Somebunny Had a Birthday

So, you're all familiar with our little family unit now.  If you know us in real life, you also know that our doggies each have about nine hundred and seventy-two names.  Bubbles is our oldest kid, and she's also known as Bunny.

Well, Bunny turned nine years old on Saturday, April 19.  I can't believe we've been blessed with her presence for so long; it seems like only yesterday we drove to a farm about an hour away to meet our new pup.  She's still as sweet as ever, and I wouldn't trade her for anything.

Happy birthday, Bun.

My big, bodacious birthday girl.

I was up early on Saturday...go figure: the one day I can really sleep in and my eyes pop wide open at six o'clock.  Oh, well.  Before the rest of the fam woke up, I spent my first chunk of time in the garden, clearing away the debris from fall and winter, and making way for the new chutes that are coming up all over the place.

Hosta

Tiger lily

Day lily

Daffodil

Tulip

After making a yummy pancake breakfast for the family, we went for another swim.  The Princess has always loved the water, and I'm very proud of the progress she's making at the pool.  It sure ain't the lake, but we're getting a routine together, and it's easier each time we go.

Then it was off to the nature preserve for another walk on yet another gorgeous afternoon.

Pine cone and stray needles

Cute coot

Fuzzy caterpillar

Cutest kid ever.  And I'm not even a little biased.

Overflow creek

This girl loves to run.

Hubbo Family!

As if all that wasn't enough, somebody mentioned ribs.  I know, right?!  After all this physical activity, how can a girl turn down barbecue?  So we headed out to eat (queue dramatic music) to one of the few places The Princess ever tolerates.  It's a few towns away, and they serve Southern barbecue family-style.  It totally didn't suck.

Restaurant selfie!

And the bonus: the birthday bulldog got some leftover fries with cheese.  Doesn't get much better than that.