thank you...

for protecting me...

for always being curious about what I was doing...

for laying with me when I was sick...

for finally learning how to play fetch...

for letting me hug and squeeze you...

for loving the outdoors as much as I do...

for walking slowly and waiting for sparky...

for curling up for bed and still being there come morning...

for inspiring me in the studio...

for teaching me how to downward dog...

for letting me give you kisses...

for waiting by the door for me to come home and being so happy to see me...

for keeping me company on the couch...

for playing along with my tradition of christmas stockings...

for being patient with sparky when he forgot which kennel was his...

for being my brave boy...

mama loves you!