Birthday Boy.....

Twelve years ago we brought this little boy home to our house in Bay View. We'd loved a wonderful boxer for almost 12 years when the kids were growing up and it broke our hearts when we had to say goodbye to Daisy. It took a long time before we were ready to get another dog, partly because of our two years afloat, but after settling in Bay View we decided the house was too quiet and we needed to add a boost of activity.

Ta da.....Mr. Fenway Underfoot Woodard moved in.

He was so small he couldn't jump up onto the sofa and we could carry him around with one arm....but he was so sweet! And for the twelve years since he's made us smile, get outside for walks, laugh and sometimes worry. He is our best buddy..... now our Frostie Bostie.

Fenway is still doing well......lots of energetic walks every day, a good appetite, playtimes and continued silliness. He's been our camping buddy for 40,000+ miles as we've explored the US and Canada in our little RV. All you have to say is "Do you want to be Camper Boy?" and his head tilts and he's ready to go. Trees to sniff and conquer in every state! He sleeps on his own bed in a corner of our room....quiet all night until the first morning walk. He loves to visit friends....especially those who have big dogs. His "social circle" includes cousins Sadie and Walter (yellow labs), River and Ember (Italian Spinones) and mixed breed Maggie, Mia the golden doodle. If we mention any of their names his head cocks once again and he's ready for the car ride!

We love our Fenway so much and sometimes look at that little greying face and think "Oh no....stop getting older!" But, for now, we sing happy birthday to him and maybe we'll be off to Starbucks for a puppachino....or the dog store to find another toy he can shred.

Mr. Fenway Underfoot Woodard.....happy birthday to you!