Hey beautiful people! I hope you had a fantastic weekend! It felt like SUMMATIME over here, so naturally we spent a lot of time outdoors, which makes all of our souls very very happy. Outdoor time is my love language.
There was a teeny baby at our morning workout group, and Sophie was SO interested in him! She kept touching him (gently, of course!) and it was the cutest thing. But then when I held him, she said “Mama! Mama!” and sat on my knee that was not occupied by the baby. Sweet girl was a taaaad bit jealous of the baby getting mama’s attention. ;) It’s okay, my dear, you’re still my baby.
Friday afternoon was the spring concert at Zack’s school. We just brought Sophie (sitting for that long seemed more like torture for Sam, so we decided not to bring him!) and the kiddos all loved seeing her (and holding her!)- it was pretty cute. She’s a little celebrity there! And she loves being the center of attention (duh) so she was totally in her element.
Plus, there was a dog. Guys. Sophie LOVES dogs. I think we need a dog now…
My very favorite restaurant in Sacramento (Sellands!) just opened a new location, so we decided to check it out on Saturday morning. It was beautiful. And delicious. (Also, these aviators are the bomb. Sooo cute and on trend!)
Daddy/daughter sweetness.
Annnnd another exciting thing that happened this weekend? I upgraded to an iphone 7 plus! But the case isn’t coming until tomorrow, so until then I’m so nervous to even touch it, for fear that I will drop it to it’s impending death. Anybody feel me on this?! #butterfingers
Do you have a dog? If so, what breed and do you recommend?? I’m serious here. I want a dog. Now to just convince Zack… Hmm… (and side note: we would absolutely adopt, when/if the time comes!! :) Just like to get an idea of the kinds of dogs that would be the best fit for our family!)
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p.s. HAPPY MAY FIRST, HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!
Love your blog and cute family! We have a beagle mix from a shelter. He is so so sweet and gentle and he was our baby for 3 full years. However, he sheds quit a bit. Next dog I would like a mini golden doodle ljust for the shedding.
Awww beagles are some of my very favorites!!! Seriously, such sweet and cute dogs! :) Golden doodles too! Ahhh so many dogs, I just want them all. :)
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I have a Yorkshire terrier. She’s tiny and adorable and full of energy, but they sometimes are not wonderful with kids. She tolerates my kids but isn’t thrilled with them haha. I used to have a chocolate lab and he was the sweetest, friendliest, happiest dog ever and he LOVED kids. He did shed a lot though :/ only downside. My yorkie doesn’t shed at all.
Ohhh my gosh, I have ALWAYS wanted a yorkie!!! Cutest dogs. :) So funny that she “tolerates but isn’t thrilled” with your kids. Sounds kind of like most animals I know haha. I love labs, too, but didn’t know that about the shedding. Hmm. Thanks for sharing!!
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We don’t have a dog (yet) but my in-laws do and so my daughter gets lots of dog time which is kind of the best of both worlds for us right now! They have a lab cross, very sweet and gentle. Labs are awesome family dogs but they are high energy!
YES, I love labs!! They always seem like such great family dogs!
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Labs are amazing with kids and so sweet. They’re just incredibly gentle and loving! I’m personally a huge fan of Australian Shepherds, they’re gorgeous dogs and super sweet. They are higher energy, but not in a bad way, just in the “I want to keep playing fetch forever” kind of way. Super fun with kids!
Haha I love that. Australian Shepherds are SO gorgeous and sweet!! So are labs! Ahhh! Give me ALL OF THE DOGS!
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Adopt don’t shop!! Rescue a dog from your local shelter! So many dogs are put down because not enough people are willing to take them in. Most shelters will screen adoptable dogs and let you know how well the animal does with babies, young kids, older kids, cats, adults, other dogs etc. Plus a lot of shelters have pure bred dogs, if you have your heart set on a purebred, but I will tell you I’ve had mixed breeds my entire life (7 so far in my life) and they make the best companions. They truly know that you RESCUED them and they are forever grateful.
On a side note: don’t count pitbull mixes out either! Obviously screen the dog and know their background, but we rescued a pitbull mix and she is the sweetest most snuggly and lovable dog we have ever had, she is also so sweet and gentle with kids! Society tends to paint them in a bad light, but they can be so lovable.
Oh, we would absolutely adopt! :) I just like having an idea of what kinds of dogs are the best fit for our family, is all. We are an adopting family here- both of our cats were!!
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We always grew up with golden retrievers and they are great family dogs! Gentle, loving, sweet. I’ve read that smaller dogs tend to be more territorial (maybe because they’re size…?). The jealousy thing with kids is kind of sweet and funny. If I’m looking at a baby our toddler with run over and sit in my lap. Lol. That girl. :)
Haha I love that!! My friend has a 2 year old, and any time my friend is holding Sophie, her little girl instantly runs over and needs to be held too. It’s funny but also so sweet. :) And yes, we looove golden retrievers! I feel like they’re the perfect dog!
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you guys are always adorable!! sweet sophie! i feel like girls can handle stuff like little spring concerts and things better than boys. boys need to be doing things!! anyway i bet she was happy to get solo time!! and we have a pomeranian and i love her so much. however, she is the embodiment of me – neurotic and passionate, haha – so she doesn’t want to tumble around with kiddos [she will play with kitties, though] and she is pretty territorial. i always think that maaaaaybe we could do a miniature labradoodle one day?!! i feel like for our next dog i want it to be a mixed breed and not too big!
YES. Boys need to be doing things, always always!! haha! Your little pom is such a sweetie! And oh my gosh, loooove labradoodles!!!
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Sophie’s sweet, cheesy smile in that mirror pic is just too cute for words!! Glad you guys had a good weekend. Good luck with your dog search!!
Aww thanks Rachel!! :)
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I’ve always owned a black lab! Labs are just so friendly and smart! You definitely need a dog! :)
We have a Boston terrier (if you’re into squishy face dogs, they’re literally the best :) friendly, so much personality, smart, shed very little and you can find smaller ones -ours is 15 lbs or bigger ones-I’ve seen some up to 35 lbs. Anyway, I was just going to say if you’re looking for a particular breed and also want to adopt, there are breed specific rescues. I love a BT but also wanted to adopt so that’s what we did. As far as other breeds go, growing up we had many kinds but our cocker spaniel was amazing… patient, kind, easy going and didn’t shed at all! My MIL and SIL both have Yorkies/yorkie mixed and my best friend has shitzu (sp?) and they all have gotten pretty mean in their older years…territorial/bite/nip. So I’m personally kinda leary of those smaller/toy breeds sometimes…especially around kids.