Photos from several birthdays this month. [Photo by Stephanie]

John and cake

Ollie after some crumbs.

Dog

Morning scene- who’s that on my side of the bed? [Photos by Stephanie]

Someone asleep

Oh, him.

Dog under covers

And now it’s Stephanie’s birthday.

Cake

Here’s Stephanie enjoying the excitement of her big day, after cake.

Woman and dog asleep in kitchen

Random street scene from later that day. Fortunately, it appeared there were no serious injuries. But a sobering reminder of the fragility of life. And that we should celebrate every day.

Overturned car on freeway