Rest in Peace, Beloved Puppy

It is very sad around Rustle's house these days. On September 23, 2013, after a short but intense battle with cancer, Rustle passed away.

We will miss him in so many ways. Rustle was a very important part of our family and it is impossible to look around this house without thinking of him. We have so many great memories and we all loved him so much. We all miss the love he gave to us.

Just some of the pictures of this very wonderful dog.

Waiting patiently

Rustle waits while I get ready. Everyone else waits until I finally post again!

Mauro Visit: Snowshoes

The boys and the moms took Rustle out for a snowshoe around Lake Louise. There were lots of snowmen to crush and hills to climb. It was a fun way to get around the lake!

Mauro Visit: The Castle

What better way to enjoy Lake Louise than staying at the Chateau? I just can't think of any!

Lake Louise Hike

Rustle and his girls hiked to the top of the world today. Actually, Rustle apparently did it a few times over as he would up ahead, then back to the girls, then ahead and back again. It was a brisk fall day, but no snow. Guess that start date in three weeks might need to be reconsidered.

This is me (Sarah) in Grade 9, Baby

We have been at school for over a week now (since Sept. 1) and so far Sarah still doesn't have a blue and red adidas bag or a humongous binder but she is in Grade 9. In Alberta, she is the oldest grade in Junior High, so no problems being a minor niner.

Alison is in grade 6 now (no song lyrics for joke fodder when you are in grade 6), so this means she is Boss at her school too and gets the back seats of the bus.

Rustle still hasn't learned any new tricks.

{If you don't get the reference, you can watch the Barenaked Ladies perform "Grade 9" here}

Spot the Puppy

The exciting part about taking Rustle for a walk through the dog park at this time of year is that the grass is extremely tall. It gets very exciting when you are riding your bike and he rushes towards you, but you don't see him until he is RIGHT THERE. It can sometimes be a challenge to find him when he is off frolicking in the grass. Let me show you:

Here he is, just entering his playground.

He has been swallowed up by the grasses. I try to keep my eye on his swishy, bushy tail. It wags non-stop when we are at the park.

Good thing he comes running when I call!

Rustle Goes to School

Alison was Star of the Week for the last full week of school and was able to bring in whatever she wanted to share. She wanted to share her favourite dog, and he was more than happy to oblige. He always wants to come to school, and this day we actually let him into the car.

As all who know Rustle can imagine, he was a big hit. He loves the attention and the children were lavishing it on him. It was a great day to be Rustle.

If you would like to hear the story from the dog's perspective (supported by me), check out Rustle's blog: http://3mst.zapd.co/

Mook-tastic

Alison has been a busy little ski racer over the past couple of weekends. She had some fun and had a few good runs. One run in particular inspired her buddies to create a whole series of Mookie-modified adjectives. My favourites included:

Mooktastic
Mooktacular
Mookariffic
Mookalicious

I didn't take any photos but another parent did. I have one of her with pink hair, just because.

Rustle tried to cheer her on.