Happy Birthday Sophie - Nifty #9!

I don't know how the years pass so quickly, but our little hound girl is 9 years old today!

Happy Birthday Sophie!

Before we get into the "year in photos" recap, here's one in honor of Black & White Sunday...

Life with a Princess is always fun... and quite entertaining.

   

Sophie being Sophie...

 

 

Despite her shyness around other people, she is a total ham in the comfort of her own home.

 

 

Sophie is a hard worker, always ready to go when treats come in for review.

Our little "Snowphie" sure loves the white stuff (but not the cold)...

She loves spending time on the deck, watching for critters.

 

 

Hedgie-buddies are her favorite...

 

Like most of us, she loves cake!  This is last year's, but don't worry... this year's is ready to go later today.

2015 has been difficult for all of us. Our shy little girl really misses her big brother and sister.  Zeus was always her protector, and Lola her best buddy.

Lola and Sophie shared a very special sister bond. I was worried about her, but am happy to say it's been amazing to watch a loving sister bond grow between Sophie and Penny. Sophie has been teaching her little sister a lot.

The resemblance and role reversal amaze me. Just look at the shots above of Lola and Sophie, and then of Sophie and Penny. Here's two more for good measure - Lola on the left, Penny on the right.  Sisterly love, indeed...

Then there's that hooey hound bond she has with Tut...

Happy Birthday, Sweet Baby Girl!

Make a Wish...

Here's to many, many more!

Thankful Thursday: TSO Traditions

I'm taking this Thankful Thursday post in a little different direction than normal...

Today I'm thankful for traditions shared with the Lapdogs' Daddy, no matter how big or small.  We kick off our holiday season by going to see Trans Siberian Orchestra... and they never, ever disappoint! Here are some photos from last week's amazing show.

 

Sometimes it's the little or simple things that keep us grounded during such a busy, rush-rush-rush season.  What are you thankful for today?

Wordless Wednesday: Dog In a Trapper Hat

Happy December, Happy Wednesday!  For those who asked about the trapper hat Tut was wearing in Sunday's post... I bought it for Penny and yes, she loves it!  The girl seems to have a thing for hats ever since we got her witch hat for Halloween. 

Barkworthies Sweet Potato Chips ARE Worthy!

Disclosure: Matrix Partners and Barkworthies sent a bag of Sweet Potato Chips to Lapdog Creations, free of charge for review purposes. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions expressed are my own. 

The Lapdogs have always loved sweet potato chews, and recently had the opportunity to try the Barkworthies version.

Over the years, I've discovered that not all sweet potato treats are created equal.  Some are too big, some way too small.  Others have been so hard that I've feared my dog would break a tooth trying to chew them up. 

 

But I have to say, Barkworthies Sweet Potato Chips are pretty darn perfect. 

First and foremost, they are Made in the USA using all-natural sweet potatoes grown in California.  They are simply washed, thick-cut and dehydrated to make a chewy, delicious dog treat. Nothing is added. Nothing is taken away. 

Did you know that sweet potatoes aren't just a tasty treat for our dogs? They are also nutrient and vitamin rich, packed with Vitamins A, B6 and C, as well manganese, iron, potassium, fiber and zinc.  When we give our dogs sweet potato chews, we're not just giving them a treat, we're giving them nutrition to fuel healthy bodies.

Barkworthies Sweet Potato Chips are suitable for dogs of all ages.  In fact, they provide a high source of calcium for growing puppies, and help fight the effects of aging in senior dogs.  They even help fight dental disease, as the chewy texture helps to remove tarter and plaque build-up.  And, they are 100% vegetarian, making them a great choice for many allergy and food sensitive dogs.  As if that wasn't enough, they are low in fat, which makes them one of the treats topping our list for Teutul after his pancreatitis diagnosis!

While Teutul and Sophie have enjoyed sweet potatoes for years, this was Penny's first experience.  When she stopped, dropped and rolled over, begging for more, I knew she was hooked!

Barkworthies Sweet Potato Chips are truly a super-food treat for dogs!  And, the Lapdogs give them huge paws up.... way, way up!   They highly recommend you scoop up a bag or two for your pack today.  In fact, they just put another bag on their Santa wish list.

You can purchase Barkworthies treats on their website, or use the handy retailer finder to locate a store near you. 

 

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