Just a quick note to say Simone’s brother is still available for adoption at Manorlake. He’s 4 months old, already potty trained and knows basic commands. I met him a couple months back and he was a sweetheart. I’m hoping he stays in the area so we can reunite him for playtimes with Simone (we should all be able to see family over the holidays, no?). More info here.
photo by Manorlake Labradoodles
Simone and I stopped by to say hi to fellow photog Alyssa Rose the other day while we were in the neighborhood and since she was in between clients and can’t resist an adorable puppy, she brought us into the studio for an impromptu session! We had so much fun running and jumping around with all the toys and props she has on hand. I let Simone gnaw on my Converse as a reward for being so good. I know, bad reward, but it made for great pictures. You can see more photos from our pitstop on Alyssa’s blog, and be sure to check out more of her pet portrait work. Thanks Alyssa!
Robin and I have adopted an 8 week old multi-generational Australian Labradoodle (Labrador Retreiver & Poodle cross with some other breeds in the mix) from Manor Lake Labradoodles up in Bellingham. Simone is the mellowest, sweetest chocolate muffin ever. She follows us around wherever we go and rolls over on her back for other dogs and people. I can barely take my hands off of her to take a photo she’s so soft and snuggly!
As of Tuesday, she’s 4lbs but she’ll grow to weigh about 35lbs and be 19ish inches tall at her shoulders.
here she is running after me in our backyard. this is her big leap from the patio area!
Puppy comes on Sunday!
Tipping my hat to species equality, here’s my sister Jodi’s snowball bunny of a cat, JJ:
This sweet canine belongs to the Studerus family, who I’ll be posting images of tomorrow. We had some alone time while the baby was getting changed and I can’t keep these to myself any longer. 
