So, it has been a strange week in Texas. We have had unseasonably cool temperatures in the low 70s which is very unusual. I am embracing it though because those 100 degree temps will be back soon. It has also rained A LOT.
This time of year is so pretty and vibrant everywhere you go! Especially at the grocery store, it’s all about summer berries and pretty fruits!
I made this fluffy blueberry cake again this week. It goes fast, but it is so delicious (and not bad for you either!). The blueberries right now are on point! You saw on snapchat (alexisroch) that I was working on some popsicles too. Those will be going live on Monday. They are all about strawberry flavors!
I took Ruger for his annual exam on Saturday. We have officially had him two years now! Anyways, this 82 lb bulldog is quite the spectacle at the vet. I always walk in first and say I am here with Ruger. Everyone is like OH, Ruger’s here, get ready! I go get him, and he always burst through the door full speed, knocking over people, other dogs, or anything in his path. He drags me along to the room. He is so excited and thrilled to be there. He also thinks everyone is there just for him. At the end of the visit, he showed off to everyone trying to climb on the bench I had been sitting on. Of course, he is chubby, so it takes him a few minutes to pull himself up. Then he turns around and shows everyone how awesome he is…lol…he is such a character!
Did you see that cute retro diner I shared on instagram? It was such a fun lunch date we had. It was all decked out in 1940s themed everything. The food was good too! I had a spinach and bacon salad, my husband had tacos. So delicious! I adore all things retro. This hollywood book list I shared on Wednesday encompasses all the too!
I know everyone was wanting my review of the Elizabeth Taylor biography, so definitely stop by to check it out! Now I am reading a pretty interesting mystery and have some other summer novels lined up. I will be sharing all the details soon 🙂
Speaking of 82 lb Ruger, I found this picture on my phone a few days ago and couldn’t believe how little and wrinkly he was. This was two summer’s ago. My heart just MELTS when I see old pictures on him!
I shared a little bit of these new cushions last week, but I am really loving them! With all the rain we’ve had, I was wondering how well they would do in it. They are very water resistant! You can pretty much wipe off the rain drops and they are good to go. I have more backyard projects to work on soon…just waiting for the rain to stop! Be sure to check out my post about making your backyard more dreamy and inviting!
How was your week? What are your plans for the weekend?
Have a wonderful one!
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Ohh can’t wait to see the popcicles you’ve been working on! I’m such a sucker for popcicles in the summer, especially fruity healthy ones! 🙂 Have a great weekend! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Oh me too! You will totally love this one, and it is so refreshing for a hot day 🙂
Aww glad Rugger isn’t scared of the vet – he’s a cutie! Have a great weekend! xo, biana –BlovedBoston
He absolutely loves the vet lol which is good in a way, but the energy is insane!! Have a great weekend!
I saw your snapchat this week talking about how Ruger sounds like a pig. He is so adorable – and of course everyone is just there at the vet for me. I’ve not been able to truly enjoy our backyard yet due to the rain but I’m hoping for a dry out soon. Hope it’s a great weekend.
I hope it does too! All this rain is cramping my style outside! Looks like we have it for another week, but at least it has been cooler temperature wise! his pig noises are too funny!!
Strawberries are my very favorite so I’m excited for these popsicles…I’m so happy that berries are back in season, so delicious!
These popsicles have so much delicious strawberry flavor, you will love them!!! Happy Friday!
Berry season won’t hit us up in Ohio for about a month but seeing yours makes me so excited! And your dog is too cute. He should be proud of himself 🙂
Thanks so much!! He is such a cutie pie 🙂 Happy Friday!
Those cushions are just so cute!! Glad they’re holding up well with the rain. And adorable puppy pictures – squeal! Love it!!! Hope you have a great weekend!!
Katie @ Cup of Tea
Thanks girl!! Oh I know, I just can’t get over those precious puppy pics!!! Have a great weekend!
I wish I could eat those berries straight out of the screen ahah!
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Right?? Me too!!
He sounds like quite the character–we have big dogs too and they are such sweeties! Can’t wait for berry season to officially begin up north here in Wisconsin! We always pick 30 lbs. of blueberries and freeze them so we have them all year round!
He is such a character! He always does something to make us laugh 🙂 That sounds like SO much fun!! Then to have them all year, that is awesome!
I love berry season!! We went and picked strawberries and I want to do it again and pick blueberries! I can’t wait to see the popsicles. Your dog is the cutest by the way!!
Strawberry picking is so fun! We used to live in southern california and lived next to a berry farm! It was so fun!! Thanks Katie!!
Happy Friday Alexis… I love your berries picture – wish I could eat it now… but missing the strawberries. I haven’t had a popsicle in AGES! Hope Ruger’s exam was all good. His “baby pictures” are adorable. Ann’s senior annual exam is in 2 weeks – she also makes a spectacle of herself… she is afraid of other dogs, but she will want to meet all the people in the outer office… She quiets down when she’s in the private room. CA weather has been all over the place, too – high 80s on M & T, and today super windy and low 60s, with rain on Sat… Enjoy your weekend!
Ruger’s exam went great! He gained some weight, but still healthy 🙂 The sun finally came out a little bit today which is so nice! It will be rainy again next week, but we are loving it while we can 🙂 Have a wonderful evening!
That blueberry cake sounds so good!!!
It is really delicious! And so easy to make 🙂
Love the berries photo and the cute retro dinner pic! Looks delicious!
XO,
LA
Thanks LeighAnn. It was such a cute little place!! 🙂 And berries are sooo good right now!
I’m a huge fan of mixed berries and berry flavored smoothies and desserts. Ruger is too cute! How much does he weigh? Lola is almost 50 pounds but not as tall so we’re trying to stabilize her kibble with some pumpkin.
He is 82 lbs! Lots of muscle…and lots of chubby too lol
Yessss to all the berries in the summer and of course popsicles! And how adorable is Ruger, of course everyone is there for him <3
Green Fashionista
Haha he is such a a character 🙂
I love looking at old pictures of our dogs too. They are so cute as puppies. I’ve enjoyed watching Ruger’ antics over the past year. Yes, your cushions are pretty. I have to take mine in each evening – well they haven’t been out much because it has rained and rained and rained here in NC too.
I am so happy the sun finally came out here today! Everything needed to dry out before all the rain next week again. Hope you get some sunshine soon! 🙂
That’s so wonderful how your colorful new cushions hold up so well in the rain. Your dog is the cutest!
Thanks Linda!! I love those cushions, they have done so great in the rain and sun so far!
Those berries look amazing! Definitely in the mood for some good seasonal fruit. Also, your pup is adorable!
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Thanks Chelsea!! I am loving all the fruits!
The berries look amazing!! I am so excited about strawberries. They are soon!! Ruger at the vet sounds so funny, It is good that he likes it though!!
I am so glad he likes it…it definitely makes it easier 🙂 Have a great week!
Berry season was my favorite time of year (as far as eating goes….) when we lived in Michigan. We lived within walking distance of a u-pick strawberry farm–and we sure picked a LOT!
That sounds like so much fun!! I would probably do that all the time too 🙂
Summer berries are my FAVE! That salad also looks delicious! Cute dog!
Thanks Kelsie!