Buddy's Busy Day Chicken

Buddy was pretty insistent that a favorite recipe got shared on his blog today ~

 

Busy Day Chicken is always a favorite!

l.  Spray the bottom of the baking dish with a non stick spray...whatever size dish you have on hand.

2. Layer as many sliced potatoes as will fit in the bottom of the pan.

3.  Layer chicken pieces on top.  Whatever you happen to have.  I had thighs.

4.  Sprinkle with liberally salt, pepper, paprika.  I threw some thyme on top because I happened to have it growing in the kitchen.  You could use rosemary or leave it plain.

5. Cover with foil. (put NO liquid in it, don't uncover)

6.  Bake 350 for around l.5 hours.

Enjoy!

(another Buddy Fergurson approved recipe!)

*I wouldn't not recommend chicken breasts for this dish.
They are not juicy enough.  If you do use them, add some water
to the bottom of the potatoes before baking and reduce the cooking time by at
least a half hour...or more.

It's In The Air

Yes, we know Frank..

The cold, it is a comin ~

Bundle up!

Always Room For One More

Buddy Fergurson considers himself pretty lucky that he has a dad with a magical lap that seems to expand for any pet that happens upon it.

This, of course, makes things more comfy for everyone, which is particularly important since the Cardinals are in the playoffs, and football and hockey are starting.

Well, Franky still has a few things to work out with the comfy part...

Fun and (Pug) Games

When asked about his weekend with his new brother Franky, Buddy Fergurson decided he

would provide the short abbreviated version -

which went something like this:

Franky goes under the bed

Buddy goes under the bed

Franky comes out from under the bed

Buddy, gets stuck under the bed.

 I'd smile too, Franky!

Happy Birthday Kevin!

Not another May Birthday!!

Buddy Fergurson was just more then a little surprised this morning when his Mom told him that today was brother Kevin's Birthday.  Of  course, she did know it either, until she received a Birthday greeting for Kevin in her email this morning from the Vet's Office!

Like Buddy, Kevin is a rescue and no one has ever been quite sure when his actual Birthday is.

Oh well, whenever your Birthday is Kevin, we love you and we're 

so glad you are part of our family!
Maybe you'll even find it in your heart to share an extra apple slice with Buddy today
and make it a "real" party!

Buddy's Starring Role

The Indignant - Starring Buddy Fergurson

or

I really don't like it when you put me upstairs so I can't bark at the cleaning lady ~

Woosh

He's.... faster then a speeding bullet.

More powerful then a locomotive

 Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound

Look!  In the sky...it's a bird

It's a plane

 It's a ... tough job trying to be a superhero

But someBuddy has to do it!

TTFN ~ ta ta for now

and that's all Buddy wrote

~ until next year anyway ~

Buddy's Holiday Spirit

It's only a few more weeks until Christmas and Buddy Fergurson is all wrapped up in the Spirit of the Season!

 First he helped his Mom unpacked his Christmas Stocking

Then he found some cute wallpaper to put on his computer!

He had a talk with his conscience about all the tasty treats he may
 be tempted by within the next few weeks.
  Buddy promised to use restraint.

Wrapping presents actually proved to be more difficult then planned, but Buddy did his best.
  He's a wiz with the scissors!

Needing a rest, Buddy also took a few minutes to look through his photo album, remembering
 the time his grandma made Santa Suits for himself, Kevin and Princess.
  Mom tried so hard to take a photo.
  Needless to say, it didn't quite work out the way she planned.
 Buddy gave up and walked off!

She did manage to get a cute shot of Princess though. 
 Boy, she's sure going to be missed this year.
 

All and all, Buddy is confident that his Christmas will be a good one.  He is very thankful for his family and all that he has in his life.

  So much so, he decided to cooperate with his mom and take a "real" Christmas
 photo this year this year!

Have a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Buddy's Choice

Finding himself in the Vet's office yet again this year, Buddy Fergurson 

unfurls his adorable

 little "bat ears" and plans to fly away.

Problem is - which way?

Door # 1

or

Door # 2

oops... 

Under Supervision

Buddy Fergurson doesn't seem to understand why his mom put the gate across the deck and said that he needs supervision in the backyard.  Sure, Kevin might not get along very well with that opossum she saw in the lawn this morning, but Buddy is always willing to make a new friend!

The Unwanted Dinner Guest

 

 Buddy Fergurson can't seem to understand why his mom keeps putting a gate up between him and his

sister Princess when they are eating.

 Pushy? Just a bit pushy there Bud?

  

                                                   

Naaaaaaaaaaaa.... no way!


What a litter stinker you are....

Spring Gardening With Buddy

 Gardening duties have taken up much of Buddy Fergurson's spare time recently.

As you know - it's quite a responsibility.

First Buddy has to get his directions for the day directly from the boss.

Checking on that rosemary plant.  OK, it looks fine.

Reporting back - 

oops...guess she fell asleep.

That Kevin

All he wants to do is play!

It's hard to find good help when you need it.

At least my mom is helping me pull weeds and my dad is mowing.

Otherwise I'd be sunk! 

Red Alert

Yes Buddy, that screech you heard was unfortunately the dishwasher....

The Crumb

On a beautiful sunny morning, Buddy Fergurson ponders a possible mystery beneath

the kitchen trash can. 

 

hummm.... 

maybe not much there after all Bud ~

A Burst of Ice

As a huge gust of the wind slaps the side of their house, Buddy and Kevin Fergurson race down the back stairs to investigate the situation.  

Ice pellets?  Really?

Considering that it's suppose to reach 60 degrees later this week, Buddy just hopes that the weather next winter is a little more predictable - and that there is snow next time instead of ice.  These little pellets can be a little tough on the paws!

Oops

Preview

Having second thoughts, Buddy Fergurson feels this may not be the best way to tell his mom that he would like a new bed ~ 

January Snow

Basking in the January sunshine, Buddy Fergurson wonders what happened to all the snow this winter

Monday Morning Blues - Kevin's Bladder Stone Surgery

Buddy Fergurson is feeling blue this cold, winter morning.  His brother Kevin had to go in to the Vet's for surgery  - and he misses him already!  Kevin's bladder stones were discovered when he went in for routine shots and an exam last week.  Buddy is very thankful they found the stones, before they caused real problems for Kevin.  Along with his sister Princess, Buddy assures everyone that he will be taking good care of Kevin when he returns home later today.

Kevin rests up this past weekend, preparing for his surgery.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Update:  Kevin is back home and seems to be doing OK. 
He has to keep his collar on for a week.