Happy Birthday, Montgomery Tiberius!!!

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

It seems that March is a lucky month for several of us who get to celebrate our doodles' birthdays. Better yet, I know of a couple of doodles who were born on the same date Monty was, just a year ahead: Jack (of Jennifer and Jack, and Daphne (of Lori, Daphne & Lucy). How cool is that? I don't know anyone who would have the same birth date as me!

So, Monty is turning 4. Time is flying way too fast. He will forever be my first dog, my love. He helped me learn about dogs and with the constant help of my dear friends here at DK, I'm a much better doodle mom now.

I came to the US fourteen years ago, and at times, I still feel like a foreigner. My whole family as well as all my best friends are back in Europe. Monty became my best buddy. We discuss things together a lot and I do get a feeling that he knows what I'm talking about. No, he is not perfect, but neither am I. But he is perfect for me and to me. Couldn't have wished for a better companion.

So, big boy, we'll spend some alone time on your birthday. Your brother is getting a haircut, so it can be just you and me again, just like old times. We'll snuggle, we'll play, we'll talk a lot.

Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher to me and even a better brother to little Auggie.

I love you, Monty!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Loved the video and the music, too!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Jarka, Love this blog and your love for Monty really shines through your written word. Enjoy your day! One on one time is wonderful. Happy Birthday, Monty!!

[Miss Ellie]

What a sweetheart...your post was very heartwarming Jarka...wishing sweet Monty a very Happy 4th Birthday...enjoy your special time with your Mommy Monty:)

[F, Calla & Luca]

How sweet that video and your comments are.Great photos.  Happy Birthday Monty.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh I LOVE this video so much!  Monty is a really special guy....Happy Birthday! XXXOOO

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Happy Birthday Monty!  Hope you and your mom have a great, special day.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Happy Birthday big guy! Hope you and your mom have a really special day!  

What a wonderful video, Jarka!  When Monty barked at the end, Finn started barking and woohooing around the room so I'm guessing he was saying "Happy Birthday" too :)

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Ah, Happy Birthday big boy!  I hope you guys have a special day today while little brother is off at the groomers!

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Jarka! This was beautiful! Happy birthday to your special Monty.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

What a great birthday tribute to your sweet Monty, Jarka!  I can vouch for what a wonderful dog he is! Hope the two of you have a wonderful day together (I promise not to tell Auggie, lol!)