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50 degrees has never felt so good
This morning when I woke up and saw 51 degrees on the thermostat I have hanging from my kitchen window, I knew today was going to be a good day. This was the first time Sophie has been in her backyard...
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My girls
This afternoon, we had about an hour to kill after running some errands before we had to pick up Ben from school, so Lina, Sophie and I decided to soak up some sunshine. I think it is close to 70...
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Simply perfect
Today, I had a busy morning planned, as I had a doctor’s appointment scheduled directly after dropping Ben off at school. I knew ahead of time that it was going to be a lengthy appointment, as I had a...
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Patience
I wanted to follow-up with the post I wrote yesterday, because the morning that I experienced and wrote about had a lasting effect on me. To be honest, the remainder of my afternoon and evening...
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This is Sophie
I take tons of photographs of Sophie. I am always looking to capture that perfect shot of her, one that speaks to her beauty, both inside and out. Although I love every photograph I take of her, I...
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dogs are bett the pepol
Today I would like to welcome my guest blogger, Ben. He is such a sweet heart, and he seems to come up with some of the most amazing ideas. For those of you who don’t follow my blog closely, he is my...
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Purple Flower (book update)
I am so excited to share that my memoir, Our Dachshund Sophie, which chronicles my journey with Sophie, is almost here. This morning I saw my first glimpse of my finished book cover. I had to wipe...
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Sunday mornings
Sunday mornings lounging in my bed….one of Sophie’s favorite things! Mine too!
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Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day everyone! I wanted to share some photos of Sophie doing what Sophie loves, hiking in the woods. This summer weather is a very welcome change for us. As much as I love the warm...
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4 weeks to go
The countdown is on! 4 weeks to go until I have my baby. I’m feeling excited and nervous, and finding lots of opportunities to put my feet up and relax.
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Our Dachshund Sophie, the book
I’m so excited to announce that my memoir, Our Dachshund Sophie, is ready and available! Offering our story in this format has been a dream of mine for quite sometime, and it is such a proud moment...
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Change is coming
Let me just tell you all that I am brimming over with excitement over my baby that will be arriving soon. I had set a goal for myself to finish my memoir before I gave birth, because I was truly...
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Feeling complete
It’s been two weeks now since my world has been blessed with the arrival of my baby, Nicholas Reed Thomas. He was 6 lbs and 15 oz at his birth. I simply can’t believe how these last two weeks have...
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There is something about the woods
There’s something about the woods. Is it the trees, the shade dotted with bits of sunshine, the sounds of nature? Is it the way my children behave, inquisitive, excited, wild and free?Is it seeing my...
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Sophie, the Protector
I want to share a little story that I think will brighten your day. As I am sure many of you are aware, we have a new addition to our family. My baby, Nicholas, is now 9 weeks old. He is a little...
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Doxie love
Snuggle fest. When life is crazy, little moments matter a lot. We call it dachshund love. Just take a moment, get down on the floor, and make it matter! </ Read about how Doxie love became a thing...
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Lazy day
It’s been this kind of Monday. Wishing everybody a great start to the week. XOXO, Abby and Sophie
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Stealing from a baby
Sophie never met a pillow that she didn’t like, but this one takes the cake. She has decided that our Boppy pillow is hers. It doesn’t matter where it is, she finds it. If I try to take it away from...
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