my special little birthday girl.

"my sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dog's eyes."

today is a very exciting day in our home.

today is india's 5th birthday.

it's hard to believe just how much time has passed since we brought home our 2.2 pound tiniest tiny, and today i am so thankful to celebrate the 5 amazing years we have had this little ball of pure, unwavering joy. it's actually overwhelming to think of how much light she brings to my life -- the sweetest part of my day, she is my constant reminder to be caring, positive and kind. it's the way her tail wags so fast her whole bum shakes from side to side when you come home, or how she is just as happy to be cuddled in our laps taking a nap (while snoring like she's an 85 pound bulldog) as she is running through the leaves while we hike for hours.

a part of my selfish heart breaks that she is getting older right before my eyes, 

but to have her here with us now, a very special part of our everyday, means everything to me.