It’s a big today of celebration here today at The Aerie: Penny’s second birthday! Of course, she didn’t join our home until weeks later but two years ago today she was a squirmy little puppy that could fit on an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper.
Yellow Girl
It seemed appropriate that we should start the day by going to Dog Beach in Del Mar, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day – sunny, warm and crystal clear – just like Penny likes it.
Running on Water
Turning on a Dime
There was extra fun, because a couple of her dog friends – Lola the vizsla from our neighborhood and Jaegermeister the mini-dachshund also turned out to wish Penny the best. A great time was had by all.
Jaeger and Penny
Playing with Lola
Me First!
Afterwards, we headed over to a dog-friendly restaurant for breakfast and then stopped to get treats – including a “doggie slider” – that will substitute for a birthday cake (though the store had those too – maybe next year, pup).
Doggie slider
She also received Lizzy the Lizard as a new chew toy – though I think after the big morning it might be a few hours before she gets around to chewing on it.
Penny and Lizzy
Big morning
Happy Birthday, Pup!
Stevil 
Happy birthday, Penny! It looks like you’ve had a wonderful day. :)
Love,
Kelly & Sam
Happy Birthday, Penny!
Happy Birthday Penny!
Have fun with Lizzy the Lizard!
Happy Birthday! You really do a great job with the action shots!
Thanks Miz — I think the key to getting a few good pics is to take lots and lots of pics! :)
Yay, Happy Birthday, Penny-girl! I’m impressed that Jaeger could keep up with those short dalmation legs!
It was funny, when he got there, Penny started playing differently with him — not running as much but jumping around more — as if taking his smaller stature into account. What a nice girl.
Happy Birthday Penny! Tell your dad to post your baby pictures as well! You must have been an adorable puppy—those eyes would make the coldest heart melt.
There are plenty — though they’re the old imported vox ones:
Here: https://stevebetz.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/climb-every-mountain/
Here: https://stevebetz.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/gratuitous-puppy/
Here: https://stevebetz.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/penny-for-your-thoughts/
Isn’t the internet a wonderful place. I remember when you got Penny and now I get to see her grow up, maybe even grow old, on the other side of the world.
Isn’t that fantastic!?!? I told her she had fans all over the globe, but she really just wanted another treat.
Happy Birthday, happy pup! :)
Aw – happy birthday to Penny! Love the pics Steve, you seriously have talent!
Today is Halia’s 6th birthday btw… ;)
Thanks LG — I think the talent is taking a LOT of pics and then finding the few good ones… :)
What a bundle of joyful energy!
Happy 2nd Birthday Penny!!! Great frolicking pictures! And gotta love that Doggy Slider!
Peppy sends his regrets for missing her party ( I didn’t tell him he wasn’t invited) we wouldn’t want to break his heart as he still has a crush on her. I’ve tried to tell him its just puppy love.
Grandma-P: You and Peppy have a STANDING INVITATION!! :D
Happy happy birthday, Penny! She obviously had The Perfect Day! :)
I really enjoyed the pictures!
Happy Birthday Penny! Great pictures! I love the look on her face in the picture with Lizzy the Lizard.
Thanks Janie — it’s funny, but she almost never looks AT the camera — so that was a good catch.
Definitely a busy day for a growing puppy. Happy Birthday Penny!
What a great day! Happy birthday, Penny!
I love watching dogs on the dog beach! Penny is a lucky girl!
Belated Happy Birthday, Penny! I love the photos taken on the dog beach. Looks like you had a wonderful day.