Bella is officially "ONE" year old!
What a Birthday Bash! Presents, prizes and cookies for all! Not to mention the wonder "FULL" goodie bags she handed out at the end of it all :P
As I was planning Bella's 1st Birthday Bash many of my friends thought I was crazy - after all, she is just a dog...in their eyes...
As our family plans our daughter and her fiance's wedding, the same sane crazies are telling me to tell them to elope and save us all the time and the money...
AND then it struck me, "Celebrations are the glue that bind us together".
Celebrations are gentle reminders of how good life can be if we open our hearts to those we love.
Celebrations are the quiet smiles in hospital rooms that pass between loved ones during moments of crisis...remember whens....it will be better soon, hope.
Celebrations are loud. They dance to thunderous bands under stars or high ceilinged halls lit by candlelight...holding daughters and sons tightly as they stumble finding their way through the music with two left feet....knowing their children will follow suit with children of their own....knowing they will love as they have been loved...knowing the wonder of it all.
So on this warm humid afternoon as I look at my very tired but happy puppy surrounded by bones and squeak toys from all our neighbors, friends and family, I am glad that we have found one more reason to celebrate.
Who could resist celebrating a puppy named Bella? Who doesn't want a good reason to eat cake and cookies? Who can ignore the sweet laughter of memories gone by, the sticky hugs of a child or the whisker wet licks of a beloved pet?
Wishing you all a sweet treat today in as many ways as you wish to celebrate your day!
Laura Anne and Bella Boo, who "Officially" turned one on June 14th, 2010
Bella Boo, who officially looks like she doesn't know what to make of that hat! Sorry the birthday party has been delayed. But rest-assured that we love the little fuzzball very much and have wonderous treats in store for her!
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