LHS Come.Sip.Stay

Last weekend I helped out at the LHS beer and wine tasting fundraiser, entitled Come.Sip.Stay. I feel so very fortunate to be a part of an awesome group of people. The event was a great success that raised several thousands to support animals in need. I cannot urge you all enough- if you have or find a cause that is important to you, and have the ability to help, go out and do something about it. xoxo

Lowell Humane Society Steps for Pets

A few weeks back I participated in the LHS Steps for Pets and it was an awesome day. Nicholas and my Mom along with Dexter came with me, and the rain held off for the walk. It was a little tough with Nicholas because he wanted to be up and playing with the doggies, but I managed to keep him in the stroller for the whole event.

Dexter went through a nose trial type thing (it is completely escaping me as to what it is actually called!!) Where he had to sniff out hot dogs in all different sized boxes. He did great (he's very food motivated) until he got to the next to the last box which he promptly peed in. They of course had extra boxes on hand and assured me it wasn't the first time it had happened. He even found the hot dog in the deep box and put both feet in and knocked it over.

Here are some pictures of the day, which also raised over $28,000 for the Humane Society! Woohoo!

Feel Good Giving

Had to share this post that my friend Danielle posted after our get together last weekend :)

http://www.thecastlegrp.com/blog-news/blog/bid/84866/Feel-Good-Giving

Santa Time

I follow the Lowell Humane Society on Facebook and they recently hosted their annual Holiday Bazaar. I always thought I wouldn't bring the baby to meet Santa - I felt it was awful and kinda creepy and he would just cry. But...I guess...anything for a good cause, right? My Dad has been a huge supporter of Save the Children for years and I have always wanted to become more involved in charity work. If money wasn't an issue, I would love to volunteer instead of working full time. But alas...I do have to work, so when I can, I want to try to volunteer more of my time to causes that matter to me - and animals are a big one.

We headed down to the Lowell Humane Society for pictures with Santa this past weekend. I also donated a basket that was raffled off (delicious Godiva treats..yum!) and also WON a cool basket of holiday kitchen stuff. I was ecstatic - I never win anything! The pics with Santa were only $12, no waiting in line, no heading to the mall, and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Humane Society. As far as I'm concerned, it was a win all around. We'll definitely make this a yearly thing (until Nicholas tells us no - haha).

My Dad cracked me up with his response, writing... Slowly but surely you can see someone thinks santa is not my friend

Brooke wrote:
I love how he's like Santa, mom, santa, mom. Wait who the hell is this!? I'm done! So cute!

And my brother wrote:
My fav is the stink eye he gives Santa near the end- heehee

Who dis?

Ma?

Seriously ma..

who dis?

MAA? (Dexter...look how GQ I am)

Dad? Can you help? (Dexter...I'm KILLIN IT!)

I don't like this (Dexter...let's focus on ME)

Now you're getting the stink eye (Dexter realizes the end is near)

I... (Dexter- let's go)

Don't (Dexter - the end is near)

LIKE THIS!!! (Dexter: Screw it, Ima kiss Santa)

xoxo