Sugar Princess' Birthday

I had my Birthday, I had my Birthday! MEE, Sugar Princess Precious One, I had my Birthday! December 10th was my 13th birthday! We were working so we didn't have a party. But, Mommy did give us some chicken tenders, without the breading of course, for breakfast and we had some steak for dinner. We also had carrot loaf , yuk yuk, with a BIG dollop of cream cheese frosting, yum yum. We both ate the frosting but we spit out the carrot loaf right quick.

Mommy and Baby Sweet Pea gave me a new winter parka. It is two shades of raspberry. Naturally, we have to wait for Mommy to download the pictures. She is so slow!!! Mommy and Baby Sweet Pea sang Happy Birthday to me several times through out the day. I did have a lovely day and enjoyed the extra pampering that I got.

My Birthday brought a time of mixed emotions. We got the very sad news that our very dear friend, Teddy Bear, age 14 yrs, had gone to the Rainbow Bridge at 11:04 EST. on December 10th. Teddy Bear had been rescued by his Momma, Steph, 4 years ago. When he was rescued he was in very bad condition but as he grew to trust his Momma and had lots of good food and care and was Loved, he turned into a most handsome fellow. He became his Momma's HEART FUR KID. He certainly was an inspiration to us and our cousin Julie. With out his wonderful example, we might not have had the courage to make Nicholas Duke of York part of our family. We know that Teddy Bear's example gave our cousin Julie the courage to do everything possible to help Nickie. Because of Teddy Bear, we know that there is hope, even for the most neglected of fur babies.

Teddy Bear, we SALUTE you! You will always have a SPECIAL place in our hearts! You are gone but not forgotten. It is with tears on our cheeks that we say good-bye for now PRECIOUS BOY, we will see you one day at the Bridge. We LOVE you always.

My Birthday was also the occasion of more news, this time bittersweet. Our cousin, Tawny, went to a new home. Cousin Tawny has lived with Auntie Lois and our Shih Tzu cousins, Smoo, Cher and Mahanzi for 4 years. She was 4 or 5 when she became part of their family. She had lived in a breeding pen prior to coming to live with Auntie. Tawny was very shy and it seemed that she was afraid of her own shadow. She spent most of her time hiding under the bed. She did seem to like us and would come outside and play with Baby Sweet Pea and MEEE when it was just the three of us. Auntie reports that Tawny is very happy and out going in her new home, where she is the only fur kid. We Love you Tawny, and we are sad that we didn't get to say GOOD-BYE. Have a wonderful life in your new Forever Home.

So, my Birthday was a day of JOY and SADNESS. I am 91 years old in people years, and I still fell like a youngster. We are sad that we won't get to see Tawny any more but we are glad that she is now happy. We still shed tears for our dear friend, Teddy Bear.

Love Ya
Sugar Princess (writting) and Baby Sweet Pea