nala

the first year andy and i were together we adopted nala, our golden retriever. we got her on christmas eve. she was 8 yrs. old. she passed away this past christmas eve morning, age 13. i've been thinking about her alot lately so i thought i would share a member of our family who is no longer with us. if she was here, she would be in many posts!

nala was the gentlest dog. i always felt safer at night with her here. not because i thought she would attack a burglar (this dog NEVER barked) .... but because i felt an angel was protecting our family and house. always.

she endured a many of body smotherings from little kai. but, oh, how kai loved her. once the kids came, she got petted less, bathed less, brushed less. but she got tons of outdoor play with us and the kids. the most precious thing i miss about nala, is watching her and kai's relationship. each day with such joy, gave her a doggy treat and lots of lovin' (as he would say).

we miss you nala!

(these photos are just weeks before she passed.)