Sneaker Time

Yesterday morning Mom let me go outside and play in the backyard. I love running around the backyard and barking at the people walking by. Yesterday was made even more fun by the fact that Dad had been considerate enough to leave a pair of sneakers outside for me to play with. I grabbed a sneaker and ran around the yard like a crazy dog. Eventually I was lured inside by a treat. Mom was very busy in the kitchen and I could smell all kinds of good things, but I was a little stressed by the fact that the oven was on and I would have to be on the lookout for smoke. Dad eventually showed up and started peeling something called turnips. A piece dropped on the floor but it did not smell or taste good so I left it. What was weird though is later Dad came back and started smashing up the turnip which had cooked-he added butter and cream and pieces flew all over the place as he mashed it. I tasted some again and it was much better. Dad is a good cook! Finally the company had all arrived and it was time to eat (but a lot earlier than I usually eat). We went into the living room and I got to eat too. Mom gave me some sweet potato (she cooked a whole one just for me), some shredded turkey and , best of all, some bacon! Real bacon, not the fake "doggy" bacon that Dad buys me. All in all, it was a very tasty day.