March 15th, 2025

Emma's First Birthday

In some ways, I doubted this day would ever come — and in most ways, I feel like we’ve already surpassed it a thousand times over.

Emma, you have healed something in me that I didn’t even know was broken, and you’ve given me the chance and opportunity to learn from you.

Emma in the snow on March 9th, 2025

I have grown immensely as a trainer since you came along, and I am beyond proud to be your person.

I adore your personality — your eagerness for life and sheep. I love your love for your friends and your openness to new things.

Thank you for forming friendships, never judging, always being eager to please, and for finding sheep so fun that I can leave you comfortably somewhere just watching them.

Emma, you are the sweetest girl, and your joy for life has convinced almost everyone that you are perfect.

Happy Birthday, sweet girl — we are going to go have some fun with sheep today!

Happy Training!

Addi and her dogs