Thirteen years ago today, a wiggly, happy yellow lab was born, and a few weeks later she came to live with my then-spouse and me. She still lives a joyful and well-loved life with my ex. The first photo was taken at about three months, shortly after she came to us; the second photo was taken on my last visit with her in May of this year.
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Emma, early 2005 |
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Emma, May 2017 |
And, since it is the first day of December, which in my household officially marks the start of the holiday season (decorations come out, Christmas music is played), here are a few photos of her on her second Christmas (her first with us), December 2005.
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She knew exactly which stocking was hers! (The other dog one was Charley's) |
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Her new Christmas toy |
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Whaddaya mean, there's no more cookies? |
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Emma, exxhausted, at the end of her first real Christmas |
Happy December, and Happy 13th Birthday Emma!
2 comments:
Happy belated birthday Emma. You look very well loved!
Happy Birthday, Emma. You are gorgeous!
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