Cheer up, buttercup!

Look at this sad pug. He represents how I feel about the amount of neglect that my little blog has received as of late. But cheer up, little pug! I have some fun things headed this way.

My birthday was last week so I decided to throw myself a little celebratory shin-dig. The last time I had a birthday party I was still a teenager, but oh- the memories! I love throwing parties, mostly (if not completely) because I love making festive decorations! I am surrounded by creative inspiration at work all day and decided to make an assortment of tissue pom poms for this event. From there I got carried away (as usual) and made all kinds of coordinating party decorations. Photos and how-tos coming soon!

For now, it's time for bed. I had to work rather late tonight, and will need to rise and shine first thing tomorrow morning to do it all again!

Adorable photo via thedailycute.

Monday, Monday

How can your week not get off to a good start after looking at the adorable face? Wrigley says, "Have a great week!"

I start my *new job* today and I am very excited! Wish me luck!

Coming up soon:

A continuation of the guide to Rome (I haven't forgotten! The next installment is a good one!)

Musings on True Blood...I am way behind the times, but I finally started watching it!

and Mr. Butter's very first adventure on the city bus!

Guess what....

....Or I guess I should say guess who I saw today?!....

Oh, I was so happy!!!!! I haven't seen him in weeks and it's been so unfortunate. But this morning as we were pulling up to the coffee shop I saw him sitting there looking beautiful as always and my heart jumped for joy! I knew it would be a good day, and I was right! He was an omen of all the good things to come out of today. More on that later though...

For now, let's just enjoy the adorableness (is that even a word?) of Mr. Pup. 

xo!

Wrigley

I came across this amazing photo of Tim's family dog Wrigley when he was just a pup. It makes my heart happy. He's so little here (he's practically a giant now), and look at those ears! Plus, he looks so genuinely happy. I wish I knew him back in the day when he was just a little fella runnin' around like this!

But I sure am glad I know him now! He's a funny fellow. 

Thoughts on Puppies

I love dogs. Like really truly love them. My voice turns all high pitched and squealy when I see one and I become instantly happy. Oh how I want a puppy of my own!!!! It would make me so happy I wouldn't know what to do with myself! Except smile and smile and smile until my cheeks hurt so bad that I can't possibly smile any more.

Let me introduce you to Bear the Bernese Mountain dog. My super awesome husband found him on The Daily Puppy for me. Yes, my husband loves me very much. He sends me puppies he thinks I will love every day from The Daily Puppy. I am pretty much the luckiest gal ever.

Meet Bear:

I KNOW!!!!! He's the awesomest. He also solidified the fact that I want a Bernese Mountain dog. Do you see those giant paws? And fluffy head? AND THAT TONGUE just peeking out!

Look how sad he is. It's because I'm not there to play with him. Don't be sad Bear! 

Yep, my heart just melted into a big pile of goo. 

Thank you puppy owners for sharing Bear with the rest of the world! He is greatness. 

(all photos of Bear via The Daily Puppy)

You should also meet this little fella:

I met him at the coffee shop I frequent and oh how I fell in love. I saw him every day for a week straight (it was a really good week) and now he has been MIA. Tim and I go by each morning in hopeful anticipation of seeing him, but he's never there anymore. It's terribly heart breaking. 

Come back, my friend!

Butter Goes to the Zoo

A few weeks ago my sister was in Portland and we took a trip to the Oregon Zoo! We are both big animal lovers (that might be a bit of an understatement) and enjoyed getting to say hello to all of the animals. 

Even though it was a cloudy day, all of the animals were out to play! We had mixed feelings about the Sun Bear (bottom right). Do you see the claws on that thing?! But do you also see how adorable and rolly-polly he is?

This poor monkey was just so down on life. He sat like that for a long time...

The highlight of the visit was definitely the elephants!!! 

Especially when this baby elephant was getting a check up from the "doctor". It was beyond adorable. 

Spending time with adorable animals = a lovely day indeed.