Americana Tour: Sigmund's new Seat!

Somewhere in Wyoming:

Sigmund not only moved up from the back seat, he moved well into the front.

The front window!

Americana Tour: Boise Pugs

A rightful portrait of the pug!

After all, we'd be in NYC by now if it weren't for Sigmund!

Americana Tour: Pug on the Road

Sigmund's spent most of the 20 hours so far trying to figure out how to get into the front seat!  If it weren't for the fact he's a fur bomb, he might be more successful.

Americana Tour: Pug Packing

Sigmund wanted to ensure he was not forgotten.  As we packed the cart full of luggage, he packed into his bed and stayed there until we moved his bed and the pug here:

That's where he's been riding (off and on) through four states so far!

Good morning!

I rolled over to this adorable pose this morning.

(You can't tell by the picture, but his tail is wagging!)

Packing

This is Sigmund's way of helping.

He's smashing the clothes down into the bag so I can squeeze in a few more!

Now - if he only knew how to use the lint brush...

Daring Dog

Patrick takes Sigmund places I would never dream.  Here they are on the Western most tip of Oregon.  Yes - that's Sigmund taking what they call a "leak."  And check out the cliff they scurried down!

Reunion

Conversations with Sigmund

The Pug in the Pearl is getting ready to move to New York City.

This is our conversation about it.

Pug Heaven

Pug heaven must be the beach.

Patrick discovered Manzanita along the Oregon Coast, so we decided to spend one of our last weekends home with our feet in the sand.

A disgusting discover Sigmund was very interested in investigating:

Lounging in the summer sun:

And frolicking in the water.  Sigmund's suddenly decided he's a Labrador retriever.  He can't get enough of running, jumping and just plain being silly in the water.

(Pictures courtesy of my new camera!  Thank you family!)

Road Trip Theme

With the PDX to NYC road-trip quickly approaching, Patrick came up with the best theme ever:

"Apple Pie Americana"

The Plan:

Drive a mini-van

Listen to "This American Life" on the radio

Eat apple pie in every state 

Only eat at Mom  & Pop diners

Patrick to ride bike across every state line

Sigmund photos at "Welcome to" signs

Wearing his American flag scarf, of course!