In The Next 30 Days

Really. I love my dog. There’s no other way to say it. She’s simply awesome. She’s my sweet and gentle companion. She good with the kids. And I just love everything about her. It almost doesn’t matter that she’s lacking some manners. That she digs in the yard or likes to poop beneath the swings. I love her just the same, and we have time to figure out her less favorable quirks.

Here’s what our days have looked like this week. | Day 8 I so love this face. So regal. | Day 9 One #tiredpup. Molly fell asleep in the car after morning training and an afternoon family reunion. | Day 10 I melt. #everyboyneedsadog | Day 11 The Lost Dog Cafe on #follybeach was the perfect spot for a breakfast date with my hubs during my #30days of #dogs. | Day 12 “I rang the bell. You can let me out now.” | Day 13 My dog doesn’t like peanut butter. How is that possible? | Day 14 My most recent family portrait. #love

Look at this winter sunlight. I captured this shot with my phone down King Street, Charleston, SC. And it pretty much sums up all I love about this city: sunshine, historic buildings, classic beauty, perfection. Want to come visit?

Remember that you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter if you want to see these pics before the Friday each week.

Some days I find myself wishing Molly would be at ease here in our family. I just want to say, “Make yourself at home, Molly.” But I know this is a slow process. I know that it takes time for a dog with a history like Molly’s to be comfortable in a new home. But this is her home, and I want Molly to feel at ease. So each day I watch as she makes herself a little more at home. (I almost cried a couple of weeks ago when she actually rolled over for me to rub her belly.) Some days she shows us new parts of her personality that are that are shining through as we learn more about each other. Some days are quite the surprise. And some days are just plain sweet. Really, does it get any better than Day 7?

Here’s what our week has looked like together: Day 1 It’s a brand new #30days. Meet Molly:” my inspiration and project for this month. | Day 2 Welcoming Molly home meant new bling. This is her tag and pretty purple collar. The color suits her. | Day 3 There isn’t much that Molly likes more than sunshine. | Day 4 The view from here. | Day 5 We are playing War with the kiddo combo. #MollyDog is on my team. | Day 6 She’s hiding under my desk. | Day 7 Reading time, because Molly like princess books as much as Julia.

We are loving the cooler weather here in Charleston. Isn’t this time of year just beautiful?