Happy Birthday, Ellie

Ellie looking very obedient

A few weeks ago Mack asked about Ellie's birthday. Since we got her from a shelter, we don't know an exact birthday but we know she was born sometime in July. Upon hearing this, Mack insisted we put the date on the calendar and began planning a doggy birthday party. Normally I'm not someone who loves their pet so much that I celebrate their birthday. I'm fairly certain there isn't a canine in the world who would know or care that their birthday was fast approaching. I love my dog but not that much. Having said that, I am the mother of a four year old old who does love her dog enough to feel compelled to make the day special and who is fairly certain that Ellie would be heart broken with out a celebration. So a celebration we had.

Making Ellie's birthday cake

Check out those egg crackin' skills

We made a yellow cake mix but
added dog bones to Ellie's.
Turns out, they were the only part Ellie ate.

Ellie got to lick the bowl

But Macky got to frost the cupcakes

Ellie's meaty birthday present- a ham bone

Ellie could hardly believe her luck- a day full of treats!

Ellie shortly after we brought her home