R.I.P.: Colbyjack Cole

Here are just a few photos of our sweet boy Colby...

Colby (what we usually called him) was our dog for about 12 years... he was a happy boy... and quite a good dog. My husband and I had to put him to sleep this evening around 6pm. He had an intestinal blockage (we think it was caused by him eating a (damn!)disposable diaper), and was in a lot of pain, even with the powerful pain medication the vet gave him, he was still quivering with pain, and we had to make the very hard decision that we didn't want to put him through surgery and anesthesia. Mike and I were both with Colby when he died, rubbing his favorite spots, and holding him in our laps. He was our 'first child' in a way, we got him together before we were married. Colby was a wonderful dog and we miss him dearly. Our handsome boy, with the permanent 'sparkle' in his eye... (light pigmentation in his right iris)

Colby was cautiously curious when we brought our daughter home from the hospital, but quickly warmed up to the idea of being a 'big brother'.

He was very alert to Taylor Anne's every peep, and made sure we were going to take care of the little wiggly being we had brought into his world. He loved to sniff babies and give them kisses, usually on the top of their fuzzy heads when he got the chance.

Here, He checks out the newest baby in the family, Maddox.

Some of the extended family additions (Tela, Merlot, Jack, and Tipsy), were always well tolerated, albeit with an annoyed look thrown our way every now and then...

He learned early on in life that the cats were the 'pack leaders'... and it didn't seem to bother him too much. Not much did, he was a happy-go-lucky dog almost all of the time. He was an important part of our family, and we are all sad, to say the least. Rest in Peace, Colbyjack! We miss you and love you so much!

This is my 100th posting on this blog... not the one I had hoped it would be. I had hoped to share with you my first Emmeline Apron, which I'm working on for the Sassy apron swap... but that's been put aside while I have been dealing with Colby's issues. I also would have liked to post about our great day in Greensboro, getting to ride on a Stage Coach and petting Clydesdale horses! These posts will come soon, I am sure. I am planning to do a give-away, but the details will have to wait until I can get to it. I hope you don't mind waiting just a little bit longer...

Thanks for being patient.