the baby is now 8!!!!

on january 27th of this year, my little girl turned 8. 
it's hard to believe this adorable face turned 8 years old. like any parent, when your child gets older you look at them and think "when did this happen?".
i look at lucky and think the same thing. 
i remember the day lucky came home to us like it was yesterday. she was so tiny and scared. she had no idea what was happening and who were all these strange people. one moment she was living with the people who were taking care of her since she was born, and then she moves. 
lucky has been the joy of our lives. sure she gets into trouble. yes she has eaten things that she shouldn't. 
she has more toys, pillows and blankets than i do, but she deserves to be spoiled. she loves her mommy and daddy so much. she loves her snuggle time at night. i think that is her favorite part of the day. it's also mine. i love it when we get into bed and she snuggles next to me with the "puppy sigh" of content.
lucky also has her own facebook page. she has her friends dingo and savannah who when she sees their pictures, she licks my computer screen. on her page all her friends and family said happy birthday and they wrote it on mine too. she was pleased. 
we celebrated with our normal routine of dinner, treats and a big game of tug of war. 
for a little girl, who weighs 40lbs soak and wet, she has the jaws of steel. 

lucky has been through a lot in the last few months with being sick. i am grateful she has come though with her spunky personality intact. she is a wonderful little pup and loved very much.
snoozer after celebrating her birthday. 
here is to lucky's next 8 years!!!