The day before the rain came...

This picture was taken last week on our early am walk. They sure are getting really antsy with this non-stop rain. (I personally love the rain). Nico panics at the idea of even having one rain drop on her. She makes a huge fuss and that puts me in paranoia-mode... Hoping/Praying please talk to me when you need to go outside to use the bathroom. I will walk out with you and make sure the umbrella is covering you. But even after pleading with her she will still pee indoors. Even on her bed and will lie in it. I think she believes that its my fault its raining and it's her way of punishing me? George on the other hand doesn't mind the rain. Georgie the angel dog! :-)

Check out their lil backpacks. Now I am hand free of carrying plastic bags. They carry their own. I want to get these stylish one next time!

Hachi / Hachiko

My friend recommended the movie Hachi: The Dog's Tale because of my Nico (Akita). I sort of knew what the movie was about but I had no idea I would be crying myself to sleep. The movie was so moving and incredible I hope everyone gets to see it. If you are a dog lover you can see a little bit of Hachi in every dog. Hachi was known for his loyalty towards his owner, a professor he found in 1924. They would have daily routine of meeting at the train station before heading home together. They had a full year together until one day while Hachi was waiting for him... The professor never showed up (he passed away).

Hachi waited and waited for the next 9 years at the station. People who took that commute all got to know him and would often bring him treats. The dog became so famous and loved by the country that they even made a statue of him and have an annual ceremony celebrating his loyalty.

You can read more about it here and how his story was told and lived on... Below is the movie trailor:

After watching this I couldn't help but snuggle with Nico. And the funny thing about Nico is when I first got her she always reminded me of a statue or a soldier because she will just sit and wait and wait and wait...and shes very still. I feel so lucky to have found her and have a little Hachi in my life!

Here's another great video about Hachiko!

It's that time again...

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The Christmas Grinch

HO HO HO!!!

Ever since we adopted lil' Georgie-Pooh we always thought he looked like the Christmas Grinch. Do you see the resemblance? It's more obvious if you met him in person. I think its the eyes...

Of course you can't google Dr. Seuss without seeing Thing 1 & Thing 2. When I saw them I thought of Nico. Doesn't their big poofy hair remind you of Nico's tail?

And surprisingly she's light on her toes as well. I sometimes call her my ballerina. She loves to prance around and spin in circles. I need to catch that on my camera so you can see her in action!


Love vs. Design - How it works from Love vs. Design on Vimeo.


In the spirit of Christmas... My friend created these holiday tags! You can read about it here and purchase them as well. The above video showcases her other designs. I love her website... I actually adore it! It's very inspiring! Go LOVEVSDEISGN! Nico is doing her cheer dance! WOOT WOOT!

Countdown to the New Year / New You!

My head is spinning that it's already December? 2011 is right around the corner... There is so much to reflect on and new goals to be set. I am thankful that I am able to take a week off end of the year just to do that!

I have been sick for what it seems like forever... But I am getting back to feeling like my ol'self! :-) This month has a lot of Birthday celebrations and I'm eager to see my friends again.