Our Beloved Athena
January 27, 2000-July 16, 2013

 

 

Athena came into our family April of 2000, she was my 22nd birthday present when we were living in NC.  She was just 4 months old when she picked us to be her parents.....she was so tiny and lovable how could we not take her home that very day.  I never thought I could love a pet as much as I loved our Athena, and she was our first "baby" one that was spoiled rotten from the start.  She was almost 7 years old when we brought Nico home and from the start she showed nothing but unconditional love and protection for her new little playmate. 

 

Athena was the best puppy a family could ask for, she truly was a kind soul who we miss every single day.  There isn't a day that we don't think or speak her name.....she is truly missed.  But as much as it hurts, we all know she is waiting for us in Heaven and no longer in pain. 

 

 

 

Until we meet again in Heaven Sweet Athena.  Rest in Peace.

 

 

As Nico always says, we love you to Heaven and Back Athena,

Happy Birthday Baby Boy,

Another year has passed and as I always do I reflect on our year together and how much we love you so very much.  I can’t believe you are 7!!!  Where did time go….weren’t you just 3 yesterday???  Now you are a 1^st grader and we made it through Kindergarten.  Your first year of school watching you grow and learn was amazing, and how much you taught both of us! 

We are so proud of your accomplishments this year of learning to read, write, and getting your Math Fact Attack shirt that you worked so hard for, working harder than you have on anything to get your school work right.  You have such a love for learning and people, and we can’t tell you how proud we are of you!!!  Watching you grow this year has been amazing and knowing you are a true friend to everyone you meet.  That is something that will follow you for the rest of your life, your kind heart and loving smile.  It melts our hearts every time.

Your personality has really come out; you are quite the jokester like your Daddy always trying to get a laugh.  It’s these moments that I cherish and hold onto every moment because you can always make me smile.  It’s that face that every time you do; it melts my heart and brings the biggest smile to my face.

I can’t wait to see what the next year brings and all the fun things we have planned.  It’s amazing to look through your eyes and see knew things every day.  We cherish the small things like watching  the sun come up and how truly amazing it is especially seeing your eyes light up each time.

Happy 7^th Birthday Baby Boy!!

We love you to the moon and back,