Miss Money Bags

Miss Money Penny received a new nick name this weekend, Miss Money Bags! This pup is determined to destroy everything I buy for her! Where did this come from? She isn't doing anything else to be a brat, is a daily joy and has never touched anything in my condo. However, In the last month she has killed any toy with stuffing, destroyed her crate liner, not once but twice (seriously, I am talking fluff everywhere!), nibbled on the window sill at Mom and Dad's house, and now shredded her travel crate. She isn't bored, she goes on huge runs, completes training exercises and is constantly getting tons of attention. Really, what is causing this? So as a mother's day present to me I got to buy a new travel crate so she can continue to go on trips and stay at her grandparent's house. Apparently she thinks her mom is made of money!

So we celebrated mother's day in Atlanta this Saturday night with my wonderful second family and had a blast. When we got home we walked in the door and had a loving puppy run up and meet us as we walked in the door. Now, you might say, what is wrong with this picture? Who wouldn't want to be greeted by a cute puppy with a wagging tail? Probably her mom who put her in the crate before she left! My brainiac puppy figured out how to chew a hole and poke her nose through the mess on the front of her travel crate to separate the zipper. Now I will say, I am so happy she managed to stay out of the crate for five hours and not do any damage!

Seeing as how mom and I are always trying to patch, salvage or fix things we decided the hole was fixable, got out the duck tape and patched the hole. Seemed to work really well so we left for Mother's day brunch and returned an hour later to once again be greeted by a smiling pup! This time, make no mistake, she made sure we wouldn't be able to ever patch the door of her crate again. She shredded it!

So now, instead of the super easy soft pop up travel crate that we had, we have a collapsible metal travel crate on the way.....Lets hope she can't figure out how to eat metal!

The Cooper Bridge Run - Charleston, SC

Battery Park at Sunset

Why do I not live in Charleston? That is a great question and I am determined to live there one day, I guess you could say its on my bucket list. Two of my best friends, Cynthia and Lauren, and I made our annual journey to Charleston for the Cooper Bridge Run 10K in April. It is such a fun run and we never need an excuse to take a road trip to the coast. It also happens to fall on Cynthia's Birthday weekend - so what better way to celebrate. The highlight this year....Penny got to go! We always have such a blast. Since we go at least twice a year, we never do the tourist things so look below for some awesome local spots that are both fabulous and dog friendly.

We loved watching her figure out all of the new sites, sounds and places. She was such a trouper and loved all of the adventures! One of my biggest goals for her is to be able to go into any environment while being calm - she did so well and is learning not to jump on everyone she sees. She is always the bell of the ball and people run up to see her - we are trying to teach her to find cute single guys with that talent, not that we don't love meeting new people, but somethings are more important than other ;). Needless to say, it's still a work in progress....

Sullivan's Island is still her favorite place and she couldn't get enough of the beach. She was one salty mess, but it was totally worth it! Enjoy the pictures!

Penny watching the sail boats in Battery Park

Chasing Banana Leaves in Battery Park - This pup has ups!

Taco Boy - Best Mexican in Charleston, Margaritas were also amazing! Apparently, they made Lauren jump for joy...

Plus, they have an awesome outdoor patio that is dog friendly.

Penny enjoying the sunshine at Taco Boy

Morning of the run, it was early, rainy and cold! We still had a blast though!

Sullivan's Island - Beaches are dog friendly and Penny loved it! She had a blast chasing other dogs on the beach. The waves took her by surprise but it didn't take her long to figure out what they were all about. Hint Hint Sam and Jean Anne- its time for a beach house!

One Salty, Wet Mess!

Poe's Tavern on Sullivan's - Dog friendly and so much fun. They have a great beer list, fish tacos and the Bloody Mary's were so yummy! The tavern is inspired by Edgar Allen Poe, who used to write here.

Cynthia, David, Lauren at Poe's. It was raining so Pen had to wait in the car, sorry Pen!

Red's Tavern at Shem's Creek - Fun water front bar, dog friendly and great boat watching. We sat out and watched both the boats and storm roll in. It was so beautiful to watch the thunder clouds move in. Penny loved it!


Penny at Red's - she loved catching peanuts and watching the sea gulls. What can I say, she is a bird dog!

Shrimp Boats off the docks at Red's

Cyn's Birthday Dinner at Hall's Steakhouse. Hall's is AMAZING and family owned. The owner's great you at the door and it is such a welcoming atmosphere. The steaks are incredible, wine is fabulous and if your lucky enough to have a birthday you can order a mega cupcake from Cupcakes, Inc - a yummy bakery across the street. We had just run a 10K so we got two - emmmm!

David and Lauren's at Hall's. Watch out all, David has his game face on!

Cyn and I at Hall's

P.S. Lauren - I am so sorry you didn't win this round. Better luck next time!