though which means that I did some studying.  You know, dogs need to check out new poses and different lighting techniques.  I read up on a few issues of Professional Photographer magazine.  I read some great articles about children and senior portraits.

For those of you wondering...Marley and Me: The Puppy Years (my present from my aunt Cinnabun and Uncle John) was FANTASTIC!  I was on the edge of my seat the whole movie.  It kept me entertained while my aunt edited wedding photos.  That movie was great, but Izzy's movie rocks!  Check it out at my link. Izzy Movie.

Talk to you tomorrow...Thanks for a fun day!

Birthday Celebration No. 1

That's right my friends...I was so surprised today to celebrate my birthday with all my family.  I walked in to my Grandma's house and smelled lasagna, saw presents, and saw a very awesome cake!  I want to give a shout out to my aunt Cinnabun for the cool cake with bones on it!  I haven't ever seen such beauty...the pink icing, the white bones, and then there was that decor on the top of the cake.  Hmmmm that was just simply white fluffiness!

I got some really cool gifts for the start of  my birthday.  My great aunt Cathy bought me ICECREAM that doesn't melt.  How cool is that?  The only problem is it tastes just a little funny and it makes a squeaking sound.  Now I can have icecream anytime.  Aunt Cathy is the only one that listens every week as I am taunted with the word icecream.

My best friend, Abby really pays close attention to what Izzy likes.  She surprised me with a pack of Chewnola and a really neat mouse toy.   I loved them Ab, I came home and played with my mouse right away.  She also designed me a mural for my birthday.  The bright colorful letters just made my heart sing.  Rapheal has nothing on little Abby...

My aunt Theresa had a party hat on...it might have fallen off before my aunt Kristy snapped it. 

My great grandma bought me delicious treats and a neat toy!  I loved them, and had so much fun opening them.  I still sleep with my doggie blankie from you in my crate when my mommy is away.

My Uncle John and Aunt Cinnabun went green this year...by green, I mean cash!  My day off tomorrow is going to be spent buying the new Marley and Me Pups movie and then sitting in my yellow chair with my paws propped watching it.  Heaven would be if my aunt let me eat a chewnola while I watched the movie!

My dad got me some cool toys.  I thought when I hid the Guinness hat that my dad would be cooler....instead he traded it in for a pawprint dunce hat???  Dad really, you are embarrassing me!  My work friends and employees read this.

My grandma got in on the hat action too!  My grandpap hid some minty bones in my toys just for fun.  I could smell them-even under a few of my gifts!

Aunt Kristy got me a very cool Snoopy bowl.  One for my house and one for my studio.

Here's some "live feed of my celebration"



It was a great day.  Remember send me the fan mail to TeaRose Photography...I'm going to post a photo on my birthday of me and all my cards!  Good night all, dream of minty bones. 

Taking my job?

Today was a bit rough at TeaRose.  I thought since my mom owned the place that my job as an assistant was secure.  Hmmmm, today I feel as though my job security was threatened!  I can see that shocked look on your face already peeps...yep that is the way I feel.  Your face looks much like little Kevin McCallister (yep you got it HOME ALONE) AHHHHHHHHH!

The worst part of all of this was that my replacement isn't even one year old!  That's right people a cute little baby.  Don't even fall for that trick...that's what he wants you to do.  He can bat those pretty blue eyes all he wants and eat his puffs...but it's just not working with Izzy. 

My mom and aunt (and grandpap) want to enter "The Candyman" (That's the baby's photo) in competition...hmmmm if you all want the prize, you should enter the little white beauty. (That is what I titled my own print-since no one titled me!)  It really put me over the edge to see him driving my wheels on my mom's lap.  I've been employed here since the beginning people, and do I have wheels?  Did I get to drive today?  NO!  Next week, I'll come to work and he will have his own parking space. 

Anyway, I met Jess today and she was so much fun.  I was still a bit grumpy, and I really can't blame it all on the baby.  I was excited to meet her though and she was so nice to me.  She scratched me behind the ears and everything.  Check out our photos together.

Hi Jess, I think I like you!

That's right Jess, I love attention.

Heading out!

Did someone say ICECREAM?

Good Night my peeps!  Something special is happening in 5 days.  That's right, it's my birthday!  Thanks for all the birthday wishes!

I'm Dreaming of Fan Mail

Ahhhh, with my rapidly approaching birthday, I'm anxiously awaiting more fan mail to be sent to TeaRose...My birthday is less than one week away.  Reminder, I am going to be whole hand.  My day started out a little stormy today.  My mom turned on a big fan to try and disguise the sound of the thunder-IT DIDN'T WORK.  I felt as though I was being attacked and paced my mom's bedroom.  I was guarding her!  Then before I knew it she was up and in the shower.  I was a little ticked, but then I remembered that she is back to school.  That means I need to start getting up early again ( I like to share breakfast with her).  I'm not really very happy about this new change in my regular schedule.  I went back to bed...my aunt came in and asked me if I was ready to Go?  I put my head back down.  I thought to myself, "The storm has stopped...can't a dog get any rest around here?"  She proceeded to pick me up and put me in the car.  Again, I thought, "More Work?"

I was greeted by 2 seniors today.  I really wasn't much up to working, so I let my employees do the work with Lauren.  She was a serious shopper with cool shoes.  It's a shame I was so tired, we really would have gotten along.  I think her favorite store was Juicy...hmmmmm I like that as long as it refers to a steak. She gave me a great idea for my next centerfold.  Just picture it...Izzy on the green fancy couch, surrounded by PetSmart bags.  I would add a small toy Loofa in my mouth just for effect. 

Next I met Leigha.  I tried to be pleasant, but the good Izzy just wasn't coming out today.  I yelled and yelled at my mom for leaving me all day!  I did get to help with one shot and play my game.  I took Leigha's shoe and waited for someone to come and find me.  I knew they would, and yes in case you were wondering, I did get a treat!

Aunt Kristy, did you want MY attention?  I'm kinda busy right now.  Leigha looked so pretty.  I was trying to talk her into getting into the swing....it really did work later.  I loved all her different outfit choices...

Well my peeps, I'm headed home.  I'm very sleepy, and can't wait to curl up on my mom's pillow. 

Good Night all.

What's Shaking? (Aunt Renee says TeaRose)

Today was interesting.  It all started out smooth and serene, then I got all shook up!  I started out taking photos of a pair of brothers.  I learned how to have manners and be polite from them.  They cleaned up the studio so nicely after they were finished getting their photos, boy did that make me happy.  I rewarded them with a dilly bar (well actually my aunt did, and was a bit upset that I didn't get ice-cream too)

While my mom and my aunt were outside, my aunt Renee and I were in our office.  Actually Aunt Renee, it's my office, but since you are faster on the computer, I share!  She looked at me and asked, "Izzy, did you feel that?  The walls shook.  Should we run?"  I very calmly looked up at her and suggested that she join me under the desk.  I said, "Don't worry Aunt Renee, my mom is a teacher and I know what to do.  I also watch Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice, I know how to handle emergency situations!"  Aunt Renee ignored my advice and called Aunt Kristy in.  She asked if something hit TeaRose....there were several things wrong with the scenario!  First, she ASKED aunt Kristy.  She never has a clue! Second, if something hit TeaRose, there would be a hole somewhere.  I didn't sense a hole!  Anyway, we learned that there was an earthquake!  I googled it and learned that we got the aftershock in Western PA!  WOW!  That was my first earthquake, and hopefully my last.


After the shaking of the earth, I met a new friend.  I'm sorry that I was a bit grouchy Allison.  I needed my nap (it was INTERRUPTED by the quake).  Anyway, she was the S-W-E-E-T-E-S-T girl ever!  I was just so ornery.  Check out our pics! 


TRY #1
This is me NOT Listening to my mom.  Talk to the TAIL mom cause the ears aren't working!

TRY #2 Okay, I'm facing the camera...but I'm snacking on my treats!  Still not Looking!

TRY# 3...I GIVE in, but I'm still chewing.

This is my friend's real picture, you know when I wasn't pestering her!

I'm off to dream of minty bones shaking in their container.  If they shake enough, will they fall out of the container into my mouth? Let's Hope.

PS...Only 7 Days till the Izzy Birthday Celebration...keep the fan mail a comin'

My Ritas, My Store, My Park

Listen my peeps, every once in a while a day happens where everything is perfect!  That was my today.  First I got to have some Rita's Ice.  Mmmmmmm loved it!  It was Bubblicious.  Since my mom doesn't let me chew gum this was a big treat.

Then I got to go shopping for my upcoming birthday.  I picked out some really cool toys, but I didn't get to see what we bought.  Can't wait to open my presents, but my birthday isn't until next Wednesday...that's right everyone, write it on your calendar.  I do like to get cards you know.  I open them and run around with them!  Fan mail wouldn't hurt either.  You can address it to my work address- TeaRose Photography Below you can see me in the aisle at PetSmart.  I was browsing, checking out the doggie beds.  I don't understand why they sell those...I certainly don't sleep in a 'dog bed' I much prefer the human bed.

Finally, we went to my park (Twin lakes) and I got to walk around both lakes!  I checked out all the dogs there, drank out of each fountain, and ran into my friend Mia!  She smiled for a photo with me!  I love her sense of humor.  She was riding a cool bike there, I wish that I could learn to ride a bike.  I could pedal with my front paws...but my balance isn't so good  and I'm not sure that they make helmets with ear holes.

My Ritas, My Store, and My Park...I'm in Doggie Heaven.  Back to work tomorrow.  Good Night my Peeps, can't wait to tell of my adventures tomorrow.

PS. I'm not kidding about the fan mail!

Llama??? What is that?

Today my mom left really early.  She made me go outside to potty before I was even ready to crawl out of bed!  Then she came home all excited to tell me about LLAMAS.  She said that I reminded her of a llama.  What mom, seriously, we are the same color!  We do walk on four legs, but I don't spit!  My aunt told me that none of the llamas spit on her today, but Mia the llama did give her three kisses.  That just made my blood boil, no one else is allowed to kiss my aunt-especially not a llama.  Who did she think she was. The best part of the story is that after the llama llkissed my aunt, she started sneezing uncontrollably and had itchy watery eyes...I told her she should demand an allergy test.  Hmmmmmm could she be allergic to llama llkisses?  How convenient.

This cutie (that's what my dad says) is named Geves.  I think he especially likes him because of his name-that's his nickname too.

This llama and I are making the same face!  I sympathize with you buddy,  I try to ignore my mom too.  Mom, DO NOT get any ideas, I do not want that thing around my nose.

This particular llama llfriend is so cute.  My mom loved his ears.  I don't know what is so special about his ears, I do that with mine when I hear the word icecream.  I just can't make them any longer, but mom you could paint them a different color if you wanted. 

After hearing about the llamas, I had to wonder why I was not invited...then it hit me.  I could not have participated because I could so jump over hurdles and walk through a tent.  I could let my mom lift my hind legs (without kicking her).  I'm not really sure about the pack on my back-Eskies are a little too delicate for carrying things on their backs.  I could have been the best of show!