A year ago tomorrow...

A sweet girl of mine was born.

It was a shortened day of school, March 7th, 2003. My father and I went on a promised trip to the Humane Society.
There we met a litter of gorgeous 8 week old Lab mix puppies. The smallest, tiniest, skinniest, and most active of them all caught our eyes and our heart. We soon were filling out the papers to adopt her into our family. My first "puppy".
Pup's first thread
"Nelly's" first picture thread



So what does that have to do with now? Well -- some of you know already, but it's our sweet girl's birthday tomorrow.
She's turning 1 year old, and it seems like just yesterday I was able to cuddle her in my hands. I still do that of course, but all of my strength is involved in that process now. :p Although Simba is my dream come true dog, she follows closely up there with him. She's an amazing dog, she has been from the start. I can remember every second of that day we got her, I can remember every detail on the ride home. When I think of them, it's like I’m re-living them all over.

She has her times, but overall she is just the most wonderful puppy I’ve ever met. I'm not just saying that because she's mine either.
I remember all of the compliments she got when we took her trick-or-treating on Halloween. No one could believe she was only a puppy.

She's my little baby girl, and as my dad said today when we were talking, we wouldn't trade her for ANYTHING. My dad really never wanted a puppy, but he says he doesn't regret getting her one bit.

I can't believe she's already one. It makes me so sad looking at all of these pictures.

Happy Birthday sweet, sweet, Angel baby of mine!


-Nala's first vet trip, she weighed 13.13 lbs, and about a month later she weighed 20 something. Now I believe she weighs 50+ lbs.
-Nala's first trick was "Sit". Now she knows tons of tricks.
-Nala meeting Honey for the first time.
-Nala & Simba say HELLO to PT.
-Not even LEGAL Nala GETTIN' NAWTEE!
-Nala's impersonation of "Dude, Where's my car?"
-Nala's first trip to the Dog Beach.
-Nala and Charlie.
-Our trip to Ohio/MI PT meeting (opens shutterfly album).
-Nala & Simba's Kiddie Pool.
-Nala and her good friendsChewy and Nipper..
-Our first FL PT Meeting.

Nala's DOTD.
http://dogoftheday.com/archive/2003/October/31.html
http://dogoftheday.com/archive/2003/October/31.jpg
You can also view more pictures loacted at the bottom of the DOTD page. :)


Those are just a few of her threads with pictures. I will be posting some more of her tomorrow when she opens her gifts and we'll probably be going to the dog park.

You are so lucky that you found Nala, I can tell that she was a perfect addition to your family. Nala is just so adorable! Happy first birthday, Nala! I am sure you will have a great day, and I can't wait to see the pictures!

I enjoy seeing pictures of your two puppers, they are all gorgeous.

Happy Birthday, girl.:)

http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v...zPhoto/hbn.jpg

Happy, happy first birthday, sweetheart! Sadie and I love you! (And we also love your brother, Simba, of course!) I hope you have a awesome first birthday, honey!

Kay, I have very much enjoyed seeing all of the pictures that you take of both Simba and Nala. You take wonderful pictures. Happy, Happy birthday, Nala girl.:)

Happy Birthday, sweet Nala! Hope you have a wonderful day!:)

Happy birthday, Nala. :D

Nala says "thankz evvereebuddie!"

Emma-- That is adorable, thank you!! :D

A very happy birthday wish for you sweet Nala Bala! Seeing pictures of you always brightens my day, and what a sweet girl you are! I wish you the best day possible and wish you many wonderful years to come!

I know I've already posted this drawing, but it feels only right to post it in this thread. ;):p

So from both Moose and I, have a very happy birthday and enjoy your special day. :)

http://sites.centralpets.com/mammals/moose/NalaBD.jpg

...and Moose sends you some extra special birthday kisses!!

Happy Birthday, Nala!

You are looooooooooved. :)

Nala says thank you again, BrookieNizzle -- and so do I!


Thanks Jen! :D

Brooke, that is so neat!:D

And once again, you two are VERY welcome. :) Anything for two of my favorite PTers!! :D

Thanks, Emma! :)

Happy birthday to Nala!! She's such a gorgeous girl, and she obviously fit right in with your family. Here's to many more years with "Nelly". :)

Edited 'cos I'm silly and can't read dates!

Eh? She was born Feb. 7th, 2003. I'm a day early (actually it's 12 am now.)


Thanks! :)

Happy Birthday Nala! :D Wow, I can't believe she's a year old already. Time flies by too fast! I think this calls for some new pictures! ;)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NALA!

Can we expect a birthday photo shoot?!?:D