My adorable little black lab turned one year old today! Actually, he’s not so little anymore. It’s astonishing how fast dogs can grow. To celebrate the occasion, I took a trip to the local pet store, alone, of course. I wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise. I perused the aisles, looking over chew-toys, elaborate dog beds, and hundreds of doggy outfits. There were so many possibilities before me! The clothes were out of the question, not-so-little Sherlock would definitely grow out of them in no time. The bed also wouldn’t be necessary, because the big baby sleeps snuggled together with … Read the rest