Puppy Photo of the Week

[Heidi & Milton]

Yesterday, April 7th, was the big day for Milton!  Our goldendoodle is now officially one-year-old!  I woke up on the morning of Milt's birthday just a little bit sad that our teeny tiny puppy is now a massive 62-lb. dog.  Life flies.  Jeff and I were incredibly thrilled to celebrate Milton's birthday (Doodle Palooza!) with some of our closest friends, 24 humans and 13 dogs!

The Whole Gang

We are incredibly lucky to have such wonderful friends who joined us in making Milton's first birthday very special.  For many, us included, it was our first dog birthday party!  I hope to get invited to a few more in upcoming years; it was an awful lot of fun.  For all of you out there who are secretly thinking of throwing one of your own, but feel a tad ridiculous, don't.  I will personally attest that all party attendees, dogs especially, will have an absolute ball!  

To read more about Milton the Goldendoodle please visit www.goldilocksandherdoodle.com

This week, instead of just writing one giant post about Milton's party, I plan to divide this event up into a post a day to give a how-to on throwing a memorable doggie bash.  If you want a paw-ty of your own, make certain to check-in for lots of tips and pointers!

On another up note, this was a very special weekend because our friend, Anny, received her double lung transplant!  Late Friday evening, Anny received a phone call that a set of lungs was available and that Saturday morning, she was told that the lungs were a good match, and she was to be operated on.  The operation lasted six hours, and the doctors were able to place both lungs at the same time.  Anny came out of the operation strong with both lungs working!  She is doing well now, and she has already greatly lowered her oxygen requirements.  I am beyond happy that after 28 years with a set of low-functioning lungs, Anny finally can breath normally, like everyone else!  Yes, it was a very, very good weekend.

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

Happy Birthday Milton !!!  Looks like you had a wonderful party :)

[Bonnie and Kona]

Love the photo! But more than that, I am thrilled your friend Anny had the successful lung transplant. Glorious news! I look forward to hearing more about the party, too.

[Heidi & Milton]

Thank you for all the comments, everyone!  I wish all of his DK friends could have joined too! 

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Forgot to mention, LOVE this picture!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Happy Birthday Milton!  Anxious to read all about your Doodle Palooza!  Sounds like Mommy & Daddy worked very hard!  Heidi, I am so happy for your friend Anny and wish her a speedy recovery from the surgery and a long, long life:)

[Marnie, Stanlee's Mom]

i didn't forget your birthday Milton, I'm just a slacker!  Looks like you guys had a BLAST!  Can't wait to see the blog with lots more pictures.  I see Hops trying to hide there behind the railing, not gonna work, buddy!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Talk about party time!  Happy Birthday to Milton and best wishes for Anny's swift and full recovery.  I guess she had the best excuse for missing Milt's pawty!