Happy Birthday Miss Lily Bean!

Yep, one year ago, my lovable and sweet Lily Bean was born. Exactly 8 weeks prior to taking her home. If given the opportunity, she would be mine solely. Alas, she belongs in full to my Dad, whom I picked her out to protect and take care of. But that doesn't change the fact of our close knit bond to one another. A month or so ago, I was, un-benounced to me, initiated into the 'dog park pack' circle, when Lily jumped on my back and insisted I be her playmate for the remaining stay there. Apparently, that was a first for everyone there to see. Hmmm.... Am I the next dog whisperer?

In honor of Lily Beans day of entrance into this world, I am honoring her with a photo and video montage of the past 10 months of her life in my family (sans 3 months when I was in London).

June 3, 2008 Puppy pick out. 10 puppies, one choice. Glad we had first pick. From the first moment I picked her up, I new she was the one "I" wanted. I refused to put her down until my Dad agreed that she was 'the one'.

June 14-15, 2009 Coming home weekend. She loved being held by her chest and having her back legs sway while you held her. She also adored Prince, The Spoiled Pomeranian. Sadly, he was attacked and killed by coyotes in the west hills. R.I.P.



July 6, 2008 Learning to love the camera.
July 20, 2008 Growing her main and loosing the 'puppy' fur.

February 21, 2009 I leave for London, and when I return, Lily's a dog! One who loves going to the dog park and long hikes.

March 1, 2009 Happy 60th Birthday Dad!

March 29, 2009 Waiting for Dad. Lily is turning into such a lovely dog.