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to Riley…
Today my pupperoni turned 1. :)
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We’ve been through a lot together. Nights of endless crying (you, not me) and days of endless playing. Potty training and party tricks. Your first bath. Your first (and only) induced vomiting. Dozens of Dog Whisperer episodes. About ten zillion chew toys.
I’ve learned patience. I’ve grown stronger and more responsible. I’ve come to realize what’s truly important to me, and I’ve taken big steps, big risks, to follow through on those priorities. I’ve apparently joined a club of twenty-somethings who treat their puppies like kids. And I’m okay with that.
I hope you know how much I love you. I think you do. I imagine the constant hugging and kissing is a giveaway, but dogs don’t do that to each other so I can’t be sure. Regardless, I hope I’m not the only one who’s grown and changed for the better in this past year. And I hope we both make even greater strides in the years to come.
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phhhst says:
What a great photo journal of Riley. I agree that dog ownership teaches us a lot of wonderful life lessons.
Alex says:
I LOVE THE HOT DOG. All of those pictures are so cute. :-D
Kristan says:
Thanks!
And yeah, that’s Riley’s Halloween costume. We just wanted to test it out. (Actually I’ll need to shrink the chest straps a little… It kept rolling onto his side!)
Twenty Four At Heart says:
I just fell in love with Riley. What an adorable dog!
Terry says:
Happy Birthday Riley. It seems I have joined the legions who now have dogs as grandchildren, but I’m okay with that,too.
Kristan says:
TFAH-
Thanks! We certainly think so. :)
Terry-
Haha, well he loves you to death. I’m sure he’d be dying for Thanksgiving if he could understand enough English to know he was going to see you.
Karen says:
SO CUTE! Fantastic pics. I LOVE the Hi Mom and Hi Dad shots.
Kristan says:
Hehe, thanks. :) I have to give Andy credit for that, since I stole his idea.
carie says:
saw your link in Dooce….so cute! I love this photo montage. so adorable. and your sweet words at the end…thanks for sharing the link! :-)
Kristan says:
Thanks, Carie! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.