Our Christmas Elf...

We had a visit from a Christmas elf yesterday!

I got to watch Jameson while his mom and dad worked. Well, Jennie was working. Brian was at a real estate class, technically working.

Jameson and I had so much fun, reading books, listening to Christmas music and playing with toys under the Christmas tree.

Brian forgot to bring the stroller, so we didn't get to go for a walk. But the day was full and so much fun!

Alex's 'Special Pie"

After dinner on Sunday, we all got goofing off with the left over whipped cream from dessert. Brian thought I told him to put the whip cream pie on Alex. I had told him to put it on Kai. Alex turned his face away just as the "pie" was making it's landing, so he got it on the back of his head.

This was much funnier...something tells me Brian didn't really misunderstand what I was saying!

A Perfect Present!

Sometimes things happen that seem almost perfect. Last Friday Jennifer asked me my plans for Sunday. She explained that they wanted to come over and put up the Christmas tree and decorations. It was VERY hard for me to say, "That would be terrific!" Very hard because I am a very independent, hard headed person. I was touched by her gesture and moved to allow my kids to do this kindness for their dad and me. She and her family, Kevin, Sherry, Brian and Jameson were all there to help or cheer on the others. Jennie had a prior commitment, but did stop by to drop off Jameson on her way to her date. Everyone dug in and got the job done. It was really fun and the tree is absolutely beautiful. We finished the night with home made turkey pot pie and salad and left over pie. It brought the Christmas season roaring into my house with the very real meaning of the season all warm and wonderful as our prize. Thank you isn't enough, but anything more isn't either! Thank you kids. I love you all.

Favorite Audience

Today at Monroe, Hattie finished her AKC Championship and Kona earned his final leg toward an AKC Rally Novice title. All with my favorite audience there to watch!

Greg, Jennifer, Maya, Kevin and Sherry all came out to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds to support my silly hobby.

Thank you, all of you. I appriciate it, even thought I know that i am preoccupied, I do recognize your support!

Herbie Heading to California

Herbie is a rescue dog currently in the very good care of Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club. Through networking within the community of the dog world, he is headed to California! A friend in the Bearded Collie community had a friend who was interested in a Cairn. She contacted me and through what I call a series of "coincidences" Herbie is headed into her life!

We had been emailing back and forth until last weekend when I met Herbie. My first thought about this sweet boy was that he would be perfect for this lady! Then I found out another friend was headed to California this next weekend...to the same city! Okay, too many "coincidences" for me. I emailed her, sending a picture and she was hooked. This coming weekend they will meet. Keep your fingers crossed for another happy ending.

Heavenly Day!!

I got to have Jameson hang out with me for a couple of hours yesterday...Halloween. As you can see by his "costume"!

We had so much fun together. The best payoff was the big smile as his dad took him out of the car and I said "Hi" to him!

We went for a walk to have a play date with Harper, but we were late, so Harper had left for a picture appointment. Jameson played with some of Harper's toys at Auntie Nanci's house and then told me he was ready for his nap.

We walked home, enjoying the brisk autumn day. Me walking beside the stroller and him smiling and talking about the leaves and telling me all about his wonderful life so far. (I had to walk beside, because I can't see him if I am walking behind!)

All too quickly mom was there to take him home and our time for this day was ended.

About 45 minutes later, Darth Vader (Kai), and Ariel (Maya) arrived for our traditional chili before the evening Trick or Treat/Harvest Festival. The only kid missing was Faith! Seeing all four would have made it a perfect day, but as I said, it was a "Heavenly Day"!