Vlog

Currently: October 2017

Current book Just started The Daughter of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky.

Current indulgence Going out for coffee, specifically Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.

Dunkin' Donuts Coffee

Current beauty product Burt’s Bees vanilla bean lip balm. My lips have been so dry since the start of fall.

Current goal Still wanting to finish writing my book before the end of the year!

Current craving Getting out and about to use my camera more. Jimmy and I went to a fall festival this weekend, and I brought my camera along to take pictures of the scenery. It was lovely and had me wondering why I don’t bring my camera out with me more often.

Beautiful stream and trees in the fall

Current food Marbled banana bread by Smitten Kitchen. My mom made a loaf for me recently and it’s banana and chocolatey perfection.

Current mood Thankful 🙂

Current blessing Pet sitting has been busy lately. It’s astounding to see God open doors and work in ways that only He can.

Cocker spaniel puppy and golden retriever puppy

Current confession I can’t stop laughing at my mom in the latest vlog we filmed.

Current need Absolutely nothing. Feeling very blessed.

Current obsession Taking pictures of Lola and Mavis snuggling. Can’t stop, won’t stop.

Black lab and cocker spaniel puppy cuddling

Current procrastination Finishing up folding and putting away laundry.

Current drink Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.

Current excitement I’m making a Lego-themed birthday cake for my cousin Josiah! He’s also going to pet sit with me again this month, just like last year 🙂

Pet sitting with Josiah, circa 2016 🙂

Current prayer One of my pet sitting clients found out his dog has cancer. The pup is having surgery tomorrow, so I’m praying all goes well.

Current question If you’re a coffee drinker, do you prefer Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, or another brand of coffee?

A Puppy Play Date and Yellow Jacket Stings

Hi! It’s currently Friday morning as I type up this post and I’m ready for the weekend! How about you?

This week has been a busy one, with lots of laughter, a little bit of pain, and tons of dogs. That could actually just be the description of my life though, ha 😉

Jimmy and I bought Malcolm a harness so he can hang out outside and go on walks and he is loving it. He has been constantly going to the door and ringing Mavis’ potty training bells to signal that he wants to go outside. Smart kitty!

Black cat with harness and leash outside

Mr. Malcolm visited the vet for his annual checkup last night and did great! We walked him down in his stroller, he got his shots, and the vet gave him a clean bill of health. We definitely got a few strange looks and comments because we had our cat in a stroller but I just tell people that’s what happens when you love your cat and don’t have children 😉

Speaking of children, our fur child Mavis had another play date with her havanese friend yesterday! She met a few other dogs, too, and is beginning to come out of her shell since the attack. It makes my heart happy to see her playing around without a care in the world.

While Mavis was out on her play date, Lola got a special treat! I had a dog walker come and walk her while Mavis and I were out and about. I’ve used Wag a few times and have always had a great experience. The app is pretty neat, too. The dog walker notes when your dog uses the bathroom, and GPS tracks their walk. Most importantly, Lola was happy!

Wag dog walking

Today I am bringing Mavis to the vet for her next round of shots, working, and pet sitting. I am finally back in my pet sitting groove. When we brought Mavis home, I took a week off of pet sitting to help her adjust. Since then I have slowly been adding my regular clients back to my schedule. I’ve even added two new ones, which has been great!

I might also make a run to the store for some hydrocortisone cream because I am itchy. Jimmy and I had an interesting run in with yellow jackets yesterday and we are both in quite a bit of pain.

I filmed a vlog that followed Jimmy and I along our day of taking Malcolm to the vet, getting stung by yellow jackets, and more, so I’ll share that below!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! We are having a little cookout with family tomorrow and I’m excited! We’re going to grill burgers since the weather is supposed to be nice here in Pittsburgh.

What are your plans for the weekend?
Have you ever been stung by wasps?