They say a picture is worth a thousand words so I’ll keep this brief and let the photos speak for themselves. Shelby was the world’s most patient, kind and loving dog. I put her in the most interesting (and probably uncomfortable outfits) but she took them all in stride.
I missed a couple of years but for the most part, Shelby always got her Santa photos. Oh to be in the mind of a dog and know what she was really thinking with the antlers, the dresses, the bows. The ones where she looks truly pissed are among my favorites since I don’t think Shelby had a mean bone in her body and she always got so excited when I would pull out her outfits.
It became my favorite time of year – the date I would mark on our calendar so we wouldn’t miss it. In 2011 I was traveling so much for work, I almost did miss it and begged my neighbor to take her. He declined and thankfully my work schedule permitted us our annual photo day.
Shelby and I started a new tradition a couple years after moving to the beach. What started off as a Christmas walk on the beach (you can’t beat 80 degrees at Christmas), became a tradition; another chance for her to wear her dress and spread some cheer. Even last year when her leg was bugging her, we made the trek to sit on the beach.
Oh Shelby … I miss you so much this time of year. We had the BEST holidays. Love of my life – it will never be the same but thankfully, the photos, the videos and the memories will forever warm and comfort my aching heart. I hope you are wearing a set of antlers just for me! Mommy loves you – to the moon and back and for all infinity.
The stuff a lifetime of great memories is made of! My favorite is the beach pose, she’s SO California there!
Thank you! She was SUCH a Cali dog … she got to live out her golden years by the beach. Could she have been any luckier?
I love each & everyone one of these. I love how she had matured over the years and you both loved doing Santa pictures.
Hugs Shelby. I know you are having a blast on the bridge
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Thank you! You really can see how she ‘matured’ over the years…
Love, love, love these!!!!! And I’m so JEALOUS that you have all of these photos of your heart-love! What a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing. It really brought a huge smile to my face.
I think my favorite is the one where she’s on the bench at the beach. She looks as if she’s reflecting.
xoxoxo
Thank you! She was definitely reflecting on the beach. Probably thinking, I’m in a velvet dress and it’s 100 degrees outside! 🙂