In Loving Memory...

Of Tootsie 7/1/00-12/24/12 No matter how much we emotionally and mentally prepared ourselves for this day it does not make it easy. We have known for the last year that today was coming I guess we just did not expect it to be Christmas Eve. Tootsie was born on my 17th birthday. She has been a huge part of our lives for over 12. We could not have asked for a sweeter dog. She survived a car hitting her, a fight with a bulldog, the loss of a toe and getting her face stuck on barbed wire. We believe she had a stroke yesterday that she could not recover from. She was a tough dog who loved us and our girls so much. We know that she is now enjoying God's endless pastures and ponds and nestling down into the coziest cloud she can find. We loved Tootsie, she was a part of our family. (even if her pooping all over my house drove me borderline insane! :) ) Have fun in doggie Heaven Toots and give Bella a kiss for us!

Classic

I love this picture! It is such a classic Santa picture. Addison has never feared Santa so this is our first Santa picture with tears. Ansley tried so hard to be brave and to hold back her tears and the result is priceless! We took all the grandkids to get a group picture for Guy & Reva and since Ansley was not directly touching Santa she was fine. Put her on Santa'a lap and....let the tears flow!

Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season. Hard to believe Christmas is only 3 days away. Sorry for the lack of updates...we have been busy with the hustle & bustle of the Christmas season! We are hosting Christmas dinner...our first...so I will let you know how that goes! Merry Merry!