Adventures of Heidi, a true story

Once upon a time there was a Heidi.
Heidi knows that “Heidi” is also a popular dogs’ name. And that you probably have a dog named Heidi. You do not need to tell her about it.
Heidi is so not a dog's name

Heidi would like to remind Holly at June Cleaver Nirvana that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
This is Shasta.
Shasta

Shasta came home with Heidi from the farm. She likes to run. Fast.
Shasta is on trial. She has not yet earned the title My Dog. Instead we are calling her My Brother’s Dog That We Are Babysitting.

Today Heidi bought three tickets to Cancun was expecting Terminex to come take care of the vermin that were eating her house. The vermin were not named Hansel or Gretel. They were named Termite and Carpenter Ant.
Terminex arrived between the hours of late and very late.
Terminex is very late
Heidi had been too afraid to shower, lest she miss the knock at the door.
When the hired killer pest technician finally knocked, Heidi opened the door. Shasta mistook the knock for opportunity and ran for it.
Oh no!
Shasta ran.
Heidi ran.
Shasta ran faster.
Run!

Very steep hill

Now I am here

Heidi finally caught Shasta when Shasta came back on her own.
Heidi scooped up Shasta and walked back to the house where the Terminex man, who had not been helpful at all, was waiting.
Did you try to tackle her?

Um, no.  I fell.

And then Heidi and the Terminex man sat down at her table to do paperwork.
And Heidi had to pretend it was perfectly normal to be covered in dirt and that blood was not running into her sock.
Bad Dog

The end

24 Responses to Adventures of Heidi, a true story
  1. Mar
    May 23, 2008 | 7:28 am

    That was great!!! So creative! :) Your drawings look just like mine!
    Thanks for the chuckle!

    Mars last blog post..Changes

  2. Bahama Shores Mama
    May 23, 2008 | 7:58 am

    We want to see more Heidi stories!

    Bahama Shores Mamas last blog post..WTF???? It’s all about personal preference……

  3. Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity
    May 23, 2008 | 8:51 am

    i’m freaking cracking up…. hysterically!!!!!!

    Oh and tag, you’re it!

    http://www.desperatelyseekingsanity.com/2008/05/23/its-all-true

    Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanitys last blog post..It’s All True

  4. Rebecca
    May 23, 2008 | 3:45 pm

    Hahaha! I’m so sorry that happened to you, but it’s really funny. Thanks for being willing to share that rather embarrasing moment.

  5. Soliloquy
    May 23, 2008 | 8:57 pm

    Waaaaaah! I want to be able to draw……

    SO FUN! Do more!!

    And someday, I’m going to illustrate a post just to show you how bad I suck at drawing.

    It’s going to be thoroughly entertaining. I promise.

    Soliloquys last blog post..Dear Reader, I Need You

  6. HRH
    May 24, 2008 | 12:04 am

    My favorite part was the lack of hands. I can never draw hands either.

    Oh, and I love how the Terminix guy was so very helpful…probably complained about waiting. ugh!

    HRHs last blog post..For the love of tile…

  7. charlene
    May 24, 2008 | 6:34 pm

    loved it Heidi, Shasta gets very tricky when you go to the door. keep her at bay. You are so fun. I love reading your stuff. look on my blog to see our new colt. He’s so cute. His picture is at the bottom.
    love mom

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  9. Sister Honey Bunch
    May 25, 2008 | 7:15 am

    I’m a little annoyed. I think I might have to add you to my reader. Which is really bogged down lately due to some time constraints. ~sigh~

    Sister Honey Bunchs last blog post..Untitled.

  10. Annabelle
    May 25, 2008 | 1:37 pm

    What a great way to post! I love it! :D Found you through Desperately Seeking Sanity’s blog!

    Annabelles last blog post..Grief

  11. Stephanie
    May 25, 2008 | 3:54 pm

    WOW that is an adventure. Are you thinking of returning the dog that is not really YOUR dog, but the dog your babysitting to your brother? Heather sent me over, and I hope you don’t mind if I just hang out here now. Don’t mind me.

  12. admin
    May 25, 2008 | 7:07 pm

    The jury is still out with my husband as to whether or not the dog becomes “Our Dog” but for me it is too late. I love the little stinker.
    Why do I have to fall for the bad dogs?

  13. Shane
    May 25, 2008 | 9:45 pm

    Heather (@ Desperately Seeking Sanity) is right……….you’re blog is totally cute and you’re hysterical!

    Shanes last blog post..Encourage Your Teen to Read with Free Books

  14. Robyn
    May 26, 2008 | 7:27 am

    Cutest story ever. And I hear you on falling for the naughty dog. You wouldn’t really want one that just lay there all day and slept. Would you? Hmm..best I stop right there.

    Robyns last blog post..146/366 [Pumpkin love]

  15. Queen B
    May 26, 2008 | 11:04 pm

    Well. Heidi is a pretty good dog name…

  16. Laura NaComLeavMo
    May 27, 2008 | 7:48 am

    Very cute drawings :)

    Laura NaComLeavMos last blog post..Middle Third

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    May 27, 2008 | 1:42 pm

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  18. darci
    June 3, 2008 | 10:58 pm

    This is so cute and fun! Thank you..

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  21. jamie
    October 22, 2008 | 9:02 am

    I think I have to copy this animation concept. How do you do it? Draw pictures and take pictures of them?

    P.S. My son’s name is “Max” so I feel your canine-nomer pain. Almost names our daughter “Sadie” but came to our senses in the nick of time.

    jamies last blog post..Falling for Vermont

  22. Debbie
    October 22, 2008 | 9:24 am

    You are talented! I can barely type my posts.

    Debbies last blog post..Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt, and my home

  23. texasholly @ June Cleaver Nirvana
    October 22, 2008 | 8:59 pm

    Yeah! This is one of my favorites of yours. I kinda like your style…

    Thanks so much for linking and letting me steal your stuff.

    texasholly @ June Cleaver Nirvanas last blog post..It is not me, it is Heidi–LINK HERE NOW!

  24. suzannah
    October 23, 2008 | 7:33 pm

    this is hysterical. i’m bookmarking you!

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