girl and her *bestest* friend

k-gal and i were spending some QT together at the house while the boys were busy with hockey over the weekend. i was gathering up some laundry, looking at some recipes, and heading towards the kitchen when i rounded the corner and found this phenominal sight that made me all warm inside.

she was gently stroking his nose, and speaking to him with the softest voice 'it's okay pal, i just think you are so soft, and so cute, and i love you ..... " he wasn't moving a muscle ... almost as if he knew that should he move, he would startle her and {gasp!} end the love session ....

so, of course, i grabbed the camera and tried to snap a few shots without her knowing .... she was taken by surprise and then started to become shy and embarrassed with the photos ......

she didn't move though......

i was just a total puddle of mush when i saw her doing this ..... she is just so phenominally sweet. it is amazing her love for animals - actually for ALL living beings. i am awed and honored at her gentleness, her kindness and loving nature.

i am so proud of the way she feels comfortable loving others. and i told her how happy she made higgins when she loved him like this.

and how she made me feel all warm, and proud, and happy inside. the smiles..... oh, the smiles she had on her face.

so sweet.