Hours of relentless barking at the neighbors {or dogs on TV}...
Countless cherished items lost to a chewing fetish...
Too many pee stains on the carpet to count...
Thousands of dollars in expensive vet bills...
Three years with the most lovable and faithful companion a girl could ever have...
Priceless.
Happy Birthday Renoir! My favorite little man turns 3 today...and we are going to celebrate! Here are some fun photos of Renoir from the past few years...
"Sorry Mom"
Sporting Dad's sunglasses.
Watching the world go by.
Napping on his "cat" perch.
Stealing Mom's seat to check his email {ha!}.
Going for a ride.
Bonding...three years ago...when we just barely knew each other but our love was already so very strong.
Will share photos of the day's festivities later in the week! Off to kiss my birthday boy!
Happy Birthday Renoir!!! What cute pictures of your dog. Love the picture with the sunglasses on.
Stephenie
Posted by: Stephenie | March 01, 2009 at 12:48 AM
AAAWWW!! SO sweet, happy Birthday Renoir. LOVE the name too
Posted by: Marian/Dutchy | March 01, 2009 at 01:47 AM
Happy Happy Birthday Renoir! So happy you have this spot of sunshine in your life. Have a great day.
Lorri
Posted by: Lorri | March 01, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Oh what a darling, I enjoyed seeing all the picture, but the last one tugged at my heart. The face expression on that dog with you holding him is a tear jerker, I could just love him to pieces... What a sweet little baby!!
Posted by: Sandra~RomantiqueInspirations~ | March 01, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Happy Birthday Renoir from Maggie, Clancy, Lucy and our Mom (lesley).
Posted by: Lesley | March 01, 2009 at 09:26 AM
awwwww too cute! Happy Birthday Renoir!! Eat lots of cake! :)
Blessings!
Posted by: Sandi | March 01, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Happy Birthday Renoir! You are just a couple of weeks older than me! I hope you get toys and treats and walks - and run to your hearts content!
Love, Dazzle (I'm the dog who owns Violet)
Posted by: Violet @Create Beauty | March 01, 2009 at 10:16 AM
What a face! Give him a birthday hug from me.
Posted by: Karla Nathan | March 01, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Just the cutest thing ever! Floyd and Trixie send their Birthday Wishes!
Posted by: Nancy | March 01, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Hapy Birthday Renoir! Isn't it great to share your journey with a faithful companion? They are the best!
Posted by: Sheila R | March 01, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Awww.. Happy Birthday Renoir! He has a face of an angel!! Just way too cute for his own good!
Photos of Renoir bring both happiness and a tug of sadness for me.. My sweet "Sage" passed away last Saturday from congestive heart failure. He was a stray, and only 5 months old when we met 10 years ago. I scooped him up and brought him home that very day.. He was the dearest friend, with a heart of gold. He gave us so many years of sweet memories. I was fortunate to spend the last few minutes with him in my arms before he passed away at home. I love him so~ Enjoy Renoir everyday, he's a such cutie pie and so precious~
Thank you so much Alice for your post, my heart is smiling...
xo
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle from Rose Petals & Blooms | March 01, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Happy Birthday Renoir!!! Sasha and Lexi send you big hugs and hope you get some new toys to chew up!!! How blessed to have this loving, loyal little creature to share your life with!!!
Posted by: milli wagoner | March 01, 2009 at 01:35 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GRANDDOG RENOIR!
ALSO FOR EVERYONE POSTING, ALICE'S COMPUTER CRASHED AND SHE IS BRINGING IT TO THE SHOP TO BE FIXED, SHE WILL RETURN SOON TO ADD MORE GREAT NEWS AND PHOTOS ON HER PAGE AND WILL RETURN EMAILS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
ALICE'S MOM
Janine
Posted by: Janine- ALICE'S MOM | March 01, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Hi Alice,Just wanted to wish Renoir happy birthday!!! I know how much you love him I have a little Cairn baby girl,well she's two last week.Renoir and her could pass for twins.Without a doubt the best buddy anybody could ask for.There's something about these little furbabies,such sweet little souls.Hope he gets lots of squeekys for his birthday!!!
Posted by: Susan E. | March 01, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Happy 3rd Birthday Renoir.
He is such a spunky boy and has my girls hooked on every photo and video clip. Having a dog in your life IS priceless.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | March 01, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Happy Birthday Renoir! Your adorable!
Posted by: Andrea | March 02, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Happy birthday Renoir! What an adorable face!!! ~Lori
Posted by: Lori | March 02, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Hi Alice,
You know how much my family wishes (and wished the whole weekend) Renoir a wonderful birthday. Bonbon Renoir à joyeux anniversaire!
xo~Zeke (treats on way to anniversaire boy ;)
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | March 02, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Renoir is such a cutie! Happy Birthday:)
Posted by: Leah C | March 02, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Awww... Happy birthday Mr. Renoir! Hope your computer woes are over soon. Blessings... Polly
Posted by: Polly | March 03, 2009 at 04:26 PM
he's such a cutie pie! I love the picture of him in the chair looking out at the world :)
Posted by: Lizzie | March 05, 2009 at 02:22 PM
So cute, I love that pic of you with little Renoir! ;)
cielo
Posted by: cielo | March 05, 2009 at 03:55 PM
The dog is soooo cute and adorable. The song you choose with the pictures was priceless!!! I have never heard that song
before and seeing the pictures of your little dog really tugged at my heart.
Posted by: Letha Humphrey | March 07, 2009 at 06:54 PM
Hi Alice,
Sorry about your computer troubles.
I love your blog header.
I enjoyed my visit to your blog and just want to say your dog Renoir is so cute.
Happy birthday Renoir.
Our black Persian cat's name was Renoir ( sadly he passed away a few years ago.
Hugs
Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn Green | March 08, 2009 at 11:24 PM
I have a dog named Da Vinci. He looks a bit like your dog, and it's like living with a cartoon character. Happy birthday to your sweet Renoir.
Posted by: Abby Lanes | March 09, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Oh, I just love Renoir! The puppy picture is so cute... What a face to love!
Posted by: RobinfromCA | March 19, 2009 at 12:01 AM
I'm always so happy to meet someone who loves their pets so much. Renoir has the sweetest eyes! I have an adorable golden retriever named Molly and a 13 year old grey tabby named Arthur who doesn't know he's old. Happy birthday to Renoir!
Posted by: Terri Morse | April 05, 2009 at 12:55 PM