Happy Birthday, Ellie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELLIE!

Today is Ellie's 5th birthday.  

She was one of eight puppies born to "Baby D." The breeders, Jeff and Lisa Michel of Jeffco Kennels, were so good with these puppies and with the prospective owners. They frequently posted pictures of the growing puppies to keep us updated on their progress.  Mrs. Lisa not only gave us great instructions for our new dog but also gave us everything we needed for a successful transition. Then, before we left, she held her up and said the sweetest blessing over her.

We brought her home on May 1st.  Ellie potty trained so easily and rapidly became a member of the family. From the beginning, she got along well with Sally, our daughter's dog, and now they are "besties".  Everyone who knows Ellie loves her.  She is a really good dog.

I cannot begin to express the joy and blessing she has been to us.  I love how she runs to greet us when we come home and how she snuggles as close as she can at bedtime.  I love playing with her, taking her for walks, and just being with her.

When we brought that 3 pound  3 oz bundle home, cuddled up in my lap most of the drive from Louisiana, I already loved her, but I had no idea what a huge part she would play in our lives.  She just fits in so perfectly. I also didn't know she would become the main character in three children's books I would write.

She loves to walk, and so do we.  She loves to travel with us, and she is a great car dog.  She is a great hotel dog, as well.  The first time we went to use the elevator, she seemed a little perplexed, but after that, she owned the place.  She rarely barks in a hotel, even the night the power went out.

I could not have asked for a better dog to join our family.  

We love you, Ellie!