a summer day out in the grass.

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ok all you toaster lovers… are you ready for this?

 
TOASTER HAS A DOG BLOG!

oh yes, i did..

so for all of you that can’t get enough of toaster, he now has his very own space in the blogosphere. yeah! though it won’t be updated every day, it should be numerous times a week- so make sure to check in on what he’s up to! he’s even on twitter, so you can follow him there to get the latest updates. ;)

>> visit toaster’s dog blog <<

i hope you all have a lovely weekend! i’m running another trail race (7 miles this time) and the high is supposed to be 37 degrees… why do i do this to myself?  see you monday! xox, bonnie

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this shop swept me off my feet! i’m a dog lover, and boy do i think toaster would look smashing and dashing in one of these tailored garments!  handmade in toronto, canada, each piece from rover is uniquely crafted using high quality fabrics and finishes.  aren’t they beautiful? aren’t their models just to die for? i want to snuggle up with them all!

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hi lovebirds! how are you? we’re finally back home! the beach was fantastic and allowed for much rest, relaxation & sunshine. though vacations are always fun, much appreciated and needed, i have to say- i was glad to be back in my own bed, ahhhhhh.

today, i want you to officially meet my husband, david and our pup, toaster! just so happens, yesterday was our 2 year anniversary, as well as toaster’s 2nd birthday! yes, he was born on the day we got married!! so i hope you enjoy some pictures of our life together.

happy anniversary sweetheart!

{photo: altmix photography}

our mountain wedding on may 16, 2008!

{photo: altmix photography}

sometimes we hike..

and sometimes we bike.

this is the morning after he proposed, fall of 2007.  we were on a north carolina beach under the stars when he popped the question. :)

he’s quite the fly fisherman..

and he’s pretty good at it!

he’s also, quite the goofball. the laughing never ceases in our household, and how lucky i am to have a husband who always keeps me laughing!

he’s also a cyclist.

which is how we get to go on so many road trips!  weekends are consumed with bike races, book readings and travel bags.

and, he’s very good (if i do say so myself!).  that’s him, winning the patriot’s trail road race in rock hill (his 2nd win in 2 days!).

but most of all, he’s my most favorite person in the world!  thank you for being the sweetest, most kind and hilarious person i know.  i love you!

last but not least,

happy birthday toaster!

toaster’s alert, kind and ever so gentle.

how could you say no to that face?

he loves to sleep..

and curl his paw around his nose.

he loves to jump and play..

and especially fetch!

he’s pretty much the coolest dog we’ve ever met!  happy birthday sweet boy!

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i really loved doing this post!  i kept cracking up over what adorable things people come up with!

row 1 :: harlequin dane :: retro dog silhouette :: personalized dog cookies ::

row 2 :: puppy love pop up card :: bernese mountain dog :: peppermint lollipop holiday doxie ::

row 3 :: pug with heart :: baby it’s cold outside :: sweet orange dog soap ::

row 4 :: winter stroll :: indoor dog house :: hand crafted christmas card ::

this is our sweet boy, toaster- what kind of dog do you have?

xo, bonnie

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being newlyweds, we knew we were going to have to be really careful with our money, so we cut our spending where we could. we finally realized when we were giving our dog ice cubes as treats, maybe we needed to loosen up some! so, feeling sorry for toaster (yes, TOASTER- like toaster oven, toaster strudel, hey could you put my bagel in the toaster) i decided to make him some homemade treats. they are yummy but more importantly affordable, and he loves them! here’s how:

recipe:

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 tb baking powder

1/2 cup molasses

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup milk

mix all the ingredients in a bowl until all the batter is smooth. place on a lightly floured surface and roll out to about 1/4″ thick. use any shape cookie cutters you like to cut them out, then place them on a lightly greased baking pan. bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes and you’re done!

i make them in bulk and freeze the extras so refills are easy. also, you can leave the molasses out if you don’t have any. all natural and inexpensive treats- sure does beat those ice cubes!

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