Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Over the hill

Today Guinness turns six - in human years. In dog years, that means he's either 37, 42 or 45*, but in truth he doesn't act like any of those ages.

In honour of our much loved pup, we thought we'd dedicate a little blog to his life so far.

A few fun facts:

  • 6 homes across 2 states and 2 countries
  • Fluent in two woofs
  • Holder of his own passport
  • Expert swimmer
  • Expert kisser
  • Loves picnics, people,and sadly, poo (of any variety)
  • Snuggler extraordinaire
  • Loves squirrels (both animal and dog toy variety - thanks Sharon)
  • Sucker for bones and anything edible (he is a lab after all)
  • aka: monster-man, poopy-loo, lazy git, pupalup, big brown lump, bud, guinwee, Big G, shitface (literally and figuratively at times)

First night

How did I get in here?

Don't I look cute

First true exploration of the English countryside

How long is she going to make me sit like this?

If you look closely, even two years ago, you can see all the little gray whiskers

Old? Never...
Are these blue things edible?

Okay, so you may be thinking now, wow, how pathetic are they for dedicating a whole blog to their dog as if he were their kid. In all honesty, he may as well be (for now).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONSTER-MAN!

*There are conflicting theories about how to calculate a dog's age. Some say 7 years for every 1 while others say 21 years for the first two and 4 for the rest. In truth, no one really knows.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I had planned on sending an e-mail to your parents today wishing you a happy 6th birthday, but this is a better, more permanent way to send greetings!

Loved the wonderful pictures recalling other days--you looked and look fabulous, darling!

So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Guinness and hope your gift arrives soon!

Love,
Grammy

Sharon said...

Aw, happy birthday G-dog (that's my nickname for him!)!! I love little Guinness puppy pictures, as well as grown-up and dignified Guinness photos.

I think the flying squirrel may be the most well-received present I've ever bought for another living creature.

Does he really have his own passport?...

Anonymous said...

so sweet ... to remininsce the little guy he was ... and how adorable all the memories captured!

Happy B "G"

Love,
Granddog Mom