Welcome, 2012.
I hope to be more like my dog. How often do we allow ourselves to experience this kind of happiness?
My dog loves life, no matter what.
We could head to the field out back every day to play, and Ace would still jump for joy each time.
“OH, WOW!” he seems to say. “I’m so happy you’re here!”
He’s almost 6 years old. I’m glad he still has some pup in him. He can sleep (and snore away) for an entire day, but he still loves a good adventure, a good run, a good game of chase.
This photo was taken at my parents’ house on Christmas Eve, quite possibly Ace’s favorite place. But he bounds around like this every time he plays, outside, anywhere.
I will try to live my life like that, too. To be happy just being.
I don’t care who you are – a dog, a friend, a random reader. May all your dreams come true.
Apryl
Tuesday 3rd of January 2012
Happy New Year to you! You guys need to come out to SoCal and run!
Lindsay Stordahl
Tuesday 3rd of January 2012
I know! Happy New Year to you as well!!
Christina
Monday 2nd of January 2012
Great photo and great message! My dog makes me a better person by helping me be happier, calmer, less stressed and to get outside every day. I never realized how much of life I was missing out on before I got a dog, and my I hope that I never take this new perspective for granted.
Happy New Year!!
Lindsay Stordahl
Monday 2nd of January 2012
Thank you, Christina! Happy New Year! All of my pets help me to be a better person. They definitely teach me to be calmer and more patient. And to just relax!
Sharon Simpson
Monday 2nd of January 2012
This really shows the exuberance that dogs show us. Our cockapoo LOVES her 'runs' with Colin every day. She especially loves to run in snow. She dips her head as she runs and comes up with a muzzle covered with snow! We have always had poodles before we got Maynard. She is sturdier, larger and shows us what a 'real' dog can be!
Lindsay Stordahl
Monday 2nd of January 2012
Thank you Sharon! And thank you for reading and commenting. Your dog sounds so cute! :)
Nancy's Point
Monday 2nd of January 2012
Love this!! And not just because the photo was taken at my house! ha. This post and photo capture something really special about dogs and dog ownership. And that's the JOY! Thank you! May all your dreams come true too!!
Lindsay Stordahl
Monday 2nd of January 2012
Thanks so much!
christie
Monday 2nd of January 2012
A great picture and thoughtful message. Thank you!
Lindsay Stordahl
Monday 2nd of January 2012
Thanks, Christie! Happy New Year to you and Bud!