Count down to Muffin's 1st Birthday!!

[M&M's Mommy]

Muffin will turn ONE in 10 days!!!!!

I can't believe my little Muffin will turn 1 soon. I have loved her since day 1, and love her more and more everyday. She's added so much fun to my life that it's hard to remember what it was like before she became part of it.

Here she was at 1 week old when I first met and felt in love with her instantly!
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Puppy1.jpg

In the middle of her siblings
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Puppies3.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Puppies2.jpg

Getting milk from mom (she is the second one from right)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Puppies.jpg

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

Aww Muffin you were a CUTIE from the beginning. I see why your mommy fell in love with your smiley little face. I wish you and your mommy many more happy birthday celebrations Sweetheart.

Give Muffin some lovin' from all of us for her special day :)

[K9karen]

Aw, aw, aw and AW! What a widdle pumpkinface!

[M&M's Mommy]

Muffin will turn ONE in 9 days!!!

Sleeping on Mommy's lap @ 3 weeks old.. I loved every pieces of her, specially her four little white paws, her round little tummy & her little belly button.. Lookit her tiny tongue sticking out :p . She has always been a little joker, and is continue to bring so much laughters into our lives.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin2weeks.jpg

During a visit with mommy @ 4 weeks old..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin4.jpg

@ 5 weeks old she was learning how to sit..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin5weeks2.jpg

[critter crazy]

Awwww....Muffin you are just too adorable!!!:D

[cassiesmom]

Happy First Birthday, little miss Muffin!

[chocolatepuppy]

Already? Don't they grow up way to fast? Muffin is such a cutie! :D

[anna_66]

AWWWWW!!!!!

Those are such sweet pictures, especially the one of her laying on her back sleeping. What a doll:D

I hope you'll be sharing more pictures as the countdown proceeds...I'll be checking back for sure!

[M&M's Mommy]

Muffin will turn ONE in 8 days!!!

The time came that Muffin was 8 weeks old, and ready to come home with us.. On the morning that I picked her up, I took these pictures. She was such a curious little pup, always on the look out for something interesting..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin7weeks.jpg

I could only guess what she told her mom before she left her. Probably saying that she loves her very much, and would never forget her.. Or, maybe all she said was Mommy, why can't I come up?
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin7weeks1.jpg

Here she was on her first day home with us. She was a little shy & unsure of her new environment for the first few minutes (specially with the M&M barking a storm at her), then made herself right at home. Now that she knows she's the little princess of our home, she has everyone, including Mocha & Missy, completely wrapped around her four little paws..

On her first day home
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin8weeks.jpg

Sizing up against Missy's ball
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Sizecomparison.jpg

Muffin was pretty low maintenance. She didn't even need a bed to sleep..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Sleepingonbookshelf.jpg

Muffin received all her lessons from big sis Missy. Mocha didn't want anything to do with her at first, but Missy took her under her paws immediately. Missy seemed to have the maternal instincts that she understood what Muffin needed, and responded accordingly.

Learning the house's rules
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/MissyMuffin3.jpg

and how to play with that big round thingy..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/MissyMuffin4.jpg

[M&M's Mommy]

Muffin will turn ONE in 7 days!!!

She has the look that captures our hearts,
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin-1.jpg

and the sweetness that touches our souls.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin1-1.jpg

She had added so much joy into our lives..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin-2.jpg

and so much love into our home..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffininbed.jpg

anything she found around the yard can become her toy..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin3-2.jpg

and any place can become her bed..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/1sthaircut3.jpg

She adores her siblings
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Loveis.jpg

and love them to pieces...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Loveisbeingtogether.jpg

[anna_66]

OOOOH and even more Awww's!!!!

I can surely see why she is loved so much:D

I can't wait to see what you do for her birthday!

[M&M's Mommy]

Muffin will turn ONE in 6 days!!!

By the time these pictures were taken, Muffin had only been with us for a few weeks, but looks how close she was getting to Mocha & Missy.. They absolutely adore each other. As their mommy, I'm blessed beyond measure.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/MissyMuffin.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Allthreeplayingball.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Sleepincircle.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/MochaMuffin.jpg

This is my favorite pic of her & Mocha. It really showed off my very content & happy puppies!
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/MochaMuffin-1.jpg

She wasn't always an angel, but with a face this cute, she got away with everything!
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin4mo2.jpg

[M&M's Mommy]

Muffin will turn ONE in 5 days!!! :eek:

Muffin continues to get cuter & cuter everyday. I'm totally in love with her because she's always smiling,
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/GoffyMuffin.jpg

because when she smiles, her entire body smiles, too,
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin-6.jpg

because even on a bad hair day, she's still as cute as a button!
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffinsbadhairday3.jpg

and because being silly is what she does best (and so do I)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/MuffinMommy1.jpg

[pitc9]

Oh how cute!!!!

I love the picture of the 3 of them sleeping in a nose to butt circle!!
I can't wait to see more pictures!!

[Ginger's Mom]

And what a true cutie she is. We are getting ready for the big celebration here, and I am sure you are too. :)

[M&M's Mommy]

And what a true cutie she is. We are getting ready for the big celebration here, and I am sure you are too. :)

Yup. I sure am. The invitation had been sent out to all my nieces & nephews :), some special toys & treats had been purchased (but are hidden away for now)..

All I need to do now is to go get her the birthday hat, and figure out the way to get in on her :)

I do have one HUGE problem, though.. My card reader is missing, so while I have tonssssss of new pictures on my camera, I cannot download them to my computer :(

You guys may have to wait until I find my card reader, or get the new one, for the birthday pictures. I do promise to take lots & lots of them.

:o

[M&M's Mommy]

Muffin will be ONE in 4 days!!! :D

Yippeeee!! All the preparation is ready. I'll be throwing Muffin a Birthday party this weekend!! I can'tttt wait :)

How can I not love THIS face :)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/MuffinSmiling.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffincrookedteeth.jpg

Dear God, please bless this toy I'm about to chew.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin5m3w-1.jpg

Giving her buddy a kiss..
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffintoy1.jpg

My happy little baby girl
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Picture193.jpg

[petslover]

Muffin is so dang cute! I just loved all of the pictures of her.

[M&M's Mommy]

Muffin will turn ONE in 3 days!!!
Where did the time go??

She was so happy the day she got bigger than the ball :)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffin6m.jpg

Whenever she plays, she gives it her all.. and this is always the result!!
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffintired1.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/ca_dao/Muffintired.jpg

I've learned so much from my little Muffin since the day she came to be with us... She's taught me all these, and more:

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride!!

Allow the experience of fresh air and wind in your face to be pure ecstasy!

When loved ones come home, always run to meet them.

When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Takes naps and stretch before rising.

Run, romp and play daily.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.

Bond with your pack.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

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