Meet Luna

Yes...it happened. We are crazy and we got another dog!

Back in June, we stopped at an adoption event one evening after work - which we have done a few times before. Well, I saw her. And fell in love. Then the lady asked my husband Josh if he wanted to hold her and I knew he fell in love, too! We walked around the store weighing the pros and cons (because that's what responsible adults do nowadays) and tried to figure out if we were truly ready for another one. And then everything happened so fast. We filled out an application, were interviewed, and heard the great news: we were the proud new owners of a puppy! I mean...whattt.

We aren't sure what Luna is exactly, but she was listed as a Lab Blend (they knew mom was a Lab, dad could be a German Shepherd/Rottweiler/Hound?). Either way, she is so cute! I love her coloring - her chest reminds me of an Oreo cookie! We decided to name her Luna because let's face it, I'm a huge outer space nerd and Vega was named after a star, so it was only fitting we named Luna after the moon.

Luna on her first winery trip to Paradise Springs Winery.

Girls, wine, and pups!

So now we are a family of four! Things at home are a little hectic with the new puppy and our 3-year-old Lab, Vega. Vega is adjusting to her new sister being around all the time.

And because I haven't posted in months, Vega was especially dashing in her 4th of July attire.

Can't wait to share more of the pup's adventures together!

Maine Trip Highlights

I am so, so, so excited to share details from my latest trip up north to visit family in Maine. My husband, Josh, is from Maine, and he moved to Virginia after college to be near me (what a guy!). We visit now about two-three times a year - sometimes more if we are lucky! This recent trip was even more exciting because six of our closest friends from Virginia decided to join us! 

We scheduled our summer trip around Josh's mom's birthday and threw a surprise lobster bake for her on the first day we arrived - complete with lobsters (and lobster bibs!), steamers, and grilled corn on the cob. The rest of the trip was mainly spent boating and boozing on Sebago Lake. During our non-lake days, we perused the cute little shops at the Old Port and tried a handful of delicious food joints - including Portland Lobster Company and the East Ender. Every time we are back in Maine, I always have a laundry list of places that I want to go to. Awhile back, I had heard about a restaurant in Portland called Duckfat that was well known for their fries. Well, let me tell you being the fry connoisseur that I am: these were the best fries I've ever had in my entire life! Their fries are fried in duckfat and you can select from a variety of dipping sauces to pair with your fries (I got the truffle ketchup and garlic mayo). And don't forget to try the original Duckfat vanilla bean milkshake, too. It was life changing.

And what about that cute pup? Well, Vega also had an amazing time learning to swim in the lake and was swimming like a pro by the end of our trip! She doesn't swim in Virginia too much - usually she plays in her baby pool on our back patio. So other than that, she's never really swam before - which is crazy, considering she is a Labrador! She definitely got used to Maine life quickly - waking up each morning (she got to sleep in the bed for a whole week because it was "vacation"), running around on the beach unleashed, swimming in the lake, sleeping next to the fire. Oh the life of a happy, loved dog.

We can't wait to be back again this Christmas to spend the holidays with our family...and eat more lobster, too!

My Love

Vega beachside in Portland, Maine.

Best Day Ever

Getting ready on the big day with the other love of my life: Vega!