happy 2nd birthday jax!

wpid-wp-1409531847957.jpegDear Jax,

Today is your second birthday! Of course, we don’t know your actual birthday, but this is the day the animal shelter chose to write on your records, and we’ve stuck with it.

You’re probably thinking it’s the best day of your life, since you enjoyed eating the fat trimmings off a piece of steak and licking the empty peanut butter jar. I’m not sure it gets much better than that when you’re a dog.

We brought you home 15 months ago now. Before we lost Maggie, I always had the thought that she’d pass away at a time that another animal would need us. I found you on Petfinder, and when we met you for the first time, I just knew you had a good heart. You’ve proven that time and time again, especially in your role as “big brother” to two crazy little girls._MG_3420

Jax, you’re the best dog our family could have ever hoped to find. You’ve had your share of struggles while adjusting to living with us, but all in all, you’re a good boy.

You live to run and always get excited when you see me putting on my shorts and lacing up my running shoes.

You’re the best cuddler. There were so many days in the beginning of my pregnancy where I was sick and exhausted, and having you curled up in the crook of my leg while I slept was just what I needed. When my back would ache, you would lay behind me in just the right place. How is it that dogs just seem to know?wpid-photogrid_1409535276157.jpg

We love your energy and sweet spirit. You’re wild at times (even running for an hour doesn’t wear you out), but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

You’re a good dog. Happy birthday! 🙂