Chocolate Covered Oreos

Currently: August 2024

It’s somehow the last full month of summer already?! I am trying to squeeze in as much fun as possible–outings with the kids, relaxing as a family, and more.

Mom with kids at Pittsburgh Zoo

As always, here’s what’s current for me this month. Please share what’s current for you in the comments! (more…)

Shedding Season and Creating with the Kids

Niva is in her shedding season. Am I slightly losing my mind? Maybe! Our couches always have a thin layer of fur, I feel like I can see it in the air, and I can pull clumps of it off of Niva’s body all day. Jimmy and I finally got out our favorite undercoat rakes (yes, we have two!) and went to town on Niva one night this week.

Yard full of fur after brushing Siberian husky

The result was that we had enough fur to stuff a pillow. Hopefully that was the last of the shedding for the season?! Speaking of Niva, she and I did a therapy visit together this week at the school for Deaf children that we regularly visit. We love it there so much! Kids + dogs = pure joy. (more…)