" Big Murph" Turns One Year Old!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Today is Murphy's first birthday.  In some ways it feels like he has been with us for so much longer than that.  I took a trip through "memory lane" this morning, and I can't even believe how much this guy has changed.  It's been such a wonderful journey watching this puppy grow and develop his own "big personality".  I will never forget the Friday night that we got our call from DRC that they had a puppy named "Murphy" who needed to be rehomed.  I had applied to adopt a little poodle mix girl from another rescue group, and it didn't work out, so I was feeling pretty sad.  Then this call came.  Once we heard that this puppy's name was Murphy, we knew that he was "our guy".  That Sunday, we took a trip to New Jersey to pick up our "baby boy".  It was "love at first sight".  I knew right away that "he was the one". One of the best parts of DK, is that there is a history of blog posts.  It's kind of like having a diary of all our experiences with our dogs.  I went back this morning and looked at the blog I wrote after our first week with Murphy.  It was such fun to remember that very special time.  So, here it is.  Apparently it only took one week for Murph to show who he was and take his rightful place in our family.  http://www.doodlekisses.com/profiles/blogs/no-more-company-mannersi...

 

I love this guy more than I could ever even say.  He holds a very special place in my heart.  Just looking at his goofy face makes me smile.  His big sloppy wet kisses are to "die for".  He is a great brother to Guinness, and they belong together.  So happy birthday, my beautiful Doodle Boy!  I can't even begin to imagine life without you.  Oh, and thank you DRC for helping Murph find us.

 

COMING HOME....Murph cuddled right into his brother on the trip home.

Guinness really was the "big brother" back then.

 

 

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Thank you, Doodle buddies, for all my birthday wishes!  My Mom thanks you too! My actual PARTY is tomorrow night, because my Dad and human brother are at some game tonight.  I love games...why didn't they take me too?  Dad brought home a birthday cake today from the dog bakery....it looks so good.  I have to wait until tomorrow to eat it though. Mom made me a special birthday dinner tonight....chicken, rice, squash and broccoli.  It was really good.....my brother gets to eat like this every day.  Mom says now that I'm one, I'm going to get some "home cooking" too.  Tomorrow night I get ANOTHER birthday dinner...sweet!  So, thanks again for being my friend and helping Mom to take good care of me.  I'll let you know how the cake was.

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Happy Birthday big guy.........

[GBK]

I just LOVE the pictures of Murph as a pup Jane.  Happy, Happy Birthday Murphy boy!  You are such a wonderful person Jane, and I believe that our wonderful animals reflect that.  With all the time, love and energy devoted to these amazing doodles I totally understand your feelings for your sweet boy :) 

[F, Calla & Luca]

It does go fast! Happy Birthday Murphy.

[shelly]

WOW!  I can't believe it has been ONE YEAR, already!  I can clearly remember everything you just wrote as if it was only a short time ago.  I remember the doodle that fell through, not knowing if you should get a second... wow - and look how far you all have come!  Happy birthday, Murph!  You have grown into one handsome dood!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Happy Birthday Big Murphy ---- Hope you had a reallly special day!  Don't forget to tell Mom it's time to switch you to some of that good ole home cookin!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Happy Birthday Murphy! You were such a cute little puppy, but you are so big and handsome now!

[BG and Gavin]

He is such a doll!  Then and now.  Happy Birthday Murph!!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Happy Birthday Murph, ya big loveable hunk of Doodle!! Hope ya get lots of treats, toys and loves!! DK from your friend Tara

[frances jeffery]

I read your blogs from befor your dogs are so lovely and meant to be it seems... happy birthday to your lovely Murphy .