My baby girl has hit double digits! Thankfully she is still the little bittiest thing and I can still carry her around, which I did today and reminisced about the first hours and days that she was mine.
Since we had already had Alyssa's big party we didn't do too much celebrating today. I asked her if she was having a boring birthday and she lowered her eyes and admitted that she was. But we did make her requested dinner, meatloaf of all things, and purchased her desired dessert, Red Velvet Cheesecake.
And of course we still hadn't given her a present, although I think the party should have counted, but every girl needs something to open on her birthday, right?
So we wrapped up a little something.
I cannot believe we are actually doing this. In case you are new around here, this old post will fill you in on how I feel about dogs. I have thought and studied and prayed about this for YEARS and I did not give the green light until this morning. We go and meet the pups next Monday to decide if we want the boy or the girl, and the little rascal should be home with us in mid-August. Oh, and they are cockapoos, from a breeder that I have been following for the past 2 years. If I have to do the whole dog thing I am at least getting the kind of dog I felt best about. Let's just hope I was right.
And now for a few words from the birthday girl...
Hi everyone! This is the best birthday ever! I cannot remember any time EVER that I didn't want a dog. I LOVE dogs, they are my favorite animals! I'm excited that I finally get a dog. I can't believe that in only a week I'm going to pick which one we'll keep. The whole family gets to choose it's name and I only have one idea so far, Lilly, if we get a girl. Thank you mom and dad! : D : P
Alright, it's Julie again. Wish me luck and you can go ahead and say it....BEST MOM EVER!
10 comments:
Best. Mom. Ever!!! Congrats Alyssa (and family)! I can't wait to keep up on your new puppy news. Even though it can be hard, it's so worth it. Every animal lover (Alyssa not you) should have a pet. It's a fulfilling experience that you can't get anywhere else. :) Btw, even if you don't love them, they'll grow on you!
Oh yeah...HaPpY BiRtHdAy AlYsSa!!!!
Nicest mom ever.
wow. Shocked.
Good luck! :)
When are you going to post pictures of her birthday? I've been thinking about it since I was there!
Can't hear my screams from here but I'm cheering so loud!!!!!! Wow, what a huge step. Can't wait to see 'Lilly' (I'm voting for that name, too). And I LOVE cockapoos - so much better than bulldogs, right?
What?!? You are finally doing this, huh? I see you are waiting until August to get the puppy because I was about to remind you that you have a trip planned (hopefully, we will be involved). Good luck with this new adventure. I'm sure the kids are super excited and will be such great helpers. Can't wait to see pictures and hear stories because I'm sure there will be lots of them;)
P.S. Can't pull up the video.
definitely BEST. MOM. EVER! you totally win. Can't wait to hear the name and all of the antics. Every kid deserves a dog. I've promised my kids that when they leave the house I'll personally buy them one to make up for all the years their dad said they couldn't have one.
So happy for your 10 year old birthday girl.
Hi Alyssa!! I'm so happy that you got a puppy for your bday and I can't wait to see you later this month!!
You are so much nicer than me! Such a huge thing. How exciting though!! Hopefully everything will go nice an smoothly in August for you! Can't wait to hear about all the fun decisions to be made!
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