Thanks, Pete

  It was a sad day in the Francis home yesterday.  We found out our sweet Pete dog is going to have to be put to sleep.  We knew this day was coming, but to hear it from the vet hit way too close to home.  We brought Pete home yesterday from the vet's office for a bit more time at home before we make the hard decision to let him go.  We have not quite decided when that will be as we are wanting to lay him to rest in our backyard that he loved so much and we need to prepare a spot for him.  I have had the pleasure of having Pete in my life for 4 years, but hubby got him as a puppy so he is taking this hard.  The youngest stepson is having a hard time with it as well.  I called the kids in Florida last night to let them know.  They said good bye to Peaches(princess calls him that because when they were introduced she thought we said Peaches and he is kinda the color of a Peach, so it made sense) before they left for their trip as like I said, we knew this was coming.  It is so hard to lose a pet.  They really do become a part of your family.  Pete was a fabulous dog and I will miss his cute teddy bear face, taking him for a walk, going to the dog park, and just being greeted at the front door and my sleeping buddy.  He takes turns most nights on whether he sleeps on the floor next to Mark and then the next night next to me.  It is the funniest thing.  Below is one of my favorite pictures of Pete.

It really shows his personality and that he really was a part of our family.  He had his own chair forever until he was not able to climb in anymore.  We will miss you Pete.  

Hugs