Pups in the Park

We spent Saturday evening at the Nationals game with our dog, Sophie!  About three times a season they have an event called "Pups in the Park" where you can bring your dog to the game and the proceeds of the tickets go to the humane society.   I was a little hesitant about bringing Sophie to an event with so many people or dogs but Blake really wanted to go.  And, I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised!  Sophie did great.  She even sat in her seat by the end, I'm not even kidding- she jumped up on the seat and sat!  She was much happier being able to look around and see all the action around!

She spent a lot of time at the beginning laying down. 

She eventually laid down with her head on Blake's lap.  

It was fun and I would definitely go again!

Decisions, Decisions

Blake has been trying to talk me into getting a second dog since last summer.  And, I've been seriously considering it this last month or so. 

For those of you who are new followers (thank you!), we have a great puppy, Sophie.  She will be 2 in April and is a goldendoodle.  She has been a GREAT puppy!  She's never chewed anything that she wasn't supposed to and hasn't destroyed anything.  Her major flaw- she jumps when people walk in the door, we're working on this. 

She is definitely our fur baby. 

I definitely don't want another dog as big as Sophie (she's 52 pounds).  We do love the fact that she doesn't shed.  We never realized how much we would like this trait!  I've been doing some research on a cockapoo.  I love that they don't shed and are usually 15-20 pounds.  

(cockapoo images, thank you google images)

But, I'm not sure about a second dog.  Sophie was such a good puppy that I'm worried that our next one will be a terror!  Sophie gets along really well with other dogs and hasn't ever had a problem with other dogs and hopefully, she would get along with a future "brother" or "sister." 


If you have two dogs, what are the pros and cons?  If you only have one dog, have you ever considered a second dog?  And, what made you decide not to get a second one?

2010: A Year in Review

2010 has been a very exciting year for us! 

January

I got my first SLR camera!  I've always been interested in photography and had wanted one in December but Blake thought I should be sure I really wanted one and that it wasn't just a phase.  (It wasn't!) 

February

We had two major blizzards in the DC area!  We were off for two weeks of school.  I absolutely love snow days so it was awesome for me. 

My sister also had her wedding shower over President's Day weekend!

  

March

I turned 29!  Blake celebrated by getting me a zoom lens for my camera and I had my birthday week.  It was awesome.  We also got our first wedding present!  My grandfather built us a grandfather clock!  He built one for my parents as well 33 years ago.  We love it!

April

My younger sister, Katie, got married on April 10th! And, Sophie (our puppy) turned 1!

Katie, Paul and I

May

I had my first wedding shower with my family!

June

My friend, Kate, threw me a weding shower for my incredible work friends!   I also had my bachelorette party and Blake had his bachelor party in Vegas!

July

We got married on July 10th!  And, then went to St. Lucia on our honeymoon.

(I invited my Kindergarten students to the ceremony and had a cookie & tea reception for them afterwards.  This is one of my former students).

The honeymoon!

August

Blake turned 32, I started school again at the end of August.  We also painted the family room sage green.

September

We went to the Virginia Tech vs. Boise Game at Fedex Field.  We had incredible seats and even though the Hokies lost, we still had a great time!  We also found out that our friends, Kate and Kurt were pregnant and due in May!  We were so excited and thrilled that we were the first to know!



October

We did a lot of work on our basement and enjoyed the Fall weather!

November

We celebrated our first married Thanksgiving at my parents house and went to my cousin's wedding in Portland, Maine.

The bride, her dad and her twin sister, Emily!

December

One of our busiest months but a great one.  We decorated our house for Christmas, enjoyed many holiday parties and celebrated our first married Christmas together!  We also sent out Christmas cards for the first time!  We also had our living room couches delivered (finally!) but I haven't taken any pictures of those yet. 



I can't wait to see what 2011 has in store for us!  Happy New Year!