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:

[Julie, Izzie & Max]

Happy Birthday Vern!  What a lucky boy you are to have such a great mom.  Love the pictures of two beautiful doodles.

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

Happy Birthday Vern - Hats off to you on this special day!!!

And, Happy Day to you Fudge cuz I bet even though it's not your birthday your little brother will share with you! 

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh Vern, you are SO loved by your family and everyone here on DK.  You never fail to make me laugh.  Just looking at your happy, smiling face makes me laugh.  Oh and I love your "antics"....you are such wonderful subject matter for your Mom's great blogs.  Enjoy your birthday, and please know how much joy you bring into the lives of all your Doodle Kisses friends!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Happy 2nd Birthday Vern!  You have grown from a very cute puppy to an extremely handsome dood.  Have a great day.

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

Happy Birthday Vern...you have grown into a big beautiful handsome doodle.

[Becka]

Happy birthday, Vern, you big fuzzy loveable galoot!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thank you, everyone, for all the wonderful comments about Vern (and Fudge) and all the birthday wishes. I am still waiting for the birthday boy to come in and wake me up...LOL!!

[Dori & Rua]

Happy 2nd Birthday Vern.  You are sure one handsome Doodle!  What a wonderful "little"brother you are to Fudge.  Rua sends licks & hugs.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Happy Birthday Vern, you big love bug, hope you and your brother have lots of fun celebrating.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Happy Birthday you Big, Adorable Dood You.

I can tell Vern that I would love you too, you and your big (er, older) sister.