Happy Birthday Darby!
Baby Darby, 12 weeks old
This was from the first roll of film I took of Darby 14 years ago. I had no idea how my life was about to change. That I could love this little guy so much and wake up the next day loving him even more. That I would become a crazy dog person after a life of being oblivious to dogs. My company, my art, my friends, all grew out of the bizarre chance-happening that, much to my amazement, Darby entered my life. I feel beyond lucky, I feel profoundly blessed that somehow he found me, and I had the sense to trust him.
Happy Birthday, Darby. I love you more than you can imagine and you have earned that new stuffed duck that's coming with us to our house. (Just as soon as I swing by Petco.)
P.S. I am super excited that the fabulous Grace Chon is coming over for a Darby photo shoot tomorrow. Can't wait to see the photos and share them with you.
happy birthday darby!
i cannot wait to see your new photos! how fun!
what an adorable baby picture!
xo
m & e
Posted by: melissa | November 20, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Darby grew up to become a great gentleman and an international bon vivant. Long may he prosper!
Posted by: Clair Lamb | November 20, 2008 at 02:22 PM
So cute I can't believe it. Lucky you live so far away or I'd be tempted to dognap him.
Posted by: the nag | November 20, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Happy B-day little pup. My wish for you is that your joy and your life extend even longer than your long wiener dog body.
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Posted by: Rebecca | November 20, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Oh my gosh, I didn't realize it was Darby's birthday today!! How amazing that I get to meet him tomorrow :) Looking forward to it!
Posted by: Grace | November 20, 2008 at 10:36 PM
What a cutie! A happy birthday pat from me!
Posted by: WendyB | November 20, 2008 at 11:02 PM
We love you Darby! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Joey and Maggie | November 21, 2008 at 04:06 AM
aww!! happy (belated) birthday! can't wait to see grace's pictures!
Posted by: leesia | November 21, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Happy bday Darby!
Posted by: Emily~ DreamEyce | November 26, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Moira I feel the exact same way about my Izzy who is also 14, probably almost 15 as we don't know her exact date of birth..she is the reason I started painting dogs - so I guess she and Darby are the reasons that you & I have even connected. Arf! Happy Birthday Darby!! xo Anne
Posted by: Anne Leuck Feldhaus | December 09, 2008 at 09:32 AM