although he doesn’t look a day over 62, ivan is celebrating his 91st birthday today. that’s 13 in people years. in the 12 years and 8 months he’s lived with me he’s never said a word , yet i could write an entire book about him.
on december 8, 1999, i adopted ivan. when we got home, we both looked at each other & thought, “what do we do now?”
we went to the park on on 58th street & sutton place and bonded in an instant. i think it was the most fun he ever had in his first 4 months.
after all that playing, i put him down for a nap.
i can clearly remember not being able to take my eyes off him and i just stared at him asleep on the bed – until it was time to play some more.
as you can see, he’s exceptionally debonair,
incredibly modest about his good looks,
and not a bit fussy about what he wears.
(unless i dress him up in something ridiculous)
he plays well with others,
he’s adventurous & athletically gifted,
a compassionate listener,
and he loves a good party.
but most of all, he’s the best thing that ever happened to me.
happy birthday, my love!
♥
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
― Lao Tzu
Happy birthday, Ivan! Looking good at 91.
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feeling good too! thanks for the birthday wishes!!
😉
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Happy Birthday Ivan, I Love you…. A beautiful tribute Laurie xo
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What a cutie-patoodie!!
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Your love affair with Ivan wafts through the digital ether ………… how sweet & wonderful for you both:)
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yes, i am very lucky! thank you.
😉
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Happy Birthday to Ivan the Incredible!!!! Xoxoxo
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miss you madly!!
xo
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Happy Birthday Ivan! He is such a sweetheart, and so devoted to protecting you.
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ivan says thank you, april – he loves you!
😉
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Looks like a great friend!
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Excellent post! He is adorable and The Ward family including our girls Millie & Oceana (golden retriever & beagle-terrier) send Happy Birthday wishes! May you celebrate many more.
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ivan thanks the entire ward family!!
🙂
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