Easter Fun

     Happy a couple days after Easter everyone! I hope everyone had a great week. I know I did. My weekend was filled with enjoyable events. 
     The first event was a soccer double header. Cutters played Zionsville and then Fishers. We lost to Zionsville 3 to 2. I was happy I scored a goal. The next game everyone played great. We won 3 to 1. I was fortunate to score two goals.      
    We also played a game on Tuesday. It was unfortunate. We lost 5 to 1. We worked hard as a team. I tried my best by using speed. I ran up the field many times with the ball and tried to cross the ball or shoot. However, by this time, I was very tired. But I was able to at least grow more comfortable with my moves. 

     Then there was Easter. Our dogs don't really enjoy hunting eggs. Although they love to eat them. I like both of the ideas. But I like hiding them even more. I especially love it when mum looks for eggs and I get to snicker at her.   
    We also had to get pictures of the dogs with their bunny ears. Hoover probably liked his the most. I could see Nikita glaring at us. Lizzie could not tolerate them at all. I suppose I'd be the same. It would be hard not to lose some dignity doing this. 

    

    On Thursday I'll be helping my school with our play, The Lorax, an adaption of a Dr. Seuss classic picture book. I'll be helping out as an instrumentalist. I'm excited to do this play for the second time. 

     This week's kindness award goes out to the people who rescued a dog who looks like a husky named Miley from a junkyard. They were with the Hope for Paws organization. Here is her story: Miley. Don't miss the video. She was treated and got much better, becoming friends with a dog named Frankie. I thank all people who help animals in need. 
     

Down Go the Daffodils

 

    The soccer game didn't go so well for Cutters. We lost 5 to 1 against Westside. However, this is an improvement. At our last two games last fall against Westside, Cutters lost one game 9 to 0. I was fortunate to score our goal. I'm glad about that. I honestly didn't expect I'd score. But I'm happy I did.     

     Lizzie had fun. She also has a new nickname, DD, the Daffodil Destroyer. She was digging a hole one day. Where you may ask? Right where a cluster of daffodils were rooted. They now lay piled on each other. RIP daffodils. Mum was not too pleased with the destruction of her flowers but Lizzie was.

      I also was able to read to the cats. I brought in my book, Redwall, and I read to two cats in particular. They were Jazzcat and one of his friends, Dink. Both cats are overweight. Jazzcat however, is the largest cat ever to be in the shelter. Mum estimates Jazzcat weighs  close to 20 pounds. She's happy though, and that's all that matters. I think she also likes my book. 
     This week's kindness award goes to the animal shelter's reading program. This way, I can read my books and help cats become more comfortable with their future family members. Thank you animal shelter. 
     I shall also talk about a great dog named Cooper! He currently lives at the animal shelter with his pal Puggy Sue. Cooper is a beagle and maybe basset hound mix. He likes to play with other dogs and wants to be loved. He enjoyed the outdoors and sitting on our laps. He'd be a perfect edition to the family. Every animal is.  

      
   

Fun in the Spring

    

     It was a tiring weekend yet it was an excellent one. I was able to do many things as were the dogs.   
      The first event of my weekend was that I was able to go to an ODP(Olympic Development Program) soccer friendly with Illinois and Kentucky. Some of the Illinois kids were a head taller than me! Either I'm short, or they're tall, extremely tall! In fact, some of the kids were taller than all of us! A few of those kids even had deep voices. Great news! I was on television, well, in the background. Dad, was also on television staring off into space. Channel 8 was there filming the new park. I enjoyed the friendly and was able to work on my own skills.      
    The next day I went to another ODP practice. While I was gone, the dogs romped outside. They ran around, marked their territory, and walked straight through the flower garden. The weather was just right for this. Although, mum didn't like the stroll through the garden. I know though, they all enjoyed their time. 
     Soon, the new Godzilla movie will arrive. That will be a great day. I'm excited to see the big dinosaur return to stomp Tokyo(although he'll be in San Francisco). I'll go with one of my mum's coworkers, another Godzilla fan. It's sure to be a blast! 

   I'm featuring a sled dog today named Scooby, also known as Cooper. He's nine years old and has been chained up all his life. He is looking for a home and still has plenty of life like Lizzie. He's a great dog. Check out Scooby 

    I shall not give out a kindness award this week but I have a chance to be kind. I may be able to read to cats at our animal shelter. I have some good books in mind. You could suggest some books for me to read to cats. I'm thinking about the Hobbit.
     I'm excited for the Cutters soccer season to start. We have our first home game on Sunday. I hope the rain stays away. I'll let you know how it goes.
      
      

Lots of News

    Brackets are not my strength. On the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, I've lost. The two teams I had in the National Championship game have already lost. So, now I can only root for underdogs and despise those who overthrew the team I picked to win it all. But that's the reason why I do a bracket.
     Other than my bracket, I've enjoyed my spring break. I visited a friend's house, which was good fun. I aso spent the night at another friend's house. I was a very tired boy. We stayed up until  after two o'clock in the morning playing on my friend's X-box. I had the time of my life though! 
     And then my Mum got me hooked on "House Hunters." I have now realized I like to watch people look at houses and apartments in another country. It's now one of my many hobbies. 
     During my spring break, I also saw the Indiana University women's basketball game with a friend. Before the game started, we were asked to play a halftime game. I was hesitant yet accepted. The game's rules were: we would put on clothes for people seven feet tall and score a basket winning a gift card. 
     Being a soccer player, I didn't stand a chance. When this race started, I ran to the pants and pulled them on. I then tripped in the pants, hobbling to the shirt. I put my head through the arm hole and finally figured out how to put on a shirt. I continued by running to the basketball and shooting. I was lucky enough to score. I was actually surprised. I don't usually score. Especially in a crowd of 2,000 people. I'm a lucky guy. The game was a little more enjoyable after that was over.
     The dogs enjoyed their spring break as well. Even with no snow the dogs have fever... spring fever! I can't always control myself. That includes Nikita as well. She was probably the most active of the trio. She can't run as she used to but she does her best. My parents call it more of a hop.
     Hoover is a curious yet timid malamute. He was up to no good one day because he was digging a hole, caught red-pawed. Later, Lizzie wanted a playmate. So, she barked at Hoover trying to get him to play with her. She was able to chase him once until he made it to the dog bed, where he wouldn't leave. Nikita hobbled to Hoover's defense. She barked at Lizzie and stood by Hoover. In return, Hoover licked her ear to say thanks. 

     Soon I'll be writing about soccer again because the Spring season is coming up. I'm excited to play new teams and get better! Stay tuned for soccer news! 
     

The Birthday Girl

     Happy 14th birthday to Nikita! She has really been a trooper all these years! On her birthday, Nikita was able to go on a stroll (Lizzie doesn't go crazy when we say stroll). She was wagging her tail and panting and I could easily tell she was happy. She may not be able to hear to well and moves slow but she still enjoys being a part of the pack. 

     There would be more excitement later. As a treat, the dogs were served a few treats and tad bit of ice cream. You can tell from the picture, Nikita was very excited. Lizzie, swallowed her ice cream whole! Such table manners cannot be tolerated! Nikita received some salmon treats which she generously shared. She's always been a good girl.

    The Cozy Corner was erected once again. We had a few encounters with Hurricane Hoover. Today he crawled right under the bed for some belly rubs. Maybe he isn't that destructive.

     I should mention, it is my spring break so I intend to enjoy it thoroughly. I'll be on my toes, protecting the Cozy Corner is a full time job. I'll also be sleeping at a friend's house. I know I'll enjoy it! I have a few other things planned for the week, maybe a movie?

     I have some mum news to report. Mum has a cold so it is VERY hard for her to talk. I have appointed myself as "Mum's Royal Translator". She clicks her fingers when she needs me. Another fun job!

     This weeks kindness award goes to Nikita. I wasn't her biggest fan when I cried as a baby (she even ran outside!) yet she has always stayed by my side. Even now, she likes to hang with me. This makes her a wonderful companion like all dogs. 

 

The Project and Husky Blood

     Hello sled dog lovers. You've probably been wondering where I've been this past week. I've been watching a computer screen, making a presentation. I'll also say I've been cooped up in my room, which is true. 
     I did this project last year. I was creating a settlement. This year I had to make a colony. My colony was Mattville. Last year it was down to the last minute. This year was no exception. I decided to put a lot of content into my PowerPoint. I'm really enjoying learning about stop motion video and for extra credit decided to make a stop animation to go along with my fable. I also wrote a silly National Anthem. I really enjoyed this project and did well and that's what matters.

  

   In other news, which might be a bit embarrassing but it does have to do with dogs, I discovered I was born to be a sled dog lover. Mum was digging through old boxes when she found my sled dog jacket and sweater. This is evidence I was born to be a sled dog even though I don't remember wearing them. Mum tells me the jacket was handmade by someone in Minnesota. Now compared to my shirts, the sled dog jacket is three times smaller. We finally gave the jacket to a stuffed moose. He wear's the jacket with pride. Do you have any old clothes you treasure?

Puppies!

     Hello to all you animal lovers. This blog will be a short one. These next two weeks I'm going to be busy working on a project. Last year I also gave a post like this. I was making my own settlement in Indiana. This year I'm working on a colony.
     The name of my colony is Mattville. Any other information shall be shared on my next post. I'll tell you something though. I am attempting to go above and beyond on this project. The more content the merrier!
     Now it's time for the Acts of Kindness award. Northern Lights has seven new puppies! They're adorable yet they are a handful. This award goes to the woman taking care of those pups. Keep it up! Hoover was born in rescue, he and his 11 siblings were called the "Dirty Dozen." I wonder if these pups have a nickname? The mom and puppies will be available for adoption. 

     As I leave, I ask you a question to dwell on: does your dog feel shameful? I'm not so sure about Nikita.