For Sam's first birthday, I got her a wading pool and some toys, and also had a party for her. Her puppy sister came over to play and we grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone. My neighbor brought over some steak so Samantha also had that. Then she got to play for the rest of the night... boy, did she sleep great!!!

Last year, for her 2nd birthday, it was more lowkey as I was broke from having financed my wedding 3 weeks before. All I did was cook spaghetti for her and take her out for a snowball.

Her 3rd birthday is this Saturday. She's getting her summer grooming done and I'll get her a couple toys. I'm also looking around for an affordable (but nice) raised dish set so she doesn't have to lean so far down to eat.