Christmas Eve

Here are a few pictures from Christmas Eve. I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Kerry and his family. We had a very nice holiday. On Christmas Eve we had spaghetti dinner and after the dishes were done a hot game of Monopoly got started that didn't end until the banker (me) called it quits at 3:00 am. (that made for a very short nap before getting up and opening packages on Christmas morning).

Buddy gave up and found a spot to rest around midnight.

The only two that didn't get caught up in the game of Monopoly were Dana (Kerry's sister) and Richard. They were sensible and went home and got a good night's rest.

Corbin (Kerry's nephew) wanted to show me his favorite ornaments from the tree. I don't think we were suppose to remove them from the tree, but we were careful to get them back on and didn't even get in trouble!

Morgan (Kerry's niece) wanted to stay up as long as the adults, but it was soon after this picture was taken that she fell asleep.

The next morning came early, but luckily we had the kids, so there was no sleeping in.

Miranda (Kerry's niece) made it a lot longer than her sister, but she was really tired and it didn't take her long to fall asleep once her head hit the pillow.

The tree was beautiful and look at those packages.

Snow Dog

Well, I can't be too sad about the snow. Both Buddy and I love the snow. I'm disappointed about missing out on family traditions, but I love having a white Christmas. I hope everyone is planning a nice, relaxing holiday. Things can always get so hectic this time of year. Just remember to slow down and enjoy. Christmas will be gone again for another year before we realize it. Merry Christmas everyone.

Surprise Amy

Last Saturday I took a mini album class at Heart of the Home from Miss Amy. She had made the cutest travel album and I completely copied her to create this "Buddy Book".

It took a few file folders, paint, scraps of paper, some stickers, ribbon, a brown writer and some embellishments and POOF! - I had an album all ready for pictures. I liked this album so much that I couldn't wait to get pictures in it. Thanks Amy for a great idea (she tells me that she copied an album from a book, but when I looked at the one in the book I didn't see it, probably because I liked Amy's album MORE!).

There aren't too many projects that I finish from start to pictures, but here's proof that I do actually have pictures that I can put in albums.

THANKS AMY FOR A GREAT AFTERNOON and for sharing your leftover stickers, brads and embellishments from your album project!

Buddy's Birthday

I don't know who likes his birthday more, Buddy or his Mom.

Ouch!

Buddy started licking his paw a couple of days ago until he had it so sore and was limping that I decided he had to go to the vet. I thought he probably had something in his paw, but that wasn't the case. He has a bacterial infection and it had to be shaved, scrubbed and medicated. Needless to say, he is now on pain killers and antibiotics to get the whole mess cleared up. Just the way he wanted to start off his 4th of July celebration,
one that he has grown to hate over the years. The fireworks never used to bother him, but seems the last few years he doesn't particularly care for them. Oh well, he'll have his mommy to hold his paw.

Buddy's Bath

Buddy has to have a bath for 5 days in a row with this new shampoo from the vet's office. He's a pretty good sport about it. Last night I told him it was time for his bath and he begrudgingly walked to the bathroom. It's usually me herding him toward the bathroom and discouraging him from taking the wrong turn into the bedroom or scrapbook room.

When we finished he run all over the house, rubbed on the carpet and tried to dry himself off. He finally settled in his bed. I went off working on my next few chores for the evening. In one of my passes through the living room I noticed he was shivering and shaking, so I covered him up with his blanket and he settled in for a long evening nap. I couldn't resist a picture or two. This June weather is one for the record books.

Buddy got new Toys!

So, I couldn't resist! Auntie Gwen got Buddy three new toys yesterday and one was this big orange bone. I had to see if Buddy would balance it on his nose......and he did.

I hurried to take the picture before he dropped it, so the angle of the shot makes it look fake, but he really did balance the thing on his nose.

Buddy Dog

Can you say, "One tired dog!" After his surgery on Wednesday, Buddy crashed on the sofa. My family came that same day and then for the week we had everything that is familiar to Buddy moved, covered or impossible to get to - including the dog toys and bed. He did well with his surgery, but this is our first day back at the office and he is sleeping like he hasn't rested in weeks. Probably good that he is getting back into his usual routine.

Buddy has Surgery

Although I've never been a mother, I have to say that today when I left Buddy at Pendleton Vet Clinic so he could have surgery, I was as nervous and anxious as any mother would be with their child. I hate taking him to have surgery. I was glad to get the phone call at noon today telling me that everything went routine. Routine - now there's a word I don't usually look forward to hearing, but today it was music to my ears.

Just before noon these flowers were delivered to Buddy, wishing him a speedy recovery. I'm pretty sure he's going to share with me, since his take on the world is sniff it, chew it up and spit it out, unless of course it's food!

Thanks to my office crew for thinking of me and my Buddy dog.