So Sorry...

Gino
Originally uploaded by ! Mary !

Hi readers...

This is a meager attempt at apologizing for the lack of blog posts this week. I know Tuesdays and Thursdays have come to be the days for a Mafioso fix, but unfortunately, I've been recuperating from a horrible stomach bug that has prevented me from lifting anything but a toilet seat.


Gino asks "Please forgive us?"

And Off We Go!

It's been a while since The Mafiosos went hiking, so we decided to take a trip to a new hiking location.


Vinnie more than agreed it was time for a hike.

"LET'S GO!!"

"Come on, Ma!
Stop taking pictures and start hiking!!"





"Come on, Carmela.
Wish with me that Ma will put down
her camera and start this hike!"





"Woo hoo!
It worked!"

All started off well. We hiked a new trail called Gerle Loop Trail. We took plenty of pit stops since the weather was rather warm. Since it had been a while since The Mafiosos stretched their legs, they had plenty of silliness in them.

"Ma! Look!
Pee-a-boo!"






"Oomp!
Oh shit!"

Very graceful, Bruno. Very graceful indeed. I'll just add that the many reasons why you're special.


After the silliness got out, it was time for the obligatory group pictures. Except I couldn't get anyone to look in my direction. And Carmela was too busy giving the death stare to some creature she kept hearing in the brush.






But, if I'm patient enough, I finally get the shot I want. With Carmela smiling even! I just have to wait until the very end when everyone is too dead tired to fight me.





Do I know my crew or do I know my crew? :-D

Carmela vs. Molly

Since our cat Blue passed, Molly's been exploring the house without fear of being ambushed. Blue constantly harassed Molly. Without Blue around, Molly has become more adventurous and even hangs out with me in the presence of the dogs.







Molly's also turned into quite the poser. She'll lay on the couch and grant me permission to take photos of her.





She knows how to work the camera...






But I've sensed a little bit of jealousy coming from Carmela...

"Big freaking deal!
Lay on a surface and look cute...
wow, really hard."

"Seriously, I don't even have to try.
I look cute on ANYTHING.
Now, stop taking pictures of that
ugly cat and focus on me."

p.s. If you have some time today, could you please stop by and visit our favorite Pug's blog... http://walterthepug.blogspot.com/


Walter was unfortunately hit by an SUV and he could use your words of support, juju and prayers. Thanks!

We're rooting for you, Walter! We over here at The Dogfathers are experts in hip/pelvis juju! We've broken and shattered a few over here to know your pain at this moment. We're thinking of you and sending you powerful vibes!




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