Lola's 5th Birthday

I feel like the worst mommy EVER......I forgot Lola's birthday was on November 16th. I have never forgotten one of my babies birthdays, so I don't know what happened. I guess my mind is in a million other places lately. Anyhoo, we celebrated her birthday today instead. She loved all the attention and new toys she got. I don't think she minded too much that it wasn't on her actual birthday!

We have only had Lola for a little over 2 years now. I still remember the day we met her at the humane society. She was so nervous and scared, but she has adapted quite well and is now our little princess. She LOVES to be scratched, in fact she will sit next to you for hours if you are petting her. She also enjoys playing, going on walks, chewing on bones, swimming, helping me cook dinner (stands in the kitchen the whole time to make sure I don't drop anything), and following me everywhere. Over the years she has perfected the "Pogo," which is an up and down hop that she does anytime we come home, before she gets fed, and when we get ready to go on walks. Basically every time she gets excited :) Lola has also taken on the role as what we call "the big bad baby" (aka...the protector of the house). She likes to bark at every loud car or noise that goes by outside. She is so sweet and we love her bunches. Happy 5th Birthday Lola!!

New toy #1 (a present from Grandma and Grandpa)


New toy #2


New toy #3


The Princess in all her glory.


Birthday cheesecake


Waiting for Grandpa to finish his lasagna so they can lick the plate


I was trying to take a picture with the birthday girl, but Rusty didn't want to be left out.