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My Pumpkin Love

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Mike

Sweet Pumpkin sits with me on spring grass in the backyard…© 2012 Michael Fiveson

I love everything about her starting with her gentle playful spirit. She is sweet beyond words and look how pretty my girl is. What she has given me is patience, appreciation, and devotion.

98 thoughts on “My Pumpkin Love”

Pat Bean on April 27, 2012 at 6:00 am said:

She’s beautiful Mike.I love those soulful eyes.

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 6:02 am said:
  
  You got it Pat…soulful eyes.
  
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  - Pat Bean on April 27, 2012 at 6:31 am said:
    
    Thanks for the follow. I have really been enjoying your blog. It usually adds some serenity to my day.
    
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  - m5son on April 27, 2012 at 6:33 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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Pit on April 27, 2012 at 6:01 am said:

A lovely dog, and a wonderful appreciacion of her in your words! And I really agree with you about how wonderful companions dogs can be. They simply give happiness to your life, don’t they?
Best regards,
Pit

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 6:03 am said:
  
  Happiness and overwhelming joy. Thanks Pit.
  
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Inside the Mind of Isadora on April 27, 2012 at 6:20 am said:

sweet face and eyes – know wonder you love her so
~~~~~~ : – )

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 9:59 am said:
  
  She is sweeter than I ever imagined a dog could be. And a beauty too. Thank you.
  
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catherinebowman on April 27, 2012 at 6:25 am said:

Best looking pumpkin I’ve ever seen! She’s beautiful and looks totally worth the devotion you give her in return.

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 6:34 am said:
  
  Totally.
  
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Gracie on April 27, 2012 at 6:30 am said:

She’s adorable!

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 6:33 am said:
  
  And highly snuggable. Thank you.
  
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Laurie Bartolo on April 27, 2012 at 6:40 am said:

Another beautiful photo of sweet Pumpkin! I just love her sweet face. It’s always heartwarming to me to read about another dog lover’s bond with their dog. 🙂

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 6:44 am said:
  
  Thanks Laurie. So much I could say about her 🙂
  
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Newfoundland Traveller on April 27, 2012 at 6:40 am said:

Adorable!

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 6:42 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Bonnie Michelle on April 27, 2012 at 7:46 am said:

As I see the photo and read your words I feel the depth of love and appreciation you have for her. You are a lucky man but she is a lucky dog.

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 7:51 am said:
  
  Thanks. Great depth indeed.
  
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disperser on April 27, 2012 at 7:48 am said:

Well said.

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 7:52 am said:
  
  Thanks, I appreciate that.
  
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mcolmo on April 27, 2012 at 8:13 am said:

Awww, she’s a sweetie pie.

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 10:00 am said:
  
  So too are you, but Pumpkin is better looking 🙂
  
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  - mcolmo on April 27, 2012 at 12:28 pm said:
    
    Thank you!
    
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  - m5son on April 27, 2012 at 12:55 pm said:
    
    🙂 now you know I am kidding…..
    
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  - mcolmo on April 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm said:
    
    I know. 🙂
    
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eponaleah on April 27, 2012 at 8:14 am said:

You can see the love shining in her eyes.

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 10:10 am said:
  
  Yes you can, and I love her to pieces. Thank you!
  
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creativenoodling on April 27, 2012 at 8:18 am said:

Purdy golden girl. My grandfather raised golden retrievers years ago, so I’ll always have a soft spot for them.

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 10:02 am said:
  
  Yo Noodles (I just wanted to say that….moving right along….)
  If you have been around Goldens then you know. Pumpkin is the first I ever had. Thank you.
  
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  - creativenoodling on April 27, 2012 at 10:43 am said:
    
    Call me Noodles anytime!
    
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  - m5son on April 27, 2012 at 10:50 am said:
    
    Even though I am originally from NY (home of the nickname) I never got to call anyone Noodles and always wanted to. Thank you sexy Noodles!
    
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Madhu on April 27, 2012 at 8:27 am said:

She is a beauty Mike! Love that expression on her face!

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 10:03 am said:
  
  That expression is essentially who she is. Soft, loving, all the time. Not a mean bone in her body, and she always smells good too. Thank you.
  
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Tina on April 27, 2012 at 10:09 am said:

You can just see and feel her tender, sweet soul in this photo. And she looks at you with such love and devotion. Beautiful photo, and a gorgeous doggie. Both of you are quite lucky, for the way you express your love for her obviously comes from the heart, and that, she gives you in return. They really ask for so little, don’t they? But give SO much in return.

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 10:13 am said:
  
  She asks for our attention and we give it with enthusiasm. That is all she asks for and gives back a hundred times more.
  Thank you for this comment.
  
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Sheila T Illustrated on April 27, 2012 at 10:36 am said:

Love that look of adoration! Like a child, they give us unconditional love, don’t they.

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 10:56 am said:
  
  Very much like a child, but without some of the angst we get from our children. And no diapers!
  
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  - Sheila T Illustrated on April 27, 2012 at 11:04 am said:
    
    Ain’t that the truth!
    
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wolke205 on April 27, 2012 at 10:44 am said:

Look at her gorgeous smile! Pumpkin is such a sweet dog – awwwwwww ❤ I can't wait to look for a lil dog for us after the wedding 🙂

Big hugs & Happy Weekend

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 10:48 am said:
  
  Big hugs to you, and Pumpkin says thank you 🙂
  
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caseyhoward on April 27, 2012 at 11:07 am said:

SO sweet! Dogs really can make humans realize how to appreciate the more simple things in life. I love this, and she is adorable 🙂

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 11:09 am said:
  
  So cool of you to take the time to comment. Thanks so much!
  
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patriciakirsch on April 27, 2012 at 11:38 am said:

Beautiful! Goldens are the best 🙂

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 11:40 am said:
  
  Thank you. Yes they are.
  
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gordon on April 27, 2012 at 1:49 pm said:

And, if you let her, a nice hand cleaning! 🙂

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 1:51 pm said:
  
  Especially for uncle Gordon!
  
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John on April 27, 2012 at 4:14 pm said:

Beautiful dog. 🙂

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 4:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks John. That she is.
  
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Michael Glover on April 27, 2012 at 5:35 pm said:

Beautiful dog! I really love dogs! They truly are man’s best friend. I hope you have a great weekend!

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  And you as well Michael. Thank you. I just noticed I’m not following you. How is that possible? Forgive me. Rectified.
  
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Derrick Birdsall on April 27, 2012 at 8:31 pm said:

what a sweetheart!

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 9:03 pm said:
  
  That she is. Thanks Derrick.
  
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  - Derrick Birdsall on April 28, 2012 at 5:13 pm said:
    
    Looks like she’s a bit older than my goofy Remi but it’s hard to find something nicer than a good dog.
    
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  - m5son on April 28, 2012 at 5:15 pm said:
    
    And she is a very good dog. She is 7 1/2.
    Thanks Derrick.
    
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fiztrainer on April 27, 2012 at 10:12 pm said:

This kind of brought tears to my eyes. So tender. I love this and she is BEAUTIFUL. 😀

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- m5son on April 27, 2012 at 10:14 pm said:
  
  I like that a lot. You have a tender soul. Thank you so much.
  
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  - fiztrainer on April 27, 2012 at 10:23 pm said:
    
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Lyndell on April 28, 2012 at 12:46 am said:

aaw pumpkin looks like the sweetest dog ever 🙂

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- m5son on April 28, 2012 at 7:58 am said:
  
  She is the sweetest dog ever. I love her big time.
  
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Jude on April 28, 2012 at 1:03 am said:

She’s looking at you with complete devotion. Wonderful!

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- m5son on April 28, 2012 at 7:58 am said:
  
  Its the same look I give her but without the pretty. Thanks.
  
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Saad Solaiman on April 28, 2012 at 3:10 am said:

beautiful shot!

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- m5son on April 28, 2012 at 8:57 am said:
  
  Thank you Saad. She is my sweet, soft, fluffy love.
  
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artblablablablog on April 28, 2012 at 6:07 am said:

She is beautiful, dogs are Godlike.

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- m5son on April 28, 2012 at 7:56 am said:
  
  That she is. Thank you.
  
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George Weaver on April 28, 2012 at 6:45 pm said:

Ah, she’s getting older now, Mike. Somebody said to me that we should come here with one dog who stays with us throughout life. That would be a fine thing indeed.

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- m5son on April 28, 2012 at 10:15 pm said:
  
  George when Pumpkin leaves it will be one of the hardest things I have ever endured. I tear up just thinking about it. She is only 7 1/2, but she is getting older for sure. I guess she will be part of me forever, but still hard to think about.
  
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  - George Weaver on April 28, 2012 at 10:33 pm said:
    
    Yeah, I’ve lost too many. Pumpkin just has that people look. Those dogs are really hard to lose. But…we keep going back for more every time we lose one. I just can’t be without my dog. 🙂
    
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plumplyhonest on April 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm said:

She is stunning and I bet that look makes your heart melt every time. 🙂

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- m5son on April 28, 2012 at 10:11 pm said:
  
  Every single time. She is an amazing dog. Thank you very much.
  
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niasunset on April 29, 2012 at 2:53 pm said:

Blessing her… she is so adorable and so lovely… Thank you dear Mike, with my love and kisses for her 🙂 nia

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- m5son on April 29, 2012 at 3:15 pm said:
  
  Thank you Nia.
  
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debbrunson on April 29, 2012 at 3:42 pm said:

Perfect companion,
Unconditionally loves.
Sees straight to your soul.

She’s beautiful indeed, Mike.

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- m5son on April 29, 2012 at 3:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks Deb.She is my special girl.
  
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Kirsten Dinesen on April 30, 2012 at 11:47 am said:

Thank you for a wonderful journey through your poetry, your writings and your photographs……Your “special girl” has a beautiful smile!!

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- m5son on April 30, 2012 at 12:23 pm said:
  
  What a lovely thing for you to say, kirsten. Thanks! (I’ll let Pumpkin know what you said)
  
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Sylver Blaque on April 30, 2012 at 8:11 pm said:

Omg…be still my heart! How can this much adorable-osity fit into one hairy bundle of life? I. Am. In. LOVE! 🙂

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- m5son on April 30, 2012 at 8:12 pm said:
  
  Yeah, and if you met her in person there would be NO disappointment. She is crazy sweet and beautiful.
  
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Russel Ray Photos on May 4, 2012 at 7:59 pm said:

She’s a very lovely dog. I love big dogs. There’s just something about their eyes.

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 8:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks Russel. She is my big (85lb) sweet girl. Couldn’t love her more than I do.
  
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gramster1 on May 23, 2012 at 8:08 pm said:

What a pretty lady!

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- m5son on May 23, 2012 at 8:10 pm said:
  
  That she is. Thanks.
  
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lscotthoughts on May 25, 2012 at 1:47 pm said:

What a beautiful girl, Mike, and it’s nice that she smiles for the camera! Our Lucky Girl passed away last November, she was almost 11, and it was tough beyond words. It took time to grieve the loss of her and my Mom, but 2 months ago, we adopted a new dog, Copper, 19 month old light chocolate lab. He adds the joy that left when Lucky passed…so I know how you feel. They become important fixtures in our lives and give us so much~sorry for the rambling! 🙂

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- Mike on September 11, 2015 at 4:26 pm said:
  
  I missed this comment 3 1/2 years ago so I will say, at last, thank you Lauren and I’m sorry that your sweet doggy left you.
  
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  - lscotthoughts on September 12, 2015 at 9:05 am said:
    
    Oh my gosh, Mike, you’re funny. I’m sure there are lonely comments I missed from years ago, too, and I appreciate your reply and kind words. We now have Copper boy and Lucky Girl would approve. 🙂 Take care and have a good weekend!
    
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  - Mike on September 12, 2015 at 9:46 am said:
    
    Funny? What I amuse you? Like a clown?
    (what movie is that from….no googling)
    
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  - lscotthoughts on September 12, 2015 at 11:20 am said:
    
    I had to google, so sue me! 😉 Goodfellas and I never saw it. 🙂
    
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  - Mike on September 12, 2015 at 11:55 am said:
    
    My lawyer will be in touch with yours early next week….
    
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  - lscotthoughts on September 13, 2015 at 8:01 am said:
    
    😉
    
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The Wanderlust Gene on May 28, 2012 at 8:19 pm said:

Hard to remain “mistrusting” when you’ve a Pumpkin in your life. My Little Miss is a bit like that, though her sister, Maggie is a bit of a show pony, but together they remind me of all that’s good.

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- m5son on May 28, 2012 at 8:25 pm said:
  
  Well you have a very good point there. Pumpkin does ground me and makes me sweeter and more trusting, at least of dogs 🙂
  Great comment….thanks.
  
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  - The Wanderlust Gene on May 28, 2012 at 8:33 pm said:
    
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sweetpurerity on August 17, 2012 at 9:56 pm said:

She has such kind eyes…. She is Adorable.

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- Mike on August 17, 2012 at 10:12 pm said:
  
  She is that, and I love her deeply. Thank you.
  
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Love Happy Notes - Daily Fun and Inspiration on August 24, 2014 at 5:42 pm said:

I’m reading ‘a big little life’ Memoir of a Joyful Dog by Dean Koontz about his Golden, Trixie. They are so amazing. Pumpkin has the sweetest, wisest face. She’s lovely. I’m so happy for you!

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- Mike on August 24, 2014 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Yes, I too have read that book. Fabulous. Thank you very much. There is a very good chance that I will be thinking of her when the last few moments of my life flicker away.
  
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Boomdeeadda on October 22, 2014 at 9:20 pm said:

Oh dear, I’m a bit addicted too. Happy almost birthday Pumpkin. I think your smiles says it all.

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- Mike on October 22, 2014 at 9:50 pm said:
  
  Pumpkin loves the attention but really craves touch. She loves everybody. Thanks Boomdee. Pumpkin would think you are boomdelicious.
  
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