Gracie's FIRST birthday!!!!

One year ago Kim and I had no intention of getting a puppy. We were getting Virginia, she was being retired after this last litter. 3 weeks later, we talked to Amber only about the unlikely possibility of maybe getting a puppy. 2 weeks later, we were still agonizing about it, all we could think about, back and forth. Amber did not pressure us either way. Finally Amber said we had to decide, she has a long waiting list. We could always get a puppy from Amber down the road. No, we're getting Virginia, getting a puppy would be insane, we have no money, we used all our vacation up. Finally, Kim and I wrote down a yes/no vote on a piece of paper. Kim gave me her paper, it said "yes", I had my paper, it said "no". There was just no way, I had to be sensible. I called Amber, and I couldn't, I just couldn't say no...

Funny, one big reason for not saying no, this would be a Virginia/Fritz puppy, same as Mady, the last litter ever. The last chance ever to get "another Mady". She's not another Mady though, as Gracie grows up, she looks more and more like Mady, but she is NOT another Mady. She is her own dog. Of course she has all the amazing wonderful traits of a Blueshire sheepdog, but she is an individual. Right from the start she has been taking her own little puppy path in life, she has her own wonderfully unique personality which has been an utter delight to discover.

She is my happy-scrappy-doo, she is such a happy-go-lucky cheerful thing, she is always bright and smiling, you look into her beautiful eyes and see a fresh young happy soul eager to love the world. Kim and I will snuggle with her in bed, and say outloud, "we almost didn't get her, we almost said no". :twitch:

"Do you belong to me?"


"What is this stuff?"


"I've had enough snow"


"The Toy Hunter"


"She's just so scrumptious I could gobble her up!"



A little package


"Don't cage me in!"



One thing about Gracie, she idolizes her big sister. She's always follows her lead, she wants to be just like her.


Loving Mady


Helping bathe Mady


Playing with Mady


This is one of Gracie's favourite spots, leaning against daddy.


Gracie and her cousin Murphy at Sheepiepalooza


First time swimming


Being her happy little self


Gracie's perch, Mady never spent time looking out this window, this is Gracie's thing.


Making sure the world behaves is tiring work


Gracie will be a great herding dog too!


Gracie



Gracie, over 1 year, I can't believe it went so fast...







Gracie, enjoying a hike through Bruce Pit on her birthday


We LOVE her so much!!!!!! :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:

More pictures from Gracie's Birthday Bruce Pit Bash here

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Great photos!!

Happy birthday, Gracie!!!!
Happy Birthday Gracie!



(Thanks for the great pics, David :D )
:aww: :aww: :cheer: :rimshot: :clappurple: :yay: Happy FIRST Birthday Gracie! :bdcake: :banana: :rimshot: :kiss: :aww: :aww:

What a beautyful young lady-oes! :kiss:
Love the five pics from the washstand! 8) :lol:
Jeez, a year! Wow! Happy Birthday, Gracie!
Happy Happy FIRST Birthday Miss Gracie!! :bdcake2:

Murphy sends you Hugs :ghug: and kisses :kiss: :kiss: for your Birthday!!
:bdcake2: HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY GRACIE! :bdcake2:

Cindy
Happy Birthday Gracie! :bdcake2:
From Tiggy and her upright. :hearts:
Awwwwww, happy birthday Gracie :hearts:
:wag: HAPPY 1ST :bdcake2: BIRTHDAY GRACIE!!!! :santa:
Doesn't seem possible, she's a beauty like Mady and her mom.
:bdcake2: :bdcake2: Happy 1st Birthday Gracie :bdcake2: :bdcake2:

Looks like you, your Mom and your Big Sis had a great birthday at the pit. You have grown into a lovely young lady. Ziggi sends birthday kisses. :kiss:
A year already........sigh!
A lovely tribute to a beautiful girl. I don't remember her being so small at sheepiepalooza.

Happy First Birthday Gracie!
Happy FIRST Birthday, Gracie!!

:cheer: :bdcake2: :cheer:


I can't believe she fit up on your sink counter at 1 yr also!!
Happy Birthday Miss Gracie!
Happy 1st Birthday, Gracie!!!!!!
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