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8.04.2011

Thursday Thirteen:

Meet the Pack.
1. Ronan - {Irish}"ro + nan" means little seal
2. O'Reilly - {Irish} minus the *O* means courageous, valiant.
3. Born early December 2006.
4. Best trick is his "Ain't I pretty?" Johnny Bravo impersonation.
5. Has been known to eat an entire {stolen off the counter} pizza and then wonder where his suppertime is.
6. Can pick up an item of interest, take it to the door, set it down, open the door, go outside, nose back inside and pick up item to take it outdoors. THIEF! LOL!
7. Truly believes he is a 100 pound lap dog and will climb in your lap, given the opportunity, to prove it.
8. Neighborhood welcome wagon when he manages to Houdini his way out of the yard. {The Alaska yard. No chance to escape in the SoCal yard}
9. Loves his belly rubs.
10. Hangs his head when he has been caught doing something he shouldn't be doing.
11. Puts himself in his kennel when he has been scolded or before bedtime most nights.
12. Hilarious to watch him chase his tail.
13. Loves to give many slobbery kisses.

7.28.2011

Thursday Thirteen:

Meet the Pack
  1. Ciara {"kee + ra"} from the Irish ciar meaning "dark" and implies "dark hair and brown eyes."
  2. Siobhan {"shiv + awn"} is another Irish form of Joan meaning "God is gracious."
  3. Born early 2004.
  4. Rodent chaser.
  5. Trickster when told to go to her kennel.
  6. Loves to dig holes to get to the cool damp dirt for a napping nest.
  7. Can say *want one* to get a snack.
  8. Shakes with either paw but you must change hands to get her to shake with the other.
  9. Will give high 5's but be careful cuz it can hurt.
  10. Believes she is queen of the yard.
  11. Will reluctantly give kisses and allow petting, but then wants a snack after.
  12. Very independent and not inclined to cuddle.
  13. Thinks the kid is hers and grouches at Ronan {the other of the pack}and puts herself between him and the kid if at all possible.