We're Back!

Hey WoodyWatchers! Sorry I haven't written in almost a month! June was so busy for Chloe and me. In fact, we were in so many places, we couldn't keep up! We made 27 presentations in 16 days!!! We had a blast and met so many new friends!

Last week, Mom, Dad, Chloe, and I were on vacation all week long. It was perfect. We slept late, ate our favorite foods, took long naps, watched Lassie and Scooby on t.v., and of course read our favorite books. Today was our first day back at work. It felt great to work again. We were in Grayson County at the park with friends of the Summer Reading Program.

Now that we are back in full swing of things, I will be sure to write every few days. I better run for now. It is almost lunch time and Chloe and I are starved!

Remember to Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

A day in London - Kentucky, that is!

Happy Friday, WoodyWatchers! Where in the world has the week gone? It has flown by for Chloe and me. Our week has been filled with lots of travel and library visits. Yesterday we were in London, Ky at the Laurel County Public Library. It was a beautiful building that was only three years old. Mommy reminded us to remember our manners while in the new building. "Woody, no accidents today!" Well, thankfully I was a good boy and didn't have one single accident! But, that wasn't the best part of the day! The best part was all the people we met.

Ms. Karen, Ms. Leah, and Ms. Mary of the library made us feel so welcomed. In addition, we were able to see so many friends! All of the friends who came gave us lots of love, rubs, and even doggie treats. That was a good thing since I was starving!

We wanted to show you this photo of our new buddies. This is Joseph, Katherine, and Jimbo. The three of them were great ear and belly rubbers. While Mommy was signing books, Joseph kept me occupied with milk bones. I knew I liked that guy from the minute I saw him!

Today, Mom, Dad, Chloe, and I will be in Goshen. We can already tell it is going to be a super day. It is only 7:00 a.m., but the sun is shining so brightly that Chloe and I are wearing our sunglasses inside our house!

I better say goodbye. Don't forget to wear your sunglasses and your sunscreen, and Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

Two Posts in One Day!

Hi Friends! Remember when I was telling you how Chloe and I were going to have company? Well, here they are. Meet Sam and Jack. Sam and Jack live in Maryland. Mommy and Daddy love their grandparents! Well, since Sam and Jack were in town visiting their grandparents, Chloe and I got to meet them. We were immediately best friends.

Sam and Jack have a dog named Lucy Lou. Sam wants to go to Murray State University -the same college Mommy went to! Isn't that neat? We thought so too!

Sam and Jack also got to meet our brothers and sisters. Rio, our older brother loved how Sam and Jack through sticks in the lake so he could fetch! I asked Mom if we could visit Maryland one day. She said Maryland was a long way away, but we would see!

Whew! What an exciting day! I better say goodbye for now. Chloe just told me that Lassie is coming on TV. After that, it will be bedtime.

Have a great night! Don't forget to Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

The Library in CrestWOODY

Hey WoodyWatchers! Chloe and I hope you have enjoyed your Tuesday. Let me just say that we have put lots of miles on the Woody Bus this week. Yesterday we were in Tompkinsville with the kids of the Monroe County Public Library. Today, we were closer to home in Oldham County, Kentucky. That's right - we were at the South Oldham Library Branch in Crestwood, or CrestWOODY as I like to call it! There were so many kids, and Chloe and I loved meeting each one of them!

We were thrilled to be able to see our friends Maddie, Zachary, and Ethan. Their dad manages our online doghouse - www.thewoodybooks.com. You can see Maddie, Zachary, and Ethan, along with their mom in the second photo. We also included the photo of Maddie with my paw print on her face. It looks great, doesn't it???

As you can see, it was an exciting day. We will be at the other two branches of the Oldham County Library this week, so if you are anywhere close, please come and see us!

Well, I better go. Chloe and I are going to have company later. Two boys from Maryland who have been reading about us are in our town. They are coming to our house to meet us. Chloe and I can't wait. I better go brush my teeth and comb my hair.

I will write again soon! Be sure to Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

A Saturday in Shelbyville

Good Saturday, WoodyWatchers! Chloe and I hope each of you have had a super day. Usually on Saturday, Chloe and I sleep late, watch Scooby Doo, and play with our favorite toys. Well, today was a work day for Chloe, Mom, Dad, and me. But you know what? It was better than a day off. We spent the day in Shelbyville at the Friends of the Library Book Fair. We saw so many of our friends, as well as met many new ones. Chloe and I know one thing for sure and that is that you can never have too many friends - especially good ones like our new friend, Lexie.

Lexie came all the way from Lexington to see Chloe and me. We immediately fell in love with her. I learned very quick that Lexie was a terrific ear scratcher and belly rubber! I asked Lexie if she would come on the road with us and become our official ear scratcher, belly rubber, and fan club president. Her mommy said that she should finish kindergarten first. That's a good idea!

After the library visit, we headed back home. Chloe and I slept most of the way while Daddy drove. Working on Saturday can be exhausting! Anyway, we are back home now, have had our dinner, and are almost ready for a bedtime story and snack. So, I better say goodnight for now. Chloe and I hope you all have sweet dreams!

Next week, we will be on the road Monday through Friday, so stay tuned as we tell you all about our travels. In the meantime, make new friends, listen to your parents, and Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

Busy in Butler County!

Hey WoodyWatchers! Hope you have had a super week! Today is Friday and Chloe and I have the day off. We have been so busy lately, so a day off is a treat. After our chores, we are going to play outside, read our favorite books, and take a nap. Mom said we could watch Lassie on TV today too! We are excited.

The great part about our job? Well, it doesn't seem like a job. It is so exciting to travel around, visit libraries in the summer, and meet so many new faces. Yesterday we were at the Butler County Public Library in Morgantown, KY. When we walked in and saw our cool doghouse, we knew we were right at home. They even had paw prints on the floor welcoming us. We hope you enjoy the photos! By the way, how many people were in my doghouse???

Speaking of photos, check the photo page of our website soon. We will be adding a photo album that has over 100 new pictures! You might just see yourself! Also, check our tour page to see if we will be in your backyard this summer. We would all love to see you.

Well, I better go. Chloe said that Mom and Dad have breakfast ready for us, and you all know how I love to eat! Have a wonderful day! Stay cool, wear your sunscreen, and WORK AND DREAM LIKE A BIG DOG!

WOODY

Goodbye May, Hello June!

Kentucky Greetings, WoodyWatchers! Hope you have had a super May and are ready for June. Chloe and I can't believe how fast the year is going by. Where does time go?

We have been super busy hot dogs lately, but have enjoyed every minute of it! Today we were at the Garrard County Public Library in Lancaster, KY. We always have a terrific time being with everyone in Lancaster. In fact, each year we make a visit to their library because we love them so much! It is always fun to see our friends and make new ones too!

The first picture is of me dressed up as a dog. The nice ladies at the library made these neat little masks for everyone who came today. They even gave me a mask. It was fun to dress up like a dog! Arff!

The second photo is of our new friends Rachel and Rebbeca. Can you tell they are twins? Can you tell which one is which? Me either!

As you can tell, today was very fun! Tomorrow we will be in Lee County. We will post some pictures and tell you all about it. In the meantime, stay cool in the hot weather, make sure you and your pets drink plenty of water, and as always, "Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!"

WOODY

Pennies from Vine Grove

Arff, Arff, WoodyWatchers! I hope you are enjoying the warm weather wherever you are. Chloe and I love playing outside in the sunshine with Mom and Dad!

Sorry I didn't write in my diary much last week. We were gone almost all week long. The first part of the week started out in my birthplace of Paducah. We were with the students at Reidland Elementary. We left Reidland and traveled clear across the state to Ashland, where we spent two days in the school. We returned home around midnight on Friday. Chloe and I slept late on Saturday, trying to catch up on our sleep. We slept so late, that we almost missed Scooby Doo! We aren't used to staying up late. We are usually in the bed by 8:00, so midnight was strange!

Yesterday, was a treat for Chloe and me. We spent some time with Ms. Whelan's class at Vine Grove Elementary in Hardin County. The News Enterprise Newspaper in Hardin County held a penny drive to raise money. They wanted to collect money so they could keep delivering the newspapers to students in the schools. Well, Ms. Whelan's class was the class that collected the most pennies! Isn't that cool??? Chloe and I sure thought so. Anyway, to show our appreciation, we spent time with the class. I have included a few photos. The first is of Ms. Whelan with Mom, Chloe, and me. The second picture is of the entire class. They all gave Chloe and me lots of love and hugs. Chloe was so relaxed that she slept in class for a while. Finally she woke up, and then kissed most of the students! Anyway, as you can see, it was a terrific way to spend an afternoon!

Hip, Hip Hooray, Ms. Whelan's class! Hip, Hip Hooray! Thanks for all your hard work!

Well, I better run. Mommy says we have to finish our breakfast and pick up our toys. We are off today so Mom is going to take us to the library so we could check out some books! I am getting ready to get my library card out for the trip!

Have a great day! Remember to Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

A Reading Celebration

Greetings, WoodyWatchers! Hope you are having a super day! By the way, Happy Belated Mother's Day! Sorry we didn't blog on Mother's Day. We were busy making breakfast for our Mommy. It took Chloe and me all day to make it and all night to clean up the kitchen. Who knew cereal could be so tough???

This past Friday, the four of us had the pleasure of being a part of the 8th Annual Clay County Reading Celebration. We saw so many of our friends - including Jordan. We met Jordan several years ago when we were at a UK football game. In fact, Mommy found the first photo of us from a few years ago. Well, guess who was at the Reading Celebration? You guessed it! Jordan! If you look at the second picture, that is Jordan with us again. Hasn't she grown up? She was so pretty as a young girl, and still beautiful now! She had to tell us who she was. She had grown so much that we didn't even recognize her! It is always fun to see old friends - and meet new ones.

In fact, the third picture is of a new friend we met at the Reading Celebration. This young lady loved Chloe and me. She also loved our books. Aren't new friends great?

Well, I better go. Daddy is mowing the yard since it is our day off. Chloe and I are going to help him pick up sticks. I may have to put on my sweater. It is chilly today.

Have a great day. Stay warm, tell your Mommy you love her every day - not just Mother's Day, and Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

A day at Dewitt

"Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day!"

Hi WoodyWatchers! Chloe and I have been looking out the window, watching it rain. It has been pouring. Daddy said it was "raining cats and dogs", but Chloe and I haven't seen any fall out of the sky yet! We will keep you posted. Rainy days are nice though. It gives us a chance to catch up on our work indoors - as well as a nap!

We certainly needed a nap today since we arrived home late last night. We had been in Knox County at Dewitt Elementary. It was such an exciting day! Everyone was so friendly and very fun! The first picture is of us with Mrs. Smith and Ms. Lee. They arranged everything for us. It was easy to see they are terrific teachers. They love the kids and also fell in love with us!

The next picture is of Ms. Carnes. She and her class gave Chloe and me a little toy. We loved it. You all know how much I love toys! You can even see me licking my lips in the last picture, ready to play!

Tomorrow we will be in Greenup County. We can't wait to hop in the Woody Bus again and hit the road. As usual, I will keep you posted!

Have a great day. If you go outside, take an umbrella. Be sure to email me if you see any cats and dogs falling from the sky! Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

ARFF!

WOODY

My new friend, Ernie!

Good Monday, WoodyWatchers! Hope you are having a super day! Mom, Dad, Chloe, and I are loading the Woody Bus to travel to DeWitt Elementary in Knox County. We are looking forward to meeting our new friends!

One of the things I packed first for the trip was Ernie. Ernie and I have been having a great time together. He is a gift from Mrs. Frye and her students at Pembroke Elementary in Christian County. When we were in their class a few months ago, I could hardly concentrate because they had an Ernie in their room. I kept wanting to play with him. Well, just last week I received a package in the mail and guess what it was? You got it! It was letters from Mrs. Frye's students and Ernie. I love carrying him around with me, and tucking him in every night to sleep with me. He has always been my very favorite from Sesame Street! Hugs and kisses to Mrs. Frye and her students for giving me Ernie!

I think I hear Mommy calling me, so I better say "so long for now!" Have a great day. Be sure to check the site in a few days so I can tell you all about DeWitt!

Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

People in Pikeville Love Pepsi!

Hi Friends! Hope you have had a sun-shiny day at your house today. It was so beautiful here today. Chloe and I had some time to stretch our legs in the green grass. It was a nice day to be outside.

We just ate our supper. Mommy said that since we had worked hard today, we could stay up and watch the results of American Idol. Chloe and I love American Idol, but we hate it on Wednesday nights when someone has to leave the show. Chloe usually sheds a tear or two, but don't tell her I told you.

We had a great time in Pike County. Everytime we travel through Pike County, we always try to say the riddle "People in Pikeville Love Pepsi!" It is fun to try to say it fast. That is actually a fact. Pikeville holds a record for how much Pepsi Cola they drink each year!

Though we were in Pike County, we weren't in Pikeville, but were in a place called Ransom at Blackberry Elementary. Ransom was almost in West Virgina. The school actually set on the site of the original feud between the Hatfields and McCoys. It was a beautiful school with wonderful students, an excellent staff, and a neat principal. For lunch, Mom, Dad, Chloe and I ate pizza and cake with the top accelerated readers in the school. It was a treat - and that pizza was yummy! We included some pictures so you could see. Even though I just ate dinner, I would love another piece of that doglicious pizza and cake from yesterday!

Anyway, I better say goodnight for now. It is almost time for our show, then a bedtime story, then off to bed! Have a great night! Remember to Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

Good Tuesday Evening!

Good Tuesday Evening! Mom, Dad, Chloe, and I returned from Pike County, KY a few hours ago. We had a great day at Blackberry Elementary. I have lots of pictures to post and I can't wait to tell you all about our day! We returned home just in time to see one of our favorite shows - American Idol. Everyone knows how Chloe and I love to sing. It is so much fun to hear the contestant's songs each week. Mommy even lets Chloe and me vote for one person each week. It is a secret who we vote for, so "mums" the word!!!

Our friend, Mrs. Kay sent Mommy this picture. It is of Mommy, Mrs. Kay, and Chaz. Mrs. Kay and Mommy taught school together at Southwest Elementary. Chaz was one of their students. In fact, Mommy had Chaz in music class. He is graduating this year. Mom is so proud of Chaz and his accomplishments. Anyway, we thought you might like to see this picture. It is fun for Chloe and me to imagine Mommy as a music teacher.

I better go. Traveling home from Pike County made us tired. It is time for bed. I will write again tomorrow and tell you all about Blackberry Elementary!

Sleep tight! Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

A day with my Cousins!

Hi Friends! Chloe and I have been taking a Sunday afternoon nap today. It is rainy outside, and rain makes us so very sleepy! I wanted to take the time to show you some pictures. This past Thursday, Mommy, Daddy, Chloe, and I spent some time at Clark Elementary in Paducah. As you know, Paducah is my birthplace, and it is also home to some of our family - like our granny and cousins. Chloe and I always love spending time with Cousin Caroline and Cousin Patrick. Everyone is always telling me how Caroline and I look so much alike. Anyway, we wanted to visit Caroline before she and her friends leave Clark and go to the middle school. I can't believe she is old enough to be in middle school. We took the class some sugar cookies (my favorite) shaped like dog bones. Talk about yummy! Anyway, Caroline has the friendliest classmates and the prettiest teacher named Ms. Bowland!

We can't forget about Cousin Patrick. We had a great time in his class too. The second picture is of Patrick. As you can see, he was happy to see Chloe and me. We promised Patrick when he was in the fifth grade, we would take his class dog bone cookies too!

We will try to put all the pictures on the photo page soon! I better go. We have so much to get done. We will be in Pikeville the first part of the week. I am looking forward to learning more about the Hatfields and McCoys. When I was on the "TAILS from the Bluegrass" tour, I learned that people in Pikeville love to drink Pepsi-Cola. Try saying that 5 times!

Have a great week! Remember to Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

A Taste of Kentucky

Kentucky Greetings! Hope you all have had a great day! Chloe and I are finishing up our bedtime snack. Mommy let us eat a PUPtart tonight! YUMMY! Anyway, we wanted to tell you about the book signing we had earlier this evening at A Taste of Kentucky in Louisville. It was too fun. The best part was seeing all of our friends. The first picture is of our friend, Ms. Vikki. We met Ms. Vikki at A Taste of Kentucky a few years ago. She is Tobey-Scarlett's mommy. Let me just say that Tobey-Scarlett is so pretty! She even wears bows in her hair!

The second photo is of Jinx, Eloise, and Tramp's mommy. Her name is Ms. Connie. We had never met Ms. Connie, but Jinx, Eloise, and Tramp email us from time to time. They are so funny and make Chloe and me laugh!

Finally is a photo of our new friend Ms. Angela. She has a wiener dog named Snicklefritz. Isn't that a sophisticated name? She brought pictures of Snicklefritz for us to see.

As you can see, we saw so many people. There wasn't even time for Chloe to shop, and you know how girls love to shop in the mall. After she saw Tobey-Scarlett's bows, she wanted to buy a few bows for herself. Mommy said her hair was too short though.

I better go. It is almost time for our bedtime story, then off to bed. We are going to be in Paducah tomorrow at Clark Elementary with our cousins Caroline and Patrick. We can't wait to see them. It is a long drive though, so I better get some rest.

Have a great night! Sweet Dreams! Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

Mommy's Hometown of Murray!

Kentucky Greetings, WoodyWatchers! Hope you have had a great day! Mom, Dad, Chloe, and I spent the day working at home. We are getting ready for "TAILS of the Bluegrass - Part II." Therefore, we have been thinking of places we can go, studying the map, and making plans. We are so excited. I can hardly wait!

Speaking of places in Kentucky, we were in one of our most favorite towns this past Tuesday - Murray, Kentucky. "Why is Murray one of our favorites?" you ask. Well, for one thing, it is Mommy's birthplace. Mommy was born and raised in Murray. She always loves getting home to see so many of her friends.

The newspaper in Murray - "The Murray Ledger and Times" invited us to spend the day with the students of North Calloway, Southwest Calloway, and Murray Elementary. The four of us stayed on the campus of Murray State University (the place where Mom went to college) and the students came from school to see us. Talk about fun!!! All of the students were so very friendly and respectful. Chloe and I loved all the hugs and kisses we received from everyone. They had kept up with our newspaper articles and it was neat to hear their comments. Needless to say, we took lots of photos. We will put them on the photo page soon, but here is a few you can see now.

The first photo is with the students from North and Southwest. They were in the hall of the Curris Center waiting for my "PAW-graph!" The second photo is of Mommy and Mrs. Reita Robinson. When Mommy taught music at Southwest, she taught with Mrs. Robinson. She loved seeing her friends like Mrs. Robinson and all the other teachers from Southwest. The next photo is of the publisher and staff of the Murray Ledger and Times, and the last photo is of the students at Murray Elementary. The teacher in the photo is Mrs. Marcy Back. Mommy and Mrs. Back went to high school and college together. As you can imagine, it was like a homecoming for Mommy.

We want to say a big thank you to the newspaper and all the students and teachers for a great day! We will never forget it!

I better go. It is almost dinner time. I am starving. Mommy is making my favorite - chicken and dumplings. She said if I ate all my dinner, I could have a PUPsicle for dessert! YUMMY!

Have a great day. I will blog again in a few days. In the meantime, WORK AND DREAM LIKE A BIG DOG!

WOODY

Happy Easter!

"Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Hopping Down the Bunny Trail.
Hippety, Hoppety, Easter..."

Happy Easter, WoodyWatchers! Hope you are having a great week! Isn't spring time beautiful? We love the colors of the flowers, the birds chirping, and especially all those dandelions. We think it is fun to blow all of the fuzz of those flowers! Achoo!!!

This past week was so exciting for us! We were with our wonderful friends at Harrison Elementary in Lexington, KY! Chloe and I can't bark enough about it. We love all the students, staff, and especially the principal, Ms. Wiles. She has a dog named Lexie. She loves Lexie, the students at Harrison, and us! She even let us play in her office! We were very careful to not mess up any of her important papers - and even more careful NOT to have an accident!!!

Anyway, the Harrison students were getting ready to begin their important tests this week. We know they are going to do great! Good Luck, Harrison!

I better go. Chloe is hiding Easter eggs and it is my turn to find them! Have a great day! Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

An afternoon with our Cousin

Good Morning, WoodyWatchers! It is early Thursday morning. In fact, most of you are probably still sleeping this morning! We are up early because we are going to the Graves County Public Library to be with our friends. It is a long drive so Mommy and Daddy had to wake us up before it was even daylight!!! That's okay - it will be worth it! Besides, Chloe and I can sleep while Daddy drives!

We had a super day on Tuesday. Since it is spring break most places here in Kentucky, we had the opportunity to visit our friends. We spent Tuesday morning with a group of kids in LaRue County. It was fun to play with them. After that, Mommy, Daddy, Chloe, and I went to Cox's Creek Elementary in Nelson County. We wanted to see our Cousin Amanda and all the students in her class. Amanda used to work with us before she became a teacher. She has been reading our books to her students, so we wanted to go make a proper introduction. All of the students were so friendly. We felt right at home! Here are a few pictures we knew you would enjoy!

I better go. Daddy just said I only had a few minutes before we had to be in the Woody Bus! Have a great day! Work and Dream like a BIG DOG!

WOODY

Where have we been?

Hello WoodyWatchers! Sorry Chloe and I have been strangers lately. Our Woody Bus has traveled so many miles in the past few weeks. I haven't had the time to write lately. I received an email that said, "Woody, where have you been?" I told Chloe and I better BLOG soon!

Did everyone have a Happy April Fool's Day? Did you play any tricks? Chloe thought it would be funny to put cat food in my bowl for breakfast. I only ate a few bites before realizing it was different. Honestly, it wasn't too bad - pretty tasty. I was afraid I was going to start meowing though. So far, so good!!!

Since we last wrote, we have been in Henderson, Crab Orchard, my birthplace of Paducah, and Hopkinsville. We were in so many great schools. I posted a few photos so you could see.

The first two photos are from Pembroke Elementary in Christian County. You can hardly see Chloe and me in the first picture since everyone is trying to see how soft our fur is. The second photo is with a group of first graders. Chloe and I spent a few minutes with them. They asked the best questions!!!

The last photo is from Crab Orchard Elementary in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Ms. Mingo, the librarian, had the neatest Clifford doghouse. Well, we all know how much Chloe LOVES Clifford. My sister couldn't wait to check it out. She is hoping the Easter Bunny will bring her one just like it! We told Mom and Dad that we could hide in our Clifford doghouse when she ran the vacuum cleaner!

I better say goodnight. It is almost time for bed. Chloe is picking out a bedtime story and my tummy is telling me I need a bedtime snack. I may even see if Dolly (my kitty sister) will share some Meow Mix! Hee Hee!

Sleep tight, WoodyWatchers. Even in your dreams, remember to WORK AND DREAM LIKE A BIG DOG!

WOODY