Baby Bella's Birthday!

I know, I know... she's just a dog but I can't forget about our first "baby", Bella!  She is already 1 today, which is crazy!  If the first year went this fast for her, Baby Dube will be here and walking before we know it!

To celebrate Bella's birthday, I thought I would share a little then and now with you...

Then:

This was Bella at 10 weeks on the car ride home when we picked her up, just 18 pds.  We quickly fell in love with her!

... And have been in love with that adorable little face since!
Now: 

At 1 year old,  60+ pds she's a fluff ball full of love who thinks she is a lap dog!  And despite all the hard work (and still some occassional "puppy" behaviors to deal with) she is a very loved part of the Dube Family and worth it all!  I think she is going to be a great big sister to Baby Dube and take her in as one of her own!  Just as she follows us around everywhere and is right at my feet at all times, she will be right behind Baby Dube as she takes her first steps!   Happy Birthday Bella!  :)