The Daily Baxter

Rusty sometimes has a red V on his forehead. I think it means...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:50:00 -0500

Rusty sometimes has a red V on his forehead. I think it means he likes me, and wants to be my valentine. We’ll see about that kiddo.

Amanda says she gets the same thing on her forehead sometimes when she’s really really mad. You don’t think Rusty would be mad at me do you? I just want to lick the kid’s face once in awhile a hundred times.

Honestly, how could anyone be mad at me? I’m very lovable and I didn’t try to steal Ryan’s omelet right off his plate this morning.

What is WITH everyone suggesting I go out and play in the...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:14:11 -0500

What is WITH everyone suggesting I go out and play in the snow.

YOU go play in the snow.

I’m going to stay in here where it’s nice and cozy thanks so much.

Also? Just because I loved the snow for the previous winters of my life means nothing. I was young and stupid.

You don’t know me.

Oh great, it’s “Put Baxter in a Garbage Can...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:53:49 -0500

Oh great, it’s “Put Baxter in a Garbage Can Friday”.

Just what I had hoped for.

I can only hope this is followed by “Dress Baxter up Saturday” and “Shave Baxter Completely Bald Sunday”.

Oh hey! You eating trail mix or fritos or cereal or pretty much...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:49 -0500

Oh hey!

You eating trail mix or fritos or cereal or pretty much anything in a crinkly bag?

I’m here if you want to share!

And by “here” I mean close enough to snag crumbs off your lips.

That’s cool, right?

I realize this is a little late but did you guys know Cousin...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:59:38 -0500

I realize this is a little late but did you guys know Cousin Dixie gave me a Christmas present?

It’s a tube!

Wrapped in paper!

With a marrow bone inside!

Cousin D is quite the gift giver. I didn’t get her anything. I think allowing her to occasionally appear on my blog is a big enough gift to cover all holidays, birthdays, and special events.

Still sorry about the Superbowl Snackfest. And also the UFC...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:57:09 -0500

Still sorry about the Superbowl Snackfest.

And also the UFC pizza and wings the night before. OK fine…I don’t really get a plate of the good stuff, but I’m excellent at stealing heavily used napkins. It’s pretty much the same thing.

Casual Friday. Am I doing it right?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:45:10 -0500

Casual Friday.

Am I doing it right?

Rusty: Hey Baxter! You’re so fluffy and I want to pull...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:45:17 -0500

Rusty: Hey Baxter! You’re so fluffy and I want to pull your ears!

Baxter: Sigh.

Rusty: But I won’t. I won’t pull your ears if you tell me where Sophie is.

Baxter: Is he really looking for the thing my nose is touching rightthissecond?

Rusty: You know who’s the prettiest? Soph…oh hey...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:45:06 -0500

Rusty: You know who’s the prettiest? Soph…oh hey wait…is that the ceiling? How’d the ceiling get up there? Do you think it can see me? Ceeeeeeiiiillling. Ceiling is a funny word.

Baxter: -____-

Well this is hogwash. I don’t really care what this hunk...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:34:10 -0500

Well this is hogwash.

I don’t really care what this hunk of plastic can do.

Let’s get down to the good stuff: Where is the cardboard box it came in?

OK everyone, on the count of three, sing it with me: Frosty the...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:10:32 -0500

OK everyone, on the count of three, sing it with me:

Frosty the snowman, was a jolly happy soul

with Tiffany ribbon lips

and a cardboard nose

and two eyes made out of Samoas.

The snowman is alright, but what you can’t see is all the traffic slowing down and/or stopping.

I can read lips pretty good and all those cars were full of people going “Gosh! Is that really him? Is that Baxter of internet fame?? He lives on our block!!”

True story.

Oh hey. Planking? Leisure diving? So 2011. I barely even...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:17:56 -0500

Oh hey.

Planking?

Leisure diving?

So 2011. I barely even remember what those fads are.

2012: Snow Seats are where it’s at.

GMA, call me, I’ll totally give you an exclusive.

Ok, obviously the shirt was staged, but the expression and the...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:56:00 -0500

Ok, obviously the shirt was staged, but the expression and the posture and the pointing? That’s all Rusty.

I’d like to think that he’s learning his posing skills from me.

And as for the message “Baxter: I’ll bet you think this blog is about you”. I mean, it’s not my favorite, but I appreciate the snark.

I also appreciate that I can’t simply read the shirt, it’s all Carly Simon up in my head.

And yes. I totally know who Carly Simon is. WHO DOESN’T??

Shout out to Sarah for concepting and gifting the onesie ;)

Ummmmm guys? I’m a little worried about Amanda. Let me...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:57:25 -0500

Ummmmm guys? I’m a little worried about Amanda. Let me tell you about a conversation I overheard last night at 3am.

Amanda: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

(At this point Amanda pulls the covers over her head)

Ryan: What’s going on?!?

Amanda: THERE’S BUGS ON MY HEAD!!!!!

Ryan: There’s no bugs.

Amanda: Are you sure? Check!

Ryan: Yes I’m sure.

(He didn’t even look!)

Amanda: Oh, I’ve only been asleep for 2 hours.

Then she fell right back asleep!

I’m no Dr. Phil, but this doesn’t seem normal. Send help!

What the? Oh hell no! Furgie does not get treats, those are the rules. I’ll handle this....

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:54:16 -0500

What the? Oh hell no! Furgie does not get treats, those are the rules.

I’ll handle this. Let me just make sure she didn’t drop any…

Holy crow how many treats does this cat need? I count about 10 too many.

Beat it Furgie! All your treats are belong to Baxter B!

According to Amanda I’m not allowed to bring this bone inside anymore because it’s...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:52:04 -0500

According to Amanda I’m not allowed to bring this bone inside anymore because it’s “covered in mud” and “gross”. I told her it was a gift from Gramma Ginger and I should be able to do what I want with it, but it’s totally lost on her.

She claims that my tasty and delicious bone is responsible for these big chunks of mud all over the house and she says that mud “doesn’t belong in the house”.

Well unfortunately for Amanda, she is in San Francisco, and Ryan is a push over.

BAXTER B BAD BOY 4 LIFE!

This photo sums things up pretty nicely. As you can see, Mr....

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:39:00 -0500

This photo sums things up pretty nicely. As you can see, Mr. Rusty gets center stage, basking in the glow of his new found stardom. I swear, that kid sticks his tongue out and everyone rejoices as though he just built a perpetual motion machine.

Meanwhile has anyone seen Baxter? Oh yeah, here I am, way in the background, quietly waiting to be let outside where I will also be ignored.

Maybe not quietly, but waiting nonetheless. In the background. Sadly.

Just doing a little quality assurance testing over...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:29:10 -0500

Just doing a little quality assurance testing over here.

Amanda’s almost done with this quilt for baby Rusty, and someone’s got to make sure it’s ready.

So far so good—no errant pins, the snuggle factor is high, and I kind of feel like I’m in the jungle, but without all the scary threats of real lions and snakes and stuff.

I’ve noticed that a lot of baby stuff says to wash it and sterilize it before use…dog butts and paws are sterile, right? I mean, I clean them myself every single day!

Sooo about this blogging thing. Do you think Amanda understands...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:09:24 -0500

Sooo about this blogging thing.

Do you think Amanda understands what ‘daily’ means?

Will SOPA or PIPA shut me down for being disingenuous?

You guys will vouch for me, right?

It’s SO not my fault!

Apparently this is the new “fun” around...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:57:50 -0500

Apparently this is the new “fun” around here.

Remember back when I went to the park more days than not, and the days of yesteryear when I didn’t have to compete for camera time?

Socks on a dog.

Hope it’s a big hit with you all.

I’m going to go hide in the dark somewhere.