NEW YEARS EVE

By Thursday, December 31, 2015 34 Permalink

Oh My Doodle, it’s New Years Eve #again! It can’t be! I still have things on my “to-do” list for 2015 that I haven’t “done” yet #doggoneit

Now what do I do? Roll them over into January? #likeminutes

A New Year forces people to think about resolutions. I’m guilty of having a few myself, but there’s no reason to bore you with them.

Well maybe one.

I would like to give you more of what you seem to like when you tune in to find out what we’re up to each week. So I took a look at my posts from 2015.

Very interesting –  some of your fav’s were some of mine too! #collarusflattered 

Here’s our most viewed posts per month.

JANUARY

Heaven and the Rainbow BridgeAfter my mother’s passing, I felt this unusual sense of peace knowing that when she arrived in Heaven, Leo was there waiting for her. She never was a huge fan of dogs, but she sincerely loved mine…

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FEBRUARY

Got ShoesWhen Harley decided to help Doodle Dad with his Fraternity’s social action project #happyfeet– pet parents from all over stepped in and helped them exceed their goal. In a couple of months, we lost our garage to over 1,000 pairs of shoes that were given to agencies in our community as well as outside the United States…

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MARCH

Diary of a Middle Aged Puppy MomMy way of coping with Jaxson’s arrival. What in the doodle was I doing at my age with an 8 week old puppy? #helpmeJesus

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APRIL

He’s My BrotherValidates that old cliche about a picture being worth a thousand words. This photos actually documents the beginning of their friendship…

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MAY

The Month of May A month of mixed emotions. The month of Leo’s birth as well as the birth of this blog. 2015 was my first “May” w/o Leo and Chewy.com stepped in and turned my gray skies blue…

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JUNE

Take Your Dog to WorkWhat a fun day to play Lois Lane. I spent the entire day shadowing Jaxson at Olde Towne Pet Resort in VA…

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JULY

A Pet Bloggers Nightmare One day it’s there and the next day POOF it’s gone. #scarystuff Something that anyone and everyone can relate to when they think they’ve lost something they’ve worked hard creating…

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AUGUST

A New PuppyThis title caused some folks to reach out and call a sister thinking I had taken the plunge again #fooledyou Just really proud of my little neighbors for working so hard to show their parents they were ready for their own Doodle. #meetFinley

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SEPTEMBER

Pet Parent Extraordinaire –  Doodle Dad really is a great pet parent partner. He goes out of his way all the time to show his love for our Boys #Idigthisman

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OCTOBER

A Dog Walking Video Vixen That’s what I felt like, out there in the hurricane, while folks took video’s of me taking video’s of Jax swimming in the street

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NOVEMBER

Living With A Senior DogSo hard to believe Harley turned 7 years old this year. There’s so much to learn

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DECEMBER

Happy Birthday – If you can believe this – today, December 31st, New Years Eve – is Jaxson’s birthday. My little maniac is now a year old

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All day will be about him. Ball toss, bike ride alongs, hugs, kisses and snuggles ❤️

Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one. – Brad Paisley

Happy New Year and thanks Doodles for reading Groovy Goldendoodles™

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34 Comments
  • Yvonne Smith
    December 31, 2015

    Cathy,
    Happy Birthday to Jax and Happy New Year to you and the Boys. I look forward to more great stories from Groovygoldendoodles 2016.And thanks for the outstanding adventures and caring ones in 2015 which always touched my heart and made me smile when we’d hear so much world depressing news on television.

    • Cathy Bennett
      December 31, 2015

      Thanks Yvonne! Hope to make you laugh out loud in the months to come too! I’m looking forward to introducing you and all our other readers to our discoveries here in Chas. Happy New Year my friend.

  • Emma
    December 31, 2015

    What a great year and so many changes for you! Cheers to a wonderful 2016!

    • Cathy Bennett
      December 31, 2015

      It’s been a year of growth, change and learning Emma. I am so ready to embrace 2016. Happy New Year my friend.

  • LeeAnna Paylor
    December 31, 2015

    oh that was terrific Cathy. Love to the four of you. I am remembering my labradaughter Chelsea this week too, She’s been gone over 14 years now. LeeAnna

    • Cathy Bennett
      December 31, 2015

      Thank the Doodle for memories. I love mine LeAnna – Happy New Year my friend.

  • Nichole
    December 31, 2015

    2015 was a rough year for us, so we’re not sorry to see it go… here’s to 2016! Have a Happy New Year!

    • Cathy Bennett
      December 31, 2015

      Nicole, with the loss of my mom right out the gate in 2015 I can so honestly relate. I am praying for a new year where all my tears will be those shed from happiness. I wish the same for you. Happy New Year my friend.

  • De Hufford
    December 31, 2015

    2015 was a busy year. I love the quote at the end!

    • Cathy Bennett
      December 31, 2015

      Me too – it makes sense. Happy New Year my friend.

  • Dashlilly
    December 31, 2015

    Happy Birthday baby Jax! Great review of the year. Congratulations on such a year. Here’s to 2016!!!

    • Cathy Bennett
      December 31, 2015

      Amen to that Deirdre – Here’s to 2016. I have so much in my head that I’d like to accomplish, if I get a third of it done I will be impressed with my own self! LOL Happy New Year my friend.

  • Pamela
    December 31, 2015

    Wait, we have to finish everything on our to do list for 2015? I thought we could just wipe the slate clean.

    • Cathy Bennett
      December 31, 2015

      So I wish Pamela – so I wish. I think the original concept was to complete what was on our list 12 months ago before today came. Hell – I can’t even remember my list let alone put my hands on it. LOL Happy New Year my friend.

  • Pamela
    December 31, 2015

    Oops, almost forgot. The picture of your mom in your top photo slider is one of the best ever. It is so precious.

    • Cathy Bennett
      December 31, 2015

      Thanks, although I must tell you- that isn’t my Mom. It was one of her friends from the assisted living facility where she lived. She too took a liking to Harley so she (among others) were always on our list to visit when we went to see my mom.

  • DZ Dogs
    December 31, 2015

    Happy birthday Jaxson!! Cheers to 2016! We look forward to more doodle fun!

    • Cathy Bennett
      January 1, 2016

      Thanks DZ – I look forward to more of your adventures as well.

  • Sand Spring Chesapeakes
    January 1, 2016

    What a great followup of your year. Have a very Happy New Year full of peace and love.

    • Cathy Bennett
      January 1, 2016

      My wish and prayers are the same for you and your family JoAnn. Happy New Year!

  • Jan K
    January 1, 2016

    Happy Birthday to Jaxson and Happy New Year to all of you! 2015 was a good year for your blog, and we look forward to what you have to share for the new year!

    • Cathy Bennett
      January 1, 2016

      Awwhhh – thanks so much Jan, that means a lot – and I feel the same way about you. Let’s make 2016 the best year ever!

  • Rebekah
    January 1, 2016

    Happy New Year!

    • Cathy Bennett
      January 4, 2016

      Happy New Year to you too Rebekah. Looking forward to learning more from “My Rotten Dogs”

  • Tiffany Bennett Cuartero
    January 2, 2016

    Another amazing year with the boys. Love them (and miss Leo always).

    • Cathy Bennett
      January 4, 2016

      You certainly contributed to the A-Mazing part of the holidays. The Boys were both thrilled to see you and John. Leo will always be missed my dear, but his presence is ever alive in us.

  • Daniel
    January 3, 2016

    Thanks for posting your year in review. As a relatively new reader, I really appreciate it!

    Happy New Year from Dan and Chester!!

    • Cathy Bennett
      January 4, 2016

      Awwhhh, you’re welcome Dan! Welcome to Doodleville. Please come back soon, Happy New Year!

  • Denise Gruzensky
    January 4, 2016

    We really enjoyed the look back over your year!! Denise & ~Shasta

    • Cathy Bennett
      January 4, 2016

      Thanks Denise – it’s been great following you also. Looking forward to reading more from you in 2016

  • Verna
    January 4, 2016

    Happy New Year to Doodlemom, Doodledad, and the boys! I look forward to your 2016 adventures.

    • Cathy Bennett
      January 4, 2016

      Look at you Verna! Hanging out in Doodleville. So happy you have you with us. Happy New Year to you too!

  • Pedro and Alessandra
    January 6, 2016

    In the midst of the festivities, Pedro and I had missed reading your “Year in Review”. Loved it, as usual.
    We send belated but heartfelt Happy Doodle Birthday wishes to Jax… oh they grow so fast! And all the best for the New Year! We look forward to all the new adventures!
    Hugs and loving paws from us!

    • Cathy Bennett
      January 6, 2016

      Happy New Year my dear Pedro! Hope your holidays were festive and exciting. Yes, the Boys have lots of new adventures planned – so please stay tuned. We plan on showing you Charleston from a “Doods” point of view!