She was born five years ago, today, far far away in the mountains of Chehalis, Washington.
The day that she arrived in sunny Florida to be a part of our family was a very happy day, indeed! From the moment we saw her silvery streak on her tiny head, it was love at first sight. She looked up at us with those big dark eyes and we melted like butter. Oh yes - she definitely had us at "hello". Impish and full of charm from day one, Maggie has been showering us with love ever since.
And speaking of love, well you know that Maggie loves YOU. We did a little birthday shopping and would like to give away these things to one of you in celebration of her special day, and of course, for Valentine's Day! In your box you will find:
*A shiny red picture frame - perfect for holding a photo of your furbaby
*A box of Vera Bradley thank you cards - featuring a dog, of course
*A red heart pin found at a local thrift shop
*Two vintage dog figurines, because Maggie is like her Mommy and a vintage-kind-of-girl
*A couple of adorable doggie hair bows and an adorable aqua blue sweater from Maggie's favorite boutique
*A copy of one of Maggie's favorite books - "Lassie Come Home"
If you would like the chance to receive this small token of Maggie's love, please leave a comment below and she and I will pick the winner on Sunday!
In the meantime, our doxie diva will be receiving extra hugs and kisses and of course a yummy treat, or two.
Thank you for celebrating with us!
Love,
What a beautiful little girl. Happy birthday Maggie!
Posted by: Dawn | February 11, 2009 at 04:07 AM
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE!!!! I hope you have a wonderful relaxing day and are blessed with many more:)
Posted by: elma | February 11, 2009 at 04:12 AM
Awww Maggie You are so sweet and adorable! Happy Happy Birthday, and I hope you have many many more! Can you tell I am an animal lover? LoL! And what a cool give away-Maggie you are so chic! Hope you have a wonderful week~Smiles~Tam!
Posted by: Tam | February 11, 2009 at 04:20 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie May! We also have a Maggie Mae, Maltese. My husbands childhood dog was also a Doxie, named Daisy of the Kinderwee....whatever that means :) Have a fun birthday with lots of doggie treats and kisses. xo
Posted by: Michelle | February 11, 2009 at 04:30 AM
happy birthday maggie! the picture of her as a baby is really cute!
x
Posted by: bex | February 11, 2009 at 04:47 AM
Happy Birthday, Maggie!! This is my daughter, Dinah's birthday also--she is 24 today and was born in the faraway hills of Bellevue, WA at 8:30 pm at night on a Monday....wish I could send a photo of Deege at 1 hour old but I am not computer savvy enough. Have a good day, Maggie, and a happy year ahead!!
Posted by: Karen Greenfield | February 11, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!!!!! And what a cute giveaway to celebrate the occasion. Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Tam
Posted by: Tam | February 11, 2009 at 06:25 AM
Happy Birthday, dear Maggie,
Happy Birthday to YOU!!
Have a doggone great day!
Debi
Posted by: debi @ life in my studio | February 11, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie... I love your black and white check bow... you look stunning on your big day! Wishing you many more!
Posted by: wwwglimpseofmyworld.blogspot.com | February 11, 2009 at 06:34 AM
Aww, happy birthday Miss Maggie.
You are so beautiful and make me think of my furbaby who's now chasing squeaky toys in Heaven.
we're soo blessed to have you sweet creatures in our life
hugs
Posted by: Antonella | February 11, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Happy Birthday, Maggie Mae! You're just a little bit older than my darling Doxie, Bailey. I'm sure that if she could speak, she would tell me that she wants to be there in sunny Florida with you to celebrate!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 11, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Happy Birthday sweet girl!
I too have a "Maggie", a cocker spaniel.
How empty would our lives be without our Maggies? Filling our hearts with so much love, joy and companionship enriches our wonderful lives so much more.
Posted by: JeanneV | February 11, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Happy Birthday to YOU!
Happy Birthday to YOU!
Happy Birthday, Dear Maggie!
Happy Birthday to YOU!
Five years young! Maggie, you are a sweetie, and I hope you get lots and lots of special dog treats today and every day!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | February 11, 2009 at 07:15 AM
What a great post. A big Howl-o and Happy Birthday to Maggie. Have a wonderful day today!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | February 11, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Haapy Birthday Maggie. Hope you get pleanty of dog toys and treats.
Posted by: Becky | February 11, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Happy birthday, Maggie!! Make sure you snuggle up with you Mommy and wear a lovely hair bow to celebrate!!! :)
Posted by: Kelly | February 11, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie...have a wonderful day!
What a nice give-away!
;-)
Posted by: Jan | February 11, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! Love that little cupcake...and Kim, the red frame is perfect!
Posted by: Suzanne | February 11, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Happy Birthday to that sweet doggy :)
Posted by: Felicia | February 11, 2009 at 07:52 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cous.
BO
Posted by: Bo | February 11, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Happy Birthday Miss Maggie! That puppy picture is just the cutest! They become such a part of our lives, our families, our HEARTS. Hubby and I never had a dog until 3 years ago, we'd been married almost 24 years when we got her! Having no children, she is, of course, *our baby*. She has brought such joy to our lives, and I know that Maggie has done that for you.
I hope you both have a wonderful day!
tina
Posted by: tina | February 11, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Happy Birthday, Maggie
from Rosie and Lucy (Rosie's mini Aussie)
You and Mommy sure have great taste in presents. Enjoy your special day!
Posted by: Rosie's Whimsy | February 11, 2009 at 08:09 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Maggie!!! You are the sweetest!
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | February 11, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday Miss Maggie! I know your day will be filled with sweet Daisy Cottage dreams!
Posted by: Sue | February 11, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! You are just so beautiful in your checked bow! I am wanting a dog....we are thinking really hard about getting one....really hard....
Hugs,
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home | February 11, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Well first off, Happy Birthday Maggie!
And, second, PICK ME! PICK ME!
this is so much fun! thank you. You have made my day.
I hope Maggie and Mommy have a great day.
Lea
xo
Posted by: Lea Harper | February 11, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Happy Birthday sweet Maggie!
Posted by: Deb | February 11, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Happy Birthday!
We always celebrate our fur babies' birthdays. Have a great day Maggie.
KK [email protected]
Posted by: cnkkohout | February 11, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Oh my..wasn't she just a little cutie back then too. Our Maggie (a bassett hound) is 6 and will be in bed rest for 4 weeks because of a bulging disk!Gotta watch thse low to the ground doggies. We are feeling her pain as she lays in the kennel with those big sad eyes. Hope your day with Maggie is grand!
((Hugs))
Cindy @ Happinest
Posted by: cindy h | February 11, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie. What a sweet little Birthday girl you are!
Carol
Posted by: Carol | February 11, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Miles wishes Maggie a very Happy Birthday! ~ Robyn
Posted by: Robyn | February 11, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!
So sweet of Mom to share your baby picture!
Posted by: Tina in Duluth | February 11, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! May your tail always wag in the sunshine of life! Oh how dogs fill our days with such unconditional love. Thanks for sharing your birthday and 'treats' with us. May you have many many more happy years in the Daisy Cottage.
Posted by: Sherri S | February 11, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! Awwww, she's so cute!
Posted by: Diane | February 11, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Happy Birthday to you, darling Maggie. Wishing you the grandest day filled with lots of pets and doggie treats.
xoxo
Tracy
Posted by: Tracy | February 11, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Dear Kim,
What an adorable picture of our birthday girl Maggie May. She sure had my heart at first sight. Since I just lost my dear husband Jimmy in Dec. this is going to be sort of a sad Valentines Day for me,but at least I have my 75lb. german shepard,Jenny and if I am chosen for the wonderful giveaway it just might make this Valentines Day a special one because it would be from precious Maggie. Ido so love her and her loving Mom Kim.
Love& Happy Valentines Day,
Rita Bush
Posted by: Rita Bush | February 11, 2009 at 08:31 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE! Noodle (our shizpoo) and I wish you a wonderful day filled with kisses, hugs and lots of doggie treats.
When I was a little girl, I had a Doxie names "Schnapps"! He was an awesome dog.
Posted by: caren | February 11, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!!!!...hope your dreams are filled with running in sweet smelling fields and lots of rabbit chasing...I know you are your mama's best friend...I look forward to the Daisy Cottage blog every day just to get an update on you and your escapades...
Have a great Birthday!!!!!!!!!
Kiss on the nose...
Donna
Posted by: Donna Tingle | February 11, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!!!My doggies wish they could be there to celebrate with her, they love a good party, especially the snacks!
Hugs~Kelly, Lulu, Abbey & Tucker
Posted by: Kelly Long | February 11, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Oh Maggie, Happy Birthday! Your puppy picture is so sweet. I hope you're spoiled silly today!
Posted by: Terri | February 11, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Beautiful and generous! That's Maggie! :)
Happy Birthday, MM.
xo
Di
Posted by: Diane Duda | February 11, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie From Texas
Posted by: Belinda | February 11, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Happy Birthday, Sweet Maggie! I was just thinking about you this morning and wondering how your "itchies" were doing. By the way, I live in Washington...not far from where you were born. I think you were lucky to go all the way to sunny Florida and get away from all this NW rain.
I have a little Doxie named Ginger. She said to send lots of "licks" to you from her.
Posted by: Debbi | February 11, 2009 at 08:54 AM
My Chihuahua, Roxie wanted to tell Maggie an extra big HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoy your extra treats, birthday girl!
Posted by: Tara and Roxie | February 11, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie, and to the proud mama, Kim. Everything you do is so tastefully done. Maggie is a very lucky pooch to be loved so much. Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Linda | February 11, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!
& Our Sweet Snickers would Like to say Happy
Birthday Too! Woof Woof!!
Posted by: BEELICIOUS | February 11, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie. Couldn't happen to a sweeter girl.
Posted by: Erin | February 11, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Happy Birthday Miss Maggie!
I hope many more doxie birthday's for you!
Posted by: jennifer | February 11, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!! You look gorgeous!
Much love,
Ricky and Lucy (Susan's big Airedale furbabies)
Posted by: SusanG | February 11, 2009 at 09:21 AM
Happy BIrthday to Maggie! I wish I knew our "kids" birthdays, but they are all found. Thanks for entering me in your contest, Maggie!
Posted by: Doreen | February 11, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie May. You're one lucky girl to be so loved and adored;) I love to see your picture here! xo to you and your mom on this very special day!
Posted by: Amy | February 11, 2009 at 09:28 AM
The happiest of birthdays to darling Maggie! She is definitely one photogenic doggie!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | February 11, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!
Love, Molly
xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: [email protected] Porch Musings | February 11, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Lots of poochie birthday greetings from our pack to you, Maggie :-)
Squirt, Kylie, Jackson & Kelly (one of two humans in the pack :-) )
Posted by: Kelly (one half of DesignTies) | February 11, 2009 at 09:39 AM
happy birthday maggie!
how precious!
i love her cutie bow.
:]
Posted by: casey atkins | February 11, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Happy, happy birthday Maggie!!!!!
Posted by: Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage | February 11, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Happy Birthday sweet Maggie!!!
Posted by: rachael s. | February 11, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! We are celebrating a lot of birthdays at our house this month. Feb. is a great month for a birthday.
Posted by: Rabecca G | February 11, 2009 at 09:49 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE! You are a lucky girl to have such a great mom and a beautiful home to live in. Hope you get some special doggy treats today and have a happy, happy birthday!!
Posted by: Colleen | February 11, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Aww..she's a cutey!
Happiest of Birthdays Maggie.
XO
Posted by: Christine | February 11, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! You're the sweetest.
Posted by: janet Caldwell | February 11, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!!!
Posted by: Rebecca Kriner and Tom Burke | February 11, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! You have to be the most photogenic dog I know. Wow! I love everything you have put together for the giveaway. The aqua sweater is gorgeous and would be beautiful on Weezie.
Thanks for thinking of us for Valentines Day!
Fran
Posted by: Fran | February 11, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Dear sweet adorable, lovable, beautiful Miss Maggie May--I am wishing you a wonderful 5th birthday. May you have many, many more to come. I am singing Happy Birthday to you, and my boys are cocking their heads wondering what all the celebration is about. I love you to pieces! And your mama too!
XO,
Lallee
Posted by: Lallee | February 11, 2009 at 10:06 AM
"Gidget" my mini Collie & I both wish Maggie much happiness on her special day! Love your blog!
Regards,
Debbie
Bucks County, PA
Posted by: Deborah Krall | February 11, 2009 at 10:09 AM
OH, Maggie, you and I share a birthday week! Don't you love the Valentine's love and RED? Thanks for the contest and for brightening my day with your cuteness!
Posted by: Lauren King | February 11, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Happy Birthday Miss Maggie! How lovely you are. I hope your day is filled with yummy treats and cozy naps, and some crazy dachshund celebrating! Best wishes, Cass (and her Cavaliers Dion and Connie)
Posted by: Cass | February 11, 2009 at 10:15 AM
How sweet! Happy Birthday Maggie! This is such a sweet idea....THANK YOU!
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | February 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM
From our Maggie (yorkie) to your Maggie... Happy Birthday! Our Maggie is 15 years old and still giving and receiving so much love....we wish that for Daisy Cottage Maggie too! Funny, I was at my local grocery store Tuesday night and someone had posted pictures of puppies...just like your Maggie, for sale. I thought of your sweet Maggie!
Posted by: Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage | February 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!! You look so beautiful!! I just love doxies! I have 2 here with me in Texas!
TXRosebud
[email protected]
Posted by: vickie | February 11, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Happy Birthday sweet Maggie! What a generous heart you & your mama both have! Sending you many warm wishes!
Posted by: Ginger&Pickle | February 11, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Happy Birthday, Maggie. You look great for 5! Not a day over 3! Love your bow. Betsy and Rudy say hi. Mimi
Posted by: mimisue | February 11, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie May from Sasha and Richele. We were suprised to hear that you are from Chehalis, we live in Shoreline presently. You are the same age as Sasha, so you share that too! Have a wonderful year. LOVE XOXO
Posted by: Richele Drummond | February 11, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Well! Happy Birthday Miss Maggie! My Miss Sky would love those bows for her hair! Being a siberian husky they might be a tad small....hehehe!! Please add me in, my furbaby will look great in that frame!!
Posted by: Jenny S | February 11, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Happy Birthday to Maggie! And what a wonderful giveaway package. I'm crossing my fingers!
Posted by: Julie (Knitsational) | February 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!
From Sweet AbbyDog, Crazy DerbyDog and, of course, me (RachelHuman). Have a wonderful doggie day, beautiful girl.
XO
Posted by: Rachel | February 11, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Happy, happy birthday, Maggie. I just love this little dog. Her eyes just draw you into her soul.
Posted by: Diane | February 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM
I always knew Maggie was a sweetie, but that picture of her as a puppy, shows that she has always been a beauty!! Happy Birthday Maggie!
Posted by: Hazel | February 11, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! You are a sweetheart!
Hugs to you, Susan
Posted by: Susan | February 11, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! My furbaby named Maggie will be celebrating her special day next month. Wishing her many doggie treats and loving lap naps!
Posted by: Cynthia | February 11, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Oh happy birthday honey bunny, you are a sweet little valentine. May you never ich this year, may you allways have sun shinng threw your window to curl up to,and may your momma always have a dog treat on had. Happy Happy Birthday Maggie May.
lotsa licks from Dago Dog, Miss Zoe, and kisses from Laurie Mae xoxox
Posted by: laurie herring | February 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Happy Birthday, Maggie!
May you have many more!!
Posted by: Diane | February 11, 2009 at 11:14 AM
HAPPY HAPPY Birthday MAGS! You're a sweet little doggie and we all love you!
Posted by: Joni-MI | February 11, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday Maggie!!! What a lucky and wonderful dog...and so beautiful too :)
Caribou was born on February 15th...she would have been 11 this year - so I am happy to be able to celebrate a doggie birthday right now!
Posted by: Wendy | February 11, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Wishing Miss Maggie a very Happy Day indeed!!
Posted by: sharron | February 11, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Happy Birthday to Maggie!
Posted by: Karen | February 11, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Happiest of days to little Maggie!
Posted by: karla nathan | February 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Happy Birthday, Maggie!!!!
Posted by: Kristina | February 11, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Happy birthday sweet Maggie! I'm so happy that you pose so prettily for your adorable mommy. I'm amazed that you would sit right there on the piano bench in your black checked bow, just like every good girl would. xo rachel
Posted by: Rachel Going | February 11, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! My name is Penny, I am a smooth haired black "tweenie dachsie" I was supposed to be a mini, but I am robust! My birthday is this month too! On Feb. 22 I will be six. I have an adopted sister "Lyndi" she is a red mini dachsie. We love each other! Please pick me for your giveaway and I promise I will share! Thanks, Penny (My Mom Christy typed for me} my paws are too fat!
Posted by: christy ennis | February 11, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie from Chip and me! And what a generous gift to offer on the occassion!
Doggie Kisses from Chip and hugs from me!
Laurie
Posted by: Laurie | February 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie. You are adorable! I love to see your beautiful bows and collars you have. I know you will have a wonderful Birthday :) You're giveaway is just wonderful!
Posted by: Trina | February 11, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!!
I have never posted a comment before but I wanted to say that your blog is so inpsiring and I love your guest bath. It has been the inspiration for the TV room in my home. Love the giveaway!
Alexis
Posted by: Alexis | February 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Dearest Maggie,
What a lucky girl you are to have a family that loves you and celebrates your birthday not just today but everyday! We too have little ones at home and birthdays are quite special for our three chihuahuas.
Here is the birthday cake recipe loved by our babies, Moo, Peanut, and Tater:
Apple Crunch Doggy Cake
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup hot water
1 cup whole rolled oats
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup granola
Dog Cake Recipe Frosting
1/2 cup vegetable shortening16 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons carob powder divided1/2 cup carob chips, unsweetened1/4 teaspoon canola oil
Dog Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray and flour 9 inch square cake pan or desired mold shape such as a dog bone cake shape. Combine applesauce, water and rolled oats and let stand for fifteen minutes. Blend in the remaining ingredients. Transfer batter to prepared pan. (?the consistency will be thick.) Smooth and flatten batter using spatula. Bake cake until top is golden, about forty minutes. Cool for ten minutes. Cut around pan sides and remove. Cool cake completely on a cake rack before frosting.
Dog Cake Frosting
Beat vegetable shortening and cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. If making a dog bone cake, place 1/2 cup of mixture in a plastic sandwich bag. Blend 2 tablespoons carob powder into remainder of frosting until completely blended. Set aside 1/2 cup frosting. Spread remaining frosting over the cake, working down around sides.
Combine carob chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for one minute at 50 percent power (you are melting the chips, not cooking them) Remove from microwave and stir until smooth. Transfer to plastic sandwich bag. Snip corner. Gently squeeze your dog's name onto cake. In small bowl, combine reserved frosting with 1 tablespoon carob powder. Place in sandwich bag and squeeze darker frosting along the top edges of the cake to create a border. Refrigerate cake at least one hour before serving.
May you have your belly always be full of delicious treats and ready to be rubbed, you always have a soft lap to sit on, and toys to play with - Happy Birthday, Maggie!
Posted by: Amanda | February 11, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie! I love your bow! :-)
Posted by: Bree | February 11, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I have been following your blog for months now and I just love it! Maggie is so beautiful and sweet. Happy birthday pretty girl! Erica
Posted by: Erica | February 11, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Happy Birthday maggie i hope you have many more and lots of dog treats today.
Colleen
Posted by: colleen | February 11, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Happy Birthday Maggie!!! You're such a cutie...
Posted by: Barb | February 11, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Happy Birthday Maggie! Chehalis was my home for many years...Snively Avenue, in fact, my daughter recently moved back there. I hope your day is grand!
Posted by: Elaine | February 11, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Wow..Happy Birthday Maggie! Love to see other people who celebrate their dogs birthdays! Hope the day is extra special for both of you!
Brenda
Posted by: brenda | February 11, 2009 at 12:07 PM