My little baby girl (not so little anymore) turns one this month! I can’t believe it! Time has flown by since being a doggie mama. I love every minute of it and can’t imagine my life without her. We took these pictures awhile ago while taking outfit photos (of course she is always curious as to what we are doing) and she may look pretty big in these photos, but she is still only about 15 lbs.
I can’t wait for what is to come, my boyfriend and I have enjoyed her company so much. I literally don’t sleep as well at night if I don’t feel her by my feet. Even though it was a lot of take on at first (extra time, vest visits/costs, etc.) having another friend in the apartment is totally worth it. I’ve never had someone SO excited to see me when I get home and I MEAN EXCITED. Whining, crying, you name it, she missed me while I’m at work (my boyfriend works from home so at least she always has someone around). I just wanted to share this photos because of her upcoming birthday… you can expect some more puppy, well I guess doggie photos then!
And now on to today’s Blog Every Day in May is to share a piece of advice, anything at all. Well I decided to share something I was thinking about before the new year and how much life has changed for me over the past couple years (specifically since graduating college). A lot has changed for me and this is what I’ve learned from it all:
Reflecting back on the past couple years, I’ve made some of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make and I feel like I’ve learned life’s greatest lesson: to be truly happy, you have to be who you are, uphold your values and stand up for what you believe in. By focusing less on pleasing everyone, you can be happy with yourself and those who matter will love you for it and support you. People will come and go and there will be ups and downs, but being you is today, tomorrow and every day for the rest of your life.
And even though I struggle with it sometimes because I still want to please everyone, I just have to let go. And then I’m a happier 🙂
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Rachelle
May 8, 2013 at 7:05 AMshe is so cute Rach, by the way your skin is gorgeous.
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Rachel
May 8, 2013 at 7:16 AMI just want to hang out with you and Emma! She is SO CUTE! And I totally agree with the piece of advice you mentioned! I mean I DID just write a post about it yesterday 🙂
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May 8, 2013 at 7:31 AMawe ur puppy is so cute! great pic!
XO Meghan
Megan
May 8, 2013 at 8:06 AMWhat a cutie!! I love that first puppy year 🙂
Amy
May 8, 2013 at 8:11 AMShe is so adorable! My boyfriend and I are thinking about getting a dog soon. I am such an animal lover and think it’s time I have a pup of my own 🙂
xo Amy
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ashleigh
May 8, 2013 at 9:06 AMShe is so cute! Pet Parenting is totally worth it! I’m glad that you have someone that makes you smile that big Rachel!
Sharon
May 8, 2013 at 9:18 AMAww happy birthday to Emma! She is adorable! They really do grow up quick..crazy how time flies.
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Bethie the Boo
May 8, 2013 at 9:39 AMThat is definitely good advice!!
And happy birthday to Emma! She is such a cutie, I can’t believe she’s a year old! So sweet!
KizzyDoll
May 8, 2013 at 9:46 AMToo precious…happy birthday :))) Such a sweet face xx
KizzyDoll
May 8, 2013 at 9:46 AMToo precious…happy birthday :))) Such a sweet face xx
Jen@redsolesandredwine
May 8, 2013 at 9:52 AMHappy one month Emma! So adorable – I remember when I first got my dog. Love what you wrote, it’s inspiring and well said. We should love who we are and stand by what we believe.
By the way you makeup/skin looks amazing!
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Ginny
May 8, 2013 at 10:00 AMGreat advise today and I’m right there with you! Love the pictures with you pup today too 🙂
Ginny
Meggan
May 8, 2013 at 10:28 AMyour pup is so cute 🙂 And I agree with the poster above, your skin looks flawless!
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May 8, 2013 at 10:51 AMAww…so cute !! Loving your flawless makeup dear 🙂
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two birds
May 8, 2013 at 12:11 PMshe is so adorable!!! and yes, that is great advice. not always easy, but so true!
Leigh
May 8, 2013 at 12:15 PMEmma is so cute! What kind of dog is she?
Your skin looks amazing!
I love your advice! You are so smart to have figured that out so young. I’m an old lady in my 30s and I’m just now figuring it all out haha.
Rachel
May 8, 2013 at 12:20 PMLeigh, she is a miniature australian shepherd! The most loving dog ever! I have met some other people with them now and I think our next dog will also be a mini aussie! And thanks for the compliment on the skin! This was shortly after I was using my Jergens lotion everyday. Been bad about it lately though 🙁
Ira
May 8, 2013 at 12:28 PMAmazing pics! So great:)
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Always Maylee
May 8, 2013 at 12:40 PMAww happy birthday to sweet emma!
xo, Yi-chia
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Denisa
May 8, 2013 at 1:54 PMOooo, soo cute and I like that advice. Have a great day.
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pop champagne
May 8, 2013 at 2:41 PMhaha she is adorable, and ya that’s why I love dogs they are always so excited to see you!!
Skylette from Sequins&Stilettos
May 8, 2013 at 3:03 PMUgh, I just accidentally deleted my entire comment…
I think I said that I wished I would have learned early on to just be true to myself… I was a little too much of a people pleaser and it was exhausting!
Emma is darling!
Meredith
May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PMWhat a cute little baby Rachel!! I love our puppy so much! They are such a joy.
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May 8, 2013 at 3:26 PMHappy Birthday to your doggie! You makeup looks flawless in these photos!
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Monica
May 8, 2013 at 4:55 PMBeautiful photos & happy bday Emma…she’s sooo cute!
AJ
May 8, 2013 at 6:13 PMHappy puppy Birthday to your little girl!! She’s so cute. And great advice…trying to make myself happy these days.
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Maya
May 8, 2013 at 9:53 PMOh my god, PUPPY! She’s so stinking cute – of course! I also love your advice that you’ve learned over the years. So important to stay true to yourself always -things always turn out the best that way!
xx,
Maya
classycareergirl
May 9, 2013 at 3:57 AMHappy birthday, Emma! She’s so cute and I love your photos, you both look so happy together.
Lauren
May 9, 2013 at 9:31 AMAww. Happy birthday, Emma! She is the cutest little thing! My furbaby just turned FIVE two months ago. It’s crazy how time flies.
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annie
May 9, 2013 at 11:47 AMShe is the cutest…happy birthday to Emma!
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Sue
May 9, 2013 at 4:09 PMShe is so adorable! Happy birthday to her! (And eeee, more puppy photos in the future? The only thing better than puppy photos is having a convenient puppy to cuddle). That’s very good advice you’re sharing, also, and it’s definitely something I have to remind myself of a lot.
xo
Sue
Brynn
May 10, 2013 at 3:11 PMI. Love. Your. DOG! She is soooo cute! What a great little face 🙂 Isn’t being a dog mom the best feeling ever?! Yay!
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