Thursday, October 13, 2011

Essex is Eight

Today I woke up to Dog Dad singing me “Happy Barkday.” Then we went on our morning walk and he talked to me about the past. I got some extra treats and big hug when we got home. He told me how proud he was of me and that he valued my teaching Sherman the “Way of the Collie.”
Sleeping Up to Happy Barkday
The Barkday Girl
While he was getting ready for work he told me how much a positive impact I am on his life. I smiled and gave him the look that told him that I had chosen him to be my Dog Dad. Then I rubbed up against him.
My great nephew Sherman gave me some good barks to tell me that he loved me too. We are getting along very well, and I enjoy having the young pup around. Dad is planning to make some Cheddar Collies for us when he gets back from work. Then I want to go to Angel Paws early, so I can enjoy be the “Secretary of Da Fence.”  Pictures to follow on Saturday.

Dog Speed,

Essex

13 comments:

Sheltie Times said...

Happy Birthday. It sounds like Dad has some great plans for you.

-Bailey & Katy

Dawn said...

Well Happy Birthday girl! You're looking mighty fine! Hope you have fun at the park...and enjoy your birthday cheddar snacks!

Tell Dog Dad we've seen lots of people in San Fran with colored hair, no clothes, weird clothes and such. I think there are a LOT of retired hippies here too. But so far none with flowers in their hair.

Dianne SS said...

Happy, Happy Birthday Essex!!! We know you will enjoy all the extra treats and attention!!!

Dianne and Duffy

Brianne said...

Happy birthday, Essex! What a lovely Collie.

Asta said...

Happy Biwfday Dawling Essex!!!
You awe bootiful and I hope you have many many many many mowe wondewful Biwfdays wif youw little bwuvvew and youw special dogDad
I know you'll enjoy those cheddaw tweats and have a little fun playtime wif shewman too
Thinking of you wif love and smoochie kisses
ASTA

Chris and Ricky said...

Happy Birthday Essex!

Shikota said...

Happy Birthday Aunt Essex!!

xoxo ~ The boys

Mack said...

Happy barkday beautiful Essex!
Sounds like you had a great one!!
Sugars,
Mack

Cowspotdog said...

Happy Barkday young miss Essex - and to top it off you are getting cheddar collies !!!

Moondance Huskies said...

Happy Barkday to WOOOoooOooOooOoOO dear Essex! (sorry we are a little late) Wishing you many, many more happy barkdays. Looking forward to barking at you tomorrow morning in chat.
Hope you had a wonderful barkday and got lots of special treats. Did you get any toys?

Hugs & howls,
Skye and all the Moondance Huskies,kitties and mom

How Sam Sees It said...

Happy Birthday, Essex!

Sam

Anonymous said...

Super happy Barkday Essex! I hope you get lots of extra treats. :)

Jans Funny Farm said...

Oh, no. Sorry, we're late and missed your barkday, Essex.

A belated Happy Barkday to you! It sounds like you had a very nice day. Knowing your dad is proud of you must have been the best present you received.