Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Tribute To Our First Babies

A little over a year ago Chris and I lost one of our very first family members. Lexie, who was our first dog we had. Lexie had to be put down because she suddenly got sick and was not able to eat or drink. Today it was time to make the decision for Alex. Alex, was the second dog we got shortly after we got Lexie. They were buddies and grew up together. He had started to show the signs of his age, but it became clear that he was just to sick to stay with us. We had both Lexie and Alex for almost 14 years. They were so much apart of our family. For the past couple of years my parents have let our dogs stay with them on their land since we were in the middle of moves and partly because the dogs weren't acquainted with our girls. They seemed happy with the land and the room to run around so we thought it was best to let them stay. It has been hard on me because I loved our dogs so much and missed having them around. I am sad that they have left us, but know that the best decision was made for both of them because I did not want them to suffer and they have lived a long good life. But I thought I would take a few minutes to write down a few of my favorite memories of them.

They were both rescue dogs that we got from the animal shelter. We got Lexie first, but after a few months we felt she needed a buddy so we went back and got Alex.

When we first had Lexie, I would come home from work to find her curled up sleeping in my dirty clothes or either she would be chewing on a nice pair of shoes.

Alex was about a year old when we got him and he had a rough beginning in life so he was little scared of anyone but me. He stuck by my side all the time. It he was such a reserved dog at first but it didn't take him long to come out of his shell.

Lexie and Alex both were my buddies when I was pregnant with Katie and was so sick. They sensed something being wrong and would just lay beside me and keep me company. Some days they would stay inside with me all day and would not even want to go outside.

Alex would always sleep at our feet and Lexie always slept by our head, as if they had to keep both ends protected.

There are so many more memories like this. They were both great dogs and I will miss them dearly. They have been with us for so long that is seems weird to think that I will no longer see them when I go and visit TN. Alex and Lexie you were the best, loyal and loving. Glad you were a part of our lives for so long.

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