Eleven years ago the Glitterati arrived on the earth to spread love and joy. Like all things Life, their presence also brought tears as each lived their lifetime and left; three in the past year.
We remember the ones who have left us on what would have been their eleventh birthday here on earth: Murphy, Mika, Sydney, Ruben, Zaida, Rainy, and Tara. Happy Birthday to each of them — we remember them always, with love.
AND we celebrate their brother, Cooper, on the occasion of his eleventh birthday! Jennifer sends us this update:
“I’m not quite sure what to say or where to start. This boy holds my heart. His birthday is such a celebration but also such a reminder of time passing and what’s still to come. I find myself being happy and sad with each day of his life. Cooper took me on my very first trip to Montana and Utah. He took me to my first Draft Test and on a journey that brought new, dear friends to our life. He helps to keep memories of our beloved Mesa always fresh.
Cooper Whitbey. One of my kid’s friends said Cooper is the best dog because he’s so happy that you can’t help but feel happy around him.
Cooper loves his sticks. He can’t move as fast as he used to so he also likes to stand in the yard and bark while things are going on around him. But most of all he loves laying around the house waiting for his next belly scrub. He can still go for a walk in the mountains and pee on all the trees but it takes him a few days to recuperate. But just try to keep him out of the truck (even though he can’t get in by himself anymore:)
This dog. I love every day of all eleven years of him.
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Cooper — they do not come much kinder than him or more wonderful than his terrific family.