Tomorrow marks the three year anniversary we brought Ruger the bulldog home.
When we brought him home that day, he was eight weeks old and weighed ten pounds.
That boy has been such a big part of our lives the past three years! Looking back now, I honestly had NO idea he would turn into such a wonderful, sweet 90 pound dog!
The first day we had Ruger, we walked him over to the park. He was so little!
National Pet Week
In honor of National Pet Week, we shared a story on Wednesday about how dogs can be good for your health. I also talked about my husbands health journey and how dogs really brightened some dark days. You can read more here.
I’ve been making a version of this smoothie all week. My favorite is making a Strawberry Lemonade version. I add 1 cup of strawberries, half of a lemon, lemon powder, and lemon juice to the mix….so good and energizing!
I love the days are getting longer, so the sunrises are showing up earlier. They are always so beautiful this time of year!
If you missed Tuesday’s post, we finally shared our DIY Lawn Fertilizer tutorial. We have had such a dry month already, and my grass was looking so dull. I have been using it every few weeks and watering after applying, the grass is looking so much more green and healthy. If you need some help with your lawn, definitely check it out! It’s so cheap and full of household items 🙂
Lastly, today is the last day for our 2 year anniversary giveaway! You can check out the story here. And if you haven’t entered yet, you can below. It will end tonight 🙂
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Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes says
Oh my goodness!! Happy anniversary to bringing Ruger home! Those pics of him as a puppy are the absolute cutest thing ever! Happy Friday girl!
Alexis says
Thanks girl! He was sooo precious. He grew up so fast!
Emily says
OMG he was soooo cute! Your homemade fertilizer is so cool
Alexis says
He was the cutest puppy, can’t believe he is so big now 😮 Thank you!!
Bri @ My Life As... says
Happy 3 years with Ruger!!
Alexis says
Thank you! It’s been a wonderful 3 years 🙂
sheryl wells says
I do believe he was taller back then??? lol
Alexis says
I think he gets wider and shorter as get gets older lol
Sheryl says
That slide photo is absolutely adorable. I can’t believe how much he has grown. I know he has brought so much into your lives. Thanks for letting the rest of us share him with you. Have a great weekend.
Alexis says
He was such a sweet little puppy! He has definitely enriched our lives, so happy to share his joy with others too 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Kait says
Dogs really are the best! My Judy (chocolate Lab) works as a therapy dog, but I never thought she would work for ME one day. Two years ago, I was sexually assaulted and she pulled me from my absolute darkest days. Ruger is SO darling!!
Alexis says
Oh I am so sorry to hear you went through that, but what a blessing your dog was for you!
Laurie S says
Oh Ruger – you’ve grown up so fast! What cute puppy photos, not that you’re not a handsome guy now. I know how much “mommy” and “daddy” (and puppy grandparents) love you… Happy adopt-a-versary! Happy weekend!
Alexis says
We do love him so much! And his grandma and grandpa love him too 🙂 He grew up soooo fast! Have a great weekend Laurie!
ShootingStarsMag says
Aw, he was so little! Happy 3 Year Anniversary to Ruger!!
I hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
Lauren
Alexis says
He was such a tiny little puppy 🙂 Thanks Lauren! Have a great weekend too!
Annetta says
We too are the proud parents of a bulldog. His name is Spike. He was the runt of his litter though you wouldn’t know it now. They are so funny…..and stubborn…….and have to consider the pros and cons before doing anything. And depending on the circumstance his nickname is either Goofy Pooch or Knot Head Dog. I wouldn’t trade him for a million bucks. I love seeing pictures of Ruger, he’s a handsome boy.
Alexis says
Aw that is so great you are a bulldog parent too! They really are such funny dogs…and SO stubborn lol. Ruger has so many nicknames too. We have so many for all his little personalities!
Sarena @ Teal Inspiration says
Aww! Happy three year Adoptaversary Ruger!
Alexis says
Thank you!! Can’t believe it’s been three years!
Emily @ Martinis & Bikinis says
OMG my heart melts when I see bulldog puppies. Makes me want another and then I remember Lola is a handful enough. September 5th is Lola’s 3rd birthday so it sounds like they’re close in age..
Alexis says
Bulldog puppies are the cutest!! Ruger was 3 in March, so they are very close in age!
Sara says
Ruger is SO cute!! I love the picture on top of the slide!
Alexis says
That is one of my favorite pictures of him! He was so adorable 🙂
Laura says
That sky pic is spectacular! Ruger is so cute. THat pic of him as a puppy at the top of the slide is adorable.
Alexis says
He was such a cute puppy! I love looking back at his old pictures 🙂
hocker says
Love your recipes. I have a plant that looks like morning glory but is called bind weed. Weed killers take care of the green tops but the roots continue to spread. What is the solution.
Alexis says
Thank you! Those can be tricky to kill the root system. I haven’t had luck with any homemade weed killer for things like this or poison ivy yet. Since the roots systems are so intricut, it can be really tough to kill the entire plant! I will keep researching though!