"Chester"

Our beloved dog Chester passed on today. He was our first major purchase after Cary and I got married in 1998. Poor Cary, I hounded him for weeks about getting a Yorkie. He was a sweet little puppy. Easy to train to go outside and various other commands. He made the move from Abilene to Dallas without a hitch. He was my steadfast companion when Cary was gone or working late. Once we decided to have a baby we were not sure how he would react to Kaylee when we brought her home in 2001, but he adored her from the beginning. He was always close to where ever she was playing or wandering. He never failed to bark profusely when he thought she was doing something that she should'nt. Usually that meant she was climbing on the couch, bed, or getting into the bathroom cabinets. This trend continued when Campbell was born too. He loved to curl up in Kaylee's chair and sleep the day away. Unfortunately Chester became diabetic in 2003 and we had to start giving him insulin twice a day along with special food. He seemed to be doing great over the past few years. Still playful like a puppy, our fearless protector, and loyal companion. There were days when he got on my nerves like when he ate most everything in the bathroom trash can, but I definitely would not change a thing. He was one of a kind. We will miss you buddy!