Beaufort's First Birthday is a celebration of many things for us, survival being up there on top of the list. So much has happened through the years that to enjoy this special day with him gives hope, after my 66 years of less than a peaceful existence, there can be wonderful days amidst the storm. 
   We celebrated the arrival of our mutual birthday gift - I say mutual because the Dog on the Hog was willing to share his new ride with me, well, at least for a moment...

                       

 
   It's rather obvious when he's ready to ride...

                     

And as he gets older, his chew toys get bigger...

The celebration becomes a very special event in All of our lives...and a Birthday steak the rare treat for enjoying that monumental breakfast together.

Which he then shared with the Family, generous Pup that he is - his Terrier Sisters enjoyed his kindness immensely ... Cosmo simply took it in stride, as one would expect from a cat.

He is maturing, understanding each day more of what is expected of him...it's actually proving to be of serious reflection for me to see how much he is  stepping so rapidly out of his puppyhood in just the last few short weeks.

He is becoming everything I could have ever needed of him. 

This is Beaufort Arctic Sea of the Pond 

on his first Birthday, 82.0 lbs working weight.

I Love this Dog to tears.

Happy Birthday, Beaufort!