Vern Turns Two on Tuesday!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

On January 10, 2012, our Vern turns two.  He has grown into a big dog, all ninety pounds of him, and we cannot imagine our life without him.  Every morning, the first living thing to greet me is Vern.  He swings by our bed and stands staring at us until we open our eyes.  He stands there wagging his tail, with a smile on his face, even though some mornings we ask him to stop by later after we have slept a little longer.  No matter how nicely we ask, he continues to stand there wagging his tail.  Even Fudge usually gets a wet kiss in the morning and knows Vern is not leaving until someone gets up.

 

There is just something about Vern that touches my heart.  Whenever I try and describe what it is, I always come back to the word endearing.  He is a joyful, happy dog and once you win his heart, it is yours forever.  He is the first dog that I have had that doesn’t instantly warm up to every person he meets.  He has to come around in his own time, but once you are in, you are in for life.  Vern is not the bravest dog, but he tries hard and gives a mighty bark sometimes at things only Vern sees and hears.

 

Both our dogs like you to hold their paws, but Vern will sit up beside you and actually hug you. He puts his paws on your shoulders and buries his head in your neck.  It is actually one of the sweetest things about Vern.  My oldest daughter said Vern is a big dog that thinks he is a small dog.  That may be true, but Vern has a big dog heart and loves Fudge and his family and makes us smile everyday.  Happy Birthday, Vernors Macaroni!!

Vern's Puppy Picture:

The Day Vern Arrived at Our House:

In the Beginning-Fudge and Vern:

Fudge Says, "What the Heck Happened?"

One of My Favorite Pictures of Vern (aka Polar Bear):

Another Favorite:

Best Buds Forever:

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Holy Doodle!!!!   Vern is just too darn adorable - happy birthday buddy!!! 

 

[Susan and Sasha]

Oh Vern...

Sasha and I Send You Wishes For The Very Best Birthday Celebration Ever!!!! 

You Are The Very Most Handsome Dood Ever...and Sasha doesn't think she's being partial!! 

May This Year Be The Very Best One Yet...And May You Get Into More Doodle Trouble Than Ever

Before...With Total Respect To Your Amazing Doodle Mom!!

Sending Great Big Doodle Hugs...Kisses and Wishes For Every Dream Come True...

From Your Friends Sasha and Susan

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful comments about Vern and the birthday wishes.

Donna, Thank you for the laugh. Of course, I knew you meant Vern.

Sherri, Vern is not bilingual :) I am lucky if he gets his commands in English....LOL!!

[Joan, Louie and Mila]

Happy Birthday Vern! You are sweet boy ! All 90 lbs of you.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

yea, but Donna, does he speak French? pffffft.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Laurie, I love the pic of Vern in your arms, you can see his future personality in that adorable goofy face. (I mean Vern's not yours) :>)

[Jeanne, Tura and Dolly]

Dear Vernors, Happy Birthday to you!  My mom really likes the picture of you on the day you came home, all legs and hair.  You are a handsome boy and my secret cousin.  I think we are slowly but surely getting braver, at least I think we are.  Licks and paws, Dolly

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

Happy Birthday sweet boy!!!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VERN!

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Happy second birthday Vern!  My how you have grown into a very handsome doodle.