Sadie Turns Three

Posted on January 20th, 2011 by peanutbutterfingers

One day we started talking,
On a walk out by a lake,
Should we get a dog?
Is this a task we can undertake?

It can’t be that hard,
Let them out to pee and poo,
Fill their bowl with water,
And some healthy doggie food

We waited with anticipation,
For our puppy to arrive,
We knew we’d call her Sadie,
And soon she was by our side

Baby Sadie

"Come In Close For the Good Stuff, Mama."

Now by our side we always find her,
A “velcro dog” through and through,
Do you have to use the bathroom?
Well, Sadie’s coming too!

"Wait Fo' Meee!"

Raising puppy Sadie wasn’t easy,
Casualties were designer pumps and a coffee table,
But ask us if we can imagine life without her,
And we’ll tell you we’re not able

Three, Oh... Is the Magic Number. Yeah it is!

Today she turns three years old,
She now has some white fur on her chin,
But every day we wake up with this dog,
We know an adventure is about to begin

"I'm Part Fish!"

"You Don't Have to Say It. I Know I Look Good."

Her energy level is unsurpassed,
Not even the Energizer Bunny can compete,
She’s a crazy nut-job doggie,
Generous with kisses and fast on her feet

"Zoooooom!"

She likes to cuddle up at night,
And waits for us to tuck her into bed,
Sometimes she thinks our pillows…
Are meant for her head

"What Are You Waiting For, Guys? Get in Here!"

"Yo."

Sadie loves her toys,
And thinks that you should too,
She’ll bring them to you one by one,
Until you throw one across the room

She can sit, stay, shake and lie down,
Even fetch a ball or two,
But bring that ball right back?
Well now the joke’s on you!

"See That Ball There? Go On... Pick it Up..."

"Muhahaha! I Don't Think So!"

Sadie is a true comedian,
And makes us laugh with her antics,
She runs into glass doors,
And chases laser pointers, feeling frantic

"I Love to Smile. Smiling is My Favorite."

She also senses when you’re sad,
And cuddles up real close,
Placing her front paws on your shoulders,
Reaching up on her tip toes

"A Hug Would Look Great on You!"

A hug from Sadie is like nothing else,
She makes us smile every day,
This dog has captured our hearts,
In an undeniable way

"Shake What Yo' Mama Gave Ya!"

A Little Love for My Love

Happy 3rd Birthday to Sadie!

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99 Responses to “Sadie Turns Three”

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    Ellen @ Cinnamonalicious, on January 20th, 2011 at 2:57 pm Said:

    That is TOOO cute Julie!!
    Happy birthday Sadie! :D

      

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    Carrie, on January 20th, 2011 at 2:57 pm Said:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! such a little smooshie!!– you two ANd Sadie are all very lucky to have each other :)

      

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    Lindsay, on January 20th, 2011 at 2:58 pm Said:

    Precious! There’s usually an audience of pets when anyone in my house goes to the bathroom…haha.
    And many more, Sadie!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    January 20th, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    hahaha – yes, apparently it’s quite the show!

      

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    Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine, on January 20th, 2011 at 2:59 pm Said:

    Awwww this absolutely makes my heart melt. Happy birthday to Sadie, and congratulations to YOU- I know Sadie is a ray of light in your life!

      

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    Ashley P. @ The Vegetable Life, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:01 pm Said:

    So Stinkin’ cute!

      

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    steph, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:01 pm Said:

    happy birthday sadie !!

      

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    mel, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:02 pm Said:

    this whole poem reminded me of my choc lab!! she is never two feet behind my hubby or myself. haha. I love you more than anything.!! happy b day Sadie.

      

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    Gillian Young, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:02 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie! She is soo cute as a puppy!! And now of course! So nice to see your history together :)

      

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    Katy (The Singing Runner), on January 20th, 2011 at 3:03 pm Said:

    This is adorable!!!! :D I love love love it! :D Happy Birthday to Sadie! :D

      

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    Wendy, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:04 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie! Love all of the fun pictures.

      

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    Lisa, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:04 pm Said:

    Soo funny, my kitten always follows be in the bathroom!!
    Happy Birthday Sadie! You’re a cutie!!

      

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    Alexis, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:09 pm Said:

    aw very cute, julie. happy bday, sadie. (technically she is 21 in dog years, i hope she does some shots tonight.)

      

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    Natalia@ The Health Script, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:09 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday, Sadie!
    These pictures are all so precious but my absolute favorite is the 3rd one! I wish they could stay puppies forever!

    Also, I just wanted to share that I take more pictures of my dog than anything else, which is saying a lot since us food bloggers take lots of pictures of our food :)

      

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    Jenna, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:10 pm Said:

    Aww, too cute! Happy Birthday, Sadie!

      

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    Elizabeth, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:16 pm Said:

    That was the CUTEST post ever! Made me really want to get a dog. Hope Sadie has a great bday!

      

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    Hannah, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:16 pm Said:

    Sadie sounds just like my pups. Well one of them at least! We have a pointer (fast like sadie) and a chubby golden retriever (slow like a slug). Happy Birthday Sadie!

      

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    Carla @ I Run, You Run, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:19 pm Said:

    I know you mentioned before that Sadie is smaller in person than she looks on pictures — you know, on that 2nd to last picture you can really tell she’s not that big!

    Too adorable!

      

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    Merri, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:19 pm Said:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE!!!! <3 Auntie Merri

      

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    Laurie, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:24 pm Said:

    Aw, Julie, that was a wonderful birthday tribute (poem) to Sadie! Love all the pictures! You can tell she is so special to you and Ryan! Have a great birthday Sadie!

      

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    janetha @ meals and moves, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:27 pm Said:

    i adored this post. happy birthday to sadie!!

      

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    Hope, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:27 pm Said:

    Awww! This is such a cute post! I love the poem you made up about her. Happy Birthday Sadie!!! What a special and lucky girl :)

      

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    Alyssa @ Life of bLyss, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:27 pm Said:

    I’m in love with this. So, so sweet, Julie!

    My baby Chloe can’t figure out why you not only don’t want her in the bathroom with you, but why on EARTH no one wants to shower with her.

      

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    Tammy @ Palm Trees and Manatees, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:27 pm Said:

    Awww, what a sweet post about your dog! Happy birthday, Sadie! My pets are my world — they are the most unconditionally loving, wonderful friends. Sadie looks like a sweetheart with quite a personality!

      

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    Casey, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:28 pm Said:

    This is so sweet, Julie! Happy birthday to Sadie. :) My dog Riley barges into the bathroom while I’m busy in there and just rests his head on my legs and stares at me. It’s bizarre but I think it’s pretty cute, haha.

      

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    Chicago Cuisine Critique, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:29 pm Said:

    Such a sweet poem Julie. Well done. Happy Birthday to Sadie & many more to come! :)

      

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    Alicia, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:33 pm Said:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE!!!! She really is adorable.

      

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    Healthy Chocoholic, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:34 pm Said:

    Aww! Cute poem!
    Happy Birthday, Sadie!!!!

      

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    Gavi @ GaviGetsGoing!, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:35 pm Said:

    You know you adore your dog when…you write poems and songs about them! Sometime I will have to share the “I wanna be a padoodle” song written about our standard poodle, Chip (sung to the tune of “I wanna be a Producer” from the Producers). :) Happy birthday, Sadie–that’s one lucky pooch!

      

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    Stephanie, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:42 pm Said:

    Aww…I love this little poem!

      

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    Laura @ prettylittlewords, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:44 pm Said:

    this was SOOOOOO cute! I had the “awwwws” the whole way through. what a peach.

      

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    Erin @ The Grass Skirt, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:45 pm Said:

    Aw!!! Happy Birthday Sadie! She is now legally old enough to drink (in dog years, of course). :)

      

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    Laura, on January 20th, 2011 at 3:48 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie! Such a cute poem, and I especially love the baby Sadie pics and the one where she’s shaking your hand. Precious!

      

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    Arlene @ Adventures in Weight Loss, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:00 pm Said:

    Aww, happy birthday to Sadie. She’s so darn cute!

      

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    Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:05 pm Said:

    So adorable!!! And I’m intrigued by her special treat coming up tonight.

      

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    krista, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:08 pm Said:

    Can I send my dog to you? He would be in heaven to have such loving parents! LOL!

      

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    Meg Reply:
    January 20th, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Aww this makes me a little bit sad :(

    I hope you love your pup as much as Julie and Ryan love Sadie!! All dogs deserve the best :)

      

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    Meg, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:12 pm Said:

    Oh my gosh, this had me laughing and relfecting on how much my dog means to me as well!

    Happy Birthday, Sadie :)

      

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    Allison@ Happy Tales, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:12 pm Said:

    This is amazing, Julie!!!! You have such a talent in writing.

    Hope you Sadie and Ryan have a wonderful B-day celebration tonight!! Can’t wait to see if she gets anything special :)

      

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    Rika, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:13 pm Said:

    This made me all fluttery and warm inside- Sadie must be so happy/lucky. :) Happy birthday to her!

      

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    Holly, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:19 pm Said:

    Your poem is AWESOME- you have such a talent!
    I love that picture of Sadie’s little nose- she’s so cute :D
    Oh, just an fyi- I ran to Publix on my lunch break today & guess what’s BOGO– Alternative Bagels!! woohoo! Thought you might like to know ;)

      

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    annette, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:20 pm Said:

    Thats so sweet:)

      

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    Crystal, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:34 pm Said:

    My dog Sammy turned 9 today!!! Happy birthday Sadie!

      

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    Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga), on January 20th, 2011 at 4:34 pm Said:

    happy bday sadie!

    and i loved your last post…yoga, the photography class…both music to my ears!

      

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    Anon, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:36 pm Said:

    I wanna meet Sadie.

    I say you make more Sadie videos :D

      

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    Laura @ Starting Out Fit, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:37 pm Said:

    LOVE this post Julie! Makes me want a dog! ;)

      

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    erica, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:39 pm Said:

    awww!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE!!!!
    i hope you get lots of treats today!

      

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    Jane, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:39 pm Said:

    The very best pic of her is the one with the hat on. That just makes me smile!

      

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    Amber, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:40 pm Said:

    The picture of you and Sadie on the beach is precious! Thanks for sharing!

      

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    Diane, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:47 pm Said:

    I love the picture of you and Sadie shaking hands on the beach. Happy Birthday, Sadie Girl!

      

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    Liz @ Tip Top Shape, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:48 pm Said:

    Aww, baby Sadie is adorable!!!

      

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    Margaret, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:51 pm Said:

    cutest poem ever! now i want a puppy!

      

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    Heather (Heather's dish), on January 20th, 2011 at 4:53 pm Said:

    Happy birthday Sadie girl!!!! Your smile lights up my day :)

      

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    Gina, on January 20th, 2011 at 4:53 pm Said:

    Seriously such a cute dog :)
    Happy birthday to Sadie!

      

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    Sandy, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:05 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie..this post brought tears to my eyes..how sweet!! What a happy family of 3 :)

      

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    courtney @ the granola chronicles, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:08 pm Said:

    Baby Sadie, so cute. Well, she’s still so cute! :) I love seeing all the pictures of her doing things with you and Ryan. You can tell she’s a part of your family!

      

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    Michelle, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:10 pm Said:

    Love the poem! Having a dog really makes you wonder how you ever lived without one. Can’t wait to see if Sadie picks ice cream or a cheeseburger tonight :)

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    January 20th, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    we have a new challenge in mind. just you wait!

      

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    Fallon, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:10 pm Said:

    Awww Happy Birthday Sadie!

    So cute as a puppy!

      

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    Kyla, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:14 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie!!!

      

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    Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:15 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie!

      

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    Sara, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:18 pm Said:

    Awww, very cute! Happy Birthday, Sadie! My chocolate lab will be 2 at the end of the month and we can’t imagine life without him.

      

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    Danielle @ IndeesKitchen, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:19 pm Said:

    Aww :) So cute!

      

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    Kjirsten- Balanced Healthy Life, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:22 pm Said:

    That is so cute!

      

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    Jess, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:32 pm Said:

    Love love love this post! Happy birthday Sadie :)

      

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    Millie, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:32 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie! She’s adorable and so fun, lucky you.

      

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    Lauren, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:34 pm Said:

    Oh Julie, you and Sadie are just too cute!

      

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    Tweets that mention Peanut Butter Fingers » Sadie Turns Three -- Topsy.com, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:37 pm Said:
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    Jessica, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:48 pm Said:

    Happy birthday Sadie! I literally was tearing up a little at the end. This was such a cute little ode to Sadie. I’ve always preferred cats but for some reason, Sadie’s little grin definitely wins points in the doggie world for me!

      

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    Kelly, on January 20th, 2011 at 5:53 pm Said:

    Happy birthday to Sadie! This is so cute!!

      

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    Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life), on January 20th, 2011 at 5:57 pm Said:

    I mean… amazing post. A wonderful tribute to a fabulous pup!

    Happy big 0-3 Sadie!

      

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    Leanne (For Health's Sake), on January 20th, 2011 at 6:12 pm Said:

    This made me cry.

    Oh Animal-love, you never cease to amaze me.

    When I lived with my parents I had 2 cats & a dog that I loved to pieces. 2 of them are still alive. Sadly, my first cat I ever had passed away 6+ years ago.. but I love all three of them so much.

    Then Tyler (my fiance) and I moved out and we decided to get a kitten since we both worked and were gone 9+ hours every day. The enormous amount of love I feel towards Pebbles our cat is insane! I think it’s really special “owning” (or having a furchild, a saying I prefer! ;) ) with your fiance/boyfriend/husband… it really made Tyler and I feel like we were a complete little family. This past Christmas, we added a second kitten (Emma) to our family, so Pebbles has a friend… and surprise surprise, my mama heart grew to love her just as much as I love Pebbles!

    I can’t imagine coming home after work to an empty house… seeing their cute little furball faces when I walk through the door makes my heart burst with love.

    Eventually when I can go part-time we plan on getting a black or chocolate lab…. I can’t wait for that day!

      

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    Kristy@RunTheLongRoad, on January 20th, 2011 at 6:18 pm Said:

    So cute! Happy Birthday Sadie!

      

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    carlee, on January 20th, 2011 at 6:23 pm Said:

    Too cute! Love the pic where your shaking her hand!

      

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    Caree @ Fit-Mama, on January 20th, 2011 at 6:24 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie!!! What a personality she has!!! love it! love your poem too! :)

      

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    Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner), on January 20th, 2011 at 6:30 pm Said:

    SO SO SO cute!!! I especially love the last 3 photos of you and Sadie together! :)

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE! :D

      

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    ellie, on January 20th, 2011 at 6:32 pm Said:

    That was freaking adorable! Happy Bday Sadie! I love the dog pictures you get when they sniff the camera. They make me laugh hysterically. I have one of my dog Chelsea just like that and I keep it at my desk at work for when I need a little laugh. :)

      

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    Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef, on January 20th, 2011 at 6:34 pm Said:

    awww, i absolutely love it! happy birthday sadie!

      

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    Carolyn, on January 20th, 2011 at 7:02 pm Said:

    Awww!! What a sweet poem! You’re such a great writer! I adore your puppy and wish her a fantastic birthday! She’s a Vizla, right? I’m a Pre-Vet student away at college and miss having critters around so much! Thanks for always having such cute pictures!

      

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    claire, on January 20th, 2011 at 7:51 pm Said:

    oh my god that one of you and her on the beach!!!! it’s too much!

      

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    Amy at TheSceneFromMe, on January 20th, 2011 at 7:57 pm Said:

    Doggy birthdays are so fun to celebrate! We celebrated two recently with our sharpeis Journey & Ripley: http://thescenefromme.com/2010/12/29/my-shar-pei-scrapbook/

    Happy Birthday Sadie!

      

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    Sara @ The Bucket List, on January 20th, 2011 at 8:00 pm Said:

    This was the cutest! Happy birthday Sadie :)

      

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    Kaitlin With Honey, on January 20th, 2011 at 8:05 pm Said:

    This was absolutely adorable. Happy birthday to Sadie!

      

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    Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter, on January 20th, 2011 at 8:49 pm Said:

    Too cute! Sadie is such a cute dog! She was so little!

      

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    Katie, on January 20th, 2011 at 8:52 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday to Sadie!!!!!!! She is soooooooo cute and loved!

      

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    Lorraine, on January 20th, 2011 at 10:13 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie! Loved your poem. We have a five year old vizsla who sounds just like Sadie! We love him with all our hearts!

      

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    Kathleen @ Kat's Health Corner, on January 20th, 2011 at 10:19 pm Said:

    SO Adorable!!!! Love you Sadie!! Happy Birthday!!! :)

      

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    Kathie @ Frugal, Fit and Fabulous, on January 20th, 2011 at 10:22 pm Said:

    I just love the second to last picture.

    So adorable Sadie pics!!! Happy Birthday!!!

      

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    Charlotte, on January 20th, 2011 at 10:48 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie!
    Great poem and pics!

      

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    Mary @ Bites and Bliss, on January 20th, 2011 at 10:51 pm Said:

    Happy Birthday, Sadie!!!

      

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    caryn, on January 20th, 2011 at 11:58 pm Said:

    is it too creepy to say that i love sadie even though i’ve never met her?! lol she makes the best faces i’ve ever seen! i hope her birthday was fantastic! :)

      

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    Jem, on January 21st, 2011 at 7:42 am Said:

    Happy Birthday Sadie!!
    I swear she seems half human sometimes! When i moved out of home, i had to part with two dogs and two cats… they seriously make up a huge part of your life and contribute so much to it!

      

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    Amber K, on January 21st, 2011 at 12:53 pm Said:

    Awww, Happy (belated) Birthday Sadie!

      

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    Christina, on January 22nd, 2011 at 11:15 am Said:

    This made me cry because it’s exactly how I feel about my dog! Happy Birthday Sadie!

      

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    Peanut Butter Fingers » Trout Oatmeal Hash, on January 25th, 2011 at 8:47 pm Said:
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    Peanut Butter Fingers » 26, on April 27th, 2011 at 8:52 am Said:
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    Lana, on April 27th, 2011 at 2:04 pm Said:

    You had me in tears, Julie! We lost Heidi, our 4 year old vizsla, to lymphoma this past summer. Sadie looks so much like Heidi in these pictures, it’s crazy! Brought back a lot of amazing memories. I can tell you and Ryan are great owners. Aren’t vizslas a breed of their own? We’ll never get another type of dog :-)

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    April 27th, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    oh i am so sorry to hear that. :( they truly are amazing animals. we honestly cherish the joy and smiles sadie brings to us every day. :)

      

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    Green Tea That Doesn’t Taste Like Dirty Water | Peanut Butter Fingers, on January 20th, 2012 at 9:30 am Said:

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