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December 17th

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December 17th is a day I will forever hold close to my heart. For many years, it was a day of pupcakes and presents. Party hats and birthday photo shoots. In 2021, it became a celebration for two. In 2022 and 2023, it was a celebration for one. Today, on their 17th birthday, my girls are celebrating together at the Rainbow Bridge.

Happy Birthday to Aspen, Malibu, and Quest!

2012 – My girls celebrating their 5th birthday.

3 Years, 3 Months, 3 Days

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When my beloved Aspen passed away in August 2021, a piece of me died along with her. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye, but I don’t think I ever would’ve been ready. Today marks three years, three months, and three days since Aspen went to the Rainbow Bridge. Some days, it seems like she just left. Other days, it seems like a lifetime since she put her paws around me for a hug. Over time, my grief dulled, but it’s still present and always will be. Nowadays, there are more smiles than tears when I look at her pictures and watch her videos – so many amazing memories. Aspen was a special dog, and I’m grateful for our time together.

June 2019 – Aspen & Me

TBT – Behind the Scenes on Halloween

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I often took multiple shots of my Min Pin crew before deciding I’d gotten it – the picture I deemed “The One.” In 2019, I had an idea for a Halloween photo, but I needed help capturing the image. For the first time, I wouldn’t be playing the role of photographer.

The lineup was good. I liked Aspen in the center, with Quest and Malibu on opposite sides. But I wanted them closer together.
They’re closer – like I wanted. But what happened to the order? And Aspen’s turned a bit too much to the right.
I guess the girls didn’t like their positions, so they moved – again! Whatever. Sometimes I had to go with the Min Pin flow. I held my hand up and told them, “Stay.”
Aspen, you little stinker! Malibu and Quest remained frozen in place because Mom told them to stay. Aspen was often the first to break a stay, so this didn’t surprise me.
The One – the shot I wanted! Later I would wish I’d pulled the pumpkin closer to Quest to close the gap. Also, Quest was a bit too far forward. I drove myself crazy in my pursuit of perfection. Sometimes, it wasn’t attainable – or not worth the price of achieving. It took me a long time to learn that lesson. This photo is good enough. I loved it then, and I love it now.
Twinkie – my first Min Pin superhero!

TBT Min Pin Antics

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Aspen’s fearless stunts made her the daredevil of the crew.
October 2015 – My sweet Aspen!

Grief Never Ends

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I’d give anything to reverse time. Life’s not the same without my girls.

BRSP – Oct. 18, 2020

TBT Spooky Encounter

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Halloween is the spookiest time of year, and I’ve always loved walking around my neighborhood to check out the scary displays. My dogs usually paid no attention to the ghosts, monsters, and other creepy characters that temporarily took residence in front yards along our walking route. But a few years ago, Malibu encountered something that stopped her in her tracks.

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TBT Pumpkin Season

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My favorite holiday is just weeks away—Halloween! Each year, my costume-wearing dogs happily posed for photos, knowing they would be rewarded with cookies!

October 31, 2015 – Two Vampires and a Witch

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 2024

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All four of my beloved dogs now wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge. For them, I hope our time apart is just the blink of any eye. For me, I wish the same thing.

Twinkie & me – Aspen, CO – June 2006
Me & my crew: Quest, Malibu, and Aspen – Breckenridge, CO – July 2008

TBT Squirrels

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August 1, 2018 – With the yard sectioned off due to an overgrowth of mushrooms, Aspen and Quest were forced to keep their distance from the resident squirrels. The squirrels loved the temporary arrangement, Aspen and Quest – not so much. As usual, Malibu stood and wondered what all the fuss was about.
I wasn’t a fan of the barking rants. But I’d listen to them all day long if I could have my girls back with me.

TBT Team USA

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Aug. 5, 2016 – Summer Olympics – Go, Team USA!

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