The Birthday Celebrations Begin!

Four years ago today Baby Bright Stars arrived.

Such a special litter to me for so many reasons ❤️ My beloved Claire’s only litter and with the Rock Star, Ferguson. Wow. I look forward to catching up with all ten over the next few days.

I am not really surprised that this birthday is a hard one for me, even as I am so grateful to be able to celebrate it. I want to hug every Bright Star right now — as if through them, I will feel Claire again.

I am so glad that she left behind all these beautiful and bright baby stars.

I want to start with this wonderful year in review — in photos! — from Bright Star Suki up in Alaska. (photo captions are from Linda with occasional Editor’s Note from me)

Sue and Gherkin (Editor’s Note: How fun to see a photo of Suki’s BFFs!)

It's 4 degrees out!

Winter Walkies

Guarding the porch

Olympic speed

A beautiful day

Supporting an 89 year old

Not Suki (Editor’s Note: Almost as cute as Suki!)

Mob like activity

Stop working and come play

Autumn

[Editor’s Note: Also not Suki but SO COOL]

Suki and Gherkin

Halloween gargoyle

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Thank you, Linda and Gary, for making space in your hearts for Suki 🩷

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUKI 🎂

(Editor’s Note to Self: Visit Alaska & hug Suki #bucketlist)