a dog day...

I have seriously neglected these pups on the blog lately!

I took these yesterday...
can you believe Tank is already 11 months old?!

His lip always get stuck on his teeth...it's actually quite funny!

we think rabbits live under our back porch...chloe is constantly sniffing and snorting trying to find and chase them...poor things! she'll stay outside all day doing this!

wore my new boots this weekend from blowfish shoes!
and my new boots socks from grace and lace!

I love those pups!

so we actually didnt do a whole whole lot this weekend...
I say that...but now I look back and maybe it was really just Sunday we didn't do a whole lot.

We celebrated my sisters 29th birthday! Got to spend time with my niece and nephews!  Eric and I won $28 playing LCR with the fam. And I had a fun little photo shoot with Juliana!!

and that's about it!
 

xoxo

manda



Insta-Lately plus a fun little something!

Hey ladies!!!

It's been a while since I've post my Instagram photos!

If you follow me already...I'm sorry!

this was all a couple weekends ago!

1. you can barely see chloe but she is completely passed out!

2. our wine club wine came in!!

3. Eric actually allowed me to take a photo of him haha!

4. lunch at Genghis...even tho we had it for dinner the night before! haha

1. me trying to look cool...bahaha...

2. just being goofy

3. stripes!

4. created a little outfit...I love Conversation Pieces

....using their 'perfect shirt' as my main piece!

1. playing together!

2. they really wanted some of my graham cracker!

Oh, Tanker Butts...

1. he did originally love his lion...then took the stuffing out!

2. he is so big...just giving me cuddles in the morn.

3. Tank snuggling with his lion (before it was torn up!)

4. playing outside!

Yesterday was the BEST mail day ever. If you've never heard of RustikChic...or if you've ever hesitated on buying one of her bracelets...go buy one now!!! I can't even begin to describe how gorgeous this bracelet is!!

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Now for something fun!!



<center> <a href="http://www.forloveofacupcake.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e241/cashmoney715/postcardpretties3.jpg" /></a></center>   Elizabeth over at Defying Gravity came up with a super cute idea and asked me to join in with her! Another fun way to connect to bloggers! Everyone loves mail right?! So she came up with the idea for a postcard exchange...   How it works
1. You will have 1 week to sign up.
2. She will then pair you with another blogger.
3. Once paired you will contact your partner and get an address.
4. Buy a postcard to send.  Write a note, a quote, draw a picture or something to share with your partner, or even put it in an envelope with some candy (heehee).
5.  Once partners are announced you will have till a certain date to mail out your postcard that Elizabeth will mention in the email when she pairs you up.
6. Everyone will blog about their postcard on Aug 31st, then come link up on either mine or Elizabeth's blog for everyone to see what you got and from where!   Sign up below!!   hope y'all have an excellent day!! xoxo manda    

Bullmastiff vs Boxer

Did y'all know that Tank is a Bullmastiff?

There has been some mixing up with him being a Boxer!

can you guess which is a bullmastiff as a puppy?

Source: google.com via kat on Pinterest

Source: google.cl via Amelia on Pinterest

can you guess which is a bullmastiff as an adult?

Source: google.com via Amanda on Pinterest

 

Source: pluspets.net via MarinaMarinita. on Pinterest

I can def see why he gets called a boxer...they are pretty similar.

Did you know that Tank will end up weighing about 130 lbs?

He is only 75 right now (as of last Sunday)! Eek!

so here was Tank when we first got him! you can read {this} post too!

and Tank now...lol.
(ok well this was at 5 months and now he is 7 but I just like this photo of him!)

As you can see...the bullmastiff is thicker and has quite a bit more wrinkles in the face!!
I'm no dog expert....that's just my opinon!

Tank is gonna be a big boy!

I hope y'all enjoy your Friday!
xoxo
Manda

Life Lately...

1. Chloe is such a lazy butt!

2. Right after I took this photo...Tank started running around like a mad man!

1. I moved my shop from Etsy to Storenvy!

2. I'm on the front page of Storenvy! (at least I was the whole weekend!)

1. Casual Friday work wear!

2. Love my neon shorts!

3. More weekend wear! Teal!

1. Pineapple Pomegranate drink by the pool!

2. Seriously yummy cookie sand which...yes I made these from scratch!

3. Getting ready to head to the pool!

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now on to some more awesome stuff!

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The Details:

Let's get to know each other better! I'm co-hosting with 5 other amazing ladies!
Whispering Sweet Nothings
Confessions of a Graphic Design Student
Framed Frosting
Life of the Wife
My Beautiful Crazy Life

-The link up is called: Me, Myself, and I
-It'll go live the third Tuesday of every month and stay open for one week.
-There will be 5 questions to answer each month that will be posted in advance so that you have plenty of time to write a post

-the first link up will go live on Tuesday, July 17th

Have fun with this link up party; there's nothing better than having fun and making friends while doing so. Don't you agree? If you'd like to add pictures to your post go for it, we all know that pictures spice up a blog post :)
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Rules Scmules:

-We ask that you follow each of the co hosts, as well as grab the button and place it in your posts.
-If you'd like to grab the button and put it into your side bar to help spread the word that'd be awesome too :)
-Click on a few other bloggers and make a new friend

Here are the 5 questions for NEXT TUESDAY!

What is your biggest phobia?
If you could relive any day of your life, what would it be and why?
If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?
What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?

For more info...visit Breanna's blog!!

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y'all have a great day!!
xoxo
Manda

the happenings lately via Instagram...

1. moving stinks...thats all...

2.chloe went for a ride while I ran some errands. drive thru dry cleaning and drive thru dessert!

3.I was trying to take a photo of the long piece of drool hanging from Tank's mouth but you can't see it.

4. something has seriously spooked tank in our new backyard and he doesn't want to come outside.

4. this was a lazy Sunday...(for a while anyway...until we started unpacking more)

1. did you see my VLOG from yesterday?! {HERE}

2. one of my fav bracelets I made ;-) Chloe vs Tank...the shop

3. wearing my shoes from Old Navy! love 'em!

4. these jalopenos were soooooo hot! look at those seeds!

4. a much needed glass of wine after unpacking and moving!

1. our morning routine. they get a busy bone while I get my coffee!

2. have you gone to visit Kirstin?! {HERE}

3. the June group giveaway winner!!

4. we are such homebodies sometimes...but after days of moving wouldn't you be too lol!

and thats our life via instagram lately!!

xoxo

manda

I love my maxi...I need more!

Dress: Francesca's // Belt: Charlotte Russe // Shoes: Target

Necklace & Brown Bracelet: F21

Beaded Bracelet: Chloe vs Tank (15% off code: CUPCAKES)

(Every Wednesday ONE particular bracelet will be marked down 40%! this is today's bracelet and is only $9!)

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Obviously this is what I wore in my VLOG yesterday..It is seriously so comfy...I'm on the hunt for more!!

Last time I wore this dress it was with chambray.

Oh Tank.

He is seriously about 70 lbs now.

(only half of what his 'grown up' size will be)

He loves food and water. And anytime he sees those two...he jumps around like a bucking bull.

I wish I could get a photo of him doing the following...

when I am getting a treat for them I can always hear him jumping up behind me. He can jump as high as I am tall now. As he jumps, Eric can see his head peek up over the counter from the living room!

It really is the funniest thing but maybe you have to be there!

If you really want to see him going crazy spastic...take a look at yesterday's vlog!

 And remember here...when we gave Tank the nickname of Mr. Shuffles.

My mom was over this weekend and she was like..."he shuffles his feet. he doesn't pick up his back legs." It seriously is the funniest thing...I promise!

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My inspiration to wear the belt like above...

Source: richesforrags.tumblr.com via Amanda on Pinterest

and other Pinterest finds this past week...

Always love this color combo

Source: itsapreppyworld.tumblr.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Source: happilygrey.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Source: saboskirt.com via Amanda on Pinterest

so linking all this up to Michelle at The Vintage Apple and Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy.

Hope y'all enjoy this Wednesday!!!

xoxo

Manda

chick flicks

So it's Friday!!!!

E and I are such creatures of habit...

Our Friday night routine consists of...

1.Takeout from Genghis Grill

2.Wine

3.Dessert from Ooh La La Dessert Boutique

(plus I always get a couple of cakeballs to pop before dinner!)

4.and a movie from Netflix

 I'll bet E is super happy we have an action packed movie from Netflix tonight! Haywire to be exact.

I have to give props to E two days in a row...

For the last three weekends...we've had chick flicks!!

*One For the Money

*The Vow

&

*This Means War

(loved this movie!)

The week before all of these was War Horse. Which was such a great movie!

I have to confess...

When E says we have an inspirational movie on the way...

I'm kind of not excited. Is there something wrong with me that I'd rather watch a chick flick or action packed movie before an inspirational one?!?! E thinks I may be a little crazy!
I guess I just have to be in the mood or those types of movies...

and of course the weekend wouldn't be complete without these two pups...

I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Manda

For the Pups! A Recipe! (plus a winner!)

Want to make your pups happy with some homemade treats?!

These are so easy!

Original recipe found here.

Ingredients:

1 cup organic whole wheat flour*

1/4 cup oats/oatmeal

1/4 unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 Tbls baking powder

1/2 cup creamy organic peanut butter

1/2 cup milk

1 Tbls olive oil

1 Tbls applesauce

*(always use whole wheat for dogs b/c they can be allergic to regular)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl (I did not have coconut and the recipe worked just fine).

Then, add all wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.

Roll out the dough on wax paper until 1/2 inch thick. Use any small cookie cutter to cut out your treats!

Place on unlined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Store in air tight container!

Your pups are gonna love you!
Have a great weekend!

PLUS: the winner to the HUGE May Giveaway is Meghan!
congrats girl!!! I'll contact you soon!

xoxo

manda

Oh, Tanker Butts...

Oh Tanker Butts...I mean Tank...I mean Mister Shuffles...

You have so many nicknames because you are just too darn cute!

You will be 5 months on Wednesday...and I can barely pick you up anymore.

You weigh 46 pounds...averaging a growth of 4 pounds a week!!!

I remember the drive to get you {HERE}.

And then your first day home {HERE}!

And you love Chloe sooo much! Always trying to do what she does...giving her kisses in the face...following her around every second.

You are just a big teddy bear! Always pouting...and so sensitive!
Always soaking up the sun and chewing on grass and sticks!

Here's your first day home!

Your crazy sleeping positions!

This may be the only time you sat next to Chloe without pestering her!

That's more like it!

And just a few more...

and now you are 46 pounds and obsessed with food and water...oh and obsessed with Chloe too!

So glad you joined our little family!!
Hope y'all have a great Tuesday!!
xoxo
Manda

PS: Don't forget to enter {THIS} giveaway...Lots of great prizes from my April sponsors! !