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On the Loose

On June 5, 2009 · 6 Comments · In spring season, summer season, tessa

A few weeks ago, we started talking about letting Tessa off of her leash more often. She’s older now (3 years old), and tends to be a bit wiser. Also, all she ever wants to do is be with us. We’re not really afraid of her running off, since wherever we go, she tends to […]

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The Adventures of Heather & Tessa: Downpour

On May 16, 2009 · 3 Comments · In exercise, spring season, tessa

It started off well. I skipped the gym today in favor of enjoying time outside, opting instead to take Tessa for a long walk. When we left the house, it was really nice out. Warm, and even a little bit sunny.

But just as we reached our halfway point, just as we were the […]

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Co-Sleeping

On May 7, 2009 · 10 Comments · In tessa

When we have babies some day, we don’t have to worry about them taking up permanent residence in our bed. There’s not much room, because we already have a warm little body who sleeps between us.

Her name is Tessa.

She’s an 11 lb. miniature dachshund who undoubtedly thinks she is a human baby. […]

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Sunbathing

On April 25, 2009 · 1 Comment · In spring season, tessa

It is 80+ degrees here today. We are all taking advantage, including little Tessa girl. This is her favorite thing to do on a sunny day.

When we take her outside, she immediately flops over into the grass, to feel the sunshine on her belly. She also expects us to give her […]

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Happy Easter

On April 12, 2009 · 1 Comment · In family, holidays, tessa

Happy Easter!

To celebrate the holiday, we attended noon Mass at the church down the street from us, then headed to my mom’s for a family dinner. It was nice and sunny here today, but cold (only around 40 degrees). We grilled vegetables and chicken, and paired them with rice pilaf and multigrain dinner rolls. […]

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