Happy Birthday Melissa

If it's less than 24 hours it's not a belated birthday greeting ... right?
What the heck ... Happy Birthday Melissa!
Better late, than never!

Happy Birthday Bart!

7 years old this week!

Bella gives Bart a Happy Birthday kiss.

Happy Birthday Fran!

Can you believe this cutie is celebrating her 50th birthday this weekend? Have a very Happy Birthday Fran .... and many, many more!

Happy Birthday Braco

Braco is "officially" 11 years old today. She is my oldest, and most beloved dog. Yes, the other two have accepted that I love her most. You see love is a wonderful thing ... you always have enough for everyone!

Braco has had a tough couple of years, and she is not completely out of the woods -- but she is doing much better.

The picture at the top is how she looks now. I love her beautiful coat, it's so soft. And I love her coloring, she is just a gorgeous dog.

The picture to the right was taken about a year ago, when the vet was still trying to find out what was wrong. Her coat was so thin she was almost bald in spots -- and I was really worried.

The diagnosis was Cushing's Disease, and she is now on medicine that she will be taking for the rest of her life. Combine the Cushing's with her blindness, and related eye problems, and our counter looks like the local pharmacy.

But I don't mind, if it means I will have her for a few more years. After all, no matter how many other dogs I have Braco will always be "my baby."

Happy Birthday Braco ... and many, many more!

Happy Birthday Bella!

The newest member of our family is one-year old today!

Older sister Braco (11 years-old), and

big brother Bart (6 years-old) join in the celebration.

Happy Birthday Melissa!

Here is a special birthday message for Melissa McEwan at Shakesville!

Enjoy each day and live it up ... before you're too darned old!

If you've never visited Miss Cellania, you really should.
I particularly like this thread on "Oldsters" ... given that today is my birthday!
(yes, it's a shameless appeal for comments)