Happy Birthday Darby!

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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.

Comments

10 responses to “Happy Birthday Darby!”

  1. melissa Avatar

    happy birthday darby!
    i cannot wait to see your new photos! how fun!
    what an adorable baby picture!
    xo
    m & e

  2. Clair Lamb Avatar

    Darby grew up to become a great gentleman and an international bon vivant. Long may he prosper!

  3. the nag Avatar

    So cute I can’t believe it. Lucky you live so far away or I’d be tempted to dognap him.

  4. Rebecca Avatar

    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.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/raedeke/195925766/

  5. Grace Avatar

    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!

  6. WendyB Avatar

    What a cutie! A happy birthday pat from me!

  7. Joey and Maggie Avatar

    We love you Darby! Happy Birthday!

  8. leesia Avatar

    aww!! happy (belated) birthday! can’t wait to see grace’s pictures!

  9. Anne Leuck Feldhaus Avatar

    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

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