Ruby's 1st Birthday!

My little baby turned 1 on September 9. I can't believe she is already one! This first year has flown by! I still remember the day I brought her home like it was yesterday. It was October 26, 2008, a sunday. I had seen a sign for shorkie puppies the day before on my way to work. This is the kind of dog I knew I wanted eventually. I was not financially ready to bring home a puppy but I wanted to go look for fun anyway. So Lexi, Holly, Brit, Lynsie, Morgan, and myself went for a Sunday night ride to look at them. All of the puppies were so stinkin cute but Ruby and I had an instant connection. She just looked into my eyes and I knew she was meant to be my daughter. So, I was in a little bit of a bind because I knew I would have to borrow a small chunck of money(only like $400) from the parentals in order to bring her home. I called my mom from there and told her how cute this little puppy was and that it was necessary for me to get her because a connection like this doesn't come around very often. But she wasn't buyin it. I felt like crying. I NEEDED this puppy. So, I told the breeders that I would maybe be back with my parents. I just knew if they could see her, they would know I needed her! After some begging my parents finally agreed to come look at her with me. On the way there I pretty much had them convinced to loan me the money. I am pretty sure it was love at first sight with them too! We chatted with the breeders for about ten minutes, then my dad pulled out the magic checkbook and we were on our way with precious little Ruby in tow! She has been a perfect puppy ever since and I don't know what I would do without her! Anytime I am sad, she cuddles right up with me and cheers me up! I love love love her! I held her birthday party on September 26 at my parent's house. It was just a small gathering of close friends and dogs, but it was perfect. Ruby has not been able to stop talking about it!

A LOOK AT HER FIRST YEAR OF LIFE...

Learning to eat

Her first play date with Mylie and Shadie

Her first haircut

Just tiny cuteness

Her first winter with her adorable coat

Her first bath

This is when she got fixed. She was supposed to wear this thing all the time but she hated it so it was her goal to get it off. I am so glaad that surgery is over with. I did not like to see her sore and groggy.

I can't figure out how to flip this but it is too precious not to post.

NOW FOR THE BIRTHDAY BASH....

At the party we served, hot DOGS, spaghetti salad, chips, grapes and cake and ice cream.

Once again I can't get this to flip but had to post it. You might not think this looks too appetizing, but thankfully this one was just for the dogs to enjoy. I found the recipe online and I think it was quite a hit.

Here is Ruby trying her very first birthday cake. She loved it!

Out of all the dogs, Shadie definitely liked the cake the most. I think she ended up having like four pieces!

Ruby got lots of fun things for her birthday! She is so grateful for everything!

Aubrie and Miah got her this giant bone as a joke, but the funny thing is she LOVES it! She works on it everyday and she has almost got a little piece off. It'll probably last her until her next birthday!

Aubrie really wanted all the dogs to race, but I wasn't sure if it would work. It ended up being the highlight of the party! We did two races, and Oreo won them both. Ruby got confused both times and stopped in the middle of it.

THE GUESTS INCLUDED...

Aunt Lexi and Snickers (who is looking extremely mangy)

Aunt Britney, Aunt Morgan, and friends Miley and Shadie

Great Grandma and Grandpa Boyd and friend Perry. Ruby wants to extend a special thanks to them for coming because they traveled all the way from Pocatello to be with her on her special day.

Grandma and Grandpa Gunter and BEST FRIEND Oreo

Aunt Aubrie and Uncle Miah

Aunt Jill

Aunt BreeAnn and Aunt Hollie

Ruby was quite exhausted after such a fun party! Thanks everyone that came! I know Ruby really appreciated it and so did I!