Mocha Bean Graduates!

Puppy Kindergarten Graduation!

Our 4 month old Labrador Retriever/Plott Hound named Mocha graduated from "puppy kindergarten" last night. (her 6 week basic obedience course) and she got recommended for an advanced class and agility course starting next month!




The teacher also asked us to participate in the advanced class so that Mocha could take part in the AKC's 10-step "Canine Good Citizen" Program, and eventually be eligible for nursing home and hospital visits, which is something I have always wanted to do with a dog. So...who knows...maybe this time next year (the dog has to be over 1-year-old), Mocha will have passed the CGC test...If not--she'll learn a lot during the process.



Anyway...here are some pictures of Mocha for your enjoyment. Have a great weekend!






Happy Friday!

-Bre

My first Blog!

Hello!

Lately I've been contemplating the thought of starting a blog...not sure why...but I feel like I have so many peculiarities (hence the blog name) in my life and this probably is the best way to share them.

Between planning a budget-friendly wedding and honeymoon (7 months away!), being a relatively new puppy-owner with my fiance, working in the political realm that is D.C., and ultimately being a thrifty "free-cycler" and free-things-to-do-on-weekends adventurer...I might have alot to offer. Plus, as time goes on, I realize this will be an easy way for people to catch up on the goings-on our lives! I guess I'll start by writing later and try to help anyone out there planning a "Frugal Festivus"--what we've nicknamed our Shabby Chic wedding-to-be this coming September...Until then!

-Bre