Showing posts with label sophie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sophie. Show all posts

Friday, September 23, 2011

Falling behind today

Update: My OM moment for this week actually happened last Sunday when we told the boys that Chris was working all day. He actually went to SF to pick up our new puppy Lola. The boys were surprised beyond belief. They've wanted a puppy for a long time. Since Sophie was closer to 5 months when we got her we missed the small stage of a puppy's life. We also missed the poopin' and chewin' stage. Lola is adorable but I've never seen a puppy chew on a flat wall before. I have to watch her constantly and take her out every 30 minutes...or pay the consequence! It's like having an 18 month old all over again. Yet, with all the crap that life may throw us, there is reward beyond words. Just look at this face!

Sophie has been a good big sister.  She loses patience every once in a while, but is definitely showing Lola the ropes.  Lola, on the other hand, has taken on the role of little annoying sibling quite nicely nipping at Sophie's heels.  Like kids, it's always fun and games until someone yipes gets hurt.

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Hi friends,

My morning is a bit crazy and I haven't had a chance to prepare my OM meet up today.  I'll do it before the end of the weekend.  Feel free to go a head and link yours to this post.

Happy Friday and have a lovely weekend!

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Hump Day Humor: Photo fun for Sophie's birthday.

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Happy Birthday, Sophie!  Hope it's a blast!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

How our dog, Sophie, became a star


Look into my eyes, originally uploaded by alamodestuff.
I was recently accused, by my uncle, of taking more pictures of Sophie than my boys. Lately, that may be true. She is incredibly photogenic (been accused of getting her for that reason, too). I actually have thousands of pictures of the boys but keep them pretty private. The boys are at the age where getting their picture taken conjures up moans, groans, and not-so-photo-friendly-faces.

Sophie, on the other hand, poses happily.

I've been surprised that Sophie has opened a new social door for me. I'm saying hello to other pet owners and striking up conversations from simply seeing a dog being walked. It reminds me of being a new parent and immediately being connected to other new parents because we were pushing a stroller.

[non sequitur but pet related: We lost our beloved crayfish, Larry, yesterday...or the day before...or the day before. Frankly, he lived longer than I had ever imagined he would. E brought him home from school 3 or 4 months ago. E is quite sad and plans a private burial and memorial service after school today.]
We've only had Sophie for a few months and she's already been interviewed twice. Scout, from Dogs Without Blogs, recently interviewed Sophie. You should see this post. Sophie is front and center, sharing her honest and sometimes snarky comments for all the world to see. What a diva!! Next she'll be requesting Evian water and blue M&Ms.

Be sure to check out River Dog Prints (adorable custom printed goods) owned and operated by one of Scout's humans, Cyn. I'm seeing some personalized Sophie stationary in our future!

Monday, March 1, 2010

The big reveal - Sophie, the newest member of our household

We bit the bullet, threw in the towel, waved the white flag, (insert cliche here). We got the boys (C being one of them) a dog.
Meet Sophie!
Family and friends, you probably need a moment to collect yourselves. I know this is a shocker.

breath...

...breath...

It's taking me a while to get used to the idea, too.

The decision wasn’t without years of discussion, consideration, begging, wailing and gnashing of teeth (mostly mine). I knew the time would come and this happens to be the right time.

Don’t get me wrong. I like dogs. I've liked your dogs....in your homes. I just never considered myself a dog person, at least not in my adult years.

So, for those who know me well, I’ve put together a list of the top 10 reasons I decided to get a dog.

10. I’m a sucker for cute faces (both dogs and boys).

9. They wore me down.

8. I believed them when they said they’ll take care of a dog.

7. It’s just a dog, not an elephant.

6. This was less painful than having another baby.

5. I’ve wanted another girl in the house.

4. I need a good listener.

3. I'm doing my part to dispel the stereotype that Asians don't like big dogs.

2. Come on, who can resist this face….


And the 1. Reason.....
My 13 year old trump card of C going to medical school and residency expires in a year. Now I can say, “but I let you get a dog!”

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