Happy National Dog Day! I am more than happy to celebrate this day each and every year. Ranger is not only our dog, but he is truly a part of our family.

When Todd and I first got him, we figured it would be a test run to see what it was like having a kid some day. As it turns out: dogs are easy, kids are tough! When we were announcing my pregnancy with Taylor, someone actually asked when we were going to get rid of the dog because dog and babies don’t mix. When we said we’d be keeping him since he’s a member of our family, you would have thought we just said we were going to raise lions in the baby’s room.

He is seriously the sweetest, most tolerant pup ever. He is the best companion and snuggle bug (especially when I don’t feel well) and is so much fun to play with. He honestly loves playing dress up with the kids, although he will kick a headband off his face if it isn’t in his color wheel.

We are so lucky to have him in our lives and have helped him celebrate today with a few extra treats and some chicken!