Family Day

Hi friends! I hope everybody had a good weekend! I had an awesome weekend with my little family! On Friday, Jarryd and I went to the OC fair with our good friends, Tiffany and Will. It's our tradition to go to the fair every year and eat delicious fried food and take our photo booth pictures (must start working out this week). On Saturday, we went to Jarryd's old dorm mate's housewarming party; the house was amazing! I envy his little backyard and hardwood floors (Bruno would love a backyard to play in). And yesterday we had our family day! Jarryd and I have been working a lot lately so aside from me taking Bruno to the dog park after work and Jarryd walking Bruno before bedtime, we haven't been spending a lot of time together as a family. There was a Top Dog Barkery event yesterday, so we decided to spend our day in Newport and head over to the event in the afternoon. 
By the way friends who live in the Irvine area! Bruxie on Culver and Walnut just opened and they allow dogs in their patio area! Unfortunately, it was way to packed for us to eat there and we didn't want to wait so we went to the food court in the Marketplace; they have an outdoor seating area and customers are allowed to bring their dogs with them. After lunch, we headed over to Fashion Island in Newport. 
Fashion Island is one of my favorite places to take Bruno. It's such a clean environment with friendly people and their dogs. All the stores are dog friendly, so you're able to bring your dogs with you while you shop; some stores have water bowls and even treats for your dogs (how considerate of them). 

Waiting patiently as dad shops around

Careful Bruno, don't fall in!

"All this walking is making me thirsty mom"

We went to our favorite pet boutique, Muttropolis. I took a few pictures of the store so you can see why we absolutely love the store. 

It's a cute little boutique that sells high end pet supply and accessories. The staff is always so nice and attentive. They always have little events that people can bring their dogs to; last month, they had a little gathering for dogs with July birthdays. 

they sure know how to throw a birthday pawty!

Bruno and his momma and auntie Jenny

If you want to be notified on their upcoming events, you can like them on Facebook. They also hold adoption events at least once a month. We also made a trip to Russo's Pet because we wanted to see if the frenchies we saw last month were still there. Sadly, only one out of the four was sold. I always get so excited whenever I go to Russo's because I love visiting the puppies but after realizing that they have been and will be in the display case for such a long period of time, I get so sad. Puppies are suppose to have a big area to run around and play in, not a small display case! I just want to buy them all and take them home! UGH! Anyways, I won't get into that today. 

"let's get them out mom!"

On a happier note, we met a little blue pied frenchie named Duke while walking in Nordstrom; I told Jarryd that whenever I meet a blue frenchie, I feel like I'm meeting a celebrity (I would feel starstruck). 

Sorry for the terrible pictures! they wouldn't stop moving!

After walking around Fashion Island for a couple of hours we headed to the Top Dog Barkery event. They had such an amazing set up for the event. There were bobbing for balls, doggy pools, music, raffles, etc. 

        

"yum yum keep those cakes coming mom"

Bruno enjoying some DOGERADE!

I was very impressed with how much effort they put into this event. They had a dog trick contest and all the contestants were so talented, including Bruno who went up first and sat and shook hands with me! Sadly, we didn't win (it's okay, next year will be our year!) 

Dog trick contest; we need to teach Bruno more tricks

Like Muttropolis, Top Dog Barkery also sells high end pet supply and accessories, but what I love about Top Dog Barkery is that they have handmade treats that look like actual cakes and cookies! 

making dog friendly turkey and rice potpie... maybe I'll try it one day!

don't they look so yummy!?

these dogs eat better than some humans!

If you ever get the chance to make the trip to Newport, I definitely recommend visiting Muttropolis and Top Dog Barkery with your pooch! 
We had a very successful family day today!! Special thanks to my boyfriend for driving us everywhere! WE LOVE YOU!!

successful family day!