Another Saturday spent at the dog park! 
Sadie couldn’t have been happier with our choice for a late morning activity. 
We arrived at the park and Sadie took off, nose to the ground, in search of a ball.
It didn’t take her long to find a ball, and then several games of fetch with Ryan ensued. 
While Ryan threw ball after ball for Sadie, I sat in the photographer’s position.
On the ground at dog level. It’s the best way to capture in-the-moment photographs! 
Air Sadie has got some ups! 
After our time at the park was over, we headed home for lunch.
Lunch
I was in the mood for a liquid lunch and prepared myself a smoothie.
In the mix:
- 1 scoop strawberry protein powder
- 8 frozen strawberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 c. milk
- 1 tsp. coconut extract
- 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum (for thickening)
- 1 large handful spinach
I enjoyed my smoothie in a ginormous wine glass from Alyssa who creates beautiful hand painted wine glasses through Etsy. 
Don’t let the green specs fool you. It was good! 
I drank my smoothie in the backyard while catching up on some blog reading.
The Social Network
Later this afternoon, Ryan and I headed to the movies. We have been waiting for The Social Network to play at our local cheap theater ($2.50 a ticket!), and this weekend it finally made it into the rotation.
The movie definitely kept our attention. I wish it was really a true story and not just “loosely based” on the story of the inception of Facebook. I would like to know how things really went down and how much was exaggerated in the film.
Also, I found it interesting that Facebook was founded on the principle of “exclusivity” – as in only college kids could join – and now it’s open to anyone. I remember the college-only days of Facebook. The whole site was totally foreign to me during my freshman year at UCF and I remember sending my boyfriend at the time a picture of me to crop for my profile picture. I was so lost! Oh how times have changed!
On that note, I’m off to check PBF’s Facebook page. 😀
See ya tonight!
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I loved the Social Network- it really is interesting how it started!! NYU was one of the first ten schools to get it, I’ve heard. Funny how now it’s the opposite of exclusivity- now EVERYONE is on!
I haven’t seen the Social Network yet. We’re bringing the to our school before it comes out on DVD though and I can’t wait. 🙂 I still remember being a senior in high school and getting psyched when Facebook got opened up to high schoolers!
Sadie is so precious!!! You definitely got some great action shots of her!
Thanks for the suggestion! We will be going to see The Social Network at our cheap theater today too 🙂 Also where do you find xantham gum? Can you get it at any ol’ grocery store?
I LOVE coconut extact! I use them in my green smoothies too! amazing!
you look absolutly adorable/ gorgeous in that picture of you and sadie!
I heard a lot of good stuff about The Social Network – I can’t wait to hear what YOU think 😀
I LOVED the Social Network. I came home and basically started creeping on the Facebook website to find the profiles/more info on those mentioned in the movie. I agree, I wish it was all true informaiton, but I did still enjoy it! I didn’t join until 2006. I remember one of our interns telling me about it and I thought it was stupid. Then I joined, and I was hooked 🙂 Happy Saturday!
i kinda wish they kept facebook as a college kid only website – its getting so that parents and high schoolers now have it..its just weird. i really want to see that movie though!
i kind of wish that it was still based on exclusivity…mainly because it felt really cool to be part of something that not EVERYONE could do. we really enjoyed the movie too – SUPER intriguing!
Ohhh how I envy your warmer, dog-park weather! We had a friend come to the dog park today who took tons of pictures with his ginormously-ridiculous camera. I’m excited to see the pictures he got! I hope he captured one of Happy trying to swallow her doggie-cupcake whole…
I’ve been wanting to see that movie too! You dog park looks so empty! I don’t think we would take our puppy to the local dog park where we live, it has sooooo many dogs playing at all hours!
I love your knapsack. The smoothie looks so good!
$2.50 theater???? in orlando???? why have i not heard of this and where can i find such a deal??? 🙂
I love that picture of you and Sadie, it’s too cute! I’ve been dying to see the social network, too… I guess I’ll rent it when it comes out 😛
I really loved the Social Network! It was even better than I had anticipated! I also really love that Wine-O glass! 😉
I am loving how much of Sadie we are getting lately! 🙂 She’s gorgeous.
Aaaaand now my grandma has facebook. Yep…times have changed. 🙂
Sadie is such a lucky dog to have you two to play with!
I loved the movie…it was so much better than the book. I think if you want a more real story, you should check out The Facebook Effect by David Kirkpatrick.
Looks like a fun day!
Love your green boots! Rubber boots are my favorite because who cares if they get dirty! I have two pairs=)
I haven’t seen that movie but want to…can’t wait to hear your reviews!
Love the wine glass!
Aww I <3 sadie pics!!
I loved that movie…crazy to think how young they all were!
I have the same Hunter boots – they’re the best!
You guys are the cutest little family 🙂
Love the Sadie pictures!!! She seems so happy playing!
ahahaha ryan’s Y shirt caught my eye–i work at a Y in the north, i have radar for that freaking symbol! sidebar, i w ant a smoothie now, too…mmmm.
I loved The Social Network! And now I’m off to go make myself a smoothie for dessert. 😛
i want to see that movie!
MSNBC is running a show dedicated to showing the history of facebook. Cant remember the name of the special but google it if your interested in the real facebook story
My brother and I were just talking about how facebook used to be primarily for college students. Now it seems like everyone has one. Even my ten year old cousin does!
I think you’re posts about Sadie have helped me narrow down my dog search for WHEN I am able to get a dog!
They’ve helped persuade my boyfriend as well!! : )
I love little miss Sadie!
I really loved The Social Network, it really kept my attention. Also I really love Sadie and I have been trying to convince the boyfriend that we get one later in life!! Looks like the perfect running buddy for sure! 😀
I am soooo going to see that movie in the next couple days at my discount theater here since I still havent seen it. I am really looking forward to it and glad to hear that its a good one!
Your smoothie sounds absolutely delicious!!!! I haven’t seen the social network, but I really want to. I remember when Facebook was exclusive, and when it finally was open to the public, I was able to join when I was in high school!
sadie is so cute- still cannot get over it! i loved the Social Network- it was like an educational movie to me!
Sadie is so cute! I love all the photos. 🙂
I still haven’t seen The Social Network yet. I’ve gotta watch that soon!
I LOVE your dog!! I have a quick q though – do you get a dog walker in whilst you are at work, or does she just hang out in the backyard?? My fiancee and I are looking to get a bulldog pup and trying to work out whether we need a midday dogwalker!
I love your little dog park outfit! xox
Hey Julie!! I am a long time follower, but rarely comment. I think your blog is so fun and you are so cute and have a great outlook on life. Thanks for your pics of Sadie, she is a beauty!
I have been dying to see that movie, how was it?
I always love Sadie’s pics!
I wait for movies to come out on DVD so I can use Netflix, but this is definitely one I want to see!
I remember when facebook was for college kids only too… when I was a senior in high school it was just coming about and I had to use my older boyfriend’s account to “stalk” people Haha… and then when I finally went off to college everyone had an account and I didn’t I was so lost, and my roommate had to help me! Now I can’t imagine life without FB… it’s kind of pathetic! LOL!
I just saw The Social Network on a plane ride last week. Really good movie but I agree that I was questioning what was really true and what wasn’t. I too can’t imagine life w/o FB! I was out of college when it first came out but I was on Friendster and Myspace- LOL!
I love the picture when Ryan is holding the ball and Sadie is leaping for it. 🙂 Your smoothie sounds so good!
OMG I am in love with Sadie, she is so happy!!!
I joined FB a few yrs ago after the whole college only nonsense went away. I am not sure if I want to see the movie or not, I read book and the movie is always worse than the book
Julie, I have to thank you again for putting my wine glass on here (again)! 🙂 Did you know you gave me a shoutout on my birthday, too? You’re so good!
The smoothie looks deelish as usual (even with the green specs… what can I say? I’m a veggie lover).
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