Can you believe it's almost the middle of March already? Where has the year gone!
I've been meaning to write more (as I usually do), but I get so busy and don't think about sitting down to write until the most inconvienient times. Like say when I'm washing the dishes (anything to put that off!) or as I'm falling asleep!
Here's my update :)
I hiked up Cowles Mountain for the first time EVER in February! I love hiking, and I can't believe I hadn't been up there before. I have beem trying to go at least once a week, but you know how that goes. Life happens, and there's a week you don't get out there. The puppers loves it too! She has this quirk where she has to be the "leader" as you walk up. I know it's a dominance issue and I shoulden't let her do that, but when I try to make her heel, she pulls on the leash so hard and dosn't enjoy herself. I want our outings to be pleasant for both of us, so if that means she walks ahead a little bit and isn't pulling, I'm ok with that! You gotta pick your battles, right?
Speaking of my sweet puppy, I finally set up an appointment to have her spayed. I am so nervous about it! The thought of putting her under and having her cut open makes me so sad! I know it's the best thing for her, but that dosn't take my mommy worry away! AND I think she would have the cutest puppies! I don't want her to have puppies, but if she did they would be beautiful! I know I sound crazy, but she's my baby. I don't want her to be in pain!
We've had quite a few puppy play dates recently. She got to meet her BFF Levi up in Temecula. They had lots of fun at the dog park and fighting over a yummy bone!
She also got to go to Crest to play with her auntie Tucker and Uncle Henry and Waltzing Matilda (Maddie!). She absolutly loves it up there. The lovely Miss Kate has a beautiful big yard complete with fruit trees and tonns of space for 4 crazies to run! Sadie even got to meet 2 alpacas! She dosn't know what to think of them yet, but I'm sure she'll learn to love them.
Sadie and I also like to spend as much time as we can at dog beach. She LOVES chasing other dogs, and being chased! She will actually steal another dogs toy to get their attentition so they will chase her. It's very cute! She will go into the water, up to about her elbows, but isn't really fond of swimming. She can swim, but she preferrs not to! She'd rather run!
As you can see, lot's of my time is spent trying to tire out my dog! I really think a tired dog is a happy dog. Anthony and I knew when we got a puppy, especially such a high energy breed, that we'd be spending a lot of time exercizing her.
I do get some people time too ;).
I've been obsessed with Pinterest lately, and I've been putting that obsession to good use! I have made some super delicious recipes that I find there. I've also found some really cute hair styles that I can actually recreate on my uncooperative hair. Anthony has been loving my new passion for cooking! I love that there are so many delicious, easy recipees that I can't screw up!
We've had quite a few visitors recently as well. The beautiful Mrs. Kippers graced us lucky diva's with her presence this past week! It was so nice to see her, and to catch up! She was only here 1 night, but we were all just happy to see her!
The Kotz family come down from Ventura to visit this weekend! We had such a great time (as usual of corse!) with all of them.
Us girls spent Saturday afternoon showering my very best friend, Julie, in love and gifts for her baby shower! Baby Liam will be here so soon! I can not wait to hold him! Jessie and I hosted the shower along with Julie's sister, Amber, and niece, Elena. It was a great success. Amber did an amazing job with the decorations. Elena's games were a hit. Jessie was the brains of the whole operation, and I bought the prizes. Easy day for me ;). It was a great party, and Julie got just about everything she needs for Liam. What baby dosn't need 5 bath tubs? Haha!
That brings us to today! I spent the day with the Kotz family at Sea World. What a great day it was! The shows are all so much fun. Our favorite is Pet's Rule :). I still can not believe you can train a cat! It's amazing what they do with the animals. Especially since most of the performers are rescue animals! It's so much fun for me to go with the kids :). I appreciate everything so much more seeing it through their eyes. I can't wait to have days like today with my kids some day!
Such a busy bee I've been! I'm also still working 3 days a week, so it's been a fun whirlwind of a couple of weeks. I do have some relaxation planned this week. I'm heading up to Washington for a long weekend with my Ludy family! I'm so excited to see them!
I'll try to be better with my updates, I promise!
Until next time!
~ T.Don
