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!
Happy birthday Sadie girl!!!! Your smile lights up my day
Heather (Heather’s dish)
Seriously such a cute dog
Happy birthday to Sadie!
Gina
Happy Birthday Sadie..this post brought tears to my eyes..how sweet!! What a happy family of 3
Sandy
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!
courtney @ the granola chronicles
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
Michelle
we have a new challenge in mind. just you wait!
peanutbutterfingers
Awww Happy Birthday Sadie!
So cute as a puppy!
Fallon
Happy Birthday Sadie!!!
Kyla
Happy Birthday Sadie!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
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.
Sara
Aww
So cute!
Danielle @ IndeesKitchen
That is so cute!
Kjirsten- Balanced Healthy Life
Love love love this post! Happy birthday Sadie
Jess
Happy Birthday Sadie! She’s adorable and so fun, lucky you.
Millie
Oh Julie, you and Sadie are just too cute!
Lauren
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!
Jessica
Happy birthday to Sadie! This is so cute!!
Kelly
I mean… amazing post. A wonderful tribute to a fabulous pup!
Happy big 0-3 Sadie!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life)
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!
Leanne (For Health’s Sake)
So cute! Happy Birthday Sadie!
Kristy@RunTheLongRoad
Too cute! Love the pic where your shaking her hand!
carlee
Happy Birthday Sadie!!! What a personality she has!!! love it! love your poem too!
Caree @ Fit-Mama
SO SO SO cute!!! I especially love the last 3 photos of you and Sadie together!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE!
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner)
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.
ellie
awww, i absolutely love it! happy birthday sadie!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef
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!
Carolyn
oh my god that one of you and her on the beach!!!! it’s too much!
claire
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!
Amy at TheSceneFromMe
This was the cutest! Happy birthday Sadie
Sara @ The Bucket List
This was absolutely adorable. Happy birthday to Sadie!
Kaitlin With Honey
Too cute! Sadie is such a cute dog! She was so little!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter
Happy Birthday to Sadie!!!!!!! She is soooooooo cute and loved!
Katie
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!
Lorraine
SO Adorable!!!! Love you Sadie!! Happy Birthday!!!
Kathleen @ Kat’s Health Corner
I just love the second to last picture.
So adorable Sadie pics!!! Happy Birthday!!!
Kathie @ Frugal, Fit and Fabulous
Happy Birthday Sadie!
Great poem and pics!
Charlotte
Happy Birthday, Sadie!!!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss
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!
caryn
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!
Jem
Awww, Happy (belated) Birthday Sadie!
Amber K
This made me cry because it’s exactly how I feel about my dog! Happy Birthday Sadie!
Christina
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
Lana
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. 
peanutbutterfingers