“things never happen the same way twice.” -c.s. lewis Bella delivered early with her past litter, around three or four days early. We like to have our girls come to us about a week before they are due. This allows them to settle in to their prepared whelping area in our home or in our […]

“winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and a talk beside the fire. It is the time for home. -edith sitwell” It’s so hard to believe that two weeks have already come and gone. We love being at home during the winter months and […]

do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. -Epicurus When I took Phoenix in for ultrasound the vet technician told me she could see five to six puppies, but not to use that as an accurate […]

“I love these little people, and it is no slight thing, when they, who are so fresh from God, love us.” -Charles Dickens Ever since I was a little girl, I couldn’t wait to be a mother. I would daydream of what my life would look like with my children. I tried to take extra […]

“And if memories are all I have left of you, then I will swim deep in those memories for all the years that are left to me.” -Edward Lee Pets take up a special place in our hearts. We include them in special occasions, like birthdays and even weddings. They play a special role in […]

“You normally have to be bashed about a bit by life to see the point of daffodils, sunsets, and uneventful nice days.” – Alain de Botton This has been an excruciating journal entry to put onto paper and share with you here. I think the reason why it’s so difficult is because of all the […]

A Mini Goldendoodle’s Guide to the City of Light “Breathe Paris in. It nourishes the soul.” —Victor Hugo Bonjour, mes amis! It’s me, Oscar, your favorite mini Goldendoodle, reporting live from Paris. That’s right, I’ve traded in backyard fetch for cobblestone streets, and let me tell you, Paris is paws-itively enchanting. Grab a croissant and […]

These sweet babies are officially 6 weeks old! This week the puppies have had to adjust to a lot less one-on-one time with their momma, but Misty was ready. Whether they know it or not, they are ready to move on to their next phase too. Several afternoons this week, we spent outdoors. The puppies […]

On their fourth week, only four weeks left with us. It always flies by so quickly! Misty’s babies have changed a great deal since their last entry. Teeth have begun to surface and this week they will be trying food for the first time. They are vocal and becoming more confident with each interaction. They […]

“I don’t know what lies around the bend, but I’m going to believe that the best does.” -L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables This litter has three sweet girls and two adorable boys. When my daughter and I tried to name them, we went through our list of books that we read this year. […]