On St. Patrick’s Day, we not only celebrate my maternal grandfather’s heritage, we also have a little doggie party for a not-so-little yellow lab!  Phydeaux was born on March 17, 2003.  She used to steal DD#3’s binky (pacifier) when both were babies.  We went away for a vacation when she was less than a year old and left her with a colleague of my husband’s, only to come home and find that he had potty-trained her while we were away!  She has traveled far and wide with us, and been a constant source of unconditional love to our son (who we bought the dog for) and my husband (who is her master).  I just love labs … well, all except their tails when they are excited!

So, Happy Birthday Phydeaux!