In Loving Memory

You are now a hole in my heart.

Max was the sweetest boy who loved his family so much. He always wanted to be near us, just in case there was a hug, kiss, or treat to be given, or a ball to be thrown. He was a mischievous boy who always knew how to make us laugh on the hardest days.

Ginny, thank you for years of cuddles and humor. Your sweet nature was such a blessing to all of us and we will miss you. You were one of a kind!

You can lay your ears back now babe, it's time to relax. I love you stella girl!

He was one of the kindest, gentlest souls to ever grace this Earth. Those brilliant pale blue eyes radiated pure, goodness- nothing but love and happiness, and the top of his head- right between his brows- always smelled like sunshine and fresh air. I am so lucky and forever grateful to have had him by my side.

Baxter was a superstar for the ages with a howl that would melt your soul.

Riley...our butternut, our princess, momma's sweet girl. I still can't believe you are no longer with us. Where has 15 years gone? You brought us such joy, such laughter. Your antics, at times, were hilarious! I'll never forget the first time we went to the beach. You were still a puppy, around a year old, and you hated it. You couldn't stand laying in the sand, the sand on your nose, as you insisted in putting your nose in it. You hated the ocean, but as long as you were with your people, your family, you didn't care. You were happy. You always thought you were "the big dog." You used to roughhouse with your "cousin," Maverick, who was a Rhodesian Ridgeback at least ten times your size, and you gave him a run for his money. We used to love watching you both play. Then came your brother, Jake, a Great Pyrenees, and you also gave him a run for his money. You played hard, and you both loved each other so much. I miss having to herd you back from the neighbor's yard because you wanted to smell where his dogs had been. I remember the first lengthy road trip with you. We went to Gatlinburg, and you sat in the back seat, not wanting to move, and shook the entire trip. That was also your first experience in a pet stroller. You loved that and being able to take hikes and walk around town with us. You loved your momma taking you for walks in the stroller around the neighborhood, too. You saw the stroller come out, and your excitement was palpable. That was our time, and it was special. I'll miss you laying next to the treadmill as I worked out. I miss you snuggling tight up against my leg at night. You were my shadow. I couldn't move without you following me. I miss your bark. I miss you begging for your evening treats before bed. You were an amazing baby, and I miss you so very much. I hope you knew just how very much you were loved. I know that Jake, Maverick, Dixie, and Rebel were there to greet you as you crossed that Rainbow Bridge. Run free, sweet girl. I thank God for bringing you into our lives. Till we are together again.....we will never forget you and will always love you.

Rocky was such a great, wonderful, loving dog. He is so missed in many ways, but I what I miss the most was the loving looks he gave me with his huge, amazing eyes. I put his birthday as his date of passing because no one knew what his actual birthday was.

Vada- I am so thankful I got to share your life with you. I hope you were happy and know how much you are loved.

My best girl, my world traveler, my rock. You were the greatest gift the universe could have given me, I have been honored by your unrelenting devotion and love.