Wrapped Up in Ribbon on #FlashbackFriday

FiveSibes Christmas Flashback 2015

Our dear sweet pupster Chloe. I don't think there could have been a more kinder, sweeter, oblivious Husky! Chloe was a perpetually happy Husky, always talking with her tail always wagging, her eyes always bright, and I swear that girl was always smiling. Of course, I think she believed a treat was always at the end of a greeting, but regardless, Chloe was our pack's sweetheart. She was also the one that  innocently always found herself in mischief or trouble. Always palling around with her brother and sister Wolf and Bandit, she would be the one to get tangled up in something that always left us laughing. Case in point, today's flashback photo...as we were turning around to gather up the ribbons for the tree trimming, this is how we found Chloe! Somehow, she managed to get the curly ribbons twirled all around her. I am writing this with a smile on my face, chuckling at the memory. With feeling sad as this is the first Christmas without her or Harley, it does warm my heart to remember just how silly and sweet that girl was. And when I see the red ribbons on this year's tree, I will always remember that moment with a smile. 


"When we recall Christmas past, 
we usually find that the simplest things--not the great occasions--give off the greatest 
glow of happiness." 
 ~Bob Hope

I sure hope our "CoCo Puff" is having fun running in the snow with Harley and Gibson, chasing some red Christmas ribbons north of that Rainbow Bridge. Her sweet innocence, chattiness, and silliness are so very much missed here, and always will be.






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Comments

  1. Andrea and the Celestial KittiesDecember 20, 2019 at 3:02 AM

    Aw, what a sweet picture!

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  2. ZOOLATRYDecember 20, 2019 at 7:22 AM

    A beautiful photo of Chloe and a beautiful memory ... Merry Christmas to you and yours, may all your special memories always be the best gifts of the season.

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  3. Brian's Home BlogDecember 20, 2019 at 1:14 PM

    That really was such a nice photo of Chloe, a special one always.

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  4. Tails Around the RanchDecember 20, 2019 at 2:03 PM

    Aww, what a sweet photo.

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  5. Michelle & The Paw PackDecember 20, 2019 at 2:23 PM

    Chloe looks so cute in that picture! How special that you were able to capture it to look back on. I hope you and your family have a great holiday this year, and make lots of happy new memories. :)

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  6. LaylasWoofDecember 20, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    Chloe looks adorable and the memories we cherish of those that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge at times like this bring a smile to my face. Thanks for the blog hop as always and Happy Howlidays from us

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  7. SandyDecember 22, 2019 at 7:04 PM

    Such a cute picture of Chloe. I'm sorry for your losses this year and I am reminded of my own when I put Chipper's angel ornament and Cassie's paw print on my Christmas tree. That's what Christmas is about, remembering the past and looking to the future. May your holidays bring you happiness and comfort.

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  8. Dash Kitten CrewDecember 23, 2019 at 2:56 AM

    What a delightful and fun loving picture! Chloe looks so sweet and wrapped up for FlashbackFriday.

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  9. BethDecember 23, 2019 at 10:15 AM

    What a beautiful memory! I know that you miss them dearly, but I'm so glad you have a lot of photos to help bring back the memories. I hope you have a merry Christmas!

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  10. DawgBloggerDecember 23, 2019 at 6:29 PM

    Aww, so sweet! Heart-warming memories.

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  11. Sweet PurrfectionsDecember 24, 2019 at 12:11 AM

    What wonderful memories of Chloe you have. It's nice when we can get beyond the pain (although it's always there) and enjoy the special memories.

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