Since we don't know when Echo's actual birthday is, a friend of mine suggested the idea of celebrating his gotcha day instead - the day that we brought him into our lives. To celebrate, I got him some gourmet treats and a brand new toy which, in true Echo style, managed to destroy within the first half hour.
Enough with the poses, lemme open my treat box already!
My Mommy loves me very much
Heeey, that's my cupcake!
It has been such a quick year and it has truly been a blessing to watch Echo grow into his own. It seems like only yesterday when I had him on my lap on the drive home with his little head on me while looking up at me with those big brown eyes completely unaware of his new life with us. Stopping by a pet store picking out his first leash and collar and some toys. He now knows 20+ tricks, is fully potty trained (unless at someone else's house), is independent, and is just the sweetest dog. I wish that I could freeze time so that he could stay this age forever - he is growing up too quickly! Echo has taught me patience, forgiveness, and what it means to love unconditionally. I will continue to cherish every precious moment with my little guy!
