The Most Beautiful Bulldog (Lola)

I know we haven't been blogging much lately about our own lives, but there are just so many bulldogs in the news to write about! We just heard that there is an annual Beautiful Bulldog pageant held in Des Moines, Iowa and this year's winner was crowned yesterday. His name is Meatball and he got a key to the city as well as this flattering crown and cape:

You can read the full Associated Press article about the contest here... Meanwhile, we did a little research on beautiful bulldog contests elsewhere, and came across this video about a contest held in Long Beach. I think I'd go pretty far in a pageant like this, don't you think? You should hear the women we pass in the park every day when we walk... "look at that face!" they all exclaim!

More Mascots! (Lola and Diesel)

Today Mommy went to work and her boss gave her a page ripped from a magazine featuring yet another bulldog mascot- Jack, Georgetown University's mascot! We think it's cool that back in 1962, a group of students had lobbied to adopt the bulldog as their mascot, arguing that Georgetown athletes were, like bulldogs, "tenacious." We couldn't agree more! You can see more pics of Jack by clicking here.Then, there is Uga, the mascot for the University of Georgia. To date, there have been seven dogs to carry the name "Uga." Each is the son of his predecessor, and each is a solid white English Bulldog. Deceased Ugas are interred in a mausoleum near the main entrance to Sanford Stadium. Several Ugas have "retired" as part of elaborate pre-game ceremonies, during which there is a "passing of the bone" and the new Uga begins his reign. We were really sad to read that Uga VII passed away suddenly from heart complications just last November... he was only four years old and had served as mascot for less than two full football seasons. They haven't named a new mascot yet, but we hear they're really picky about the lineage. We're keeping our ears open should they open it up for auditions!

(again with the big scary stuffed mascot- yikes!)

Way to Go Fellas! (Diesel)

Did everyone catch the NCAA National Championship game on Monday?? Well, we did and it was a great game even if it didn't end the way we'd hoped. Once University of Maryland was out, Mom started rooting for anyone but Duke, the long time rival of her alma mater. When it came down to the final two, we were elated that we had yet ANOTHER reason to root for the other team... Butler's mascot is a bulldog! We really enjoyed watching as the players were announced on the court and most of them bent down to pet their mascot, a 6 year old English Bulldog named Butler Blue II. He's such a good looking boy and we discovered he has his very own blog too- check it out!! The giant fuzzy version of their mascot is rather agressive looking, don't you think? We like the real Butler Blue II way better!Unfortunately, the Bulldogs lost, but we are still really proud of their effort and we have a new (other) favorite team!

Friends Forever! (Lola and Diesel)

Mom actually took this picture back on Valentine's Day with her cell phone but just realized it was too cute not to ever post! We're so happy that life is back to normal and the two of us are friends again...

Hopping Down the Bunny Trail (Lola)

Happy Easter everyone! It's been way too long since we posted, but we're out and about now that the weather is shaping up... We had a fun day yesterday at Grandma and Grandpa's house hanging out with the family. The grown ups had an Easter egg hunt (aren't those supposed to be for us kids?!) and here we are inspecting their empty eggs:

Emma gets roughed up by Diesel:

Diesel tries to climb the tree after Dad, and then we all play in the yard till we're tired and panting:

Honey shares her Easter ham with me- yum! Thanks Honey!

Aunt Becky brought a can of Merrick's holiday food- Easter Brunch... Emma and I shared it for dinner and it was GOOD!

We are officially pooped!