It's about time for an update.

I wish I could say that I have been losing sleep over all the laundry I am doing because of clients.. but I'm not. I have only had 1 people client, and a few dog clients. 

(Doesn't that look comfy?!)

My people clients were fantastic, mostly because they are some of my favorite people - one of my oldest friends who I admire and am the most like as a mom.

(Isn't she adorable?!)

But enough about my quiet house - onto the more exciting things I have done at Travelling Tails recently!

I made these awesome Catan shaped pancakes with my Catan cookie cutter (that I got for free, but took months to actually get to me!). It was totally worth the wait because these pancakes were fun to make, gluten free, and delicious! 

If you're interested in more yummy treats like these, check out my online bakery!

At the beginning of June, I got to be a chaperon for a few kids in Abby's class, as we went to Upper Canada Village. My mom and sister came along too to take care of The Professor, which was great!

Then came the Kemptville Ribfest!

3 days of BBQ pork, face painting, a petting zoo, bouncy castles, and ice cream!

I saved the best for last! 

Lisa roped me into volunteering for the dunk tank, as part of the fundraising for relay for life.

Even though we walked away with completely numb limbs, it was so much fun! 

The dunk tank and pie throwing were put on by Tom Clowncy and Friends, and they are fun people!

Yes, I would totally do it again! Maybe next time, they (relay for life organizers) will place the dunk tank in the sun!

Coming up next - a few 30th birthdays! 

Stay tuned for my DIY gifts!

{Daily Odd Compliment: If you're reading this, you have nice legs. And can read. Congrats on both, friend.}

Good Draco Von Jody

Recently, I had the unfortunate task of saying good-bye to our dog.

Draco, the giant schnauzer, was a great dog. Unfortunately, he had hip issues for as long as we had him. Near the end of his life, I tried a few different things to help the pain, but nothing seemed to make him comfortable enough to be happy. 

Having a dog is a wonderful thing. This dog wasn't living life to the fullest, so it wasn't fair to keep him around for my own sake. 

Near the end of his life, I made sure he saw as many of his dog and human friends as possible, gave him lots of treats (including a people breakfast as his last meal), and brought him to the park and water as often as his pain would allow me to. 

This is the first time since I had to say good-bye that I have thought about him for so long without crying. The pain has subsided significantly, and though he could never be replaced, I now feel I would be ready to accept another dog into my home. 

Draco had a good home here, and he is missed. Thank you, Draco, for all the love you brought to our lives.  

I would also like to thank The Kemptville Animal Hospital. Their staff are absolutely amazing and helped make this difficult time go as smoothly as possible. They are knowledgable, kind, and patient! I highly recommend them! Plus, they have photo albums on Facebook of their patients! Adorable! 

{Daily Odd Compliment: You're like mathematics. A little difficult at times, but worth getting to know}