" 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.

 

 

[Leslie and Halas]

Happy Birthday, Murphy!!!

[Linda and Murphy]

Jane, a friend gave me this bottle of wine....Thought you would enjoy it on Big Murph's birthday

[Elizabeth & Cosmo]

Happy, happy birthday, Murphy! Jane, thanks so much for sharing the photos and the wonderful story of your doodle family!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Oh Murph, you have made your Irish bro complete.  Happy birthday big guy.

 

Luv your friend Lady p

[Kathy Spyker]

Happy 1st Birthday!

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[Lindsey, Lee, Whopper and Simba]

Happy Birthday Murphy!  Hopefully we can meet you in 2011.

[Linda and Murphy]

Happy Birthday, Big Murph!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I remember all those old posts Jane.  The little girl who was not adopted ( I still see her picture in my head), your heart break, and I was in New Jersey adopting Starlit as Jacquie was making arrangements that Thursday to begin foster the new puppy  the following weekend  :)  I still can hear her conversation with Starlit's foster mom.  " Who wants to take in a baby puppy?"

I remember Guinness and car sickness and your nervousness about the travels.  I remember we all waited online for you to come home and tell us how it went.  We got nervous too.  Then all the excitement.  All hell has broken since that week!   Hahaha.  All worth while.

Happy Birthday, Big Lil' Man

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Jackdoodle and I are hoping you have a GREAT day, big guy! And share some of your goodies with our pal Guinness!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

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