I hope you don’t mind the diversion from DIY. I just wanted to share some Niski photos. I love doing a search for her name on my own blog and remembering my little girl. It still hurts so much. I just miss her.
My daughter had these ones on her cell phone. Some I actually haven’t seen. She was a cutie.
Her little pjs…
Crazy long tongue!
Smile!
When Mr. DIY got his Big Green Egg (he LOVES that thing and uses it in the snow!), he thought Niski would be interested in hearing all about grilling, smoking, BBQ and it’s features. I think she was relieved when she discovered it was just an introduction and not an invitation to a wienie roast…
Niski and her alpha dog.
Julia (our foreign exchange student) & Niski
Naptime…
The scar on her belly was from surgery to remove a push pin that she ate when she was a puppy. Thankfully she recovered nicely and we had a few more years with he
r and liked to joke that the surgeon should have installed a zipper. Fortunately she outgrew the habit of eating everything except food quickly after that experience.
r and liked to joke that the surgeon should have installed a zipper. Fortunately she outgrew the habit of eating everything except food quickly after that experience.
Christmas morning 2009
Let me in!
Bathtime…
Happy Girl!
Doxie block.
Ali & Niski
Niski Nogi (what we interpret to mean ‘short legs’ in Polish even though it’s not quite correct). I miss your snore. I miss your yawns and sighs. I miss your begging. I miss praising when I see that there isn’t an accident and for a brief millisecond, I forget why there isn’t. I miss the loving welcome greeting when I walk in the door, the treat bribe when I walk out the door. I miss the playing and snuggling and burrowing. I miss scratching behind your ears and rubbing your belly. I miss your wiggle dance and tap dancing toes. I miss our dinner time ritual. I regret that there isn’t one single picture of me with you because I was always behind the camera. Seeing the doggy aisle in the store makes me cry. Remembering last Christmas morning opening presents has me longing that we’d be doing the same this year. Every occasion, every season, I’m just going to miss having you by my side. My little shadow. My heart just aches. But I know you’re not suffering. You’re resting in p
eace and peace will come for us with time. For now, we just miss you so much and our hearts are filled with so much love.
eace and peace will come for us with time. For now, we just miss you so much and our hearts are filled with so much love.
Aww, what a terrific tribute post for her. She certainly was a cutie (and I can't believe that tongue!) So sorry she's gone. I like to think that "all dogs go to heaven" (and, yes, I'm a fan of the movie) and that your little pup may be romping around with my Katie and Kissy, causing all sorts of shenanigans.
Ohhh…what a li'l sweetie.
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Julie M.
Roeshel, I haven't had the chance to say sorry about losing your little pup. We lost our family dog this summer and it is just so painful, they are such a part of the family.
You poor love, Roeshel. I'm not surprised that it still makes you feel sad. Your dog looks such a sweet charcter fromt he photos you've shared and was obviously a big part of your life. Please don't feel that you should be feeling 'better'.
Big squeeze,
Sarahx
A sweet little girl! Hope your heart mends soon!
She lives on in your heart, Roeshel, and she is watching over you.
Hey, is your hubby on the Big Green Egg forum? My hubby is an egger. He had three at one time but sold the mini so now he's down to two but thinking about adding!
The only time he doesn't use it is when it's raining. He moves his babies into the garage . . yeah the eggs are the "other woman" LOL
Sending you a big ((HUG)) and wish you a Merry Christmas.
Marsha
Awww…she was such a cute dog! I'm sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose a pet.
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
What a cutie. I love the super close up with the tounge out. I'm so sorry for the loss of your little bundle of fur. Shes up in heaven with all my kitties and they're all playing 🙂 {{{HUGS}}}
this makes me so sad, it was so obvious how much you cared for her. such a sweet little thing. best to you.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and I communicated earlier this summer when we lost our dachshund due to a debilitating disc disease, common in doxies. Six months later, we still think about our sweet Tucker every day….still can't bring ourselves to get another dog yet. Praying for your peace of mind, it's hard, I know.
I don't know…she does look pretty interested in Mr. DIY's tutorial. Maybe she thought she would get some smoked bones out of it.
She sure is a sweetheart. I'm so happy you posted about her so we could get to know her, and you could find some comfort in past posts.
I can see that she was very loved, and that is all we can do for our furry family members-I am sure she had a lovely life with you – sadly, they don't live as long as we, but they are just as important to us as the rest of the family, so it must be very hard for you with Christmas coming up. If you weren't sad right now I suppose one could say you did not love them that much, to be over the loss so soon , all love in your life causes pain when you have to let go… but you have such great memories!! Think of the good things.Your dog will always be in your heart.
I'm so sorry, Roeshel!!! Such a sad time…I hope your heart mends soon. What a special dog you had!
Merry Christmas, friend!
Thanks all the cute memories. 🙂 She was such a little sweetheart and again, I'm really sorry for your loss.
Cute pictures… I love the one with her hear flipped back. When our doxies ears go back like that we always tell them to fix their "weird ear". Then you flip it back to normal and 10 seconds later, they have weird ear again. 😉
The diversion is a welcome one…Niski…such a cute friend. I will bet Niski will be missed for a very long time.
I love the smiling pic the best!
She was beautiful. I can tell that you gave her the best life possible and all the love you could give. She loved you so much, and she lived a happy life. 🙂
-April
What a sweet little dog! I know what it's like to have a dog as part of the family, it's impossible not to love them. Sorry for your loss!
Your pictures made me smile, laugh, and cry as I saw your sweet adorable dog with her little tummy just begging for a pat. You are in my thoughts. I lost my pup (almost 12 yr old) in April- nothing takes their place!
Oh, I am so sorry. What a little sweetie, I can see why you miss her so. What a lucky girl to have your love, and vice versa! ((Hugs))