One year ago, June 18, 2012 I found a puppy sleeping on a bench in downtown Raleigh. A year later, she is my wild princess that has brought joy, chaos and a crazy amount of love into my life. I knew from the day I officially chose to adopt her and make her a permanent addition to the family, that I would bring her back to the downtown bench for a commemorative photo shoot. I waited a few days after June 18th for a Sunday when downtown wouldn’t be so crowded. It was overcast, just like the day I found her. I’m so glad I saw this little pudgy girl while working one morning in downtown. Two dogs are SO much more than one. And although I joke with my friend that considered adopting Lily in the begining that she dodged a bullet (a panty/bra-eating, counter-surfing, horrible potty-training, mischievous bullet), I wouldn’t trade her for the world. I also love the fact that Lily attracts so much attention wherever we go. People just fall in love with her. Eventually somebody asks, “is she a pit bull?” I smile and say yes, and there’s never another word said about her possible genealogy (pretty sure she’s a boxer/American bulldog mix). My mom was worried when I told her I was going to adopt a “pit bull,” but within the first meeting, Lily won her over. Good girl Lily, good girl.
Why Family Photo Albums Are More Important Than Ever in the Digital Age
In today’s digital world, we’re capturing more photos than ever before. From birthdays and vacations to everyday moments, our phones and cameras are bursting with thousands of images. Yet, few families are actually preserving these memories in a tangible way much less...