It's All About Andy

Happy Birthday Andy!!!

2011-01-13T18:01:00.001-08:00

Andy's 4 today!!! Gosh, time flies! We've been saving up a fancy cookie for him for his birthday! Here's the birthday boy sitting patiently for a picture first before chowing down!

Of course he had to bring it over to his favorite spot before chowing down. We made him wait again. Hahahaha!

Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T22:30:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! We just came back from Hawaii a couple of days ago and we brought this little outfit for Andy along with a lei made out of dog treats. They had a lot of things for small dogs, and not so much for our corgi-sized friends, but it'll do! Andy says, "Hang loose, dude!"

I hope 2011 is a great one!

Mendocino!

2010-10-18T20:13:00.001-07:00

Above: An artsy picture. It just turned out that way.
Below: Eating out on the terrace with Andy. Unfortunately, he was being kinda mean to the other dog that was there so I ate fast and we took off. =p
Posing for the camera at the Mendocino Botanical Gardens! As you can see dogs are allowed.
Two weekends ago we took Andy to Mendocino for a small trip. We took him canoeing! The first for him, and he did so well. All he had to do was sit and relax. We did all the hard work! =) He sat and barked at some nearby birds, but the rest of the time just took in the sights. He was so good!

Posing again...
and again...
and again...
Andy is such a happy dog! Look at that big smile! He loves to run! This was actually at a winery where you can bring your dog as you wine taste. They have a small area where dogs can run around too.
As a bonus, we bought this for him a couple of weeks ago because it was so cute and just in time for Halloween!

Andy's 1st Baseball Game!

2010-08-30T20:14:00.000-07:00

It was the Dog Days of Summer at the Giants game on Sunday, so it was the perfect opportunity to take Andy! There were so many cute dogs (apparently 800 dogs were in attendance that day) and we saw so many corgis! They were all so cute! It was fun to see so many in one place! The weather was nice and sunny! My sister has video of Andy walking in the little parade before the game, but I took some pictures of Andy sitting on the bench "watching" the game. He was so adorable! Of course he has to be the only one of 800 dogs that was doing the barking because other than that, it was pretty quiet! Enjoy!

Andy in board shorts!

2010-07-19T16:13:00.001-07:00

Isn't this the funniest thing you've ever seen?! We couldn't stop laughing when we put it on! Since Andy's body is longer than normal, it wouldn't stay on, plus he can be so wiggly! Anyway, he was a cutie! I wish stores would design clothes especially for our "longer" friends. ;)

Andy loves carrots!

2010-07-07T13:26:00.000-07:00

I tried to get a shot of him holding the carrot in his mouth, but every time I told him to stop, he would drop it! It looks like a big orange cigar when he carries it around looking for a good place to settle down and eat. Below is video of him chowing down!

Another attempt to bring Andy everywhere we go...

2010-07-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

Andy at Lowe's

Please sir, I want some more...

2010-01-27T17:49:00.001-08:00

Andy's having a good ole time licking dessert wine off of a cork!

Somebody's 3 today!!

2010-01-13T18:19:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday, Andy!!!! All he needs is a birthday hat. =)

Andy picture overload...I know you've all been waiting...

2010-01-08T18:26:00.000-08:00

Do not disturb...

2009-10-14T20:09:00.000-07:00

I'm working on my master's thesis. Please do not disturb.

hahahaha....isn't Andy cute? Look how focused he looks.

Halloween costume number????

2009-09-26T23:58:00.000-07:00

I've lost count!! This is just 1 of the 2 new ones that we had to get for Andy! This banana costume and a mail"dog" costume (not pictured). Anyway, we got it because my mom used to work for the post office before she retired a couple of months ago. Anyway, when I saw it, I couldn't pass it up.

Isn't he so cute in the banana costume? It was hard to get a good shot because it was a little warm that day and he doesn't really like wearing clothes. We try not to leave it on too long. He can handle jackets, like his raincoat and peacoat, but that's about it. Enjoy!

A Day in Monterey

2009-09-26T23:45:00.000-07:00

This is totally overdue, but anyway, just puttin' it out there...Gabe, Mo, and I went kayaking in Monterey a couple of weeks ago. It was a warm, really nice day. As you can see we saw sea lions and otters! They were super cute! and...even though Gabe was reluctant to participate in kayaking, he is now kayaking's biggest fan. Go figure. We also ate at Phil's Fish Market, which was deeeliiicious!! yummy!

Picture update!!

2009-08-25T15:12:00.000-07:00

I love to read! Don't touch my book!
Chewing on a bone...

The following pictures are from a corgi meet-up: (Andy was the cutest out of all the dogs, of course.) There were a bunch of corgis (welsh and cardigans.) Actually, they were all pretty cute running around on their little legs. It's always fun to see a bunch of corgis playing together. Andy was a little clingy as he always is, but he got used to it after a while.

We put his old bed under my bed and he's actually using it! It's not everyday, but for the last couple of days, this is what I find when I look under my bed. Isn't he so adorable!

Andy's off to work...

2009-08-15T13:10:00.000-07:00

...now all he needs is his briefcase and coffee mug! Isn't he cute?? ( a recurring theme in this blog)

Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz...picture overload!!!

2009-08-10T09:37:00.000-07:00

Go UCSC! heehee! I couldn't miss an opportunity to get a picture with Andy at my school!

Andy in Carmel playing on the beach! He was so good! He followed us everywhere and went where we wanted him to go. He chased other dogs and birds and played in the ocean. He was so cute! Everyone should take their dog to the beach. Next stop...snow!!

Real Time

2009-08-06T12:45:00.001-07:00

I just took this photo because he looked so cute!!

Andy is comfy!

2009-08-06T12:31:00.001-07:00

Andy always manages to find the most comfiest spots wherever he lies. He can also find the most uncomfortable, but this is a comfy one. I guess he got tired looking out the window.

Plum Clafoutis

2009-08-06T12:27:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to make this (well, originally/traditionally they're made with cherries) and since my parents picked a surplus amount of plums from our backyard, I decided to put them to use. They'd probably rot in out kitchen as usual, but that is not to be the case today! yay!

Andy "sitting"

2009-08-06T12:23:00.000-07:00

I do not position him this way, I swear, he does it on his own. Andy loves to look out the window, so I guess it's the best position from our guest bedroom.

I can sleep anywhere....even upright and on my side!

2009-08-04T20:33:00.001-07:00

Don't ask me why or how he does it, but he does and he can sleep like this for a while too! It doesn't look very comfortable, but whatever floats your boat, Andy!

Peekaboo, I see you!

2009-08-04T20:18:00.000-07:00

These are all pictures of Andy sleeping under my bed. His head always manages to peek out here and there. As you can see, he can get tangled up in all the cords near my bed. I managed to clear that up so all is well.

Can't Touch This!

2009-08-04T20:14:00.001-07:00

My aunt gave this to Andy and as you can tell, he can be very possessive. Be sure not to get your hand in the way.

Just another day in the life...

2009-08-04T20:05:00.001-07:00

He's too cute for his own good.

Not about Andy

2009-08-03T11:17:00.000-07:00

Okay, so this post is not about Andy, but I thought I'd put it out there. So you know how Mcdonald's has free mocha Mondays? Well, there's a reason why it's free. They're TINY!!! 7 oz.!! Less than a cup!!! Don't get me wrong, I'm not being ungrateful or anything...I mean it is free...but this is ridiculous! hahahaha. Anyway, enjoy the pictures. I tried to find items that you could compare the drinks to...

"Corgi Crossing"

2009-08-03T09:07:00.001-07:00

Trying to get a picture of Andy actually "Xing."

Picked this up at the Gilroy Garlic festival. Isn't it perfect?

This is just a cute picture of Andy! =)

More pictures!

2009-08-02T13:25:00.000-07:00

This is Andy barking at something outside the window. He is always doing this. What is out there that is so interesting? A squirrel? the annoying yapper dog of the neighbor across the way? someone cutting the grass? or doing something in their yard? a fruit falling from a tree? a bird?

He's in "stance" mode when he's barking at something outside. Can you make out the saliva path he left on the window screen?

Okay, okay, I wrapped him up in blankets this time. But isn't he so cute?

Andy looks like a cat all curled up like that. I was trying to get a shot from the top to show that.

All wrapped up again...he doesn't seem to mind. He is still a happy dog!

Andy standing at my doorway. He wants me to chase him. He also just likes to stare sometimes. Whatever it is, doesn't he look mischievous?

Andy waiting at the window in my parents' house. He always sits there and "guards" the house.

Andy at the U.C. dog park

2009-07-29T21:08:00.000-07:00

We are finally able to get Andy to walk through the tube at the dog park! Doesn't he look happy?!

I was a cat in my previous life...

2009-07-29T21:05:00.000-07:00

I have no idea how he fits his stocky little body on the ledge of the window, but he does it. He's so cute though! He could sit anywhere else comfortably, but he chooses to sit on the narrow ledge.

Andy's getting exercise too!

2009-07-28T16:57:00.000-07:00

We just got a treadmill and Andy uses it too! Look how calm and focused he is!! Good job, Andy! At first he would not stop barking at it everytime it was in use, but now he sits beside it when I'm using it. We still need to work on getting him to get on the treadmill on his own, but as of now, we have to place him on it. All in good time.

My hiding place...

2009-07-28T11:48:00.000-07:00

This is just one of the many spots that Andy chooses as a hiding place away from the dreaded vacuum, among other things that frighten him into hiding. Watching him try to maneuver his way in and then out is hilarious. He got stuck once too! What a silly dog!

I'm coming downstairs!!!

2009-07-27T20:58:00.001-07:00

Andy loves to run up and down the stairs.

I'm sleeeepy...

2009-07-27T20:53:00.001-07:00

His little back feet always cross like this when he sleeps on his side. It's so cute!!!

Isn't Andy so cute? I think he's annoyed at me for taking so many pictures of him sleeping (trying to sleep, anyway).

More "FUN"ston!!

2009-07-18T21:18:00.001-07:00

Video at Fort Funston

2009-07-18T21:09:00.000-07:00

Fort Funston!

2009-07-18T21:04:00.001-07:00

We took Andy to Fort Funston today. At first he was hesitant to get near the waves, but once Mo went closer, Andy would go with her. He was so cute!! He just loves water. I'll post some video too.

Random Pictures of Andy

2009-07-17T19:58:00.000-07:00

These are recently taken pictures of Andy being cute!

"I wear many hats."

2009-07-13T09:37:00.000-07:00

Andy hates it when we make him wear things on his head. He seems to lose his spirit when we make him wear something. He doesn't really move and stays put. When he wears the hello kitty one (not pictured), he sinks down and looks so sad. =( He looks so cute though! We don't leave it on for long. Anyway, without further ado, Andy in a variety of head-gear....

All Wrapped Up!

2009-07-09T19:12:00.000-07:00

Napa followed by Andy's first bath in his new bathtub

2009-06-30T11:13:00.000-07:00

"Get me outta here!"

"I'm clean and handsome!"

Okay, so I guess I know I have to upload my pictures in opposite order...anyway, enjoy! Andy had a lot of fun, but as usual he got really dirty/dusty and was pooped! He walked a lot! and it was pretty warm. He seems to be tired still. =)

I'm a happy doggy!

2009-06-28T13:09:00.001-07:00

Andy in Nirvana state

2009-06-28T13:06:00.001-07:00

This is when I know he is totally and completely comfortable. Lots of time in the mornings, this is what I'll see under my bed. He is so cute!

Andy's new bathtub has arrived!

2009-06-28T12:56:00.000-07:00

Andy loves playing in the yard! The only thing is that he likes to run in the dirt and get himself dirty so the remedy for that is his very own bathtub!! yay!

Andy's sneezing episodes

2009-06-24T20:29:00.000-07:00

This is actually a pretty mellow episode for Andy. I have one on my phone that is funny, but almost painful to watch. At the end, it's like he's lost all steam and he just lies on the ground with his head on his paws. Poor little Andy. I think he's allergic to something, but I just don't know what it is. His sneezing doesn't occur very often like this, but when it happens it can go on as long as 3 minutes of non-stop sneezing. It's crazy!

On the way home from the dogpark last weekend...

2009-06-24T10:58:00.000-07:00

This is Andy excited, alert, and happy! He loves looking out the window. He just had a bath too because he got so dirty there.

This is like 10 minutes later on the car ride home. "I'm sleepy!"

I'm a fancy dog!

2009-06-24T10:47:00.000-07:00

Okay I admit it, Andy is super spoiled! Here he is lounging with his Louis Vuitton collar straight from Paris.

What a tangled web we weave!!

2009-06-23T09:31:00.001-07:00

Andy has been sleeping under my bed lately and I was trying to get him to come out to go eat his breakfast this morning...I look under the bed and he is literally tangled up in my light cord. I mean, it is wrapped like 3 times over on his cute little bottom and his short little legs. I had to help him get untangled before he could come out. I am fixing it tonight so that it won't happen again. It was really cute though, danger aside. Sorry, no pictures this time. Try to picture it in your head.

Finally!!

2009-06-22T20:52:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I haven't posted in a while because I was busy with work and I forgot my account and password. I know, I'm such a dork. Anyway, for your viewing pleasure...Andy in the car!! He is so cute. This is Andy in his new car seat. He used to be able to roam around and walk this way and that, but we decided that this would be safer and also when "someone" makes sudden stops, he won't go flying.

First Andy Post!

2009-04-04T09:00:00.000-07:00

I am feeling inspired by the blogs of other corgi owners so I thought I'd start my own. Andy is too cute not to have his own blog. Plus I have so many pictures of him that I want to share. I know I like browsing through the pictures of other corgis, why not Andy too?