Burger’s 5th
Our baby boy is growing up. Burger turned 5 yesterday and it was the celebration to end all celebrations.
Okay, not really. It was a relatively normal day for Burger (he basically acts like it’s his birthday every day). For example, there was some fun playtime with his sis:
But since it was a special day, we capped it off with our traditional special treat from Three Dog Bakery, which was also caught on film:
Burger’s a good sport with Clara, thank goodness. She definitely keeps him on his toes. We wouldn’t be surprised if he looked up at us next year and muttered “I’m getting too old for this kid.”
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You’re so lucky that Burger has such a great temperament and can play nicely with Clara (not all dogs are like that)! It’s adorable watching them play.
PS – the cozy corner looks, well, cozy! Are you going to keep that chair or look for something a little bit bigger?
That’s a total placeholder chair- just for now. Not sure what we’ll end up with, but I’ve tossed around the idea of a little chaise…
xo,
s
Not sure if Clara thinks she is a puppy or Burger thinks he is a human! So Cute!
Happy birthday Burger!
Umm, Burger totally did a cartoon run on the spot in that first video! Cool!
Haha, he’s so funny!
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Funny how kids never ‘perform’ when the camera is rolling. Glad you kept it on a couple seconds longer so we could hear Clara wish her older brother a happy birthday and give him some love. Happy Birthday, Burger.
Happy Birthday Burger! Clara loves him so much – too cute for words!
A chaise and bookshelves (organised Dewey style if John fancies) would be great in that corner- I get the feeling that your little family loves books, language and reading so why not have a central spot for it?
Ok, I could seriously watch Clara toddle around and “talk” all day long. And I think its uber cute how her and Burger play together! So ya know, if you felt like posting more videos like this…wouldn’t hurt my feelings. :)
So cute! We have a cat that isn’t NEARLY as tolerant of Canon (19 months).
Ok, I went through your “Where We Got It” link and couldn’t find the answer, so….where did you get that green rug in your living room?! I have been looking for something very similar for a long time and I guess I just don’t know where to search.
That’s from overstock! Hope it helps!
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s
Thanks!
Happy Birthday, Burger! I hope you have many, many more!
oh man, Burger totally makes me want a dog. He’s such a cutie!! Happy Bday Burger! Pupcakes trump camels, understandably. This vid makes me love the new arrangement idea even more.
Sooo cute! It’s so special when they are just learning to talk…loved the video. I miss my son being that age. :)
did John say that that treat is called a ‘Pupcake’?! so clever!
Haha, yes. Three Dog Bakery is the cutest!
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I love how on the (rare) occasion that Clara takes a spill, you guys never seem to freak out. I’ve worked in a daycare for quite some time, and I’ve noticed a pattern with all the kids I’ve ever had. Those who’s parents didn’t run and pick them up, or baby them after taking tumble, all ended up with super laid back, go-with-the-flow personalities, and were very curious and open to new things! I guess your apple doesn’t fall far from its tree! ;-)
Happy birthday, Burger! In honor of the Burg-man’s big day, I would love to hear more about how he came to be part of your family. What was it about him that told you he was “the one?” How did you come to name him Hamburger? I love hearing these things about people’s pets.
We were actually trying to rescue another pup (Lucy, a half chihuahua half dachsund) via PetFinder and didn’t get her (someone else was above us on the list) when we found Burger! So glad! He was meant to be. I held him and John knew it was over. He clung to me and I nearly cried! Had to take him home! As for the name, he was only two pounds (and his underbelly was spotted like a cow) so we just thought Hamburger was fitting. He seemed to like it too!
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chaises are so fancy and even fancier if you call it your fainting couch! lol :)
Yes! I’ll have to work that term in.
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Sometimes, I am inappropriately blown away by coincidences. Not only do you all share the exact same anniversary as we do (and like 40 billion other couples) BUT our dogs have the exact same birthday though our pooch is about 95lbs larger. He spent the day being used as a climbing device for his younger and less hairy brother and sister.
And I also like the new kitchen idea a lot better. Now if only I had an iota of your DIY ability or flair…
Haha- that’s such a crazy coincidence!
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Awwww so precious! My almost 2-year-old son loved the video of the two of them playing :)
We gave our dog, Hamlet, a pupcake last year for his bday and it didn’t go well (sickness to the maximum, I won’t go into details). Burger is adorable and so is Clara!
Oh man, poor guy!
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does burger get a 5th birthday photo like last year??? http://images.younghouselove.com.s3.amazonaws.com/2010/09/Burger-is-Four.jpg
Oh man he totally needs one! It might torture him to wear clothing though… haha.
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Yay for celebrating the puppy birthdays! Happy 5th Burger, you are one lucky pup! (I say as I rush out the door, leaving my own tiny rat terriers alone for 9 hours…poor babies)
There should totally be a warning on the first video to not be consuming coffee when Burger hauls tail off the couch and skids around the corner into the kitchen! Hilarious.
Happy birthday, Burger!! My DH will be glad to know he shares a birthday week with Burger-rama!
Haha, seriously. That move cracks us up every time.
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So cute! I have 3 boys and a Boston Terrier. I love hearing the little girl voice. My youngest is 16 & has the deep voice of every other male in this house, lol!
I heard Clara right at the end say Happy Birthday! I think she’s going to be quite a little talker. That’s great at her age. I love the new idea for your kitchen.
Hey! I love how Burger and Clara interact and play.
We have a Pomeranian that is our only “baby” right now and with babies in our future we hope that our Pom and children get along like Burger and Clara!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BURGER!!! I love how he goes bananas at the end of the first video and then peels out in the kitchen. My dog does the same thing and it cracks me up every time. Glad Burger still has the spunk of a pup!
So stinkin’ cute! Love Burger’s little happy/excited run playing with his toy. :) Happy birthday to him, my pup turned 5 this year too! Where does the time go?
Happy Birthday Burgs!
Your kids are so adorable.
I know you’re not going to post a video of Clara sobbing or anything, but is that baby EVER cranky? She seems so happy and laid back all of the time. Which I’m sure is a good thing. :)
Haha- check out the haircut video (a few weeks back). She was totally whining/crying! Poor girl!
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s
bahaha..spazzy burger jumping on the couch and running in one spot in the kitchen…so funny!
does he scratch your hardwood?
Nah, he’s pretty light and the floor’s pretty hard. Haha. Maybe tiny scratches if you got down at floor level, but nothing we can see while sitting or standing.
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s
Awww those videos are so cute, I love seeing them play together :) Happy Birthday Burger!!
I’m one of that 2% that’s currently cooking a bun in the oven, and I’ve got to say- watching these videos of Clara helps me to put down the paper bag I’m repeatedly breathing into and realize that having a kid might not be so terrifying after all. Here’s hoping I get a kid who seems as fun, curious, and laid back as she is!
Also? Thunder Burger sounds like something that will totally show up at Carls Jr. next year. I predict lots of barbeque sauce and bacon.
Hahahah, you’re totally right! It’s the best fast food burger name ever.
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I share a birthday with the Burger!! This simple, sweet knowledge has suddenly made the #56 a lot more tolerable :))
And since Burger’s 35 in dog years, you guys aren’t that far apart actually! Happy Belated Birthday!
-John
So totally off subject of Burger’s birthday…but I see so many books for Clara in the video. Maybe a Babycenter post on all her favorite books? I never know which ones to get my little tot.
Love that idea! I’ll have to add it to our babycenter list. She has so many favorites!
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omg look what i found!
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=17995671&color=045&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=A_FURN_FURNITURE
same fabric as your curtains!
Isn’t that funny? Love it!
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Happy birthday Burger!! I love how he peels out on the kitchen floor lol, our dog does that too! Although he weighs 90lbs, its a little more dangerous to be around. Always reminds me of a cartoon character with their legs wheeling around for a second before they take off. Hilarious!
Burger is now older than you two! Hahahah – Happy 30th Doggie-Birthday Burger!
I love how he takes the treat to the rug…our little shih tzu does that with everything we give him!
I know someone who has a dog I think the same breed as Burger who is 14. He’s nearly blind and nearly deaf but he uses his sense of smell to figure out who is who, and is still as active as ever. Happy Birthday, Burger.
I have a Berger dog too, except mine’s jewish haha (even though i’m not! i named him after ron livingston’s character in Sex and the City). He turned 5 earlier this year too!
Oh I loved Burger (wait, I mean Berger) from Sex & The City! Haha.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BURGER! He is just the cutest thing! And I love his name! My cat growing up was named Meatball. :)
I love that t-shirt Clara is wearing in the second video, I think it says “I <3 <3 <3 My Mom & Dad". Any clues on where you bought it?
That’s a sleeper set from TJ Maxx from John’s mom!
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First, adorable videos. I love babies & pets playing together! Second, I couldn’t help but notice that your Karlstad chaise section is having the same problem as mine. The cushion will NOT stay put! I haven’t actually tried to come up with an solutions to this besides rolling my eyes as I push it back into place every day. Does this annoy you guys, too? Any ideas on how to keep it from happening? It’s such a great couch, but that darn chaise cushion… grrr.
I notice that it has velcro on the bottom that’s not catching so I’ve been meaning to just add a strip of velcro to the underside of the cushion in the right place so it actually catches! I thought we might have just assembled it with those askew a bit, so it’s funny to hear that you’re having the same problem. Hope it helps!
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Now these videos are just too cute. Happy Birthday Burger!
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precious little family. and you guys sound good singing together :)
Love the new kitchen layout! It will be such a great area for Clara and Burger to play while y’all are cooking!
I love the first video – I’m a vet, and I’ve seen my share of evil chihuahuas (aka landsharks) – most of which I blame on people treating them like handbags, not dogs! So its awesome to me to see one playing so nicely with the kiddo!
Yay! We’re so so so glad Burger is so sweet to Clara (and vice versa).
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I always love all your home videos. As I am sitting watching football, I just have to ask: are you guys football fans? What are your favorite teams? :)
We’re actually not really much for football! I know, it’s weird, right? Somehow neither of our families were really into it- but of course after being in advertising for a while we always watch The Super Bowl for the commercials. Haha.
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Happy birthday, Burger!! 35 dog years old, eh? You don’t look a day over 28 ;->
Sonia will ADORE these videos, btw… if you’ve noticed a weird spike in Burger video views, you can thank her!! I can’t pull up YHL without her climbing on my lap & demanding multiple showings. She especially likes his house tour & him doing the Free Willy jump on your old bed :)
“Crazy Burger!”
Give him a birthday pet from us!
Awww, well thanks to Sonia for giving Burger some love on his Birthday!
-John
Happy Belated Burger! My 33 month old daughter loves watching these videos! I need to capture her in action, bubbling and giggling away, it is HI-larious!!!
How sweet! Love the videos. Happy Belated Birthday Burger!
I teach Spanish and do ESL work, and I just wanted to say that you do a lot of great language facilitation with Clara–it’s actually very textbook with the way you narrate what you are doing simply, and build on the vocabulary with questions and repetition. You are such a good language, momma! I bet you read a lot to her, too! :) I love her little “ay ay dogie, hai biay!”
That’s so interesting! Love it!
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