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! 

Everywhere I look, I see SENIORS!!!

But listen my peeps, I LOVE IT!  Seniors are my favs because they let me in.  Almost all of them let me in on the actions.  I love checkin out the props, the poses, and most of all the outfits! Yesterday and today...only seniors!  We started with Rebecca.  She told me I was Beee-u-tiful!  I looked just like Morgan...you know, I might want to meet Morgan someday.  I'm kinda sad that I didn't get a photo op with Becca, but I did get lots of attention from her and her mom and sister.  Her photos are very pretty!  I loved Becca's blue eyes, I'm wishin my eyes were blue too!

Then I met Travis...he had the coolest guitar!  Loved the Yin Yang.  My paws could've showed him a thing or two about the guitar.  I was thinking...a little Jagger, a little Hendrix, Clapton, or a little Elvis?  I watched my mom, dad. Aunt Kristy, and Aunt Val play guitar hero, so I have confidence that I could do it!

Today...Jake, if only I could play that many instruments! 

Let me tell you about this photo....Aunt Kristy, what were you thinking?  Why would you snap a photo when I had a bone in my mouth?  I look ridiculous!  This is me and my first senior of the day!  My mom taught his little sister when she was in fourth grade...she knew me as a wee pup...just arriving at my mom's pad.  Just learning how to use the potty outside, etc etc.  So you see, this is even more embarassing to have my mouth full in this photo-you know because she has known me since I was a mere 4 pounds.

 I wish that I could fit my paws in pumps like Kelsey today!  These photos are me and my friend Kelsey.  She was kind enough to allow me in two photos.  Actually I just kept placing myself in them, and she smiled at me so sweetly, I just want to lick her face.  In the top photo, Aunt Kristy, seriously?  First I'm eating, then my butt?  If only I had knows, I would have washed behind my tail.  It was all good until Aunt Kristy told me these photos weren't about me...do you see my irritated look as I left the backdrop?  What?  Look at her face...SHE WANTED ME in her pics!  No yearbook is complete without my ears!

Wow, I kinda surprised Emily in this photo!  Going somewhere?  Everytime my mom gets suitcases out, I end up at Grandmas for a visit!  My paws are staying on these suitcases, that is for sure.  Em, maybe you will take me with you since my whole family left me at home last week while they were on vacation!  By the way, I loved the earrings.  I wonder how those big tear drops would look in my ears.  What do you think?

Well good night my peeps.  I'm going to get some rest...I'm dreaming of new poses.

Congrats to Aunt Val!

Alrighty, my peeps.  I'm back!  It's been awhile since I wrote about TeaRose because my mom and my aunt went on a mini-vacation with my best friend and my dad and they LEFT ME HOME!  I would have enjoyed being away too, but I guess someone had to watch over my aunt Renee.  It was a big job, but I did it.  We had lots of work to do.  We edited pictures and talked on the phone so much.  I helped her fill all the orders and ran them out to the customers as they came in. 

I'd like to tell you about the mini-vaca and all my presents, but they decided to make it a summer stop...so I can't be giving away clues here!  My aunt and my mom photographed two weddings the weekend they came home...it is been a bit crazy. They also took photos of the cutest little girl.  She was so nice to me, she gave me lots of cookies.

About the weddings...my mom and aunt Kristy drove to Deep Creek, MD for my aunt Val's wedding.  I didn't get to go, although they told me there were random dogs running through the ceremony!  I could have protected everyone if only they would have taken me. It might have gotten a little noisy during the ceremony with me yelling at those dogs!  I'm glad the girls got to go...they told me all about the nice families and relaxing atmosphere of the lake.  It was nice that they got to get away from all the hustle of Greensburg.  I was a little jealous that I didn't get to eat Mrs. M's cupcakes.  The homemade raspberry filling left my mom and aunt Kristy wanting a second!  They kept saying, "I really wanted another, but I didn't want to look like a pig."  I told them that it was silly that they didn't just eat another-who cares if you look like a pig.

Here are a few of the cool pictures from the day.  Only my aunt Val ( the tree hugger? LOL!) would want to drive away on a jet ski! 

Well peeps, I will talk later.  Have a good night, RUFF! It is great to be back!

Just a reminder how cute I am!

Happy Birthday to You...

Today was an adventure at TeaRose.  I listened to a preview with a senior friend and two photo shoots with little kids.  I really didn't need to make them smile and from all the noise, I decided to just stay under my Aunt Renee's desk.  Their photos were so great, but some are surprises, so I don't want to spoil the surprise by posting the photos on my blog.  Then there was my best friend's Super Star Party!  Yes, it was the day I had been waiting for for a long time.




This is my and my best buddy in the whole world.  She looks so pretty don't you think?


I was so excited as I watched the studio transform into every little girl's dream place.  You see during parties, the lights go down, the music goes up, and the children get fancy.  They all get their hair done however they want it done, and then they get make up.  By the time they are ready, the girls look so fabulous.  I usually stay in my work room because I get nervous around lots of people like that.  Through the door, I heard squeals of excitement as the girls posed for glamour shots.  They always have pizza (tonight I got to share some) and cake...YUM!  There were no minty bones at this party, but I kept reminding myself that it wasn't MY party. 

All the girls get to take home their own photo souvenir.  Let me tell you, some of the outfits that the girls put together would give Giorgio Armani ideas!  Check them out!

This is me and my wand.  I was waving it to make sure that Abby had the best party ever.  I just know it worked!



This is me and my sunglasses.  I wanted to be just like the girls.  I couldn't get them to fit right, but I looked good anyway.  The color orange really works with my eyes, don't you think?

I'm sure that Ab had a great birthday, and I was glad that my studio was a part of making her so happy.  Thanks to Ab with and E...I didn't have to work so hard because she helped set up and clean up.  I was home before 11 thanks to her help!  Good Nite my peeps.  I don't mind if you look at my photos again.  I won't tell anyone!

Rain, Rain Go Away...

Rain, rain go away...go away so that Izzy can play.  I was singing that in my head all day long.  We were supposed to have senior photos today, but the rain scared them away.  I really don't blame them, I don't like the way my hair looks in the rain.  My tail gets a bit too curly and it looks like I have an 80s perm.  I certainly don't like to sit in the grass either. 

Even though it was rain, it didn't scare my lil buddy away.  He was just about the cutest thing I have ever seen.  Although I was a little green when my Aunt Kristy was fawning a little too much calling him "the cutest little baby."  I THOUGHT I WAS THE CUTEST LITTLE BABY!  Did you forget, Aunt Kristy.  I thought... just wait until it's just you and me...that's when Izzy will strike.  In three weeks, my mommy heads back to school, at that point, you're MINE.  I will steal every 90210 DVD you own, eat every goldfish cracker in the house, and record over your favorite Reba on DVR.  Yes that's right the Halloween one...you know that one when Barbara Jean freaks out about watching all the CSI.  It's a goner!

Back to the baby.  He was cute although for his little bum photos he pooped on the blankie!  Seriously?  I was potty trained way younger than 2 weeks.  White Lace and Clyde (my doggie parents) taught me manners.  I told my mom, fire me if you want, but Izzy doesn't DO baby poop.  There are not enough minty bones in the USA to get me to clean that up.  Here are some of my favorites from the photo shoot!

Well my peeps, it is off to dream of pieces of chicken tonight.  I'm going through minty bone withdrawal.  My gramma decided that she is rationing them.  What's that about?  Just get more!  Good Night All.

Making my Clients Smile-That's my J-O-B!

Hi All, I know you are anxiously awaiting our summer stop inside scoop...the truth is, I'm just not quite ready to talk about it.  I'm still so sad that I can't bring myself to post about it yet.  Soon, my friends, soon.  I'll talk happiness right now.  What an awesome day I had today.  I was a little tired and I was enjoying my window, but I didn't mind heading to work-after all...I had yesterday off.

Today I had a very important job.  I helped one little girl brush her hair.  She didn't want her mom to make it look shiny.  So I stepped in.  I told her that I really don't like when my mom brushes my hair either, but how do you think I look sooooooooo good.  It does take work.  I was going to teach her how to make a really scary face (like you're going to bite your mom) when you get your hair brushed, but then I thought to myself..WAIT!  It doesn't work.  My mom just keeps brushing...so instead I just helped talk her into brushing her hair so that she could look like me.

They were really cute girls.  They fed me treats and chased me around the studio.  I picked up a giant baseball beanie and carried it around.  I thought to myself  (My mom went to the game last night and didn't take me, so I will just catch my own fly ball!)  I also said, "Look out Derrek Lee, I don't need to hit two homers, I just carry the ball and make people cheer!"

Also today I met another senior.  The Class of 2012 LOVES ME!  They let me into their photo shoots right and left.  Thanks for giving me my photo op today C!  I was really impressed with my TeaRose peeps.  They were super creative with the props that C brought!  Even my aunt Renee got in on the action...she had so much fun "making a SEA of shirts."  Aunt Renee this photo is almost as good as that chicken dish you made me for dinner tonight.  I love Tuesdays cause I get to see what is on the Aunt Renee Grill!

Hi C, Hi C, Hi C! Not the drink people!

Wow Aunt Renee, C is swimming in the Sea of Shirts.

Well my peeps, I'm heading home to try to edit the pics from the Summer Stop for all you guessers.  I hope to post them soon.  Night all.  Think of me in my bed dreaming of a sea of minty bones.

Overtime Reward

It was tough keeping my aunt Kristy and aunt Renee in line yesterday.  I told them over and over again...NO OVERTIME, but they didn't listen, so we stayed.  I waited so patiently that my aunt Kristy took my to PetSmart to spend my extra money. I love when my aunt babysits, one little sad look and we get in the car and head to the store.  She's not like my mom-with her there is really NO TOY LIMIT!  My mom only allows me one per visit.  SHE IS AWESOME.  I bought a lobster and two little toys as my reward.  I was a bit downcast after the trip because they quit carrying my minty bones.  What's a dog to do?  I dream about the light minty taste of those bones, and now I'm going to have to rely on the UPS man to bring them to me!  I yell at him...does this mean a change of heart for Izzy?

Just looking at this photo is enough to make my heart skip a beat and my mouth to start watering.

After my mom and dad returned from their date, we all had a great chicken dinner.  Mom made pesto chicken over pasta in a light pesto sauce. I had chicken and pasta minus the pesto.  I like things plain especially my chicken!  For a big surprise, we went to Twin Lakes to meet up with my best friend Abby.  We heard a band and everything.  I felt like such a big girl playing at my favorite place. 



Here is a photo of me getting a big drink!  My mom does take photos with her cell phone sometimes, she doesn't like to post them on my work blog-but I just remind her that even the cake boss probably buys cupcakes at the grocery store sometimes...so please, don't mind my cell pics, I am just so cute and my mom doesn't always have her massive fancy camera.



Lovin' my park!

I'm excited for Sunday!  I love Summer Stop days...here's a clue my peeps, Izzy gets to go today!  Talk to you later.

My day at the DUMP

When I say dump, I know what you're thinking...that's not what I mean peeps.  You'll find out later why my day included the dump...and no, I wasn't looking for my missing raw hide.  These last two days have been busy for me, but the good news is...I have almost left on time two days in a row.  I met lots of new friends.  My friend came in for some pictures...she deserves a modeling job.  She knows just what to do for the camera!  I know that if I keep my ears up, she will find something.  She is so sweet and nice and she talks a lot to me!  I really like her..she makes me smile.  I also met her little brother.  He really like Jioios and was headed there...but he forgot to take me for some pizza pie! 

Then I met Gra and her family!  She was as adorable as Izzy.  She loved her great-grand baby so much that I had to remind her to look at the camera for a few.  That's okay, that is my job as a photographer dog...that's why I get paid the big minty bones after all.  Don't these photos just make you smile?

Then there was my trip to the dump.  My mom had a vision with a 6 ft ladder.  The final photo will be cropped in for effect, but for today I just wanted to showcase the dump!  In here are the most smelly things I can think of...most dogs would devour this, however me being a civilized (somewhat spoiled) dog would not find myself eating from the dump.  I much prefer lettuce, broccoli, and carrots.  Even in my appearance on Fear Factor, I didn't make it thought the dumpster challenge.  We really enjoyed Ryan...he was funny and made us laughed a lot!  You looked really cool with your tie by the way.

Today I spent a lot of time in with Aunt Renee.  You see the lil man turning three did some yelling, and that scared me!  I hid under the desk.  He was beating a toy drum...rat tat tat...over and over again in my ears.  I would close my eyes and then I would hear it AGAIN.  The girls decided to put blocks in a barrel...any idea how loud that is in a doggie's ears?  We dogs do have acute hearing you know...I could have heard that ruckus a mile away, let alone a few feet away.  Good thing he is so darn cute.

I got to come home on time and have homemade pizza with my best friend.  I also got to play rummy with my friend!  Tomorrow I'm the big dog at work.  It will be exhausting playing boss since my mom and my dad are going on a date!  Look out Aunt Kristy and Aunt Renee...we will be working by Izzy's rules.  I can be bribed with minty bones and chicken-but LOTS OF IT!  (Mom I have heard the saying 'while the cat is away the mice will play')  Me and my aunts are out of that place at two...you know to head straight to PetSmart and buy me a toy with my overtime pay.  Good night peeps...until tomorrow...TGIS...(Thank Goodness it's Saturday!)