IT'S STILL CHRISTMAS TO ME

Even my grandpup,

Miss Tatum,

got to see Santa with her pack walk friends.

And Santa brought our sweet Sophie exactly what she asked for,

a new coat for her expanding girth.

She is now 13 years old and really slowing down.

Her back legs are going out from under her when she stands up, 

and of course she can't jump up anymore.

I hope the day never comes when she can't get up the stairs.

I don't think I could carry her all the way up.

She is 45 pounds these days.

And it would break her heart if she couldn't sleep with us. 

But I know I'll try.

Maybe just take a couple of steps at a time.