Banks and Me

My prayers were answered! Banks Valley Fever test came back negative! YEAH!

Banks after a visit to the Vet

My good little boy was so awesome at the Vet on Monday. He is always so patient and lets them do whatever they need to do. However, Mr. Banks has gained two whole pounds since Jan. so he is on a diet and is going to take longer walks. I am waiting for his blood work to come back and praying he doesn't have Valley Fever....

St. Patrick's Day 2009

Ahhhh that was great! Hope everyone had a great St. Patrick's Day.

Going for Ride

Banks loves to go for a ride in my car. He is so comfortable in his car seat. Little did he know he was on his way to the Vet. If you look close you can see Banks has his service dog vest on.
He is such a good baby doggie.

Banks Walking

Banks hitching a ride in Evans stroller. Lazy dog! Well after all it is 2 miles and he does have tiny legs so I guess it is all good.

Job Well Done

Banks is back in his comfort zone on the sofa. The construction is 99% done and he can finally relax.
He is such a good boy and helps me out so much guarding the doors while they were open. Go Banks you deserve a special treat for a job well done.

Banks taking a break from his work duites

Banks taking a much needed break from his guard duites.

Banks helping

The construction workers are here completing a new addition I am having done. Banks has been a great help. He announces them each morning he greets them with hugs and barks.
He also has been a very good boy guarding the open door during this time and making sure nothing strange comes into the house. Thank you little guy!

Banks and Me

Today Is March 13, 2009 and I am starting to blog about my life with my favorite and constant companion Banks. He is named in memory of my son.

I got Banks March 22, 2003 when he was a mere 2lbs and 8 oz today he is 15 lbs and is a tall little boy.

Little did I know that he would soon turn into one of the best parts of my life. He came into my world when I was at the lowest.

I lost my oldest son Christopher Feb 1999 and since my two other children were grown and had their lives already I was alone.

6 years wonderful years later Banks and I have had many travels and many experiences. I have walked him in 6 below zero weather and I have walked him in 100+ weather . I lived in Cincinnati Ohio when I first got him and where I brought him home to. Now we live in Scottsdale AZ and Seattle WA where my husband works.

Banks is so funny and I cannot imagine my life without him.

He keeps a constant eye on me and is never far from me.

My son Brian loves him so much to and has just about as many affectionate names for him as I do. He definitely rules the house. Banks loves to travel any where from a simple walk to flying for 6 hours on a plane he is always the perfect doggie.

I have given him birthday parties and he has had many great Christmas gifts as well. Before we moved from Ohio he loved going to my daugther's house to play with her doggie Bunker. He always enjoys going back and playing when we visit.

His days are mostly spent following me around and when he wants something trust me he has a very distinct way of telling me so don't tell me dogs cannot speak. Banks can very well.

So that is a little back ground on Banks and I am in hopes to blog about him on an often basis.