Pip, Pip Hooray! Pippa is One!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

With all the excitement of the holiday, fireworks and family birthdays being celebrated, I never got around to posting photos for Pippa. Pippa's very 1st birthday was Sat, Jun 27.

I remember when I first saw her picture while just randomly looking at Doodle puppy pictures. She reminded me so much of a tiny English Golden Retriever. We had a beautiful Golden retriever for 13 years and Chloe was the best dog I ever had. We lost her to bone cancer and though I knew I would never be without a dog, DH did not want another Golden just because of the massive amounts of hair that was everywhere in my house and on my clothes. So when I saw Baby Pippa with her tiny Golden face, I just fell in love. I finally convinced DH that she would be so much easier because she could never shed as much as a full size Golden. And of course Daphne needed someone to play with. Lucy is not big on playtime. Only on her terms, not very often and not very long..Lol!

Of course we brought Pippa home and both Lucy & Daphne have fallen in love just like me. Somehow Pippa gets Lucy to play more, even when she doesn't want to. Daphne loves to run around the yard with her and they love to play tug-of war with each other.

We had a family celebration on Sunday with party guests that included Daphne, Lucy and Baby Lyla (she will always be BABY Lyla to me..lol!) We had two small doggie cakes and a birthday cookie for everyone.

The pre-party pictures tell us just how Pippa feels about having her photo taken. I prefer to think she is just learning how to "Say Cheese".

We had some party guests who were quite unruly. They just could not, would not stay focused on the task at hand...letting Mom take some great pictures! Instead they turned their heads or just decided to take off or tried to sneak some of the cake before it was time.

I did manage to get one photo where everyone is looking at me...sort of.

Lucy wins the prize for "Best Behaved Guest". She did not run away once. She actually like to see the camera come out because she knows she will get treats. Poor Lucy gets limited treats because she needs to drop a few pounds (just like her Mama).

Baby Lyla is still looking for more cake!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Happy Birthday to Pippa!! Looks like you had a great party and lots of fun!!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Happy Birthday Pippa! It looks like you all had a wonderful time!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Happy Birthday Pippa! Looks like you had a great birthday party.

[Camilla and Darwin]

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Looks like a wonderful birthday celebration was had by all!  Happy Belated Birthday pretty Pippa.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Happy Birthday beautiful girl. Baby Lyla looks pretty proud of her birthday crown in the one picture. Love all of them.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Love all the photos! Happy Birthday Pippa!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Happy Birthday, Pippa! 

[Carol and Banjo]

Happy Birthday Pippa!    Love the photos of your special day!!!!