Happy Birthday Laney-Girl

Those 2 have a special bond.

You can tell she is getting older, she does a lot more resting now. Maybe she just knows to rest when the kids aren't around.



This is what she has to put up with!

Meeting Calvin for the first time.

Emerald as a 6-month old, couldn't keep her eyes off Laney.

Age 1 1/2, still loves getting puppy kisses.


One year old, and loving the Laney attention.

Did you know "Laney" in baby language means pillow?

As I looked thru pictures, it was hard not to find pictures with Laney in them!

Today is our sweet Laney-Girl's 7th birthday. In taking a moment to reflect, she really has to be one of the most patient dogs in the world. She gets sat upon, saddled and ridden like a horsey, yelled at, kicked, pulled on, forgotten, and thrown in her jail. Still she sits and takes the abuse for one single pet behind the ears, one throw of the frisbee, or one sweet treat from the cookie jar. Without her, I don't know what Emerald would do! From day one, Laney and Emerald bonded. Not to say that Calvin doesn't like the "dawggggg", but I guess he has his big sis to watch and chase around. Laney, we are so happy to have you in our family. Thank you for always putting up with the kids, and with our busy schedules. We remember when we first brought you home from Oklahoma and Skip wanted to call you Boomer. You hunted and pointed Skip's golf balls in the living room and bounced all around it like a crazy dog. When you were just a few months old, you were in the house when it was burglarized and we were so thankful that you were ok. You have your crazy moments, but they are getting fewer and farther between as you get older. You made for some awesome teachable moments with my students and even inspired a DOG (Depend on God) themed year. Thanks for being our sweet Laney-Girl, and happy birthday sweet puppy!