Tessi (the birthday girl) & Wylah (Morgan’s fur-baby, now all grown up)

Yesterday, December 13th was Tessi’s 10th birthday. 10 is old for a Newf (short for Newfoundland).

We love her so much, and so did Morgan. Every time Morgan came through our front door, Tessi would trot towards her wagging her tail. I would always hear Morgan call out, “Hello beautiful.”  Tessi loved Morgan so very much, and she grieved for a long time over the loss of Morgan.

Tessi was only 5 when Morgan died. It’s hard to believe it has been this long. Our grandchildren call her Tessi baby…here is the first picture we have of Tessi as a puppy.

Tessi grew up to be a 160 lb. giant fur-ball with lots of slobber…she is so lovable and has such a BIG heart, we were always able to pretty much ignore the slobber.  So last night I put together some of her favorite foods into a birthday cake with 10 candles on top.  I baked ground turkey with rice, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and coconut oil then cut it into layers for the “cake.”  I then “frosted” the cake with peanut butter and pumpkin and stuck miniature doggy bone-shaped treats all around the outside of the “cake.”  Of course we all helped blowing out her candles.

Happy birthday Tessi – we love you, and celebrate you.