It's been 1 year since I brought Callie home (April must have been a BIG Doodle month last year!)

[Frannie & Callie]

One year ago, I got the call from the Dekalb Animal Shelter telling me that I could pick Callie (then named Pen 310) up. The second I got that call, I grabbed my purse and left the office, so anxious to have her with me. I actually took her straight back to the office, so that everyone could meet my adorable new furry monster (and because I didn't want to get fired). I was in love. Before the close of business that day, most of my office had fallen under her spell (we stopped being able to bring dogs in this past fall and my co-workers still tell me how much they miss Callie being there!).

Does she behave perfectly? Hell no. She eats blinds, books, remotes, shoes, and recently somehow found a package of magic markers (non toxic thank goodness) that I didn't even know I owned and gnawed them open on the guest bed (the comforter now looks like a Rorshach ink blot test). Somehow, it all kinda balances out, because the rest of the time she's so wonderful (and I learn, slowly, what will tempt her too much).

Callie's latest adorableness...I keep a 32oz stadium cup on the floor in my bathroom filled with water in case Callie (and now Wilbur) gets thirsty during the night (she was thirsty one night, that was on hand, it just became a thing). The other night, I was working on the computer in the guest room/office and Callie came trotting in with the empty cup in her mouth so I would refill it. That's smart and really cute!!!

In honor of the birthday/anniversary I was going to make pupcakes, but instead will be making protein cakes...ground turkey breast mixed with scrambled eggs (of course all organic...nothing but the best for my muppet!). I think she and the Wilbs will like that a lot.

I cannot belive that it's already been a year. On the flip side, I can't remember what life was like before I got Callie. I must have been so bored and not even aware of it!

[Deborah & Emmett Vaughan]

Happy Anniversary to you both. You are such a good team. Hey Emmett wants you to bring those cupcakes to the dog park so we can have a party!!! (I really think he just wants to eat them I don't think he'll sing, but you never know).

[Jeannine]

Happy Anniversary to both of you! Callie is gorgeous and very lucky to have you as HER Mom!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Happy Anniversary to you & Callie, and may you have many, many more!

[Barb, Murphy, Emmet, & Hudson]

Happy Anniversary to you both=))

[Anna and Achilles]

I hope you have a wonderful celebration! I'm sure the comforter has more character now!

[Rose]

Happy First Anniversary Frannie and Callie! :-)

[Kathy Spyker]

Happy Anniversary Frannie and Callie!!! I think the protein cakes sound yummy!! Have a Great Day.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

For us it was April 16th, but two years vs. one. The time does fly. Happy Anniversary to you both! I think I want a protein cake too please.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FRANNIE & CALLIE! Callie, you are one very smart Doodle. You are so lucky to have such a wonderful home and Mom. I'm thinking you were just trying to make that guest bed comforter more "interesting". I'll bet it's a real conversation piece now. Enjoy your anniversary weekend!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Happy Anniversary Frannie and Callie. I wish you many, many more.