Today we remember Debucher Baguette, Emma, on what would have been her fifteenth birthday. It is the third birthday without her here. The country always mourns 9/11, but Emma always celebrated because she was born on this date. She said she was born on a day most people are sad as a reminder that good things can happen on bad days.
Born in England, she moved to Germany the day she turned nine weeks old and at ten months, she crossed the Atlantic and moved to Minnesota. Her first birthday was celebrated at Gramma’s house. She was a silly young pup just like all GBGV’s.
Emma lived her first five years as a house hound with her Kuvasz sister Katie and then in November 2011, she started My GBGV Life. At the time she had no idea if anyone would ever even read her blog or look at her social media pages. Over the years her little empire grew and grew and she was a very proud blogging hound. Ems loved being a star and having people recognize her when she was out and about.
Through blogging she discovered her talent in the kitchen, a real canine version of Julia Childs. Emma could bake just about anything and everything she made was to drool for! Bailie and I miss her cooking and baking a lot! No matter what she was up to, she was always the perfect model for the camera.
At seven years old she started nose work and is the first dog Mom ever competed with in any kind of dog sport. Emma was a good sniffer. The only thing she didn’t like was that other dogs got to sniff too. She felt it should all be just for her. As you know, we all have colors, and she was the red dog.
Like all dogs in this house, winter was her favorite time of year. She enjoyed playing in the snow, long winter walks, and even bundling up to go sledding. Fashion is another thing Emma was very interested in. She could wear things that would make others look silly.
Travel was also something Emma enjoyed, traveling to twenty two states and five countries. She loved a good road trip.
Her last birthday was on this day in 2018 when she turned twelve. None of us would have imagined that just forty nine days later she would leave us. Debucher Baguette, Emma, was a one of a kind hound, a real classy lady dog from England who felt she was the queen. Happy Birthday to our special, late sister Emma. We miss you, but Mom’s heart still aches a lot for you. Your loss has caused so many tears but we know she loves each of us so much, each in our own way. Enjoy your special day up in heaven.
You were such a beauty and we so wish we could have gotten to know you better, Emma. Happy Birthday in Heaven♥ Huge hugs to your mom♥
She was a very special hound and she did so much for promoting our breed and dog stuff in general. Mom misses her so much.
We all miss you This brought tears to my eyes but when I saw you in that inter coat I had to smile. Happy Birthday. Run free
Even in the saddest of times, Emma could make people smile just being her silly self. She was a very special hound.
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Emma. She sure was a special girl.
She was very special and we all miss her.
Emma was certainly a very special dog, and she was born to be a blogger! Big hugs to your Mom today. Happy Birthday at the Bridge, Emma. We still miss you! ♥
Emma was a one of a kind hound and we are lucky she was a part of the family, just taken too soon.
What a sweet, wonderful tribute to your sweet sister, Emma!! I know she’s looking down on you, Bailie, Olivia, and your Mom and smiling.
Emma was an inspiration for all of us who were blogging back then and we all loved her.
I feel your Mom’s tears. I still have my leaky-eyed moments too. With love and hugs to all of you…..
Emma was a huge inspiration for Mom and she inspired her every day. She is dearly missed.
Hugs as you remember that special Angel Emma, today and every single day.
She is here with us in spirit every day and it often makes mom sad.
we miss Emma and send love and (((hugs))) as you remember
Thank you. You know the pain.
Special happy birthday wishes to Emma in heaven and special hugs to Mama and sisters, Bailey and Madison🐾🐾🌸🐾🐾🌸💕💫
Thank you. She was a special hound.
She was such a special girl! Always part of your heart.
She will always be there with mom in spirit.
She was indeed a VERY VERY special girl!
She was one of a kind.
That’s a beautiful tribute to her. Happy Birthday in Heaven, Emma!
Thank you. We miss her, but Mom especially misses her every day.
Oh, Emma, how we all miss your photo ops! You were a stunning and beautifully talented model. None of will ever forget out lsdy in red. Love you, Emma! Sparkle and family
She was a real special girl, lady hound. We all miss her, but it still breaks mom’s heart that she left us so early.
Happy Barkday to a special pooch.
Happy Birthday Emma!!! You are missed.
She is super missed by so many, but especially our mom.