One year ago today we brought home this roly poly part German Shepherd puppy who could not stay awake for nothing. We love him with a shattering kind of love. He is spoiled and we do not care. Our houses will not be fully clean again and we do not mind that either.
Here he is today, with Joe, in the same swing. He was trying to play with me and the camera instead of sitting and posing. He weights about eighty pounds and that is about where he is going to level off we think (hope). He does climb into our laps frequently. He learned that from Clovis. He loves to ride in the truck and detests being left behind. He is a sight riding beside me in the Mini Cooper. CC always asks what her Shelley Boo is doing when she calls. She thinks he is the best thing going since Starbucks opened.
In other totally unrelated news I fell on the deck today while staining a frame. Shelley and Joe did come to my rescue. I am fine but sore all over and going to bed shortly. Needless to say I lack coordination because I cannot stain a frame and stand upright at the same time. We did go to a lovely country wedding (will post log cabin pics Monday) last evening but no spirits were involved. I wanted to get this post up in honor of our boy.
big puppy hugs
Olive
Oh Olive - am so sorry you fell! Glad nothing got broke!! (Did the frame survive?) LOL
ReplyDeleteYour dog is just darling. You know, we think the same thing. Bella loves turkey breast at most of her meals and John just says - if that's what she wants, that's what she gets! A dog's loyalty and love cannot be beat. They are such precious companions.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
Judy
Ouch! Poor Olive. Hope you are on the mend soon.
ReplyDeleteI love dogs that look like dogs. Not all fluffed up and sissy looking. Now Shelley is a GREAT looking dog! Happy birthday to him!
gosh, i hope you recovery soon. ouch!!
ReplyDeletecan you still call the dog a puppy? not sure of the age thing?? how it all work. such a cutie. ( :
Oh my, so happy you didn't break anything! Hope your soreness goes away real fast!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet pup...can't believe how much he's grown in a year...amazing!
Blessings,
cindy
He is so handsome! Both your guys are! I'm sorry you had the little fall. Take care and rest up. I'll be looking forward to pictures of a log cabin wedding!
ReplyDeleteHe's a pretty boy! Such a big difference between the two pics-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet pictures and I hope your soreness goes away quickly.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better tomorrow, I'm not so steady on my feet these days either. I was painting too, crouched on the floor and I didn't think I could get up! lol! Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteShelley sure has grown and is as beautiful as ever. My daughter is in an online German Shepherd club, she adores them!
XO,
Jane
Gosh! Didn't he turn out gorgeous! He is soooo handsome. I can see why you both are head over heels in love with him. You head over heels, literally. Hope your soreness wears off soon!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the pictures of Joe and Shelley! So sweet. The first dog I remember from my childhood was our German Shepherd named Rebel. We loved that dog and he was so smart!
ReplyDeleteGirl you can't be falling down. It's embarrassing and it hurts. Hope you feel so much better tomorrow.
So sorry, girl. I love the puppy. Your sweet man shows his adoration for both of you. Now, that swing, I'm crazy about. Does it hang from a tree? I can't tell in the photo.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday sweet Shelley! I swear he is a mix between a rottie and a GSD...what a wonderful combo!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm sorry you fell...feel better!
Kat
Beautiful doggie. Hope you are okay. I hate to fall. You might be pretty sore tomorrow. Rest.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read that you fell...sure hope you're not too sore! Love the picture of your sweet dog!! My "puppy" is 11 years old today. She's the queen of the castle around here but she deserves it as she is wonderful company for me!!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Jane
Oh, no. Sorry you fell. Hope a good night's sleep fixes you right up. Being a non-nurse, that's my answer to everything.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you guys decided to get Shelley. He's such a cutie!
Love your German Shepard one year old . . . Mighty fine looking dog!
ReplyDeleteI hope tomorrow won't find you feeling more bumps and briuses . . . Please be okay! Careful too!
Shelley is truly a wonderful and handsome dog. Olive, you have got two great guys living with you!
ReplyDelete(Miss Molly Meow is still looking for him!)
What a wonderful, beautiful pup you have - it's amazing how much love and joy they bring to your lives.....I love what you wrote about him being spoiled, and the house not being perfect, and you not caring ! Good for you - that is how it should be. Who else would give you that kind of unconditional love forever - love him and spoil him as much as you can !!
ReplyDeleteI know all too well about having a spoiled dog! That's the way it should be though. Your doggie is so handsome too. I'm sure he's happy that he got y'all for owners. So sorry to hear about your accident. Hopefully, you didn't damage anything that will require a trip to a doctor.
ReplyDeleteOlive, I’m so glad you weren’t hurt seriously when you fell. I hope the aches and soreness are better tomorrow. What a beautiful boy you have. I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for German Shepherds. My dad gave me a pup when I was very young and we had one when our son was young. Something special about them. Thanks for sharing these great photos.
ReplyDelete~Emily
The French Hutch
That Shelley puppy sure has grown this past year! Such a cute picture of him and Joe in the swing.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your fall and hope you won't be too stiff and sore. Rest up!
Such great pictures of your spoiled pooch!!
ReplyDeleteI have a sign hanging on my bulletin board -
"My dog is not spoiled,
I'm just well trained."
Can you relate????? :-}}
Oh poor you, falling over like that. Hope you're not too sore today'! Shelley pup is so handsome and beautiful all at the same time! What am adorable photo of them both . Definitely one to be framed. Take care of yourself my friend.
ReplyDeleteHey Olive; I hope and pray that you are doing well. Try and be Careful!!
ReplyDeleteYour Boy is a Beauty!!! For what it is worth, I believe that animals should be spoiled, as they bring so much Joy to our lives in so many ways. Every pet that I have ever had has been spoiled rotten!!!
Great pictures. Joe is a handsome fellow. Take Care :-)
Shelley was such a dear little puppy and has grown into a fine handsome dog.
ReplyDeleteDo be careful Olive - balance problems are one of the things that happen as we get older.
Do you remember when you could run down some steep steps without holding on? that ability goes and sadly gets worse.
Now I have been watching the Masters, I realise what a lovely climate you live in.
Olive~ I always enjoy a Shelley update, what a handsome boy, Joe too :) Puppy love is the best kind of love~ our girls are 8 and still puppies.
ReplyDeleteI remember thinking...those paws are BIG? 80lbs! Happy Birthday Shelley, how lucky you are!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you fell! Not a good way to start into summertime. Hope everything is okay and that you heal quickly. LOVE the photo of your sweet dog and husband. They really do take over our lives, don't they, and in a very good way. I wouldn't change that for anything. :-)
ReplyDeleteHe's so handsome, Olive (and Joe's not bad either - just kidding:). Sorry to hear you fell. Glad to hear you have both Joe and Shelley to keep you company while you mend! Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Big hugs to your Puppy and you!! Hope you are doing ok after the fall. I find I just don't have the balance I use too. Oh age, it's fun isn't it!
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
I love, love, love the sweet pictures of Joe and your baby....he is one big but very, very sweet baby...I am sorry to hear of your unfortunate incident - I do stuff like that too...
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how big he has grown. What a beautiful dog, inside and out, he has turned into from that sweet puppy. No more staining on porch! Ann
ReplyDeleteHas it really been a year since Shelley moved in and took over the house? I remember how unimpressed Clovis was with the new baby. It looks like it was a perfect match and he's one lucky dog to be with people who love him so much. Hope you recover quickly from the fall!
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