221 days ago by SamiLou | 85 views | 5 barks

My Birthday

Well,  I'm  a whole five years old now.  Mom says she can't believe it.  It seems just like yesterday  that we were celebrating the first one.  But then she says she can't remember ever not having me.  Gee she gets so confusing.  My birthday was actually on Saturday  but Dad made plans to go to my uncle's house.  Mom said it would be alright  but that meant we had to extend my celebration to include the whole weekend.  Besides, if it wasn't leap year  I would have had it on  Friday anyway.  That sounded good to me. 

So  That was the first day we celebrated.  (Friday)  Mom  took me to not one,  but TWO of my favorite stores.  I should have known something was up because she had to make sure I looked extra beautiful.  First we went to Petedge to pick up some things she ordered for me.  I guess that was  going to be a surprise.  But we got to walk around the store and pick out more stuff.  There were lots of doggies there that day,  so I was quite happy.  Mom says I was especially good  so  our next stop was  to my most favorite of all stores. . .PETCO!  There we got to shop some more and  visit with more dogs.  Boy I was in heaven. 

Saturday  I got to open my presents.  I got a lot of neat stuff.  I got a new carriage and carry bag.  Dad says those were really for Mom.   He doesn't understand that I spend time in those so my comfort is important and so isn't being seen in the newest and most stylish things!  My new carriage is blue,  but it's  got special wheels and I sit  much higher so I can see better and more importantly,  my bottom won't vibrate so much.  My carry bag is very soft pastel colors and a paisley print.

Of course I got  stuff that was really for me,  toys and treats.  My favorite was my new Red Sox ball.  I love playing with that more than anything and I go through them so quick.  I have gotten really good at catching and throwing it back. 

Then there was this other thing I got.  I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. It's a tunnel with three extensions that all have openings and one on the top.   It took me a while to  actually climb throughit.  Mom sprinkled treats in it to lure me through.  The only thing is it has these fish dangling from it.  I sure hope she didn't buy me a cat toy.  Doesn't she know  I am a dog!   Ok  confuse me with being human,  but a cat?  Geesh! 

So that afternoon we went to my uncle's house.  I of course got to go and they did bring a cake for me.  Everyone sang Happy Birthday and I got to blow out the candle.  (With a little help of course.)  We were there really late and I couldn't wait to get home and go to bed.

Sunday we all slept in.  Boy we were bushed!  Then  after   a realxing morning  we went for a drive.  I love my car rides!  I was so surprised because I got to go to another store.  Petsmart!  Wow,  three in one weekend!  Gotta love these birthdays.  Of course being a Sunday there were lots of dogs to socialize with.  After that we went home and just relaxed some more.

Well that's  about all.  I think I may need an extra day to catch up on  my beauty rest.  Thanks for all the birthday wishes.  -Sami