Sacramento Cal Expo First Ever Puppy Show Oct. 13-14

Earlier in the year my family and I attended a Dog Show at Cal Expo in Sacramento CA. My son loved it! All the dogs were great and the trainers so informative and friendly. My son's favorite part was when he was able to meet a litter of Jack Russel puppies. He loves puppies, everyone loves puppies right?!? This weekend Cal Expo in Sacramento CA is hosting the First Ever Puppy Show. It will be a fun and cute time!

First-Ever Puppy Show Comes to Cal Expo

-Hundreds of puppies, pet product vendors, dog lovers and media expected to attend the first-ever Sacramento Puppy Show, hosted by the Sacramento Kennel Club-

What: The Sacramento Kennel Club, a member of the American Kennel Club (AKC), will host the inaugural Sacramento Puppy Show at Cal Expo-Saturday October 13 and Sunday, October 14^th.

A great family event, the Sacramento Puppy Show will offer pet lovers dozens of opportunities to celebrate all things dog! Bringyour pet (or even just a photo) and communicate with one of our pet psychics; let your dog run through our agility course, or watch dog agility demonstrations throughout the day; plan your dog’s birthday party, or participate in a dog wedding; enjoy AKC breed and puppy competitions; adopt a pet from area rescue groups and shelters; enter your dog in one of our fun costume contests; win fun prizes and shop some of the best pet and specialty vendors around!

This is a dog friendly event, and you won’t want to miss it!

When:                 Saturday, October 13^thopen from 9am-5pm

Sunday, October 14^th open from 10am-4pm

Where:               Cal Expo, Building C

                                    1600 Exposition Blvd.

                                    Sacramento, CA 95815

Dog Wedding, 10/13:

Event highlights include a dog wedding where pet owners can let two dogs get hitched at a wedding. Participants will receive the wedding ceremony, a puptual photo, and goodie bag. The dog wedding will take place on Saturday, October 13^th at 1pm.

Dog Costume Contest, 10/14:

Additionally, and just in time for Halloween, a dog costume contest will be held in three categories- best dog/owner team or best group costume; most original; and best celebrity look-a-like costume. Register at the show, beginning at 12:00. The contest will begin at 1:00 sharp.   

                          

Schedule:            Saturday, October 13^th

                           11am- Puppy Competition

                           1pm- Dog Wedding

                           3pm- Adult Dog Competition

                           Sunday, October 14^th

                           11am- AKC Puppy Match

                           1pm- Costume Contest

                           3pm- AKC Adult Dog Match   

Shopping, dog agility demonstrations and an open course, birthday party planning, giveaways, games, adoptions and psychic readings will be available all day,every day.

Cost:                   $5 Advance Tickets Online

$10 Event Tickets at the Door

                           $8.50 Seniors (60+) & Juniors (13-18)

Children under 12 are well behaved, leashed dogs are free.

For complete event, competition and ticket information, visit www.SacramentoPuppyShow.com and ‘like’ us at www.facebook.com/CalExpoDogShow or follow our tweets @CalExpoDogShow.

Weekend in Pictures at the Seattle Zoo

This weekend the weather was amazing! The sun was shining, which is rare in Seattle this time of the year. Usually we are drenched with rain wishing we could spend more time outdoors. We decided to take full advantage of the great weather and head to the Seattle Zoo. We invited some of our favorite friends and enjoyed the day.

JJ climbing up to get a better view of the hippo, who is usually hiding when we go to see him.

The boys watching the monkeys in this great waterfall habitat.

Liam always up to something!

Ashley had a great time in the indoor play area!

The boys again holding hands...love it.

JJ, Liam and I at the flamingos, with me sneaking in some kisses.

Wicked the Musical is Coming to Seattle

                                        

 

~ By Sam ~


I am so excited that Wicked the Musical is coming to Seattle!!! My husband gave me tickets to go see Wicked for my birthday back in August! A total treat from a guy who is not really into musicals. He knows that I love the theater and knew that I would love to go with him. What a guy! I can't wait to get dressed up, hit the Emerald City (which is what Seattle is called coincidentally) and head off to the theater.

The show starts this week, October 10th - November 17 in Seattle at the Paramount Theater. Curious if the Wicked tour is coming to your area? Check out the On Tour List here.

Hotslings Review

                                   


When we decided to take our Road Trip this summer I was thinking about my then 6 month old baby girl and how to carrier her around even though she needed regular naps and knew that her brothers would want the stroller so she would need to be carried a lot. I wanted something that she could sit up in but also be easily transitioned into sleeping without disturbing her too much. A great solution was Hotslings, I have never had a "sling type" baby carrier and I wasn't sure how I would like it. I had my baby in the Hip Carry position, it was comfortable for me and she loved it. She could see out and it felt natural to me because on my hip is where she travels a lot on at home. My hands were free and to do other things while she just hung out. It was great. One thing that I did notice in the beginning was that my body seemed to overcompensate on the side she was not sitting on so it did put a bit of a strain on my body. But once I was aware of what I was doing I was able to fix it and it felt great!

                                         

Here is the AP Barely Square that I have and what Hotslings has to say about it-


Say bye bye to complicated sizing charts and hello to the infinitely adjustable Hotslings AP! Two strategically placed tri-glides allow the AP to fit comfortably on multiple users while also easily accommodating postpartum body changes.

Hotslings provide you with great instructions on different ways to carry your baby and the age appropriate positions, great for newbies like me. There are lots of great patterns to chose from and each comes with a matching diaper pouch for your on the go diaper needs! Cute! If you are looking for a Sling that is stylish and functional I suggest you check out Hotslings. 



* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was sent a free sling from Hotslings  for my review. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.

A Boy and his Dog

My son and his best pal "Kosha" are so sweet! They play ball, fetch, chase and even both listen to dog commands lol. It seems when my son is playing that he is a dog he actually listens! HA if this method would work in the grocery store I would be set. Our lab is the most gentle, tolerant and well behaved dog I have ever met. These two are inseparable and I think its awesome he has been able to grown up having a dog since the day he was born. Reminds me of Bobby and Ladybird from King of the Hill and oddly dog dancing might be in the future. Leave a comment if you know which episode I am talking about. lol