On Saturday mom went snowboarding and me and Dixie stayed in the car. It was cold and raining and I did not want to get wet. I mean Dixie did not want to get wet and cold she is just a puppy!

So on the way back we pulled off I-90 to stretch our legs.

First we stopped at Rattlesnake Lake.  Wow that was really scenic and peaceful!  We saw a rabbit but did not chase it. We were good park guests.

The we went to the Cedar River Watershed Education Center.  It was Fantastic! It rains a lot there and they have a garden where the rain falls on drums and it sounds totally cool. Way fun!

We went inside and looked at all the great displays. They had so much stuff to look at we will have to go back. This would be a great place to take out-of-town visitors. As long as they do not chase the rabbits.

The lady who works there was super nice and showed us around. She is really smart and knows all about the watershed.  Did you know that the Cedar River Watershed supplies two-thirds of Seattle’s water supply?  Wow – that is a lot of water!

In the photo she is showing Dixie how to use the display that shows about water evaporation. It was so fun!  When it was my turn I did it all by myself I did not need any help.

We had a super duper time.

Here we are playing one of the drums. You are not supposed to walk in the rainforest garden but this drum was right by the walkway so it was ok.

The next day we went out to dinner with Uncle Pete. We went to a Mongolian Grill.  First you get to pick out all the yummy things you want to eat.

Then the awesome chef cooks it on this gigantic grill.

Yummmmyyy!

It is Springtime!

Me and Mom went for a walk through our neighborhood.

We took pictures of some of the cool stuff that neighbors have in their yards.

Love the flamingos!

All these great things were in front yards right by the sidewalk. So we did not have to walk up driveways or onto lawns. Being a tiger I have to be careful about not scaring anyone.

Me and Dixie got up early to watch the sunrise. That is the moon behind the trees, not a UFO.

After it got light we saw a wild animal had been drinking from the bird bath on the deck! Me and Dixie investigated Dino helped.  As usual Mom said it was a raccoon. But we know better.

It was really cold outside, below freezing!  I do not mind I have a good thick fur coat but Dixie is just a puppy so we came back inside to read books. Callie the calico helped.

Later we did errands and we went to the library.

Ha ha! Look at this great book title!  We should totally get this for Auntie Darcy.

Speaking of Auntie Darcy, she is confused about what is a jaguar and what is a cheetah.

As you can see in one of my animal books, jaguars have beauutifulll spots that are like flowers. Tigers have stripes and cheetahs have more plain spots and more triangular faces.

This is a jaguar, not a cheetah!!!

This is our newest foster cat.  His name is Jimi.  He looks rather sinister but he is a big baby.

He mostly wants to be petted and brushed and to watch movies on the sofa. And he likes his tummy rubbed!  Ooohhh I’m sooo scared!  He is so FIERCE!  hahaha

This morning Matt came over to our house.  He stops by periodically to make sure we do not have any RATS ewww yuck!  in the basement or mean hornets in the yard where I play. Matt has the BEST smile!

Then we went snowboarding yayyyyyy!  Dixie and I do not fit in the satchel at the same time.  Too bad Mom did not buy the Hello Kitty backpack that I wanted a couple of weeks ago.

But mom figured out that Dixie fits in one her pants cargo pockets. Ha ha it was great! Dixie rode in the pocket and I rode in the satchel.

Me and Dixie had a snowball fight!  Mom said after that it was time for us to wait in the car.

If you have a live animal it is not safe and also NOT very nice to leave them in the car.  But it is ok for me and Dixie.

Mom is out there somewhere!

Oh this is so incredible mom brought a puppy home oh my gosh this is fantastic she is just the  right size for me yayyyyyy!

Look her name is Dixie she has a bandana with her name on it!  One of Mom’s good friends at work gave her this puppy!!!!  For keeps!   Forever!

Here I am showing Dixie one of the tiger books from the library.  She like to looks at books too!

Then we had a tea party in the back yard!!!  Dino came and also Bingo Bear.  It was so much fun!

I showed Dixie all the great places to play in the yard. We had such a superduper time!  Dixie is so pretty!

After we came inside from playing Mom decided Bingo needed a bath.  Sorry about that buddy.  It was not my idea.

Me and Dixie are already best friends.

We went to the dentist office today!  Here I am in the waiting room where they have all kinds of good things to read.

Here Lindsey is doing my checkup.  She is one of the nicest people you could ever meet and gentle too.  Also she is beauuutifuuul!

After that me and Mom went to a different building than where she usually works.  This place was really cool!  Look at all these machines and interesting pieces of equipment. I do not know what it is all for but it would be fun to play with.  Mom said not to touch anything.

I look so small next to these giant machines. I am over on the left sitting on a shelf.

After work we went for a walk.   It was such a super sunny day!  Finally!!! Here are a couple more pictures from the walk.  Spring is here! yayyyyyy!

Then we came home and I played in the yard with Dino.

After that I came inside and helped Mom do taxes.

By my calculations we should be getting a check for $839,122.23. Or maybe that is what we owe.  Darn this #^&@! calculator!  Mom said I could stop helping.

We decided to do something more productive so we watched an episode of Lost.  This is a very strange show.

Oh wow look at these beauuuutifulll cakes at the bakery.  All Mom wanted to buy was some bread. Borrring.

Then we went to the library and I helped put books in the RETURNS. That is for the books that you are taking back to the library after you are done reading them.

I found something good to read while Mom looked around.

I helped check out the things we picked out.  This is for the books you want to take and read in the comfort of your own home.

Then we went home and Uncle Pete (not my real uncle he is not related to Auntie Darcy) came by and we got to ride in his truck.  I LOVE riding in the truck!

We went to my favorite Indian restaurant. This is Mom’s lunch but those little silver bowls are just the right size for me.

Back in the truck.  I wanted to go for a walk after lunch but it is raining too much.  I do not mind getting wet but….well….let’s just say that not everyone enjoys the smell of wet tiger.

So we came home and played Yahtzee.  Mom won every time. I think she cheats. I came in second place the second game!

Then me and Uncle Pete read my new tiger book that I borrowed from the library.

I was feeling lonely.    so Mom let me come to work with her.  I sat on her lap.

Still missing Auntie Darcy.

After work we went to the store and I got to pick out a toy.   It was hard to decide.

Finally after about 20 minutes I decided to get a foam ball and they had one in my favorite color.  Mom let me play with it in the car on the way home.  If I play quietly it is ok but if I get too rowdy I am not allowed to play in the car while it is moving.

When we got home me and Dino played with the new toy in the back yard.