my birthday girls

I wasn't sure whether to post this in pets or parents... but I figured the dog would be less offended than my lil girl at being mis-categorized.

We are celebrating TWO birthdays today! My baby girl turned nine today... and because we know Spirit was born in February 2008... but not the exact date, baby girl insisted that they should share a birthday.

She also insisted that I take photos of the two of them together to commemorate their first combined-birthday. Of course I obliged.

 

I was also informed by BOTH kids that Spirit needed a birthday cake! I've never made a cake for a dog before... though I have created Christmas carrot "sundaes" for the guinea pigs. Sure enough though, after a very short hunt we found a recipe online for peanut-butter carrot cake without any sugar or other no-no ingredients for dogs. It made a dozen yummy-smelling cupcakes, and Spirit managed to wolf one down in less than 30 seconds!

 

And because I just couldn't resist... here is MY birthday girl! (the last pic is with her precious doll... STILL a best-buddy)

 

Awww that's so cute, baby and pet b-days all in one!

 

that is cute! and i bet its a lot of fun

 

Your daughter is adorable! AND so is your dog.

 

So sweet! Sounds like such a fun time! You're an awesome mama, and your daughter is beautiful, she just radiates happiness.

And of course the dog is pretty cute too.

 

your daughter is absolutely gorgeous! and the dog, too

 

That's so cute! You sound like a really great mama. Your daughter is beautiful and looks much older than 9, and I'm secretly pleased to see she still plays with a doll! lol