" 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.

 

 

[Sally]

Happy Birthday Murphy!!! How sweet your puppy pics are. And I remember thinking how cool it was that Guinness was only going to be the "big" brother PHYSICALLY for a short while. You have grown into quite a handsome boy. I am happy that you two irish brothers have each other and i hope one day Duncan can have a "little to big" brother too. Hope you get to spend today having the best birthday ever.

[Rose]

Happy Birthday, Murphy! I love your photos! You sure are a handsome dood! :-)

[Dori & Rua]

If you get a duplicate, it is because I tried to paste a blingie birthday greeting in and it was all code! I am trying it again...I clicked on the HTML button first and hopefully an pasting it in correctly this time....

 

So, again!  HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY, Murphy.  Jane, I loved reading your blog from when you first brought Murphy home and agree that it is great to have that history.

 

 
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[Frannie & Callie]

Happy Happy Happy Birthday Murphy!