Happy Birthday Gracie Dog!

Yesterday was G-money's 4th birthday! Last year, I kinda was a horrible dog owner and forgot her birthday. *head hung in shame* Soooo this year, I was like "I need to get her lots of treats! And maybe a little cake!" From there, it became, "well...she kinda needs a hat...and those candles b/c they say 4...duh...and maybe also that balloon..." (I'm easily entertained).

Gracie is so chill that she'll just sit wherever you put her most of the time so I thought I'd give it a try with her sitting in the chair...haha.. She just looked at me like "whatever...this is really happening..."  :) 

"Really? I have to wear the hat? Really?"

I got Marla's dog in on the action... They both look a tinge concerned. Granted, I'd just said "who wants a treat?" to get them to look at me, soooo there's that. 

"You said treat! Finally, the reason for this dumb hat!"

Yes, I sang. And yes, I gave her a little tiny piece of cake. B/c she's awesome. :) The hat, pics, and cake all lasted about 5 minutes and then we went on to things she probably actually wanted to do on her birthday instead of what I wanted to do-an extra long walk, a little game of fetch, sniffing the other neighborhood dogs out for a walk too, and lots of praise and hugs. I think she liked all that more... :)

This little dog is one of the best things that ever happened to me. I adopted her when she was 4 months old from a friend. I think we were meant to find each other. :)   I remember she whined the whole way home after I got her. I just wanted to hold her and tell her she didn't have to worry about new owners again b/c she was officially my pup. (She'd been to a few different homes as a puppy; it was kinda sad. My friend tried to rescue her, but then couldn't keep her). I also changed her name as quickly as possible b/c my friend's 3 year old had temporarily named Gracie "Cuddles." Whoa.

She started out in the crate all day. And wasn't allowed on the furniture. And wasn't allowed any people food. I think you can guess how long that stuff lasted....

We have our own little routine. I am NOT a morning person, but neither is she. (Even further evidence that she's my fur soul mate). ;) I wake up, head for the shower, she either takes my place on the bed or just goes back to sleep after looking at me like "really, it's morning already?" I get out of the shower and she sleepily stretches to wake up and then I let her outside. She gets a treat and then we both go back in my room while I get ready. :) She loves to snuggle, is extremely smart, and is pretty much the best dog ever.. (not like I'm biased). 

I can't believe it's been almost four years that I've had this little furball, but she's definitely changed my life for the better and I'm so lucky I get to come home to her wagging tail and fabulous personality. :)  

Happy 4th Birthday to Gracie Dog aka G dog aka G-money aka G-funk aka Grace in your face... (and plenty of other nicknames...haha..). :)

Here's a pic from one of my first blog posts about her! Lookie how tiny! We'd just gotten back from the park for the first time! :)