The Big Boy Collar

Moose was our Sheperd/Rottweiller mix that passed away 2-1/2 years ago.
Moose was not a dog. He was a member of the family, our faithful companion, the love that filled this house. He was daddys boy and mommy's protector.
Moose was 120-lbs, and wore a big Harley Davidson collar that fit his stature and his demeanor.
He was one tough dog before bone cancer took him from us.
We keep his collar and his ashes together on a shelf in the house.
He is home where he belongs.

Lately, we have been looking for a new collar for Rocco. We wanted a big boy collar for him.
I don't know which one of us suggested Moose's collar for Rocco.
It was not an easy decision.
Truthfully, when I had Moose's collar in my hands yesterday, I cried for him.
And secretly I hoped the collar would not work for Rocco.
But guess what?
It fits.


And it looked good on him.


Well Rocco, you have big shoes to fill.
Yes you.

Flower Power

These are my Iris's. The Iris's that my mom gave me, that originally came from my Grandmothers yard.
These are my 3rd generation Iris's.


Here is Rocco posing near my flowers that have JUST started to bloom...


And Rocco satnding uncomfortably close to my flowers...


And Rocco already sniffing out his next bad dog adventure.


Seriously.
Every.single.day he runs over to my Iris's. I can't take my eyes off of him for a second.
I have a bad feeling about this.

Rocco, the Nosey Neighbor

Our neighbors had a tree taken down this morning.
Our nosey boy sat perched in front of the window the entire time.






Boy, I wonder where he gets it from?

What??!!

WHAT?
We missed Tim's Birthday?


Shame on us!
Tim, Happy (Belated) Birthday to the biggest Cubs fan that we know.
May your year be filled with health, happiness and lots of Cubs wins!
Love ya!

Rocco LOVES Rachel

Rachel is my cousin, and Rocco seriously LOVES her.
He snuggles with her....




He stares into her eyes....


And he sure looks like he's smiling when he's with her, doesn't he...




Good thing Rachel loves Rocco, too.