Christmas Craze

So normally i would do a throwback Thursday post, but seeing as i haven't posted for a while, figured i would catch you up on whats been going on.

For starters, Today i took in everything for my adopt a family. If your not familiar with this, basically you sign up to provide a hamper for a family in need. Minimum requirements are one weeks worth of food, plus at least 1 gift for each child under 18. It does get a bit stressful making sure i have enough food and gifts for the family, but once its done and i get to take it all in, its so worth it. It feels so great knowing that family will go by later today to pick up all the stuff. Christmas time most people are stressed about getting presents for everyone, which i am too, but we sometimes forget to appreciate just what we have and to love the ones around us. To have the chance to make someone's Christmas a little better, means more to me then any gift i could ever receive.

Also, last weekend me and my mom were busy making homemade chocolates! I always get so motivated and excited to make them every year, But after the first hour, i find myself hating it. Making chocolates is actually pretty easy, but its a lot of repeating the same steps. I start to lose my focus. But we had a helping paw this year!

Yes of course miss Bella was there to help out. She's always interested in what were doing.

After all the chocolate making, i had my get together with the gang for our gift exchange. 

It's always so nice getting together with these ladies. We don't get together often, but we sure appreciate when we do. 

So that's what i've been up too lately. Trying to get everything done in a short amount of time. I need to remember to stop and breathe. Christmas wouldn't be the same without all the amazing people in my life. This weekend is going to be another super busy one. I have my work Christmas party, Bowling and then a friend's dinner party. Talk about crazy. But i can't go wrong with being surrounded by so many people i love!

Oh yea, and Bella got a new sweater!

XoXo - Sara

Feeding the Bear

So since i got little Bella bear 6 month's ago, its been a struggle finding a food that she will eat. We've gone through at least 5 brands of kibble.  She eats it only because she has too, but not because she wants to.

Recently I've decided to switch her to home cooked food. She has actually been eating more but we've also discovered how picky she is. So far I've learnt she hates rice, and loves sweet potatoes. It'll be a process to find the foods she likes and dislikes.

Still feels like yesterday that i just brought her home. Me nor my family have ever owned a dog before. We've only had cats. So it's a big learning curve for all of us.

As hard as it is some days, i wouldn't trade it for anything. I strongly believe everything happens for a reason. I know Bella was meant to be in our lives. She has found a big place in all of our hearts. Still can't believe she will be 8 months old in 5 days! I still remember my little teddy bear Bella.

Her color changed a lot since she was a pup. But her personality is still a spunky, goofy girl. She would love nothing more then to have someone play with her all day. 

So the journey continues, and here's to hoping we find the right food to feed this cute little Bella bear!

XoXo Sara