Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Ode to Obi

I heard there was a pet party going on!  I can't miss the chance to join in and share our love for Obi.  Plus, I know we have the most beautiful golden retriever in the entire world and I want to show him off!
Obi is loved by all of us more than words could ever describe.  Obi came into our family in October 2006.  This is his first trip to the park.
He was hiding between Christopher's legs because he was scared of the wind!  We all love and adore Obi and have since day 1.  I believe Chris and Obi are truly best of friends.  They both equally are obsessed and love each other in a can't-eat-without-you kind of way.  
Here is Obi watching his first snow fall.  (Well, he was watching his first snow fall until I distracted him with the camera)
Obi is the smartest dog ever (all thanks to Chris!)  He doesn't even get on the couch unless invited.  He gets too excited when people come over to the house. He is great with some guests, but the guests that obviously don't know what to do around a dog - the put their hands up in the air and say his name trying to calm him down.  Hmm, yea this only gets him a thousand times more hyper, he thinks you are playing with him!! He learned very early on not to play rough with Chloe.  They have a sweet cuddly relationship....
We bring him with us every where we can.  From car rides
to hiking
and swimming.
Obi loves playing fetch with us in the park and lounging around after a picnics.
He isn't very good on the leash when we all go as a family, he is just too excited he can't contain himself.  This doesn't stop Chloe from trying to walk him
He always gets away...
Obi is the best friend we could ever ask for.

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Posted by Erika . . . with a K at 11:00 PM

27 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I will keep you posted as to when I will be doing features. I have started some on Fridays...but they will be random.

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  2. DebbiedoosJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    YAY you were not too late. Obi is gorgeous and I love the pics of him and your daughter...simply amazing. Your blog is beautiful..you are going to do great. Now go mingle with some other gals from the pet party..they had a ball too.

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  3. Leo January 26, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Oh my - I love Obi. And I know what you mean - golden retrievers can be the best of friends. My husband and I have two boy golden's - and they follow him around like loyal followers. I dont know who is more obsessed - the dgos or my husband. I think my husband. That last photo of Obi is spectacular.

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  4. Christie describeHappyJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Obi you are such a doll!! I can't imagine our lives without a golden as well and it's fun to see all the action shots you have here!!

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  5. TysJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Those are wonderful pictures of him that show his personality! Can't help it, I love the one of him hanging out the window ;)

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  6. Erika . . . with a KJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    @Love of the Sea

    Thanks, I love that photo too. We actually have it in an 8x10 framed at home, it's a beautiful portrait!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Cheryl ScottJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    He is beautiful! We have a 1 yr old (very mischievous) golden named Remington. Our 4 year old & Remington are the very best of friends.

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  8. CountryBelleJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Over from Debbiedoos Newbie party! Love your Obi! I have Emma (another golden) and She is awesome too!

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  9. pammygMarch 13, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Obi is beautiful! As a dog lover and mama to three furkids, you brought tears to my eyes...
    ps: love, love, love the snow face picture ♥

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  10. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    now my spota (golden retriever wannabe) is so jealous to see how a real, beautiful, awesome golden retriever should look like! Obi is gorgeous! <3 love all the pics i can't pic one over the other!

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  11. DebbiedoosMay 4, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I do believe this was the first time I met you and Obi, was the first pet party. You know I think Obi is gorgeous. THanks for sharing!

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  12. Something Nice and PrettyMay 4, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I adore the last picture of Obi, you can tell he is loved and I think that's all that matters in a dogs life:)

    Rondell

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  13. Little City FarmMay 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    That wall-climbing is hilarious. What an awesome dog.

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  14. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdMay 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Obi is beautiful, and so very lucky to have the family he has! Love your pics!

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  15. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    He is amazing...what a apecial dog!

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  16. KimberlyMay 4, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    what a beautiful dog!! Some beautiful pictures you have taken of him over the years.

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  17. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Erika, Obi is beautiful I love the pic of your daughter chasing him after he got away, very cute! Martina

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  18. Yvonne@StyleBurbMay 4, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Obi is a gorgeous dog! Those are some amazing action pictures of him. I love the little anecdote about him being afraid of the wind when he was a puppy!

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  19. lindaMay 4, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    hi Obi its so nice to meet you this is Beatrice you are a handsome guy :)

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  20. KarenMay 4, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Oh my goodness Obie is beautiful!! love Goldens. Bijoux and Paris are happy to meet Obie.

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  21. SandyMay 4, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Hi, I'm Rikki and it was fun going to Lucys party but I really don't like dogs.. Mom loves your breed and thinks your just beautiful and also loves your name....
    When any dogs come to my house I hide in the closet till their gone.. but maybe if you came it might be different.. (it's for mom)....
    Rikki

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  22. Darling @ Junque 'n my TrunkMay 4, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Hi Obi! Buddy and Sophie here. You look like you would be a nice friend! It looks like you have lots of space to run, and that seems to make you very happy. We really like your "ginger" hair. I (Buddy) have an obsession with balls, and I would bet we would have a lot of fun chasing one if we ever met.

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  23. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalMay 4, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I have a soft spot for Goldens. My very first dog after I got married looked just like him. He even moved to Germany and back with us. Obi is just gorgeous.

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  24. sandy May 5, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Aren't goldens the greatest! It's like they are human. Your Obi is way beyond gorgeous! Quite the treasure!

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  25. Ispirato DesignMay 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Obi looks so happy and content with his his family! What a lucky dog. I'm visiting from Debbiedoos- I'm a pet portrait artist and I'm having a pet portrait give away that I wanted to invite you to. Also, I was checking out your before and afters, I love the good will dresser- is that the chalk paint that everyone is raving about? It came out great! I'm your newest follower.

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  26. Mimi @ messymimiMay 5, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Precious Obi! i have a golden too - they are so wonderful. Your photos are fantastic!

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  27. MichelleMay 6, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Obi is Beautiful! You can see the special bond he has with your daughter. :)

    Michelle

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