HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVER!!

This tiny 'man' was born 4 years ago today! He came all the way from Finland from his breeder Eeva Lampikari. These first four photos are of him in Finland before he came over.What a cute face!

From the side.....
Chilling in her backyard
Trying to get one of her Pem's to play with him

And now, four years later Oliver has earned two titles, his RN and CGC, both of which were huge accomplishments due to his soft temperament. He has scoliosis, hip dysplasia and fused discs between his vertebrae. Monthly visits to the certified massage therapist vet and acupuncture are helping, plus his daily supplements. Oliver is very loved boy who has overcome a lot of fears and now who is finally warming up to strangers much more readily than in years past. Its been a long hard road with huge bumps along the way but I'm very proud to be his owner and very proud of his accomplishments that he has made.

Extra ice cream for the Big O tonight (and the other babies) and he will rightly take his place with his head next to mine on my pillow tonight. :)

Oliver at the National about a month ago
(photo courtesy of DreamEyce Studios)