Over a year ago, I still didn't know about him. He was a complete surprise for my birthday and was too busy chewing on his brothers and sisters to care about us yet. He was rambunctous and wily, getting into everything and anything he could. The only shy part of his personality came through when we came to claim him. He rode the whole way home from Waxahachie in my lap.
Months later, he'd adjusted to the home, taking our Boston Keeley under his paw as Little-Big Sister Extraordinaire. Since, they've become like two peas in a pod, one not wanting to be away from the other.
(Aside: When he decided to escape from his crate and incinerate some of our books with his teeth a while ago, I'm sure she was only that much sadder that she couldn't join in.)
He learned quickly what Love had intended him for, barking and showing his teeth to the endless stream of strangers that seem to walk along our street from one place to the next. On walks, he tried his best to stay between me and the road--although sometimes Keeley doesn't always let him stay in her own spot so they swap. :) Back then, he liked to sit under my feet while I typed out my novel at our kitchen table (as shown here -->). He didn't like the crate, but loved the chewy toys that came with it. And, he most definitely didn't like us leaving or Love being out of eyesight.
Now, Fezzman is a big boy well over 100 pounds. He's happy and slobbers and likes to stay outside on warm days as long as he can, chewing on sticks and wrestling with his Sister. He can be a picky eater, but only because he knows Love throws the occasional potato chip his way. He sleeps in an ever-refigured crate made out of cattle panel, on a horse mat next to Keeley's puny crate.
He LOVES walks and people and riding in cars and toys and food and generally anything we do that just might include him. (And, he pretty much feels EVERYTHING should include him.)
For his birthday, I made two cute little cakes for him and Keeley and bought a candle to go on top. The recipe didn't call for any icing, but I went ahead and slathered the top with PEANUT BUTTER as an added incentive for him. He pretty much ingested it in under a minute, to my happiness. :)
Before food, we played with BUBBLES! that I bought for them. Fun was had both inside and outside of the house.
All in all, it was a good day at home full of fun and laziness. He may not really care or have any expectations for next year, but it's a day Love and I will cherish forever.
*Kayla*
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