What an incredibly crazy, life-changing, wonderful year it's been! I can't imagine my life without this little guy. His smile makes my whole day and his giggle is the best sound in the entire world. I am so very lucky to have such a fantastic family!
We actually celebrated Jason's birthday last weekend, with a bbq party (of course!) at Fox Bros. My parents were in town and we had my sister and her husband, and several close friends who came out to enjoy the day. The meal was great and Steve made a Boston Cream Cake for the event. Jason got his very own cupcake filled with custard cream and topped with chocolate ganache. As with most 1st birthday cakes, Jason wasn't sure what to do with it. He seemed intrigued by it at first and gingerly tried to break off a piece. He tried some of the cake, but as soon as he got the cream on his finger, he no longer liked the whole affair. He kept trying to get the cream off and when it wouldn't, he began crying. I wiped off his hand and gave him some broccoli, which he practically inhaled. Yes! 
Sunday, it snowed! Crazy since it was in the 60's the day before, but that's Georgia weather for you. We bundled J up and took him outside to experience his first snow. He was interested in it for a little while, but then all he wanted to do was crawl in it, so we didn't stay out very long.
Today was supposed to be a low key day, where we just are together celebrating J's birthday. It did start out that way. Steve made omelets for breakfast and matzo ball soup for lunch (delicious!) and Jason enjoyed playing with the boxes and ribbons that his gifts came in. (I'm sure he'll enjoy the gifts later). He's also taking longer and longer stints of walking, and getting more confident every day, so we cheered him as he walked all over the place. After his nap, we decided we'd enjoy the gorgeous spring weather and all four of us go to the dog park. We weren't the only ones that had the same idea and it when we got to the dog park, there were probably close to 20 dogs there; more than we've ever seen there at once. As soon as Puck's leash came off, there were some German shepherds that started chasing him and trying to mount him. A boxer got involved as well. We weren't there more than a couple minutes and there was a fight. Steve and the owner of the boxer tried to pull them apart, but since Steve had J in the baby bjorn, it was more the owner of the boxer that did the pulling apart. When the chaos ended, Puck was bleeding from both front legs and had punctures on his jaw as well. We're not sure exactly what happened, but Puck was the only one bleeding. So... our lovely trip to the park last all of about 2 minutes, before we had to go over to the emergency vet. Puck was put under anesthesia for some stitches. He's got a couple drainage tubes sticking out of his leg and he's wearing one of those awful head cones! We also have to give him pain meds and antibiotics for the next week or so. Our full of energy puppy is practically comatose tonight. :- (
Hopefully, Jason's 2nd birthday will be less traumatic!
