Brian, Erica and Sugar....

Another first for me today....a morning photo session, and there wasn't a kid in sight.  Just Sugar!



This is Erica and Brian. Sugar is their 4 year old pit bull, and I'm smitten!



Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not much of an animal person.  I really like other people's pets, but just not in my house. Nothing personal.  A family pet just hasn't been my thing.  So, to be smitten....well, Sugar had to be quite the dog.

I know, I know.....we only spent a short hour together, but sometimes, you just know these things....



Erica and Brian have had Sugar ever since they started fostering dogs about a year and a half ago.  Sugar was their first customer.  Clearly, they were smitten too, and Sugar became part of their family.

Erica and Brian continue to foster dogs, and from what I understand, Sugar makes everyone feel right at home.



For years now, Henry has been asking for a dog. Ray and I have been less (!) than enthused.  We've shrugged Henry off, telling him we'll discuss it when he is seven.

Um....guess who turns seven this year???

Seriously, if we could find a dog like Sugar, I think I'd consider it.  (did I just write that??)  I'll even admit that when I got home from this session, I googled "pit bull as a family pet." Turns out, at the beginning of the 20th century, the pit bull was the most popular family dog.  With a kind upbringing and firm hand, these dogs are as gentle and loving as a Golden Retriever.  (no, we're not getting a dog anytime soon.  I'm just saying.....)



I told Erica and Brian that Sugar has clearly set the bar very high for any future pet photo sessions I may have.  She was just so sweet and calm.  And she posed for the camera like she had her picture taken everyday.  I think Sugar even smiled once. (might have been for that treat though....)



Oh yeah, did I mention that Erica and Brian were pretty fabulous too.  :)







So, I've totally gone on and on....It was just so much fun.  Again, thank you Brian and Erica.  It was great to meet you both.  I can't wait to show you the rest of the pictures.



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