Happy 4th Birthday Charleigh Grace

I can't believe my first born, my sweetpea, Charleigh Grace, is 4 years old today.  To say she is the light of my life is a true understatement.  I first laid eyes on Charleigh as she was sound asleep in her cubical at the mall pet store.  Yes, I asked the sales woman, "how much was that doggie in the window?".  I came home and told Josh that I found my dog and that we needed to bring her home tonight!  (little back story...he wanted a boxer, but said if it was a Red Female Bloodhound I can have one because I wanted a black/tan boy).  You never know how an animal is going to react to you when they put you in the little room to play with them, but she came right to me and gave me tons of kisses and the twinkle in her eye melted my heart (and Josh's too) and so we brought her home.

Charleigh Grace, you are my everything.  You came into my life on one of my darkest days and gave me hope that I can love unconditionally and that everything was going to be okay.  You may never know how much you mean to me, but know no matter what you do: the chewing, houdini antics, escaping to visit the neighbors unannounced, twice, scratching at the back door, and just your plain ol' attitude, I will always love you. I am and will be forever indebted to you for giving me your unconditional love at the time that I needed it the most.  You knew exactly when I needed that slobbery kiss, time to cuddle, and laughter in my life.

So Charleigh Grace, today we celebrate you. I hope you had a wonderful relaxing birthday spent inside sleeping on the nice warm couch (don't get to used to it because come tomorrow, Daddy will make you get off) and enjoyed your dinner and bone.

...I Love you Sweet Pea...