Madison turns 8!

We got Madison around Christmas in 2001. I picked her out and she has been my favorite pup ever since.

As you can see, each year Madison gets a cake. :) The year we tried candles kind of freaked her out so we don't do that anymore. She's been such a great dog. Below is my ode to Madison.
She was with me through high school graduation, college graduation, my wedding and getting my own puppy, MacKenzie. She has always been such a great little dog. As you can see, she's a wonderful nurse. I didn't have a photo of the times she kept me company after my knee surgeries so I found one of her nursing Duckie after an eye surgery. She knows to be gentle and she just rests with you. She's wonderful.

This is Guy and Madison at my high school graduation open house.

Christina visiting Madison during Christmas break in college. This was her life before Macy!She even helped my parents deliver a wonderful present: my red Volvo convertible! :)Macy and Madison make a great team. I say team and really it is Madison makes a great boss/leader for Macy. Madison is always in charge. Madison loves to help Mom get her work done. She often lounges in Mom's office while she makes phone calls. (The barking in the background really makes Mom's clients feel warm and fuzzy inside ;)) She also occassionally gets into the trash and frames Macy. That's always a good time.

This is one of the first times that I brought Jackson home to meet my parents. Obviously, his impression on Madison was very important to me. (He know talks trash about how mean Madison is on the occassion. He better watch it, she's the sherriff.) She and Macy took right to him. Little did they know we'd be bringing a terror over in a few years named MacKenzie. Madison doesn't love MacKenzie, but Macy does! Madison prefers to hang with me. I cannot blame her. ;)

This was a shot I took of Madison and Macy on my wedding day. Don't you see Madison pleading with me not to do it? (KIDDING! But I know she misses me because when I iChat with my parents she goes to the window and looks for me in the driveway! So sweet.) They were so cute. In high school Madison always woke me up right on time with a good jump on the bed and lick in the face. I miss that!

Madison and Macy (really just Madison, but Mom didn't want Macy to feel excluded) were guests of honor at our wedding reception. Madison didn't like wearing her wedding dress. I was a bit bummed, but she explained that she was prettier without it. I agreed. Macy sure looked cute in hers, though. (I'll never stop loving this photo as the look on Jackson's face is priceless. He was not too keen on a puppy reception but whatevs.)

Finally, Madison got to be there to show my new pup the ropes. I am sure she was extra tough on MacKenzie because she wanted her to be a good dog for me. She is a great dog, but she will never be my Miss Madison. Happy birthday, Boney! Thanks for 9 wonderful years together- I hope we have many, many, many more. I love you. :) It is always soo good to see your little face! I miss you!