Cairo's Place

November 23, 2004 - November 1, 2011

2011-11-07T17:40:00.001-08:00

Cairo passed away suddenly last week. We are still in shock and don't quite have the words to describe it. She was playing outside with our daughter, galloping about happily, when she just collapsed and stopped breathing within minutes. It must have been a massive stroke because she was gone by the time we brought her to the vet.

She was the most sweet, loving creature and was such a fine gift to our family. We are so thankful for the joy and happiness she brought to our household. We will never forget her love, beauty and companionship.

At Home With My Sister

2010-04-29T18:10:00.000-07:00

My sister Julia calls me "eehhhehhhk" every time she sees me.

She is my best friend. She can't say me name yet, so she grunts instead :-)

My Sister Gets All the Best Toys

2010-03-16T20:12:00.001-07:00

And a Happy New Year!

2009-12-16T10:02:00.000-08:00

I Have a Sister

2009-11-30T09:00:00.000-08:00

Meet Julia. She was born on November 24. I can't wait until she can start crawling so we can play chase!

Under the Weather

2009-11-12T18:02:00.000-08:00

I just had surgery to remove a growth from my gums. Mommy hopes it is just hyperplasia or epulis. The doctor biopsied nine other growths in my mouth. They will tell us what they are in about five days. They also removed a mole thing from my leg. I think I'm still drugged up from the anesthesia. At least I'm back home and on my couch.

Still Crazy After All These Years

2009-09-23T19:33:00.001-07:00

Interwebs Update

2009-08-18T07:11:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone, I'm on Twitter now!

Having Fun in the Summer

2009-07-29T16:31:00.001-07:00

In the early evening, this couple of wild rabbits hang out in the green belt outside my door. I would love to burst through the screen door and chase after them, but my Daddy won't let me.

So, instead I rest on my nice comfy bed and try to stay cool.

Sometimes I flip my ears up into weird positions all by myself.

But my favorite position is with a pillow. It really supports my neck muscles.

I'm Ready For The Holiday Weekend

2009-07-03T07:56:00.000-07:00

It's important to stay in the shade during summertime lest we overheat ourselves.

How do you stay cool in the heat? I love chasing ice cubes around the floor.

Back

2009-06-17T19:32:00.000-07:00

Sorry I've been away for awhile, but I've been on official business. Will tell later.

This is Daddy's mint plant. I love to eat it. The other day I ate the entire thing and then puked it up an hour later. I came in the house smelling like peppermint and he knew right away. He shook his finger at me. Apparently he was harvesting that plant for summer mojitos.

Ok, before I blog anymore I need to take a bath.

The Ides of March

2009-03-24T20:32:00.000-07:00

I haven't forgot about you all in pet blogging land. I've just been really busy living the good life, drinking beer, reading books and playing with my pug pal Max.

What I Do To Christmas Cards

2009-01-12T17:51:00.001-08:00

Hibernation

2008-12-29T19:40:00.000-08:00

I have been curled up on my Boxer pillow for quite some time because it's been cold in these parts. I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday season and here is wishing you a happy 2009!

My Birthday

2008-11-24T17:14:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone for the great birthday wishes!

Yesterday night my mommy and daddy took me to my grandparents' house. I played with Max, we ate dinner and they even baked me a cake! My grandma only had three candles left in her cupboard (I actually turned four yesterday) so that's all I got. But the cake was so yummy! Max and I really enjoyed it!

Here's Max after enjoying some cake...

He might look sad, but trust me, he thought it was delicious!

Stairway Games

2008-11-17T20:33:00.000-08:00

Play Dead

2008-11-15T08:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Times Are Here Again

2008-11-11T16:52:00.001-08:00

This week I'm at my grandparents' house. I get to spend all my days and nights with my buddy Max! We've been playing non-stop. Here are we pretty tired.

I love car rides. Here is my grandpa driving me somewhere.

They are cleaning the roof, gutters and chimneys at my house - so my parents sent me to my grandparents' place for the week. They didn't want me roaming around the backyard while workmen were flinging soot from the roof.

Here Max and I topped off a fun-filled day of playtime with a romantic candlelight dinner.

First Dog

2008-11-05T17:35:00.000-08:00

(CNN) -- Barack Obama's two daughters had another reason to high-five their dad's election to the presidency Tuesday night: they're getting a puppy.

"Sasha and Malia," Obama said in his victory speech at Chicago's Grant Park, "I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House."

Obama needs to get a Boxer. 'Nuff said.

Change I Can Believe In

2008-10-23T20:11:00.000-07:00

Daddy was watching the presidential debate last week. Ugh, so boring. I don't want to watch that crap. I just want to have fun. I can't wait until we start watching Animal Planet again. I hope this election stuff is over soon so we can go back to playing frisbee and taking lots of walks.

How Cool Is This?!?

2008-10-13T17:21:00.000-07:00

I totally want one of these jumpy things for my birthday next month.

Boy, How Times Flies

2008-10-05T20:26:00.000-07:00

Hey, everyone! Sorry I haven't blogged in a while. My Mommy has been very busy since she started her new high school teaching job. My Daddy has still been taking lots of pictures of me but lately I'm either lounging or asleep in all of them.

I've been up to all my usual activities - walking with Mommy, playing frisbee with Daddy, being a couch potato and watching tv. I'm just living the boxer life.

My buddy Max got fixed two weeks ago. I'm not allowed to play with him for another week until he's better. I'm not sure what was wrong with him. I don't think he needed fixing.

Now enjoy a music video from M.I.A. "Paper Planes" is one of my Daddy's favorite songs.

Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-02T18:28:00.001-07:00

It was extraordinarily humid last weekend. The thunderstorms in the desert left us with some icky, sticky weather. My mommy and daddy have been using the fan quite frequently. I love standing in front of the magic wind machine because it's the best way to cool off.

Once I'm properly cooled off I curl up on the couch with my favorite pillow. Have I mentioned I love pillows?

How a dog drinks

2008-08-29T21:37:00.000-07:00

Check out this cool video I found from the Discovery Channel!

Summer Adventures

2008-08-16T11:47:00.000-07:00

Daddy lets me sniff his beer.

Yummy - he put some foam on my nose!

I love going for car rides. Sometimes I sneak in the car when my parents are not looking and I hope they'll take me with them wherever they are going. If I'm lucky my parents will strap me in the backseat with my special seatbelt and take for me a drive.

I love my babble ball!

And after a long day of beer drinking, car riding and babble ball playing it's time for a nap!

Babble Ball!

2008-08-13T18:06:00.001-07:00

My grandparents bought me a new toy during their trip to Carmel two weeks ago. This toy has become my all-time favorite play thing. It's called a Babble Ball. It makes crazy noises and drives me crazy!

Not of My Species Day

2008-08-05T17:15:00.000-07:00

Today is Not of My Species Friend Day. My Not of My Species (NOMS) friend is Marilyn Monroew, a beautiful white house cat with amazing eyes. She has been very busy lately writing writing lovely poems and lounging in her library.

Do any of you have a Not of My Species friend?

The 2008 Paw-Limpics International Bone Relay

2008-08-05T17:10:00.000-07:00

courtesy of Lenny

Tag, I'm it!

2008-08-03T09:26:00.000-07:00

Gucci tagged me with the name game. So, here I go.

What is your name? Cairo. My mom originally wanted to name me London or Burberry but my daddy didn't like those names. He thought I looked like a Cairo. I responded well to that name, so it stuck.

If you could change your name, what would it be? Supreme Empress of the World.

What is your pet's name? I have several toys...there's Leo the Lion and a giraffe carcass I call Randy. The problem is - most of my toys don't live that long because I destuff them within a few days of meeting them. I like my squeaky soccer ball.

If you could change your pet's name, what would it be? The Dude.

What are your brother and/or sister's name/s? I had two other sisters but I haven't seen them since I was a baby. I live alone with my parents and have the house all to myself! My closest friend is Max the Black Pug who lives with my grandparents.

If you could change their names, what would they be? I would change Max's name to Zoolander, because he acts like a male model.

. . .

I am going to tag Cubby, Bella, Eduardo, Chef and Lorenza.

Hanging Out in the Summertime

2008-08-02T08:11:00.001-07:00

Keeping Watch

2008-07-30T16:48:00.001-07:00

Yesterday we had an earthquake in Southern California. You probably all heard about it.

I was a little shaken up by the initial 5.4 quake - it felt like rolling waves - so I decided to stay vigilant for any aftershocks.

When my parents got home they opened up the door for me. One of my favorite things to do is to look out our front door.

If anymore earthquakes come rolling around I'll be sure to growl and bark and scare them away!

Damn you, Paparazzi!

2008-07-25T20:05:00.000-07:00

Here I am having an intimate moment rolling around the carpet on my back when some obnoxious camera-toting human gets in my face and starts snapping photos! Can't a girl enjoy her space a little??

Paw-limpics: Food Tasting

2008-07-15T19:44:00.000-07:00

Summertime

2008-07-07T20:08:00.000-07:00

I forgot to tell you about my summer vacation...my parents went to Europe in June but I got to hang out with my coolest pug friend Max! Check out the pictures of our adventures together!

The 2008 Paw-limpics

2008-07-07T19:52:00.000-07:00

I just found out about the 2008 Summer DWB Paw-Limpics from Lenny of Wire Wise. Considering I am quite the athlete (in addition to my skills at lounging) I figured I should enter the competition.

Here I am playing soccer. Eat your diving heart out, Cristiano Ronaldo!

And here I am in the long distance frisbee catch:

I'm also an expert in the game of "keep away":

Oh, and I almost forgot - water-sipping!

This is how I play in the house

2008-07-05T07:56:00.000-07:00

I just stumbled upon this commercial this morning. From the look of their jerseys it must be at least three years old. But it combines two of my favorite things - soccer and Boxers!

What are your favorite commercials starring cool canines?

Every Dog Must Have a Pillow

2008-06-09T21:47:00.000-07:00

I played with Max all day long. Now I'm tired. I wouldn't even come upstairs to sleep with parents. Hell, this is better. I've got the couch all to myself.

When Robots Attack...

2008-05-27T16:04:00.000-07:00

Dogs fight back!

Sleepy Face

2008-05-16T21:35:00.000-07:00

My parents caught me sleeping with my tongue out. Of course they thought it was amusing to snap my photo and wake me up their stupid flash.

What I've Been Up To Lately

2008-05-07T20:12:00.000-07:00

Just livin' the good life.

Obey Your Thirst

2008-04-03T20:20:00.000-07:00

My Favorite New Spot

2008-03-25T21:23:00.000-07:00

In bed with my uncle Jacob.

Destroying the Easter Bunny

2008-03-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

Mommy let me play with the Easter Bunny this weekend.

He tasted good!

I chewed on him and then batted him around the room.

I was tired, so I took a break.

Then I ripped his head off!

Easter is so much fun!

I can't wait for the next holiday!

I Swear, I'm Innocent

2008-02-22T22:00:00.000-08:00

‘Stolen’ truck taken by dog in California

Police say Boxer knocked pickup out of gear; animal wasn't injured

Wrestling with Max

2008-02-11T22:05:00.001-08:00

Nubby Wiggles

2008-02-01T21:26:00.000-08:00

Rooting for the Underdog

2008-01-13T07:55:00.000-08:00

I spotted the picture above at Yahoo News. That's Packer the Bulldog. He must be pretty darn excited that his team won yesterday. This got me thinking...what team or teams do you guys support? Do you wear jerseys of your favorite teams? Me...I don't like wearing clothes...only humans wear those stupid things.

Today I'm rooting for the San Diego Chargers over the Indianapolis Colts. San Diego is the closest NFL team to me. They probably don't have much of a chance against the almighty Super Bowl champs but I like rooting for the underdogs!

What I've Been Up To...

2008-01-10T21:58:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year!

2007-12-31T17:56:00.000-08:00

I want to wish all my friends a Happy New Year! Thank you for your Christmas cards - I enjoyed reading every single one. I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season. Here's hoping 2008 is a great one. I've already started celebrating - I just ate a stuffed lion. Its white puffy remains are scattered throughout the house. My Daddy snapped this picture of me just before I devoured its tail.

Santa's Delivery Crew

2007-12-16T14:03:00.001-08:00

I pull the sleigh while my pug pal Max munches on the edible gifts.

It's getting cold out there...

2007-12-14T19:58:00.000-08:00

My fur is very short and I get cold very easily. During the winter months I curl up to keep warm. At night I sneak under the covers of my parents' bed.

What do you guys do to keep warm?

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-10T20:25:00.001-08:00

I know this movie was made last year...but the great thing about the holiday season is recycling. Re-posting old videos is akin to pulling out old Christmas decorations from your garage or basement.

Home Shopping TV Star

2007-12-03T17:08:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago my mommy became addicted to this channel called Gems TV. People in fancy clothes sit at a desk all day long and talk about jewelry. It's very boring. Daddy - being his cynical self - refers to this network as one of the many opiates of the masses.

Yesterday she bought an aquamarine ring from a TV presenter who was wearing antlers. This reminded her of my recent antler photo, so she emailed the Gems TV folks the picture. Within literally two minutes of sending the email they splashed my photo on live TV and read my mommy's email!

I would have preferred to make my television debut on Animal Planet or Fox Soccer Channel, but this will do...

Reindeer Games

2007-11-25T20:07:00.000-08:00

I spent all afternoon addressing envelopes. Boy, my paws are tired. Now I'm ready to send all my canine blogger friends their Christmas cards.

Be sure to check your mailbox!

Thanksgiving with Cairo & Max

2007-11-23T17:36:00.001-08:00

In addition to some delicious turkey, Max and I received an even better treat...beer!

Three Years Old

2007-11-23T17:32:00.000-08:00

Today is my third birthday. Here I am in a reflective mood staring at myself in the mirror. Daddy says I do this a lot. He thinks it is really funny. I swear, I'm not vain. I just enjoy seeing things in reverse.

P.S. Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone!

A Dog's Life

2007-11-12T19:22:00.000-08:00

This weekend I got a long deserved bath. I hadn't had one since before the wildfires. Daddy said I was very dirty - probably all that ash from the fires was caked in my coat. Now I'm nice and shiny. Here I am on my parents' bed after my bath...

Here I am giving my Daddy a kiss to thank him for my wonderful bath.

Ten Dogs that Changed the World

2007-11-01T20:07:00.000-07:00

Someday I hope to make this list. That is, after I have successfully led my Boxer Rebellion to victory.

Canines of the world unite - you have nothing to lose but your leashes!

Happy Halloween!

2007-10-31T17:09:00.000-07:00

Last year I didn't dress up. The year before I was a bee.

This year I'm a 70's funk musician. Damn I look cool.

Did any of you dress up?

Southern California Fire Update

2007-10-24T17:35:00.000-07:00

I'm here reporting on the fires raging throughout Southern California. On Sunday night the Irvine-Santiago fire was about three miles from my house. It has since moved east back into the hills, but the air is very dirty and there is ash everywhere!

Please keep all the animals in your thoughts and prayers as many families have been forced to evacuate their homes. The Humane Society has more info - they are accepting donations which will go toward helping animals affected by this disaster.

Cairo Battles the Fashionistas

2007-10-24T17:32:00.001-07:00

Flashlight Follies

2007-10-20T17:34:00.000-07:00

What I've Been Up To

2007-10-19T19:46:00.001-07:00

Hi, everyone! Sorry for not posting in such a long time. My parents and I have been really busy. I've been spending a lot of time with Max. He has so much energy that it wears me out!!! Next month I turn three years old - I forgot what it's like to be a puppy!

After a long day playing in the park Max crashed in his mom's arms...

Here I am at home snuggled up in my parents' laundry.

I prefer sleeping on a bed without scattered clothes.

Make sure to check out my new video in the post below...

Never Gonna Stop Me...

2007-10-19T19:39:00.001-07:00

Faire du vélo

2007-09-08T11:19:00.000-07:00

Pandora's Box

2007-09-08T11:03:00.001-07:00

Look at all the wonderful goodies my parents bought!

Labor Day

2007-09-04T22:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry guys, I haven't written in a while. I've been trying to keep cool during these dog days of summer. Last weekend I was able to play with my new uncle Max (the cute black pug who lives with my grandparents). He is quite brave for a little pup. Here we are playing hide-under-the-coffee-table.

Impersonations

2007-08-17T16:52:00.001-07:00

A shoe model.

A sleepy Little Red Riding Hood.

Maximus the Black Pug

2007-08-14T05:50:00.000-07:00

Hey, everyone...meet my new uncle Maximus!

He's just a baby - but he's already got a blog. He's a very friendly puppy. He is very eager to play with me. He squirms in his mommy's arms and wants to be put on the ground when I'm around.

The other day he enjoyed watching me run in my grandparents' backyard. When he gets a little bigger I can't wait to play with him! He's got so much energy he just might give me a run for my money (and you know how energetic Boxers are!).

It's Blogging Like Cats and Dogs

2007-08-09T22:29:00.000-07:00

Hi, fellow dog bloggers! Did you know there's an entire world beyond our canine section of the tubes, I mean internets, no I mean blogosphere, or whatever the kids are calling it these days. I was recently exposed to this world when a fancy feline named Marilyn Monreow made me her NOMSSF (Not-Of-My-Species Special Friend).

Now, I've never visited cat blogs before - actually I've never even met a cat! I've only seen them on TV and in movies (the Harry Potter films come to mind). But Marilyn seems like a cuddly kitty - and a cool one at that. So before you freak out Peter Venkman style about the possibilities of interspecies electronic communication, go check out Marilyn's blog and say "hello".

Rocky, 1995-2007

2007-08-09T16:50:00.000-07:00

My pal Rocky passed away yesterday. He was three months shy of turning 12 years old.

He was a good little pug who lived with my grandparents. When they got Rocky my daddy was in high school and still living with my grandparents. He helped raise Rocky as wee puppy and they were good buddies. Several years later my daddy moved out of their house. When he got married to mommy I was born, and they brought me into their new home.

I’ve always enjoyed visiting the grandparents’ house and getting to see Rocky. He was always nice and friendly to me. Occasionally he would romp around the house with me but most of the time he would sit and watch me play. In his later years he slowed down and his joints were too stiff to run. We used to cuddle together on the couch.

My grandparents and Rocky just returned from a vacation in Carmel, California when Rocky got really sick. After several tests it turns out he had cancer and there was nothing the doctors could do. My daddy was there yesterday when Rocky went to sleep.

My grandparents were feeling sad and lonely yesterday evening so I went to stay with them a few days. Hopefully I can cheer them up a little. Last night I searched every nook and cranny of the house but I couldn’t find Rocky. That’s when they told me he had gone to Rainbow Bridge. Someday I’ll see him again – and he will be young and full of energy, eager to run and play together.

More photos at the Rocky the Pug Tribute Gallery

Got Milk?

2007-07-28T10:06:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite treats on Saturday morning is drinking ice cold milk.

Here I am enjoying mi leche:

I Love Car Rides

2007-07-21T09:06:00.001-07:00

Last week my daddy took me to the drive-thru for the first time.

It was fun. A magical voice from a multicolored poster took our order. We then drove further and a nice lady gave presented us with a paper bag filled with yummy smelling food.

My daddy ordered a burrito at Del Taco - but I would have preferred going to Jack in the Box instead.

Throw the Book at Michael Vick

2007-07-19T06:43:00.000-07:00

Above: a screenshot from Michael Vick's Wikipedia page, 7/19/07

When the Atlanta Falcons lose their first game in the upcoming 2007 season quarterback Michael Vick should be sprayed down with water and then electrocuted. After all, that's what he did to dogs that didn't "perform well". Why not give Vick the same treatment? Ok - if you don't like fantasizing about violent acts of retribution you could at least sign a petition urging the NFL to suspend the bloodthirsty monster.

More: Activitists: Dog Fighting Grows in Popularity

Pink Wig Challenge

2007-07-15T10:19:00.001-07:00

The Cat Realm provided us the challenge, so here it is...

Summertime Blues

2007-07-15T09:40:00.001-07:00

Sportswear Modeling

2007-07-06T13:39:00.001-07:00

My grandpa gave me this hat at his house last weekend.

I think it's too big.

27 questions

2007-06-27T20:32:00.000-07:00

1. Your age?
I will be three years old in November.

2. Your age when came to live with your people?
I was eight weeks old.

3. What color is the collar you’re wearing right now?
I never wear collars in the house. I'm always naked indoors.

4. Who is your favorite person other than the people you live with?
My uncle Jacob.

5. How much do you weigh?
45 pounds.

6. Most expensive thing you’ve ever chewed up?
A few pillows and some dog beds. Nothing that's irreplaceable.

7. Do you like other Dogs?
Yes - as long as they don't have my frisbee in their mouth.

8. Who is your best non-human friend?
Rocky.

9. Squeaky Toys or Tennis Balls?
Squeaky toys! I love making lots and lots of noise when I play!

10. Do you like to be brushed?
I love it. My parents use an oval-shaped rubber brush for my extra short coat.

11. Peanut Butter or Cheese?
Both, please.

12. Do your people cut your nails?
No. Walking on the sidewalk and asphalt wears my nails down.

13. Any formal education?
Yes. A Ph.D. in political science and a Master's in kinesiology.

14. Couch potato or Energizer Bunny?
Depends on the weather.

15. Five nicknames your people call you.
Cai-Cai, pooks, caca-chaca, pooie & bookie-boose

16. What is your best trick?
This one - if only I could execute it properly.

17. Do you like kitties?
What's a kitty? I've never met one of those before.

18. What did you have for breakfast?
Kibble and a couple freeze-dried liver chunks.

19. Can you hunt (aka have you ever killed anything living)? If so, what?
Last week I saw a duck at the park. I tried to chase it but it flew away.

20. When & why was the last time you went to the V.E.T.?
I went a few months ago for my regular vaccinations.

21. Where do you sleep at night?
At the foot of my parents' bed.

22. Do you like to swim?
I'm not a big fan of the water. In fact, I'm afraid of swimming.

23. Can you make puppies?
My mom didn't want me getting knocked up so I was fixed at a young age.

24. Your favorite place to visit?
My grandma's house.

25. Do you give kisses?
I love giving kisses. Daddy says my tongue feels like sandpaper.

26. Can you potty on command?
If I can find the right spot in the grass, then sure!

27. To Cuz or not to Cuz?
Yeah, I love my cuz!

Delicious Stuffed Toys

2007-06-22T16:22:00.000-07:00

My mom bought me all these cool stuffed toys on sale at Pet Edge. I've already destroyed all of them. But here's a video of me enjoying my stuffed giraffe...

The footage is from last week when the UC Irvine baseball team was still in the College World Series (hence the UCI talk at the end). Unfortunately they were eliminated by the reigning champs Oregon State.

Summer is Almost Here!

2007-06-11T11:13:00.001-07:00

That's right, folks. It's almost the season to lay back and relax, sip tropical drinks, go to the beach and play sports. I've already gotten started on the action (or lack thereof)...

What are your plans for the summer?

Barking Mad

2007-06-03T16:16:00.000-07:00

I'm a pretty happy-go-lucky dog and there are few things in life that annoy me. But my mom's white jewelry box is one of those things that drives me up a wall.

gotcha!

2007-05-30T20:24:00.000-07:00

What I've Been Up To...

2007-05-21T21:34:00.000-07:00

I've been spending a lot of time at my grandparents' house lately. Mom and Dad said I couldn't stay home alone because people are doing work in the backyard. Something about gutter cleanings and termite inspections...

At my grandparents' house I am really spoiled. They let me eat lots of yogurt.

Then they dress me up as Bulgarian peasant.

Rocky and I chill out on their fancy couch.

After a long day of eating and playing we crash together.

I promise to have more videos up soon!

Smackdown

2007-05-07T22:26:00.000-07:00

My pal Cassidy came over this past weekend. She's almost one year old now! She is almost as big as me now, but I still dominate her in a wrestling match. She's got me beat at tug of war though...

Storytime

2007-04-29T16:21:00.000-07:00

My Boxer friend Cassidy has a human sister named Caitlin who is five years old. In kindergarten she wrote a story about Cassidy and I playing together. Here is her original story scanned in below. Click on the image to enlarge.

Isn't that cool? Caitlin loves watching Cassidy and I play.

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Time for a Book Review

2007-04-26T21:35:00.000-07:00

Daddy has so many yummy books lying around the house.

Today I decided to give one a try.

A few bites and it didn't taste that good.

Probably 'cos it was about the Yankees - what an overpriced, overhyped team!

When Daddy came home he explained to me that the book is not actually about the Major League Baseball team - it is a history of American business in post-revolutionary Mexico. He said he didn't care that I tasted it because he already read it.

Playing the Game

2007-04-20T19:13:00.000-07:00

The game I play is called keep away. Daddy throws the frisbee and then it's my job to prevent him from getting it back. I think I do a pretty good job.

Cairo The Bouncer

2007-04-18T16:24:00.000-07:00

Both my parents have been really busy, so here's an old video of me doing my ball bouncing tricks. Maybe they'll buy me a bouncy ball again this summer!

Early Morning Face

2007-04-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went to the doctor because my parents were concerned about my nagging cough. The doctor x-rayed my chest and luckily there are no problems there. Turns out I have allergies! They gave me some antihistamine pills which make me very sleepy.

I Think I've Outgrown This...

2007-04-06T19:21:00.000-07:00

Hey Mom, put me down. I'm too big for this!

how to make a caipirinha

2007-03-30T17:20:00.000-07:00

There's no better way to start the weekend than with a caipirinha. My parents first encountered this sweet and sour drink in Brasil three years ago. My dad puts it up there with a Manhattan as his favorite drink.

It's quite tasty and easy to make...

Start with one lime, cut in quarters (or eighths if a large lime).

Add 2 tablespoons fine sugar and mash with a wooden pestle.

Now it's time to add your alcohol. Throw in about 2 oz. of cachaça.

Add crushed ice, stir and enjoy!

Yuck - I don't like limes. I prefer beer!

Sunday at the Harbor

2007-03-19T20:21:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my grandparents took me on a special visit to Dana Point Harbor.

Here I am waiting for my 100-ft. yacht to arrive...

My uncle Rocky came for the walk, so did my crazy cousin Luca the Chihuahua. I have to wear this "gentle lead" harness or else Luca freaks out and makes satanic duck quacking noises.

We all had a great time!

How was your weekend? Do anything exciting?

Good Search

2007-03-16T14:00:00.000-07:00

Want to help out a great charity while you search the web? Instead of using Google or Yahoo to search the web head over to Good Search. This website donates 50% of its advertising revenue to the charity of your choice.

So, here's your mission...In the box that reads Who do you GoodSearch for? type in "Legacy Boxer Rescue" and then clicky Verify. Every time you perform a search on GoodSearch.com Cubby and his friends at Legacy Boxer Rescue will receive one cent. I know that doesn't sound like much, but multiple searches performed by multiple web users will add up quickly.

Spread the word!

*image from Obey the Pure Breed

Cairo Does Beer Blogging

2007-03-12T18:15:00.000-07:00

What's that Dad? Smells good!

Can I get a taste?

Aww, come on! Don't hog it all to yourself! Let me have some!

Whoo - one sip knocked me out. That's some strong ale!

A Couple Vanity Shots

2007-03-11T08:47:00.000-07:00

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

2007-03-06T09:26:00.000-08:00

My new friend Asta is a wire-hair fox terrier who lives in New York City. Recently, she took a car ride to Rhode Island and had fun riding in the backseat.

I, too, enjoy car rides. Here are some pics of my automobile adventures...

I'm very well behaved in the car. I sit up straight and watch the scenery go by.

I also love sticking my head out the window and feeling the wind in my face. My mommy laughs because my ears and jowls flap in the wind.

Here's what I look like in the mirror...

Boxers in mirror are closer than they appear

Boxers Gone Wild

2007-03-01T18:39:00.000-08:00

Some recent footage of me, Cassidy and Cooper (the pup) at the local park.

Canine Intrudes World Cup

2007-02-23T10:24:00.000-08:00

I was hoping to become the first canine participant at a World Cup competition. Unfortunately, I just learned that the honor is already taken. A scruffy black dog played in the England-Brazil match during the 1962 World Cup:

Well, at least I'll be the first Boxer when I play. But which team should I play for? I live in the United States, I understand Spanish and English, I'm named after an Egyptian capital and my breed is from Germany.

Cairo's Futbol Skillz

2007-02-19T10:49:00.000-08:00

This Is The Life

2007-02-15T21:54:00.001-08:00