the dogs

We had another little dog mishap this week... this one more funny or smelly than serious.  I thought you'd appreciate it.  Kasia had a run in with a skunk one morning.

I couldn't help but remember the "greenies incident"...

 Cady's, uhm, "gastro issues" that warm September day a few years back.

 No one will ever forget the "tail incident"... I think it still embarrasses Cady...

Or Kasia's leap of faith... or stupidity off the retaining wall...

 I often wonder if they miss you at night, especially when they're a bit scared of thunder, lightening or fireworks...

 Miss your walks in the field...

They still bark and have a happy dance when they see your truck pull up in the driveway...

I think they miss you too.

Love you more,
Mom

happiness

"you have no idea the amount of happiness you brought into my life..."

I saw this quote on pinterest and thought it was so appropriate.  I miss the silly little boy... the goofball of a teen and the young man you were becoming.

This whole experience, if nothing else, has made me realize how much I need to enjoy and really live in the moments and not always be worrying or planning for the future.

Love you more,
Mom

passing first

As I sit here on a bright, sunny day in September I can't help but realize we've "made it" through all of the firsts... yesterday, September 13th marks one year since your memorial service.  We've passed all of the other firsts as well, your birthday, the holidays, seasons, harvest and of course, the one year date of your death.  You'd think after a year it would be easier but it really hasn't.  Although we coped through those first hazy days and weeks, it hasn't gotten any better with the passing of time.

All those milestones in your 23 1/2 years and I never, ever thought we'd be acknowledging this one on the calendar of life.

Miss you every single day.

Love you more,
Mom