Lola

Recent Eats + Pictures

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Mine was spent at home, with my whole family. I am so blessed.

Here are some recent eats:

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McDonalds hot chocolate.

Panera Bread cherry danish.

Panera Bread cherry danish.

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Homemade baked beans

Coconut almond granola. Baked to give as a gift. Don't worry, I saved some for myself too ;)

Coconut almond granola. Baked to give as a gift. Don’t worry, I saved some for myself too 😉

Homemade apple pie.

Homemade apple pie.

Homemade trail mix and coconut almond granola.

Homemade trail mix and coconut almond granola.

Other Pictures:

Jimmy and I after our church's Christmas Eve service. My little sister played piano, we sang, and Jimmy and I read a poem.

Jimmy and I after our church’s Christmas Eve service. My little sister played piano, we sang, and Jimmy and I read a poem.

My family' dog, Eddie.

My family’ dog, Eddie.

 

Lola was trying to get every last morsel out of the dog bone box...

Lola was trying to get every last morsel out of the dog bone box…

I suppose that’s enough pictures for now!

Today, I have nothing to do. That makes me so happy. It’s snowing super hard in Pittsburgh right now and my little sister is really sick. I plan on hanging out with her and my brother all day and then heading into church tonight. Sounds like a perfect day to me!

What are you up to today?

Pet City

It’s the end of the semester. My brain is fried. I’m stressed.

Instead of doing homework, I keep finding myself playing with my pets!

Sometimes I (try to) study on my bed and Lily, my sister’s cat, jumps up on the bed with me and wants attention. lilyCollage

lilyCollage2I just can’t ignore her!

I try to walk my dog every day. Even if I’m super busy or stressed. I know it’s good for her–physically and it’s good for me–mentally. Fresh air, even if it’s freezing, feels so good.

Funny story about this picture. I usually read on my phone while I walk Lola. I took this picture and started reading. The next time I looked at her, her vest was gone. Sad!

Funny story about this picture. I usually read on my phone while I walk Lola. I took this picture and started reading. The next time I looked at her, her vest was gone. Sad!

lolaCollageSometimes I lay on/with Lola after I walk her. Who says pit bulls are vicious?! Lola isn’t!

I honestly think that pets are amazing at sensing when their owners are stressed/sad/mad/etc. and respond accordingly. I love it and it’s such a blessing!