This picture that we happened to capture while Ellie was playing inside with Nick is just so hilarious.  I love it.  Our Ellie, the standing Samoyed performer.

So this is what being humans feels like!

So much fluff after being groomed.  Thanks Petsmart!!

That cute face gets us everytime.  so when she actually does something bad, it’s just that much harder to keep a straight face and get mad at her.

can’t quite remember what her crime was at this instance..but I happened to be on the couch and started taking pictures and got these hilarious puppy sorry poses.

1. what daddy?  i didn’t do anything
2. ok…maybe it was me
3. i’m sorry
4. yay kisses!

I just love this girl.

So if you have been following…the birthday hat won’t stay on, the cake is ready…so it’s time to party!  the official first birthday party for our puppy Ellie has begun!

First, the goods: a new dino toy, a jar of natural (no salt, no sugar) Peanut Butter, beef treats, and a smoked bone – not a bad loot for our girl I think.

The obligatory pose with her goods (this shot took awhile to get since we think she’s afraid of the candle)

one with her daddy

make your wish sweetheart!  (likely more squirrels to chase, more bones to chew, and tennis balls to play with)