The Greatest -- or the Gray-test? -- of days

It's Fable's 5th birthday, and yet Dee might have the best present of all...

Isn't this picture of Grey fabulous? It was done by a fantastic artist named Carlotta Hughes. Of course, cool art is not what my Greatest Dane wanted for her birthday.

Adding insult to injury? Yesterday (or as we're now calling it, Fable's first birthday) it RAINED. It poured. It was a chilly monsoon of a day.

Fabes did the only thing a fierce Greatest Dane can do on her 5th birthday: she stood in the doorway and cried. She WAILED her Big Dog Feels to the soggy heavens. This was not a speedy undertaking either, as large doggo feelings require both volume and dedication. After she ran out of feedback for the skies, she retreated to her couch for a good sulk.

Then I got home from work with a brand new stuffed rhino for her -- and two fancy chews for her to pick one -- and the day improved somewhat. 

She still gave first birthday 1/5 stars. 

Second birthday, however? That came in strong. 

It started with a morning nap on the bed. Next came an outing with Saint J of Walks. Not only did Saint J arrive during a break in the rain, but she came with a present for Fabes: a stuffed octopus. It has eight legs for Fabes to chew. Eight! 

Second birthday has a solid 4/5 stars. (Let me tell you, the Fable scale is tough).

So I'm forgiven for also getting a present on her birthday. And now I get to spread the second birthday fun by sharing it with you!

Luv,
Dee