This...

I have nothing to say. Just though everyone's lives would be made better by watching this. 

(Wo)man's best friend?

   

Tiffin and I in County Sligo, Ireland

So I'm sure you've guessed by now that I'm a bit of a "cat-person." But...being around my friend Erica's French Bulldog, Gavroche, last weekend got me thinking again about the idea of getting our own puppy. Right now Rafa is enough for us (more than enough some days!) but we'd love to get a pooch someday. When we lived in Ireland there were tons of Border Terriers around and I totally fell in love with the breed. Our friend Christopher's family had a super friendly little terrier named Tiffin that I almost smuggled home in my luggage.

I would be a little afraid that a small/medium dog would be barking all the time though. And Patrick would prefer a larger dog like a lab, which seems like a lot to me. He also isn't thrilled about terriers rough coats. So...it'll probably be a while until we get a dog! But no harm in daydreaming...

Are you a dog person? What's your favorite breed?

(Top photo from BorderJoy)

Wednesday Smile

My friend Alicia just got a new kitten named Victoria! Isn't she an angel?

Click below for more kitty cuteness/hilarity from around the web to get you through "hump day."

Extra-Large House Cat

So last night, I  jumped on Pinterest only to discover that my feed had been taken over by this super long strip of pictures that looked like someone had basically subbed out the family dog for a lion. 

I was immediately intrigued. Who were they and why did they have their own personal Aslan poking around their fridge and swimming with them?

A couple of google searches later, I found out that the family in the photos is that of actress/model Tippi Hedren, best known for staring in Hitchcock's The Birds. Melanie Griffith is her daughter. In fact, that's Melanie in bed with Neil the lion! 

Hedren founded The Shambala Preserve, an animal sanctuary just north of L.A. and Neil was a part of their family. 

Here's where you can see more pictures. 

And if that isn't enough cute lion for you, have you seen this? 

Tuesday Smile

Check out these hilarious and adorable baby-inspired videos!

Twins bouncing to Johnny Cash music

I'm awake, no I'm asleep, no I'm awake!

HILARIOUS baby startled my mom's sneeze.

Everyone's favorite talking twins

Mom cat hugs baby kitten 

Downton Abbey and Mad Men as Portrayed by Dogs

Yes. It's as good as it sounds. Dogster.com has created hilarious and spot-on images of our favorite Downton Abbey and Mad Men characters as portrayed by adorable dogs. No more words are necessary, just check out the links.

(photos via dogster.com)

Friday Roundup

Friday is finally here! What's everyone up to this weekend? Jenny and I are going to have a little taste-test party for the March Drink of the Month, stay tuned for the results.


With no further ado...here is your Roundup!


Happiest animals in the world! (see also photo above)


I want this spring jacket. Or maybe this bright one?


Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, get in my belly.


Totally addicting website, what's your color?


Hank the Cat is running for US Senate, this makes me smile. 


A hot tub boat on Seattle's Lake Union. LOVE.


Clever Malcom Gladwell bestseller generator.


World's most livable cities, do you live in one?


Happy Bday Dr. Suess! 30 DS quotes to live by.


Why Rebecca Romaijn named her daughter after after Dolly Parton.


Finally started this book, laugh out loud hilarious.