We tried to crate-train you, but your adorable puppy eyes and pitiful whimpers turned our hearts to mush.
We tried to tire you out by taking you with us on the long runs of our half marathon training plan. While we wanted to pass out on the couch when we arrived home, you wanted to play fetch. You are immortal.
We tried to never give you people food. Your sorrowful eyes made us slowly give in, first trying to trick you into thinking people food was gross by giving you a piece of broccoli. Of course you loved it.
We thought adding a dog into our lives wouldn’t be that big of a change. Then you decided it was your mission in life to make us pay attention to you at all times. So now we mess with you whenever possible. (I’m pretty sure you love it.)
We tried to teach you how to fake die upon hearing the word “BANG.” It took you 10 “BANGS” to actually “die,” which seemed a little too slow and gruesome. The trick was abandoned indefinitely.
We tried to remember to keep up with the training assignments we were given during puppy training class. We forgot nearly every week and you were fortunately smart enough to learn a trick in the five minutes before class began. Except for “BANG.” And heel.
We tried not to turn into dog-obsessed crazies, but it happened. We fell in love.
Happy Fourth Birthday to Sadie!
Love it! Happy Birthday Sweet Sadie!
Kelly
Happy birthday Sadie, you are the same age as daddy now!
jane
This melted my heart!! My little pug Finnegan turned 4 in November. He’s so spunky, but his gray beard reminds me that he won’t be here forever and to cherish every awesome moment! Dogs are just the best!! Happy birthday, Sadie!! : )
Jen
Great post!! Happy birthday Sadie!
Marie
This post just made me smile after a not so great night. Sadie is too cute, i usually think other people’s dogs are just ok, but i feel like i know sadie and her adorable personality. I want one just like her!
Rochelle
Happy birthday Sadie !!!!
fitpeanut
Sadie is all grown up now. More bones and more fun she says!
Paul Alexander
Happy birthday Sadie! Hope your crazy dog-loving parents gave you a piece of cake
Within two weeks of bringing our puppy home, we have become those crazy dog-lovers too, can’t help it!
Allison
love love love your blog (just found it)…. I heart peanut butter and both of my vizslas
Krista
Aww so sweet. I can’t wait to own a dog one day
Happy Birthday Sadie!
Jenn @ Lotus and Pie
What a good lookin’ 4 year old pup!
Happy, happy birthday Sadie!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
One of my favorite posts ever!
Mer
Wow she’s so little in that first picture! Happy Birthday Sadie!
Amber K
That is too cute! I love Sadie! And you capture the best kodak moments with her
Luvv, Leigh B
Leigh
Totally Random Fact: I was reading the Wikipedia page about Billie Holiday after hearing a particularly good song (‘Good Morning Heartache”)
I found out that her mother’s name was Sadie Fagan!
Check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Holiday
you can just control+F “Sadie Fagan” instead of reading the whole page. Happy Birthday Sadie!!
Elise
On Monday, we are celebrating our dog Yukon’s 4th birthday. It’s the anniversary of when we adopted him, sothat’s what we celebrate as his b-day.
Deanna
This is such a beautiful post! Happy birthday Sadie!! You are living every dog’s dream! xx
Carla in Sydney
My lab learned not to like people food (except for pizza crusts) when he jumped on the table while my mother was out of the room and he found chips and salsa. When we came back in the room, he was dragging his tongue along the floor. I guess it was too hot for him!
Stef