Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Someone is 35 already!!!

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On March 17, 2006, a little bundle of joy was born to Mr. Coleman and Miss Pearl. A wee laddy with jet black hair, a black button nose and the blackest of eyes. Little did that tiny baby know, but he would soon be called Duhgall Piper.

Little did I know, but my husband was looking to find a scottie dog breeder who had pups. His plan was to buy me a scottie for Mother’s Day. He could not keep his intentions under his hat and told me that he could NOT find any pups for sale. I snatched up the newspaper and voila’! Pups for sale – and close by, too! YIPPIE!!

Our entire family went over to pick out our puppy…and do you know that Duhgall was wearing a camouflage collar? Yes! Jordan and Spen loved that and so the rest is history.

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doogs as puppy

The favorite outdoor chair.

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All gone....

Note: Duhgall LOVES beer, but he was just SNIFFIN’ the bottle – I swear!

for amy

Duhgall’s First Christmas. 2006.

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Happy 1st Birthday!!

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First licks of the cake for the birthday boy and then cake for all of his four-legged friends.

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And yes, we had a piper for the party! Kisses for Jared!!!

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Lots of naps with your kitty.

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Napping after a day at the park.

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Having a blast with your half sister, Maude.

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Sitting pretty for a treat!

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A much needed bath after bringing half the beach back with you in your hair!

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Duhgall (left) and his half sister Maggie (right).

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Little Miss Fiona joins our family! You just love your little half sister!

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Such a pretty face you have!!!

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Kicking back with sister…

and running at the beach.

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So wise for your years to know NOT to get close to those horns!

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Each day I am grateful to have you in our life. You make the walk of life a little lighter with the love that you give to all of us. Thank you for that, little buddy!

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So for you, Doogie P., this post is allllllll about YOU, little man, and we wish you a VERY HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY!!!!

xxoo

63 comments:

Schnitzel and the Trout said...

Awww...sweet baby! I have never seen a very young scottie. So cute. Enjoy your day!!!

Debra Roberts said...

Happy happy birthday Dughgal!!

Becky~ I love all the pictures you've posted. They do bring us great joy, don't they?

Love you.
xoxo
Debbie

Clara {Clover and Violet} said...

Those are the cutest pictures! I love them, it is a sweet reminder of our Westie, Weslie. Thanks for sharing!

Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblings said...

What a handsome boy!! He'd steal my heart too.

Jennie {Clover and Violet} said...

Too cute! Happy birthday!

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Happy Birthday Duhgall! What a handsome boy! xox

Love ya,
Maryjane

Carol said...

Birthday kisses to you, handsome boy! My kitties just turned three. Baby pictures of both Duhgall & Fiona are just adorable!

Musings from Kim K. said...

Your pictures are simply delightful. What a handsome boy. The napping pictures of your scottie and kitty are just precious.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Douhg! What a handsome boy you are and I always say how much you look like my little Chloe, the mini Schnauzer! :)
You sure did pick the right family to live with as I can see you're loved beyond measure! :)
Be a sweetie and say hi to your mommy,
shelia ;)

Lisa~A Cottage To Me said...

What a doll! I bet he's a great cuddeler!

Anonymous said...

Your Web site never fails to cheer me up, no matter the weather or my mood. And your doggie is such a sweetie, cocking his furry head in nearly every photo.

Best wishes to the little guy on his St. Paddy's Day birthday. And many more!

Hugs,
cj

Unknown said...

What a HANDSOME boy. Happy Birthday to you.

PeregrineBlue said...

i can't even tell how i love Doogie, ever since I saw his photo and fiona too ofcourse, but he has a personality so distinct, his expressions are so human. you are very lucky to have him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUHGALL.

Elsie said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOOGS. That is some of the cutest pictures. You have some of the sweetest and most beautiful pets. My friend just got back from Scotland, she might have seen Doog's relatives.LOL.

Martine said...

What a fantastic collage of pictures! I especially love the one with the Kitty! Happy Birthday!

Miss Jean said...

Happy Birthday Doogie!!!! I hope you haven't eaten your birthday present yet. All the pictures make me homesick for my Maggie! I can't believe how tiny she looked. Such a handsome family!!!

Mecky said...

Happy Birthday, Sweet Puppy! You are a very handsome Lad!!

Molly the Airedale said...

Great idea to wash your cake down with Newcastle! Happy birthday, Duhgall!

Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch

Debby said...

Such a cute post. Happy Birthday Sweet Doggie. He looks like a stuffed puppy in the one picture. Love the napping with kitty and with his sister. Dogs are so wonderful.

Donna said...

What a precious post! Happy 5th Birthday to Dughgal. I love him with his relatives and the kitty! Our "furbabies" can bring a smile to our face when nothing else can!
Hugs,
Donna

Vintage Gal said...

What adorable furbabies. I can get over it how much your kitty looks like my scooter. Furbabies just add so much to our lives ;-)

scottylover said...

Happy birthday Dughall! You are such a cutie!

Thanks for sharing your Scotties with us. I lost mine 4 years ago and haven't got another, so I love reading about yours!

Scritches to Dughall and his sweet sister, too!
Sandy A

Anonymous said...

What a lovely post, I have to say that I love how you get the babies groomed. I'm very particular about Pippi and do enjoy your mix of a classic show cut with a modern functional do!!! We just "updated" Pippi's ear tuft style for summer.

Abigail
TheVanGelders.com

Betty said...

Happy Birthday to your sweetie pie! Oh my gosh, I love the pic of him by the yellow pot!!!

Anonymous said...

Woww, they are so so cute. He is great in pictures. He sure makes good pictures. I love how he loves his sister and the cat. But most of all they give us so much love . Love to you Kathy Sue

Cottage Touch said...

Happy birthday to your special joy who seems to have brought so much joy to your life. We have 3, one of them is the puppy of our first two and we couldn't give it away. They all get along great, they all have their own personalities and are such a joy.

Linda said...

Happy Birthday! You are a cutie!!

Simple Home said...

This was such a sweet and happy post Becky. I loved all your photos. Happy Birthday to your dear Duhgall.
Blessings,
Marcia

Simple Home said...

Btw, I usually don't have the sound on my computer, because I have family all around and the t.v. is in the next room. However, tonight I put the headphones on, and I just wanted to tell you I love that sweet bagpipe music!!
Blessings,
Marcia

Lori Lucas said...

What a wonderful post. I loved all those sweet pictures. Our little Eisenhower (Ike) turned 28 on March 11th. He would love to share birthday cake with Mr. D! Aren't we lucky to have such wonderful 4-legged sweethearts? Lori L

waveney said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our hansome bro from your sisters Maudie MacFie and Roslyn Glen.

KsMaryLou said...

Happy Birthday sweet Doogs! You are such a handsome boy. I'm sure Mom arranged a great day for you filled with treats and lots of lovin. All the pics your Mom posted are great. So fun to see you cuddled up with Miss Socks, and Fiona is a doll.

Alison @ The Polohouse said...

Becky,
Such a sweetie pie! TOO CUTE! I am so impressed that your dog and cat can sleep together. We have 2 dogs and two cats and they are at odds for the most part. I don't think they will ever mingle!
Great pics. Thanks for sharing!
xx
A

Mimi Sue said...

Happy birthday Doogie! He's so cute now but he was an adorable puppy! Mimi

Anonymous said...

What cute pictures!!
Happy Birthday Duhgall!!!

Pondside said...

What a dapper fellow! I love the nap shot!

chasity said...

happy birthday to a most distinguished gentleman.
:)

big hugs and tender thoughts for you too becky~

love
chas

OhSoVintage said...

He is adorable. Great photos (making me wish I had another dog too).

Daisy Cottage said...

Happy Birthday Duhgall!!! You are so handsome! So adorable too.... like your Mommy. May you have many many more!!! We love you!

Love,
Kim

Ann at the Handley Bungalow said...

Happy Birthday Dughgal! Those are the CUTEST pictures ever! Those Scottie dogs are darling. He is such a wonderful dog!

The 'splorin' Wolfies said...

oh! that post was a such a treat in so many ways!!!

Thimbleanna said...

What a cute post! Happy Birthday to your little sweetie!

jane and the happy crow said...

Happy Birthday Dougie! What a lovely lucky boy you are to have gone to live with Becky and her family, I would not mind being a pet in that house!!!! Lots of love to you too Becky, they give so much and ask so little dont they? Jane xxx

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Dughgal! You are such a handsome young man.... Really enjoyed the adorable pictures. Have a wonderful day.
Jan

Unknown said...

HE HE HE .... The first photo looks like a cover for People's Mag, Sexiest Man of the Year! :)

We do love OUR (and we do feel like he is ours) Doogie!

Happy B-day Big Man!

~Liz

GranthamLynn said...

Oh Happy Birthday. We loved the stroll down memory lane. What a handsome boy he is!
Happy Happy Birthday thanks for sharing it with us!

Brenda Pruitt said...

Pets are the very best of friends! I love your little buddy! Tell him I said Happy Birthday!
Brenda

Elizabeth and Gary said...

I love this post! Happy Birthday Dughgal! Your a pisces like me..
Your family sure does love you..
You are a very handsome young man indeed.
Have Mommy give you a rub behind the ears for me..
Big hugs, Elizabeth

Lallee said...

Happy Birthday, Doogs, from all of our gang. Loved going down memory lane with the photos. Hope you had a very, very special day. Knowing your mom, I'm pretty sure you were treated very special.
Hugs and aroos,
Lallee and the boys

JG said...

Happy Birthday to that cute little Scottie!
~Judy

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

aaaahhhhh....happiest birthday sweet little boy!

Greenmare said...

ahhh happy birthday to the sweetie!

Anne Fannie said...

What a CUTE dog!

Gayla said...

Happy day! He steals the heart!

Denise said...

This post is just tooooooooo cute.. I think my next dog will be a Scottie.. I have had Schnauzers for years....... Time for a change...

Sending you sunshine and Springtime tomorrow!

Joanie said...

Such a sweet face! Happy Birthday, Dughal!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Oh my goodness...this is just so much cuteness! Happy Birthday puppy!!

ChaChaneen said...

This is absolutely A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E! They are beyond cute when they are puppies aren't they? Pets are just grand and this tribute is so much fun! Great to see Jordan in the pics too!
Blessings,
Janeen

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday fella! I think you are the coolest dog in the universe!

Di

Susan @ Blackberry Creek said...

Belated happy birthday wishes, Dugh. What a precious baby you were, and what a handsome lad now.

Susie Q said...

One of my favorite boys ever! Happy birthday to a sweet, sweet boy!
Love,
Sue

Marcy said...

Happy Birthday, Duhgall!! You are such a beauty.

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Awww....Happy Birthday! He's so adorable! I love the photos of him sleeping with kitty. My dog would be eating kitty :)

Manuela