Well now, who is that adorable little puppy? Debucher Baguette (aka Emma)? Oh yes, I was going to post about milestones today and today is a big milestone at our house. Exactly eight years ago today, Mom flew to London to meet me for the very first time and take me back home to Germany with her. Hard to believe that was me as I look totally different now! If you want to find out more about my early years, see my GBGV parents, and find out how I ended up in Minnesota, of all places, check my About Me page.
A few days ago I hit another milestone, I completed three years of blogging! My blogiversary was November 8, but I rarely post on Saturdays, so I decided to combine milestones and make one nice post. For an eight year old dog, I have quite a list of accomplishments! Back in 2007 when I left my GBGV parents in the UK, who would have guessed I would be the founder and CBO of the My GBGV Life Empire just a few years later! Mom says it isn’t an empire, but I think it is. I’ve worked hard on my blogging and social media skills to get to where I am at right now! I’m also very proud of myself and have developed an ego to go along with my position…says the mom…I tend to disagree with that notion.
I’m also pretty darn proud of having traveled to five countries and eighteen states in my eight years. My goal is to hit at least seven more states in the coming years. We shall see if I hit that goal or not. I love to travel, and I am real good in the car and in hotels, so it is a good possibility.
The other crazy milestone I have reached is to be appearing in an actual book for the past three years! All three books make excellent gifts for dog lovers or just for yourself if you enjoy dog books…that is a hint…the holidays are right around the corner! The books are available as e-books or in print on Amazon. Click on the book titles to see them on Amazon.
Back in 2012, I appeared in my own chapter in my friend Snoopy‘s book Mischief Master Class.
In 2013, last year, I published my own book, Tales of a French Scent Hound! In my opinion, one of the very best books on the market!
And this year, if you recall a couple weeks ago, DOGFACE came out with my adorable mug as one of the featured dogs.
I have accomplished many more things in the past eight years, these are just a few of the bigger milestones, and I hope to have many more in the future. Sometimes a girl just needs to brag a bit, but I think I have done many things a dog should be proud of and tell the world about.
*GIVEAWAY*
To celebrate what I have so far achieved as a GBGV dog in this world, I’m going to giveaway a pawtographed copy of my book, Tales of a French Scent Hound, to one lucky reader. To win, all you have to do is post a comment telling me what you enjoy about my blog, and/or what you would like to see on my blog. The giveaway is open to anyone over the age of 18, residing on the planet earth. If you live outside the USA, you will be responsible for any customs fees if any are incurred, and I cannot guarantee delivery prior to the holidays.
Today Iβm joining the Barks and Bytes Halloween Blog Hop hosted by 2 Brown Dawgs and Heart Like a Dog! Join up and share in the fun, or just visit a few new blogs!
What a busy 8 years you have had! Happy birthday my furiend!
Yep, I’m a busy pup π
Sincere Congratulations to you and your family!!! You have accomplished SO much in your life so far!! Happy Blogoversary too!
xo Chloe and LadyBug
Mom had no idea 8 years ago all the things that we would do.
Congrats on your 8 years! You sure have been a busy dog. We always enjoy your cooking posts. π Thanks so much for joining the hop!
Thank you. I try to bake once a month if I can.
Happy anniversary to you and your mom. I love all the photos. You are a terrific model!
Thank you.
Wow that has been an action packed 8 years and we hope you have many, many more. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
Thanks, Molly!
Emma, you are the most charming GBGV on the Internet! I really enjoy your adventures and photos with your sisters. Congrats on your gotcha day and all of your amazing accomplishments!
Thank you. I do my best to be entertaining and informative! Thanks for being a friend!
Wow! I knew you were a busy girl, Emma, but wow! Congratulations on those milestones!
well that really is a lot you have accomplished in a short life – well done Emma and ye – you were sooooo adorable as a puppy….loves those black ears
I don’t see New York on that body of yours, but I know how busy you are and I love reading about every minute of it.
A beautiful baby grew into a beautiful adult! I say stuff a toy into your mom’s mouth when she disagrees with you. π I have read and looked at 2 of your 3 books Why was your picture in the almost very back of ‘Dogface?’ Gotta check out Snoopy’s book. Happy Anniversary to you and your mom. Have a pawsome day! XO<3XO Sparkle the PBGV
Thank you. I was not thrilled to be at the back at first, but then I realized front and back get seen the most, the middle gets lost usually π
You have had a busy life Emma…that puppy picture is so cute…what happened to your dark brown ears! Congratultions on your 3-year anniversary. Our is coming up next month – only two years, but boy time flies huh.
I can’t believe 3 yrs! I faded, and so did Bailie. We both had similar dark colors as pups, but now have lightened. Oh well.
Happy Blogoversary to you…. What a busy time you’ve had and we love your blog, so yo are right about building a great empire. What do we like about the blog? Two things. The wonderful photos and your friendly smooth writing. Nice job. Oh and we would love to be entered in the giveaway….
Have a great day.
hugs, Bugsy and Knuckles
Awesome, I hope you can win my book! Thanks for reading my blog and enjoying life with me.
Congratulations on your blogoversary
Lily & Edward
Thanks, friends.
Hey Emma!
Wow, congrats on your busy and fun 8 years! OMD you were such an adorable pup, no wonder you’re so gorgeous now. Blogging is such a great part of our lives and I’m glad we’re sharing ours together.
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, Police Commissioner
Blogging is so much fun and such a wonderful thing today. I am so grateful for all my friends in Blogville!
Eight years! You’ve accomplished quite a bit in such a short time! Tell your mom that your fun photos need to grace the front of greeting cards. π
We need a connection to a greeting card company π
Congratulations on all the milestones. However, I will not be reading this post to Honey. It would just intimidate her. π
I love the limelight, and I have developed an ego to match, but Mom still loves me!
Oh my goodness, Emma! We are all so impressed with your milestones! Wow!! And we love your cute dark long ears when you were a puppy. We love looking at your photos and your funny stories. We would love to be entered in the giveaway!! Maybe one day we will send you a book we write!! The behind the scenes story of the being a Doodle! HA! your doodle friend Dash
Good luck on winning the book. We will see what Mr. Rafflecopter chooses. Are you guys really writing a book?
World traveler, author, model – you’re giving Oprah a run for her money!
I could be a dog version of Oprah!
Wow, Emma, you really have accomplished a lot in just 8 years! You have a lot to be proud of, and certainly deserve to brag a little bit! Congratulations on your 3 year blogiversary!
It’s amazing how much your coloring has changed over the years.
I look so different! Mom would not believe they were really pics of me if she hadn’t taken them herself. Bailie has changed a ton too in the past year.
I love how you hold your paw over the other dog in the book, so your viewers can only see you. =D
Mom says that goes to my ego issues. I was not asked to do that and Mom didn’t realize it until we downloaded the photos at home!
I love your photographs on your blog the most. And best of all, I love that when I read it, I always go away feeling happy!
That is pawsome and makes me howl. I want to spread happiness and laughs as that is what GBGV’s are known for!
Wow, Emma! Those are some amazing milestones! Well done! I think you are the cutest little puppy. Oh my…your ears were so much darker when you were young. Is that normal, for GBGV to change color like that? You know what I love about your blog…the photos of YOU! You are the cutest, best model ever and some of your photos are just plain FUN (and/or funny)! Don’t stop posing for such great photos, my girl.
Oz
Thank you Oz, I love modeling. Actually, Bailie’s ears have faded out a lot too. We both turned much lighter with time. I will have to do a before and after post of us both one of these days.
Happy belated Blogoversary! I totally love your tasty tuesday posts, of course I’m a gourmet (or a gourmand?). I hope you will travel to all states and I would love to read your travel diary :o)
Thanks, easy! I have something tasty coming up next Tuesday, so stay tuned.
What a cute little puppy you were! No wonder you grew up into such a beautiful big puppy!
Awww, thank you!
You are totally, totally amazing, and beautiful too Emma!
Thank you kitty pals!
I just love everything about you Emma!! And btw, I totally thought that first picture was Miss Bailie.
Thank you for joining the blog hop!!
Miss Bailie has faded out too. I guess we spend too much time in the sun.
Goodness Emma you are one high achiever and you’re NOT the oldest! Congratulations on an amazing career. I think mom is going to go and do something dangerous to herself now that she learned you have been blogging only one year more than her. I have to go! Love Dolly
What? The first year and a half of blogging was just to learn tons of stuff, then we started to figure it out. Practice makes perfect, so we have lots of practicing to do!
Emma, you and Ace are the same age. Congrats on all you have accomplished so far! My favorite things about your blog … let’s see … the awesome photographs, your sense of humor and your creative topic ideas. AND, that you come up with so many clever posts every week. There’s always something new and fun on your site.
Thank you! I’m so happy when my friends feel happy after visiting my posts. My goal is to be happy and funny, yet deliver a message.
Okay, first of all…OMD! You were just as precious as a pup as you are beautiful today! I am so proud to call you my “sweetie.” You need to add Louisiana to your list of travels. We are closer than many of the states that you have visited. I love your photos on your blog, I’d like to see more. I would love to win a copy of your book. β₯ β₯
Thank you my sweet Bentley. I would love to add Louisiana to my list if I can figure out the right time to stop by! Good luck on winning my book π
We just love the three of you! And it’s lovely to think you are not that far away from us! We love your blog! There is something about your cooking adventures that is fascinating!
I hear humans saying I’m the dog version of Julia Childs, maybe that is the fascination. It is also great to have friends not so far away!
What big milestones Emma, you should be so very proud!!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Thank you. I am proud of myself.
Mowzers, what accomplishments! Loads of pawesome accomplishments, from birthday to blogoversary to a BOOK even!
I may be small, but I like to think big!
Congrats on all your milestones. We love seeing all the sets your mom comes up with for taking your pictures. You all pose so well (or she takes 87 pictures for every one good one). Keep on entertaining us. Thanks.
She takes a ton of photos, but we also enjoy posing. Thank you for enjoying my blog.
Congrats! Such fab milestones!!!! Wonderful giveaway too!!
I love everything about your blog!!! I love the photos and how well you sit in your outfits and pose for the camera, and I love how you make your posts funny too!
α¦ husky hugz α¦ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
Thank you for being friends. We love to have fun with the blog and try to send out a message now and then but most importantly, we want to make readers laugh and smile.
Hope you are okay during this arctic blast.
Oh yes, a bit of cold is not a problem. We just don’t like ice.
Hi Y’all!
Wow! You have been one busy gal! What great milestones! Literally, milestones!
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Thanks, I am a pretty busy girl.
We love your sense of humor….you make us laugh everyday! We cant wait to see you continue to grow your blog. What a beautiful, smart, talented girl you are!!
Thank you so much and I’m so happy to make you laugh. We love fun and being a happy place for friends to visit.
Wow Emma! You are quite the Lady About Town!!! Good work!! π
Thank you!
Congrats, Emma! I didn’t even recognize you as a puppy…you get even cuter with age π
I know, I look like a whole different dog!
I enjoy reading about your scent training and seeing your costumes!
Hey, those are two of my favorite things! Thanks for coming by!
You have so many accomplishments! I really enjoying hearing about all the shenanigans of you and your sisters! I appreciate your wit and observational skills.
Thank you π
Emma, you were such an adorable puppy. What a wonderful and successful adult dog you have become. I know your Mom is so proud! I’m proud and happy to be your friend. I think you & your Mom make a great team & you are wonderful!
Happy Adoptaversary and congrats on all you’ve accomplished so far.
Your friend, Pixel
Sorry, left a comment before reading the required thing I needed to include in it. I like reading about your adventures while walking and your wit and viewpoints on things, through the eyes of you, Emma. Not too many of us dogs writing blogs through our own eyes, so it’s good that you and I keep it real from a dog’s perspective. π
Thanks Pixel. You are one of my first online friends and mom and I value our friendship. Hope your mom is doing better.
Oh my goodness! You looked totally different as a puppy. I would never have imagined you with dark ears! You were adorable! Still very pretty now π
I know, crazy! Bailie has totally faded too.
Awesome post! You have had so many great and amazing milestones! You definitely raise the bar when it comes to blogging! You have been a great role model a dog could ask for! Here’s to many more amazing milestones to come! π
Thanks, Spencer! You are a good pal!
Wow! You have a lot of milestones Emma! You are one busy girl! Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
To tell the truth, Harley is the one who found you Emma. And he’s been in love with your swag, your cooking, your tail wave and your spunk ever since! Groovy Goldendoodles loves mygbgvlife. Congratulations!
Awww…thank you! We love seeing Harley and his white fluffiness too. He is always doing fun out of the ordinary stuff too!
To tell you the truth Emma, Harley is the one who found you! He’s been in love with your spunk, your tail wag, your swag, and your cooking. Congratulations girl on all your milestones. Groovy Goldendoodles love mygbgvlife.
great milestones, thank you for sharing them with us. You are a rockstar
Awww, so nice of you to say!