Happy Birthday, Guinness!

Ten years ago today, our first son was born (the furry, four-legged one).  He was a Christmas present from Mike (technically he offered me a choice between a dog and a piece of furniture).  He has been a constant companion and faithful friend despite the many changes that have occurred in our lives such as moves, marriage, children.

Over the years, he's earned several nicknames, but "Guinea Pig" is the one that seems to have stuck. ("Guinea" because it sounds like Guinness and as a puppy he looked more like a guinea pig than a dog, and "pig" because he eats so much and constantly begs for more!)

He's crazy and can be cranky at times, but we love him and can't imagine life without him (who else would give us such a rousing send off every time we left the house?!).  Here's to 10 wonderful years, and hopefully many more to come! 

To celebrate his milestone birthday, Ryan organized a birthday party.  He even wrote a song to commemorate the event (the tune is "Wild Thing," which I find appropriate).  Note that both boys' shirts are a tribute to their favorite cairn terrier!

At the birthday bash, there were games to play...

Presents to open...

Treats to perform for...

New toys to play with...

And ice cream to enjoy...

Happy birthday, Guinness!  Hopefully today's indulgences don't lead to tomorrow's vomiting and diarrhea! 

(I do feel slightly guilty that Guinness' birthday blog is on time, yet several months later I still have not put up a post about either boy's birthday!)