Where has all the time gone? Seriously… this little puppy who started out very timid and shy, afraid of absolutely everything has turned into the King of the House. Matter-of-fact, as I type this he’s having his daily hissy for lunch… #iwantitnow #notintenminutes Charlie turns 12 today, hard to believe! #timetocelebratecharlie

I like the above photo, Charlie looks very distinguished. I’m posting a photo from each year 1-12 on my Facebook and Instagram, so click those links 👈 to check them out. I left out the photo of Charlie (first year) where he tore the toilet paper off the roll 🤦‍♀️ (and left mounds of it on the floor or drug it from the back of the house to the front in the most victorious manner) in the bathrooms (daily) until we could no longer leave toilet paper on a roll (for the first few years, yes, years!) – He’s over that fiasco, but if you leave a Kleenex or paper towel, he will have a feast.

Charlie is a dog who loves other dogs, LOVES them… people, not quite as much. He warms up to some people but most he prefers to keep his distance from. He’s a watcher – loves to keep his eye on what’s going on and I swear he can hear someone coming from a mile away! #addedsecuritythankyoucharlie

🎶Happy Birthday, Charlie! 🥳 Here’s wishing you at least 12 more happy & healthy years! 🙏❤️🐾

✍️ Until next time…

📸 Image: Barbara Stroud (me!)