Truly's 10th Birthday

Last Saturday, my Truly boy turned 10.  We spent the day doing things he likes to do.  I haven't posted about his birthday until now because Walker started to get sick later that night.

Truly said he understands why he hasn't had much face time on the blog and he gladly deferred to Walker's illness.    That's how Truly is - unassuming, patient and kind.

My best boy, Truly, on his 10th birthday.

Now that Walker is well on his way back to good health, here's what we did on Truly's special day.

First, we took him out BY HIMSELF!  That's a special treat because he got all the attention.  We went to Tail Spin - a pet store that opened last summer.  It's near our house so we could walk.

Truly being admired by people inside the adjacent store.

Checking things out.

More stuff to smell.

I'm not sure Truly really appreciated his Tail Spin bath - especially on his birthday.
I've always wanted to try the self-washing stations because getting Truly into and out of the bathtub is harrowing.
I'm scared he'll slip and hurt himself.
This was the first time that we've been there that a wash station was vacant so we took advantage.
 I don't know that I'll do it again.  Maybe this is petty but the advertised warm water lasted until
I got the shampoo on him.  Then it was ice cold.
Like the trooper he is, Truly got through it without complaining, though the look on his face is quite telling.

After drying off, we picked out his birthday treats and left for a nice, long walk.
This is the cool shoulder bag the Tail Spin staff gave him in honor of his special day.

Past the court house.

Crossing the street.

When we first adopted Truly, I took him for a walk on this street.  We passed by these purple lions in front of the florist. They terrified him.  Now he says, "Pffft -"

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Truly not being scared by the lions.

Truly on stage at the music store.

Truly says, "Come ON, Mom!"

Sawyer says, "Come ON, Mom!"

Truly loves to pass by the Rookery.  People sitting on the patio always pet him.

My favorite steak place, the Downtown Grill.

More good restaurants in The Alley.

Me with my smiling boy in the park.

Truly loves his Tilapia strips.  I love that they have glucosamine and chondroitin.

Now for a birthday nap.

Happy Birthday, Truly!  We love you!