Thursday, February 17, 2011

Happy 4th Birthday!

Ike turns 4 today!  They grow up so fast....



Everyone thinks their kid dog is the cutest and funniest...but ours really is. :)  Seriously.

I can't believe he is 4 already.  Crazy!
I was looking back through some old photos and realized there was never a dull (or inexpensive) moment when Ike was a puppy.  For example:
  • He chewed some holes in the dry wall of our last house (I was busy cramming for an exam and thought he was chewing on a bone...nope, it was the wall)..this is how we learned to repair drywall
  • He ate 1 of Nate's new cell phones....if its in shorts pockets in the laundry basket it's fair game if you are Ike...this is how we learned about insurance on cell phones.
  • I had an emergency root canal on one of my front teeth because I bent down to pet him and he accidently jumped straight into my face.  (He's lucky I didn't need a crown on that tooth....just don't think I would look right with a "grill". :P)...this is how we learned the importance of dental insurance.
He's still high energy but behaves much better these days.  Maybe we should have done that whole obedience school thing a few years ago.

Here are some pictures of his younger days....bad haircuts and all...




We love our dog...



Time for a birthday nap.....



Anyone else treat their dog like their child?  Anyone like their dog better than their human child?
Do you throw your furry friend a birthday party?  Please share!

9 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, Ike! So cute! We usually get the doggies a special treat at Four Feet Treat (and someday I hope to get my act together and order a doggie cake).

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  2. Happy Birthday, Ike! Love the puppy pictures! Is he getting any special treats today???

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  3. he is so cute! We have 2 kitties and they are like our babies :).

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  4. First off, happy birthday, Ike!

    Second, what paint color is that on the wall behind him as a puppy? LOVE it! I'm trying to find the right shade for the bedroom we're working on and that's what I'm going for!

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  5. Oh Ikey.....you got so big. I hope he still scratches you on accident when he gets really excited and jumps on you. I'll be coming to visit in September to find out. :o) Happy birthday Ike!

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  6. Ike says "thanks" for the birthday wishes!!

    Sarah- I have no idea what color it is. Sorry! It was from our West Branch house.

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  7. Just found your blog through Relatively Unique and so glad I did. I've enjoyed looking around. Your house is so pretty! And yes, we totally treat our dog like he's our child. Isn't that what you're supposed to do?!

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  8. OMG Ike is so so cute !! We have 2 Mini Schnauzers, Ollie & Bella...and they are so our furry lil babies !! :-) xo

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  9. Your dog is absolutely amazing! Made me smile!
    I personally have an Irish Terrier but at the moment I'm far away from home, so she is with my parents. Miss her terribly!
    Terriers are the best!

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