kobe and the city

6/19/12

Kobe...and Our Flat Tire :(

This past weekend was a scorcher here in Chicago. The neighborhood tour for One Tail at a Time was great, but the weather was so hot, that it made it nearly unbearable for us all to finish! Once the episode airs, I'll be sure to post it on our blog! :)

For Father's Day, we were all outside playing tennis and basketball, and Kobe sat and watched us all, but I could tell he was SO HOT, so we needed to get inside quick!

On our way up to my parent's home North of Chicago, we got a flat tire! I couldn't believe it happened, my first flat after driving for over 10 years. I guess that's kind of a good thing...

Nevertheless, Kobe thought it would be nice to try and help the mechanic fix the flat...

He tried to lend a paw...

But then decided it was way too hot to be doing anything!

So, instead, he decided to go lay in the grass. Great alternative :)

6/15/12

Ready for the Weekend!

The other night in our living room, I took a picture of Kobe as he was lounging so comfortably and I could tell he's ready for the weekend! That makes two of us.

We have a neighborhood tour planned on Saturday in the Little Italy/University Village neighborhood towards the South side of Chicago. I'm excited about it because 190 North will be filming the tour, and I've been asked to interview about the last tour Kobe and I went on in the Logan Square neighborhood. It was a great tour, and I can't wait to talk about it. It's a dog friendly walk, organized by One Tail at a Time dog rescue. We are beyond excited for this opportunity and to be able to help One Tail at a Time in getting more exposure for their dogs.

And of course Sunday is Father's Day, so Kobe and I are heading up North to spend quality time with my dad and play some tennis. Lots to look forward to!

I hope you all have a great weekend and check back for pictures of Kobe's adventures in Chicago : )

6/14/12

Fido to Go - Canine Catering on Wheels!

As if Chicago couldn't get any more dog friendly, we are also the home to this AWESOME doggy ice-cream and "gourmutt" food truck called Fido to Go! They drive around to the city's dog parks, beaches, special events and neighborhoods, and Kobe is a huge fan! I have to admit I'm a huge fan as well, more so for Kobe, but I get excited FOR him because he gets to have their ice cream which I know makes him super happy!

Kobe and I attended another art festival in the West Loop on Tuesday and Fido to Go happened to be there, too! I decided to stock up on some of his favorite items (frozen yogurt and 'rice krispy treats' for dogs) because I wasn't sure when I'd be able to catch up with their truck again. Sure enough, Kobe was completely content with his bacon-cheeseburger flavored frozen yogurt and worked on it for about 30 minutes while I chatted it up with the owners of Fido to Go.

Everything on their menu is nutritious and made by the owners themselves. They're huge animal advocates and dedicated to fundraising and raising awareness for the local shelters. They even cater dog parties and provide treats, cakes, games and a photographer to capture all your pup's moments! If you visit their website you can follow them on Facebook and if you ever happen to be in Chicago, you can meet up with them as they post where they'll be on certain days/times! And who knows...perhaps one day they'll be riding around in a city near you!

Kobe spotted the Fido to Go truck and is ready to get his treats!

You have to wait in line just like everybody else, buddy!

See? Wasn't it worth the wait!? : )

(Taken from Fido to Go's Website @ www.fidotogo.net)

6/13/12

Wordless Wednesday: Kobe Smelling the Roses!

6/12/12

Shopping Date at Nordstrom!

I love to shop! And what's better than being able to take your dog with you on any given shopping date? I can't think of too many things. Being able to combine two things you love, that's my definition of a perfect time. That's just what Kobe and I did over the weekend!

All along Michigan Avenue, also referred to as the Magnificent Mile, are many dog-friendly shops and restaurants. Nordstrom just happens to allow dogs of any size into their store, so we stopped by for the afternoon with Kobe for his first shopping date. We didn't stay for long, and definitely plan to come back.

Nordstrom is actually located in a mall called the Shops at North Bridge. We walked through the mall, since it's also dog-friendly, and they have restaurants, and other brand name shops as well. A shopping must if visiting Chicago :)