Sophie
Eleven years ago today, Sophie was born in a horse barn in Red Oak, Texas. Her father was a purebred English Springer Spaniel and her mother a purebred Brittany Spaniel. We've been together for all but the first two months of her life. She is my friend, my protector, my confidant, and my faithful companion. We have rambled close to 10,000 miles together. Despite her advancing age and sore leg (on which she had surgery several years ago), she is alert and playful. Happy birthday, Sophie! I love you, stinker.
Posted at 1:25 PM CT on Sunday, 30 November 2003