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Happy birthday to ME!

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Hey, hey, hey, it’s your birthday girl Penny here!

Mom says in honor of my birthday I get to let you guys all know that I’m a very special girl, highly intelligent, an over achiever, and athletic to boot.

Oh, wait. Mom’s trying to get my attention.

Mom says that was not what I was supposed to tell you. I’m suppose to tell you it’s my birthday and I turned TWO today! And that she’s not giving me any cake or blowing up balloons or anything.

On the other hand she’s also not making me wear a silly birthday hat, so I guess it’s all good.

Right.

But somehow it doesn’t seem fair that there’s not a worldwide celebration of my birthday. Or at least a house-wide celebration. And you’d think there might be a present or two.

Well. Mom does promise me a walk in the woods at a park of my choice. And she says I get an extra snuggle with daddy, which is one of my all time favorite things to do.

I’m a happy girl, that’s for sure, and all I really need is my mom and my dad and their big bed and my supper bowl and an occasional treat.

Yep. That’s all I need.

Oh…and my ball to chase and mom’s shoe to chew on.

And my sofa to nap on.

Yep. That’s all I need.

So….happy birthday to ME, the happiest sheltie in the world!

Talk later, I’m going to go threaten mom’s ankles until she gets me a treat and then a walk…

…your birthday girl, Unstoppable Penny…now moving on to her terrible adventuresome twos!

Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

46 thoughts on “Happy birthday to ME!

  1. happy birthday… for a year with ony good things…

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  2. Happy birthday, beautiful girl!

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  3. Happy Birthday, Beautiful!

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  4. Happy Birthday to you.

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  5. Happy Birthday Penny! These are wonderful images of you. I do hope you get at least one special treat. The look on your face in the third to last photo (on Mom’s lap?) is priceless!

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  6. I don’t know Penny. I think there should be a present or at least a special treat. Happy Barkday from Liam, Teddy and their Mum.

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    • Thank you Ms. Helen and Liam and Teddy! Mom set up a treat game for me so I got lots more treats than normal. That was fun. And then mom took me for a birthday walk but it was really short because it’s so cold outside!

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  7. Happy birthday, sweet girl!!! And yes, you are definitely all those things you said you were!

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  8. Happy birthday to the most adorable Shellie I know! 🎂🥂🥳

    Deb

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    • Why thank you Ms. Deb! I work hard at my adorableness. Mom took me to the groomer yesterday. She knows I hate the groomer and she said it would be sad to take me on my birthday. Now I look extra good. If I do say so myself.

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  9. Happy Birthday, sweet Penny! 🎉

    Enjoy your special day – for a very special girl!! Who needs candles and balloons when one has a mom to take on walks, to train on manners, and to educate on the expected cookie protocol AND a dad who gives extra cuddles. On top of this, you are so loved by your mom & dad and those who admire you from afar. Such a lucky girl!!! A kiss on the nose for you. Happy Birthday!! 😘

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  10. Happy Birthday, Penny!

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  11. Happiest of Birthdays Penny!!! I was always told that when a woofie turns 2 they start to calm down! And………you’re going for a WALK in this bitter weather? Not me! Mom took me out this morning to walk and I peed and made a beeline to come right back in! Have a fantastic birthday Penny! Love, Levi and Mom

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    • Well Ms. Caren, I have decided that I am going to break all the rules, ESPECIALLY the one about calming down. I see no benefit to me from that rule so it will be ignored. I, queen of my house, decree it.

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  12. Happy Birthday, Pretty Penny! I enjoyed seeing your summertime pictures … especially since it’s only in the 20s here today. Monk says to tell your mom the Terrible Twos aren’t so bad for a Sheltie. You fill out a bit, but become lots more comfortable in the household routine (and there’s you-know-what to pay if you break the rules because you’re supposed to know better.) Sigh.

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    • Hmmmm Ms. Debbie I don’t know if I need to fill out anymore. Someone in my household is a treat dispenser. I only have to look pathetic and I get a treat. OK, it’s just a piece of my kibble, but I think it’s special and that’s all that counts…right? And yes I know the rules, but rules are for breaking! I test that theory every day.

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  13. How can you POSSIBLY be two already? Seems like only a few weeks ago I was seeing photos of a little fluffball! Happy birthday and congratulations on training your family so well.

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    • I know, Ms. Ellen! I remember being a fluffball and running around mom and dad’s yard in the snow just last…well…2…years ago! Mom is always telling me how cute I used to be. Mom needs to work on her empathy skills.

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  14. You’re such a pretty thing, Penny, happy birthday! My buddy Brodie’s birthday is next week! Cute pic of you and your mom in the mirror! You sure do love her.

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  15. You are not only pretty, but pretty smart too Penny. Who needs cake and ice cream when there are treats to be had by simply batting your eyelashes and looking cute or snuggles galore just ‘cuz you are you. I’d say you have it made girl!

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  16. TWO is a great year!!! I think I maybe remember that, ok maybe not. 🙂

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  17. Happy Birthday beautiful girl Penny!

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  18. Happy Belated Birthday Miss Penny! 🥳🎉❤️ To the most beautiful sheltie I know! I hope you had the best time and tons of fun. If you ask your Ma, belated means late to the party. Sorry I’m so late, you pretty girl! ❤️

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  19. Awwww, happy, happy being 2!!!! Love you Penny. Sounds to me like its basically a party every day for you. You deserve it.

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