Saatchi goes to the dog park

So, not having had a dog in a VERY long time, I had never had the pleasure of visiting Denton's relatively new dog park. I'd heard about it, but I never had any reason to go myself. At least, not until Saatchi tail-wagged his way into our lives. We decided to treat him to a trip to Wiggly Field (the rather baffling and un-clever name of Denton's dog park) for a little puppy socializing. Mostly this involved getting sniffed by other dogs and then running and hiding in my lap. But I think he was having (some) fun...

This is NOT Saatchi. Or me! Finley ventured out to take some photos of her own.


Finley with Saatch. Awwww...


Fin tries to control crazy little Saatchi.


Mads love to cuddle the puppy.


Another random dog shot by Finley!

On Cloud 9

Madeline turned 9. Let me say that again: Madeline turned NINE. It is incomprehensible that I started my parental journey nine whole years ago. It really does seem like yesterday that I was having baby dreams and hoping I didn't pop out a little sociopath or drop my newborn on her head (so far so good on both counts). To celebrate my baby's birthday, we had a pool party with her friends from school. It was lots of fun, with plenty of sweets and presents. Here are the photographic highlights!

Finley doing her Popeye impression after giving Maddie her gift (a giraffe Webkinz).

The best kind of friends are friends with presents. :)

Kayla and Stephanie hang out.

Maddie gets ready to make her wish!

Maddie's awesome haul.