Very VERY Special Day

Do you remember way back in May when this little scrap of just 4 months old arrived with us with a prediction of only 6 months to live?

Well. Today that little scrap looks like this......

And, even more importantly, today he celebrated his first birthday! It was a milestone that we never thought that he'd reach so there have been many tears.

Here are the photos of his very special day when he truly is a Prince for the day :o)

Birthday Cake and Presents

Not quite sure what to do

Getting the hang of it now!

Very special bowl for a Prince!

Straight on to the next present

Ooh! Smells good!

Thank you very much to Captain Jack, Princess Cherry and their lovely mum and dad

He was bored by the last present so big sister Flora helped

On tothe important business of cake!

Go faster Mummy!

Bran and Flora waiting patiently to share

Only very special birthday boys get fed in the chair

Showing off his new "beg" trick or his Christmas nails?

Clearing up the crumbs

Think he enjoyed them??

Thank you so much to all of you who have followed Hugo's story through 2009 - the ups and the downs - and for all the support we've been given. Without Fionna and Lizzies Barn who knows what might have happened to Hugo back when he was just 4 months old? Their unending support has been crucial to helping us get this far with our little man so massive massive thanks to our very special friend, Fi - you are a true angel and Hugo owes you his life xxx

In just one week - the first of January 2010 - the very start of a new year, Prince Hugo will have been with us for exactly 8 months - exactly 2 months longer than he was given. Here's to another year full of strength, bravery and fight from our little man and to all the adventures we hope to have together whilst hoping that he is here to celebrate his second birthday.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a joyous 2010 xx