Happy Birthday Finn

Finn turned one year old today. I am quite surprised he made it through the year with us; he was an exceptionally naughty puppy-and we talk about finding him a new home many times. But, he has been settling down a bit and I think he will one day be a fine dog. He is very sweet and gentle with the girls and he loves to snuggle. He has the softest light yellow fur you've ever touched. I love him despite all his bad habits. here are a few recent pics.

When he naps Charlotte often donates a stuffy for him to snuggle. She tucks it under his arm for him.

In celebration of the day Charlotte colored about a dozen pictures of doggies and hung them around the kitchen. I love how she colored this one. She wanted to bake him a "bone-flavored" cake; but fortunately we didn't get around to it.

The other night we were watching a movie when Finn climbed up on Scott like he is a 10 pound cat instead of an 80 pound giant.

We found Finn curled up in Charlotte little dog bed she uses for her stuffies; I think it is meant for a cat or maybe a Chihuahua.

Poor Finn, he is Charlotte's favorite pillow.

Finn often gets to be part of dress-up; he is usually a very unwilling participant. But, I guess he was tired enough this day to wear a headband. Charlotte said his name would be Finsterella for the day (we call him Finster sometimes).

Frolicking in two feet of snow on his Birthday; does it get any better than this?

Charlotte dressed up in her dog costume to honor Finn today; he looks more annoyed than honored to me! Olivia also loves Finn; she is always bestowing hugs and kisses upon him. But, she simply doesn't hold still long enough to get it on camera-so sorry no Livy shots.