Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Austin Fadok

Every year we celebrate Austin’s birthday by presenting him with a birthday “cake” made out of dog treats and peanut butter.   Then we sing to him the Birthday Song while he wears a hat that says “King of the House”.  This photo is from last year's celebration in the kitchen of our Seattle home.  Notice the "weather system" of Austin's fur in the background.  These do not exist in our little Swiss apartment because he gets brushed every day.

 Even though we are now living in Switzerland, this year was no different.  There is a fantastic pet store about a 5-minute walk from our apartment where we buy him his unbelievably expensive dog food and natural treats.  Plus, they talk to him in German while giving him lots of treats, which helps him enhance his vocabulary.

 Unfortunately, his hat is yet to be shipped here so he went naked during this year’s celebration. 

 He waits patiently while we sing to him.  The puddle of drool under his face is not visible here.

 

So, Austin's first birthday in Europe was a huge success.  It is worth noting that this was his "Golden Birthday" in that he turned 8 years old on November 8.  Happiest day of birth to our little boy!!