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Happy 10th Birthday, Oscar!

Happy 10th Birthday Oscar

Happy Friday, Ladies! Today is Oscar’s 10th Birthday! Oscar has shared the blog stage with me on Fridays since the very beginning of Style at a Certain Age. You all have seen him grow up over the years, and to celebrate his tenth birthday, today’s Fridays with Oscar is all about our good ol’ boy Oscar! So sit back and travel through the archives with me as we look back at 10 years of Fridays with Oscar. 

Happy 10th Birthday Oscar

TL;DR

  Today, we celebrate Oscar’s 10th Birthday – Happy Birthday, Oscar!

  We also celebrate 10 years of Fridays with Oscar on the blog

Happy Birthday, Oscar!

Fridays with Oscar

Happy 10th Birthday Oscar

2014 – Oscar’s first appearance on the blog!  

Oscar started life as a rescue pup after his mother suddenly died. Christmas 2014, he was looking for a human who would give him a home and some love. Good thing as Mr. Style and I were looking for a pup after our beloved English bulldog’s heart gave out

Happy 10th Birthday Oscar

2015

Oscar grew by leaps and bounds week after week. Month after month. Mr. Style kept snapping photos; readers looked forward to Friday and I loved having Oscar by my side.

Oscar through the years Oscar through the years

November 2016 – This was the beginning of a regular Fridays with Oscar blog post. It was so new that back then, we didn’t even have recipes!

Oscar through the years

In 2017, we brought Ollie home and she and Oscar became thick as thieves.

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September 2018 – Oscar enjoying his weekly gig on Fridays with Oscar!

Oscar through the years

By March of 2019,  Oscar’s day in the spotlight evolved to include a cocktail and recipe. Fridays with Oscar has become the perfect way to end the week and kick off a casual weekend. We dish up easy recipes, a delicious cocktail, and casual weekend outfits.

Oscar through the years

Read the Original Post: Beef Tacos & Classic Margarita

July 2020 – Our pandemic summer saw us all spending most of our time at home. This suited Oscar and Ollie just fine though – they loved having me home every day!

Oscar through the years

Read the Original Post: Red, White & Blue for the Fourth

September 2021 – The years march on and by 2021, Oscar’s grey muzzle had given him a distinguished gentlemanly look.

Oscar through the years

Read the Original Post: Stuffed Acorn Squash  and an Apple Cider Cocktail

Oscar through the years

December 2022 – Oscar loves the holidays, family coming to stay over means lots of treats and tons of love.

Oscar through the years

Read the Original Post: A Plaid Blazer and a White Russian

In April 2023, my daughter-in-law Kelly joined us for Fridays with Oscar. She and I split duty these days, with Kelly making the recipe and I tend the bar with a fresh cocktail each week. 

Oscar through the years

Read the Original Post: Celebrating Easter Weekend with Family

Oscar through the years

In the summer of 2024, Oscar decided he no longer wanted to pose for his closeup on Fridays with Oscar. He prefers candid shots now, so while he still makes his weekly appearances, he’s more au natural! At the ripe old age of 10, after showing up every week for 10 years, he’s earned the right to retire from the spotlight. To ease his modeling duties, we now include Ollie in our Fridays with Oscar.

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Oscar still loves nothing more than to play a game of fetch.

Happy 10th Birthday Oscar

Oscar and his best bud, Pax, mixing it up on Oscar’s Hill

Happy 10th Birthday Oscar

So raise a glass today, and toast Oscar’s 10th Birthday with us! And be sure to catch Fridays with Oscar every Friday to see Oscar, Ollie, what we’re wearing, and what we’re whipping up for the weekend. Also, check out my Instagram for a fun photo montage of Oscar through the years. 

Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a wonderful weekend!

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  1. Arna

    Happiest of birthdays, Oscar. Sunny (a 4 year old yellow lab we adopted her 2 months ago) wishes you lots of days of enjoying the sun and chasing your dreams.

  2. Lisa H

    Happy 10th Birthday to Oscar, Beth. One of my favorite posts. I always look forward to seeing him with you and Kelly on Fridays. I am sure you felt many emotions gathering the photos. Happy Friday and here’s to Oscar and Style at a Certain Age 🥂

  3. kathy forina

    Happy Birthday, Oscar! I’ve enjoyed your pictures over the years.
    Here’s to another happy, healthy year ahead!

    1. Today is a big milestone. Technically, Oscar is older than me!

  4. Nancy B.

    Happy Birthday, beloved Oscar!🎉🎂🍖

    1. He is such a good boy in so many ways!

  5. Lisa Hays

    Awww! Happy Birthday to Oscar 🙂

    1. Thanks, Lisa! Oscar truly deserves extra attention today.

  6. Sangita

    A very special Happy Birthday to Oscar!

    1. Thank you, Sangita! Oscar gets special treats today.

  7. Rhoda Clark

    Wow! Ten years! Being a dog lover myself, I can attest to the joy of having a four legged around for ten years. They are definitely a part of your heart. So happy, happy birthday, Oscar! Have an awesome day!

    1. Thanks, Rhoda! You know first hand the joy and love only a dog can bring.

  8. Joan

    Happy 10th Birthday to Oscar! Thank you for sharing pictures of him through the years—he is such a handsome dog. I also enjoyed the pictures of you, and you looked absolutely lovely in each one. Your style is classic and timeless.

    1. Thank you for the lovely compliment, Joan! And thanks for tuning in on Fridays my favorite day of the week for so many reasons.

  9. Maeve

    Happy 10th, Oscar!!!
    I always look forward to Fridays to see what you and Kelly are dishing up and to seeing Oscar (and Ollie). He is just a beautiful dog and special part of your family.

    1. I don’t know what I would do without him, Maeve! I’m so happy you love Friday posts as much as we do.

  10. Pam

    Thank you so much for sharing Oscar’s photos. There is nothing more rewarding than the memories our dogs bring us.

    1. Dogs have a special place in our hearts and homes!

  11. LaVonna Lester

    Oscar, such a sweet and noble friend, we’ve all grown to love. Happy Birthday, Oscar!!

    1. Thank you for joining us week after week and celebrating this big milestone with us!

  12. Carolina Girl

    Happy Birthday, Oscar! A decade of life 🙂 This look back in time is wonderful!
    Fridays are my favorite and this handsome guy factors in. Thanks for sharing him, our favorite German Shepherd!

    1. He is the best boy, Carolina Girl. I don’t know what I would do without him.

  13. Kim Kirkegaard

    Happy 10th to Oscar! Beautiful GS! I grew up with them and they hold. Special place in my heart

    1. The best breed EVER!

  14. Pam watson

    Beth,
    What a beautiful boy Oscar is.
    You are so fortunate to have him.
    Pam

    1. I am so thankful to have Oscar by my side. He filled a void after losing Mr. Style. The house was truly never empty.

  15. Sharry

    Such a beautiful boy. Happy Birthday Oscar!

    1. Thank you, Sharry! He is beautiful inside and out.

  16. That is an adorable dog and cat
    God bless him, it seems that is very attached to you
    Thank you for sharing.❤❤❤❤

    1. Oscar is truly my best friend!

  17. Lynn M Ballantyne

    Happy Birthday Oscar! Love to see your posts on Fridays!

    1. Thanks, Lynn! He is getting extra treats today!

  18. I absolutely love Oscar….what a great dog!
    Thanks for the 10 year montage…really enjoyed all your photos. Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!❤️

    1. Thanks, Janet! He is such a sweet boy and faithful companion.

  19. Blue Kentucky Girl

    Happy Birthday Oscar from Kentucky!

  20. I thoroughly enjoyed the years of Oscar’s pictures. Thank you for sharing him with us!

    1. He was so cute as puppy! All ears! Thanks for joining us today.

  21. Madeline Garcia

    Happy Birthday!! Beautiful boy!🎉🎉🎉🐾🐾

    1. He is truly my best friend.

  22. Judi Hume

    Happy Birthday Oscar! Still such a beautiful boy!

  23. lak

    Happy Birthday Oscar! It is fun to look back over the years I have followed your blog. You (Beth) look amazing, thank you for all your tips on dressing our best, I have followed many of your suggestions and have received so many compliments.

  24. Nicole

    Happy Birthday Oscar,

    You get more handsome as time passes. We love our animals. We have a little Cava-Poo too. Dogs and all animals make our lives happy. We have had several dogs in our lives they all were precious and all lived long lives. We treasure our sweet dogs…

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