In June of 2014, a fat little puppy came to live with us. Emma was doted on during all her waking hours and mine. She is a field bred English cocker spaniel.
I told her jokes and she laughed at the appropriate times.
She loved tearing around in the backyard and posing for photos.
The stairs in the house were a huge challenge for her, as her legs were very short and her bum was quite plump.
“Are you serious? ME? Go down those stairs?”
“I think I’ll just wait right here. With any luck, Anneli will carry me down the stairs.”
“How nice of Anneli to leave her Birkenstocks for me to chew the straps out of.”
“It’s my birthday today. I’m five years old.”
“Did I hear someone say birthday cake?”
“Bring it on!”
Happy 5th birthday, Emma. Now she’s old enough to go to Kindergarten.
April 15, 2019 at 2:47 pm
Aw…happy birthday to Emma! It’s obvious you’ve provided a wonderful and loving home for her, Anneli. I love the puppy photos!
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April 15, 2019 at 3:17 pm
Puppies are always cute, aren’t they?
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April 15, 2019 at 4:49 pm
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April 15, 2019 at 3:20 pm
Happy Birthday Emma! 🙂 I hope you have a lovely doggie cake with all the trimmings. 🙂
Her puppy pictures are adorable.
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April 15, 2019 at 3:30 pm
It’s so hard to make the day special for her as we spoil her so much every day. Tnx 4 reading, Lynette.
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April 15, 2019 at 3:51 pm
Emma is such a sweet dog. Love how she romps around on your property with her partner in crime. The photos of Emma are perfect.
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April 15, 2019 at 5:08 pm
Emma loves getting her picture taken, and yes, we love her.
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April 15, 2019 at 5:41 pm
A most happy birthday, Emma – you ever so cute girl! 🙂
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April 15, 2019 at 5:44 pm
Emma thanks you and sends you kisses.
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April 15, 2019 at 5:55 pm
Thanks,m Emma, and maybe your Mom can give you a big hug, a scratch behind yout ears, and some nice pats from me!
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April 15, 2019 at 5:51 pm
Happy birthday sweet little girl! So so cute 🐶💕
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April 15, 2019 at 6:03 pm
Thank you. Emma loves everybody.
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April 15, 2019 at 6:48 pm
They have so much love for everybody 💕🐶
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April 15, 2019 at 6:59 pm
I remember bringing Gabriella to see Emma when she was just a pup – a most adorable pup!
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April 15, 2019 at 7:37 pm
Yes, I remember that visit. Emma was into everything. Chewing everything in sight.
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April 15, 2019 at 7:09 pm
Sweet shots Anneli. She looks like a wonderful dog.
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April 15, 2019 at 7:37 pm
She is. Thank you, Belinda.
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April 15, 2019 at 7:46 pm
She has grown to be a real beauty!
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April 15, 2019 at 7:52 pm
Thanks, Terry. She has. The Captain says she’s a teddy bear in the house and a wolverine in the field.
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April 15, 2019 at 8:33 pm
Oh my God I nearly fell off my chair when I saw that she’s five years old. I thought you were going to say two years old. I can’t believe it. I remember saying how much she looked like Piezon if not for the long ears. She still does. Although Piezon was much bigger.
Max just had a birthday over the weekend, too.
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April 15, 2019 at 11:27 pm
How time flies, eh? I can’t believe five years have whizzed by either.
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April 15, 2019 at 8:42 pm
Oh my God, I can’t believe she’s five years old! I thought you were going to say two. I remember when you first got her and how much she looked like Piezon, minus the long ears. She still looks like him, but he was bigger. Happy birthday to little Miss Emma. Those pictures are adorable.
Max had a birthday over the weekend, too.
P.S. Sorry if this is a duplicate comment. Having trouble with my device.
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April 15, 2019 at 9:50 pm
🥃😎
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April 16, 2019 at 12:13 am
Happy Birthday dear Emma! Beautiful pictures Anneli!
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April 16, 2019 at 6:41 am
Thanks, Ursula. Emma gave me an especially friendly nuzzle today when she cuddled me – yes SHE cuddled ME.
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April 16, 2019 at 3:27 am
Happy birthday to your sweet dog Anneli.
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April 16, 2019 at 6:42 am
Thanks, Arlene. She hardly knew it was her birthday because she has a wonderful day every day.
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April 16, 2019 at 7:34 am
Lovely photos of Emma. I trust she is over the ‘show chewing’ stage, although I know you never held a grudge!
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April 16, 2019 at 9:04 am
Yes, she has learned that lesson. She’s very careful now. 😉
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April 16, 2019 at 10:11 am
Ladies, you look superb. My congratulations to Emma.
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April 16, 2019 at 10:49 am
Thank you, Victor. We’re very lucky with this dog.
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April 16, 2019 at 3:18 pm
What a cute pup. Happy Birthday to Emma and many more. 🙂
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April 16, 2019 at 3:20 pm
Thanks, Diana.
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April 16, 2019 at 5:21 pm
Happy Birthday, Emma! You are an adorable treasure.
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April 16, 2019 at 7:21 pm
Thank you, Jennie. She is happy now, after I told her what you said.
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April 17, 2019 at 4:13 am
Aww.. I’m so glad. 🙂
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April 19, 2019 at 11:02 am
FIVE years? Already?! Happy Birthday to energetic enthusiastic endearing Emma.
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April 19, 2019 at 11:03 am
It went so fast!!
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April 19, 2019 at 11:43 am
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April 24, 2019 at 7:42 am
Grin … My stray Border Collie that has been with me for more than ten years died of snake bite last fall. I found a free chocolate Labrador 6 week old pup and got him as a Christmas present for myself. Eeek, I had forgot just how much energy and all the things a pup can get into.
He’s 5 months now and has mostly stopped eating up things that are not his toys.
At 5 months he’s taller than my old Australian Blue Heeler.
Happy Birth Emma.
Happy Gardening
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April 24, 2019 at 7:46 am
I’m so sorry you lost your collie to a snake bite. It’s something I worry about every fall when we come out to Montana. But yes, puppies can drain our energy! Thank goodness they grow up. Later, they may not be as cute as when they’re puppies, but if they weren’t cute then, maybe we wouldn’t put up with so much nonsense.
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April 27, 2019 at 9:50 pm
Beautiful!
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April 27, 2019 at 10:03 pm
Thanks, Pooben. She’s a real sweetheart.
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May 13, 2019 at 11:43 am
Happy Birthday, Emma! Anneli, this is such an adorable post. My dog, Bau will also be five at the end of the month. ❤
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May 13, 2019 at 2:04 pm
Looking forward to a birthday review post from you for Bau when he is five.
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July 11, 2019 at 10:47 am
Aww she’s so beautiful!
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July 11, 2019 at 1:08 pm
Thanks so much, Antonia. We love her.
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