Day 62 - 3/4/13 - Peek A Boo Jazzy Boo

I don't think I mentioned it before but Lindsay started calling Jazzy, Jazzy Boo Boo, out of the blue and it has stuck.  So Jazzy Boo Boo has learned how to jump up on the couch and she was totally playing Peek a Boo with Lindsay.  It was very cute.  Here she is snuggled on the corner of the couch.

Karen

Day 58 - 2/27/13 - The Truth About Labradoodles

Before deciding to get a dog, we did a TON of research.  We wanted a dog that was allergy friendly and family friendly.  Our sweet labradoodles are both!  We love them so much!  What was not found in our research though was that their fur is like velcro.  Yes, they do not shed at all and are super super soft, but EVERYTHING sticks to their fur.  Our little one will go outside to play and we'll be picking grass, leaves and twigs out of her for the rest of the night.  Poor Sparky is constantly wet under his chin. He has a serious Fu Man Chew and it is always wet.  I snapped this picture of Sparky the other night when he was coming in from laying outside so you could see what I mean.

Karen

Day 52 - 2/21/13 - Pool Progress Part 3

It looks as though we have enough wood to build a small house in our back yard.  But no folks, that is the wood to frame up the awesome deck that will go around our pool.  I love how it looks like the dogs are checking out the wood in this picture, but in reality Jazzy was hiding behind the wood and planning a sneak attack on Sparky.

Karen

Day 48 - 2/17/13 - Doggie Dress Up

When we play dress up, we go all out in our house.  Not only do we dress up, but we create a skit to go along with our costumes AND we include the dogs.  This time Lindsay dressed Jazzy up in a tiara and pearls and Lindsay wore a red sweatshirt and carried a basket.  Of course, Lindsay was Little Red Riding Hood and Jazzy was the Big Bad Wolf dressed up like Grandma.  I didn't get a picture of that one though because Jazzy was running around too much trying to get her tiara off.  Sparky, on the other hand, was very cooperative.  He was an alien who had come to Earth looking (hence the binoculars) for trouble.  Patrick was the helpful ninja sent to take out the alien.  I don't think I have laughed so hard in a long time.  I love the creativity of my kids!!

Karen

Day 40 - 2/9/13 - Bayport Fun

Daddy had some work to do at a friend's house.  Since this is one of our favorite places to be, we all went along.  We enjoyed a chaotic lunch with 2 tired kids and 2 crazy dogs, and then went back to play/work.  Patrick's favorite place is by the water's edge!  The dogs love just roaming, swimming, and chasing the chickens.  Always an adventure, always a good time.

Karen

Day 37 - 2/6/13 - More Puppy Pictures

It's been a few posts since I posted puppy pictures.  So here you go.  I actually got a couple cute ones of them together this time instead of separate.

Really, could they be any cuter?

I love this one.  Jazzy is in what we call the crouching tiger hidden labradoodle pose and Sparky is ready to pounce.  They play/torment each other all day.  It's funny to watch!

Karen

Day 34 - 2/3/13 - If I Knew You Were Coming I'd Have Baked a Cake!

February 1 was my in-laws dog, Jake's 2nd Birthday.  Since we love any reason to throw a party, we decided to have a birthday party for Jake.  Will grilled up some chicken and chops, my father-in-law made his homemade fries with a little help from Lindsay (see next post), my mother-in-law prepared the sides, and I baked the cakes.  Now, I am not the best baker but I do enjoy it.  Both cakes were a HUGE hit!  

The human cake was a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake.  Here is the recipe.  I adapted it a tad.  My frosting was a little runny and my cookie dough balls were not freezing fast enough so I just mixed the cookie dough batter into the frosting.  The end result was delicious!

  

The dog cake was made from this recipe.  I used the cupcake frosting recipe that was lower on the page to frost the cake.  I used shredded carrots for the wording, lined with treats, and, of course, rawhides for candles.  The birthday dog gobbled his slice in only 1 bite.  All of the dogs ate their slices in less than 5 seconds. I would say it was a hit too.  

Overall, I was pretty proud of my skills!

Karen

Day 24 - 1/24/13 - Dog Lady

I really wasn't a huge dog person in the past, but my husband and my in-laws were.  My allergies had prevented us from having/keeping a dog in the past.  When we found out about labradoodles, we thought that might be a good solution.  They are shed-free, allergy-free, and 100% lovable!!!  My Mommy instincts were kicking in for another baby, but since that isn't in the picture for us.  I found myself craving a puppy, and boy do I love my two little fuzzballs!  My two cuties have converted me!  I am a dog lover indeed (at least my two pups)!  What's not to love about those puppy dog eyes!!

Karen

Day 6 - 1/6/13 Puppy Love Part 2

I felt guilty that my first Puppy Love post just had Sparky.  This post is dedicated to our almost 4 month old mini Labradoodle, Jazzy.  Patrick picked Sparky's name and Lindsay decided on Jasmine, Jazzy for short.  She is sweet and snuggly, but feisty!  We love our pups!

Day 2 - 1/2/13 - Puppy Love

We have 2 labradoodles, Sparky and Jazzy.  Today's picture is of the older one, Sparky.  He is about six months old and totally goofy.  He has a fun personality and is very funny looking also.  We recently got him trimmed up.  My husband thinks he looks ridiculous and likes him better fluffy, but I think he looks cute. 

Karen