March for the Animals

it's hard to believe that it's been almost 7 years since I went to the adoption day at Petsmart for the Maryland SPCA and picked out my furry friends...it's hard to remember a time before they were with me, and even though the early morning wake-ups can be annoying, the unconditional love makes up for it :)

so when it comes time to give back, the SPCA always has a special place in my heart :)  and on March 12th, while I'm working away taking the Praxis exam (eek) my BEST friends will be out walking in Druid Hill Park supporting this great organization! 

if you'd like to help, click here to make a donation!!

Friday Finds - love for Maryland

okay, so I know I should embrace my new home as well as my "home-home" so some Friday Finds that are all about the great state of MD this week...might look similar to last week's but this stuff is just really cute :)

cutting board by aHeirloom

pillow by love california

necklace by BEST's very own, the Broken Plate

for the animals

I am a big fan of animals...as you all know, so of course I jumped at the chance to donate an item to the Maryland SPCA auction -Shop-a-Paw-Looza- which runs October 2-30th. You can bid on my necklace, as well as more then 300 other items. So head over to the site and start your bidding!!














Here's a link to my item, an Amethyst and Freshwater Pearl necklace :)

the great(?) outdoors

anyone who knows me, knows that I love to be outside...most of the time...and while I do prefer to sleep inside...I ventured along on the annual summer camping trip for Brett's hockey team...the day was perfect, weather was hot but not humid...then came the rain at night...but all in all I had fun...you're surprised, aren't you??

anyway...here are a few photos from the trip :) enjoy!














our campsite














Cobb, Kiwi and Brett taking a break from fishing















one of the cute little raccoons I saw...during the day?

Come to Great Grapes this weekend!!

wine, good...sun, good...crafts, gooooooooooood!

so come out this weekend (June 13-14) to the Great Grapes Wine Festival!!

good gold

now I haven't lived in Maryland for all that long, but long enough to feel an overwhelming sense of pride when phenomenal athletes like Michael Phelps win gold medals in the Olympics! I have watched more of the Olympics this year then I ever have I think...but it's pretty cool to see a 'hometown' guy kick butt :P