We LOVE our dog, Alice. She is the sweetest Golden Retriever around! She is truly our first child. Just look at that face (and Davis’, of course!):

And, as it turns out, we have friends that are in love with their dogs, too. They love them so much, in fact, that I was commissioned to paint their portraits. Have you ever seen them? Here they are:

This is Lucy, the Boxer.

This is Bruce, the Jack Russell.

Two yellow labs that stole my heart…

And, last but not least, my latest doggie love, Sally, the Beagle:

Has Alice had her portrait done yet? Sadly, no. I’ll have to get to work on that!!

Let me know if you want me to paint your doggie love. Just send me a picture!

Sally, the Beagle’s mom also ordered a Mr. Fish. Have you seen Miss Fish yet? Here they both are:

Sassy Miss Fish!

Handsome Mr. Fish!

On a completely different note, I have discovered a great recipe (and easy…KEY!) for a fruit smoothie. I am really trying to snack healthy. Here is a great “go-to”:

1/2 cup low-fat, organic, plain yogurt

1/2 cup  2% organic milk

handful of blueberries (fresh or frozen)

handful of raspberries (fresh or frozen)

one banana

1 cup of oatmeal

1 tbs honey

handful of ice

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until desired thickness. Done and DONE! (And, delicious!)

Ok, Choppers, I’ll be back with more on Monday…and confirmation on BOY or GIRL. Yippee!!

Adrianne