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Tucker’s 4th Birthday

Congratulations to Tucker who is about four years old today. Congratulations to us for adopting him on March 11, 2022. He has been a wonderful, affectionate and downright cute li’l guy for three years in this household.

Named “Mr. Tuxedo” by the Humane Society (for apparent reasons), we changed it to “Tucker.” He happily answers to that name now.

We hope to keep him around for a long time to come. Happy Birthday, Tucker! Click on the image to enlarge.

It’s Tucker

Here I am posing for the Daddy’s Cameraphone with one of my play balls. This green one is almost too big for me to pick up, but I can do it anyway. The game I want the Daddy to play is “keep away,” where I growl and then run away with the ball. Sometimes I drop the ball and the Daddy throws it so I can chase it. And then play keep away some more.

I am almost four years old, I weigh about 12 pounds (5.4kg) and I am about 16 inches (40.6cm) long, not counting my tail. I look cuddly ’cause I am.

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Happy Thanksgiving 2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we gather around the table today, we are reminded of the countless blessings in our lives—our families, friends, and the love that surrounds us. May we take this time to reflect on God’s grace and the many gifts He has given us.

Let us give thanks for the strength of our bonds, the beauty of shared moments, and the joy that comes from loving one another. May this season of gratitude inspire us to live with compassion, generosity, and faith.

Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving filled with love, peace, and happiness!

Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.

— Psalm 100:4-5

Happy 110th Birthday to Jack

Born in Los Angeles in 1914, Jack, my Dad, is celebrating his 110th in Heaven. This photo of him in the US Navy as a Warrant Officer possibly was taken in the early 1940’s.

26th Wedding Anniversary

26 years ago today, God Almighty put us together forever in marriage. Neither of us have ever regretted joining our hearts in Christian love together. We’re looking forward to celebrating our 27th and on and on.

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Sweet Sixteen — Cabela’s Birthday

So, Happy 16th Birthday to Cabela! Click on the image to enlarge.

We have had Cabela, our Min-Pin, for fourteen years now, and she was estimated to be about two years old when we adopted her in August of 2010.

In spite of some vision problems, she is physically able to get around and prances like the little puppy still going inside of her. We worry when she runs around though, since she tends to collide with objects from time to time.

So, we will continue to baby her as long as she remains healthy and spry. Naturally, we dread the day that eventually will come when we lose her. Dog lovers everywhere know the pain of that