The stockings were hung
by the chimney with care
in hopes that St Nicholas
soon would be there...
but, alas, that didn't happen until last Sunday...
...but then the day came
and we had a wonderful time.
Good food, great gifts and it was so nice to finally be together.
Tami and Tim gave us
a set of security cameras
and the boys installed them
while they were here.
They also gave us an instrument to block those pesky robo calls
that we get so many of.
We had one yesterday
and I pushed the "block" button
and it immediately shut it down.
What a blessing!
Jake and Jacenda gave us a doggie DNA kit to send in for Rugby.
We just sent it off so am anxious
to find out what he is made of.
Speaking of Rugby,
he was very sick this past week.
He had no energy and he finally stopped eating so we took him to the vet
and after x-rays and blood tests and an assortment of meds
found out that he had eaten
a bunch of tinsel
from off the Christmas tree.
Our pretty new Christmas tree turned out to be very expensive
and we coined a new descriptive term: tinsellitious...
...but as you can see
he is back to his fun little self
and enjoying playtime
with granddoggie, Bean.
Robin was performing her referee duties from just far enough.
She will not join in the playtime
but she sure has a lot to say about it!
The cubbies are now lined up in each room
waiting for the final decorations
to be put away.
Now on to some long awaited projects
and a clean house,
hopefully, sooner than later.
I apologize for poor picture quality
but just wanted to get off a short message to let you know
that I am still alive and kicking and trying to get back on track.
Hope all is well with everyone.
...xxoJudy...
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Judy, it looks fabulous and I know it was. Sometimes a delayed holiday is all the better because of the anticipation and having it spread out a bit when so much usually goes on at one time. Tinselitis sounds VERY expensive. I'm so sorry. But glad all is well now
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jeanie, and sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. Winter weather, the Murdaugh trial and pure laziness is the culprit. We did have a great time and glad we finally got it done before Mother Nature unleashed her wrath..Happy winter..xxoJudy
DeleteMerry Christmas!! I'm so glad it was a holiday celebration that was worth the wait...and you got to enjoy that lovely decor for a good long time. I am sorry to hear about the tinselitious though. Yikes, I can only imagine what that bill was like, but I'm glad to know your pup is feeling better now!! xxoo
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kim. It was a good celebration. Thank heavens all the presents were bought before. It still would have been good even without. He is feeling very well now. We can't help but love him though..Happy Winter..xxoJudy
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your pup and glad he is ok now. Also glad you were finally able to have your Christmas. Getting together with family is so precious. SOunds like it was worth the wait though. Even the pups looked like they enjoyed themselves. Janice
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Janice. Yes, everyone enjoyed it. Glad it didn't come a few days later as we had so much snow it was hard to believe..Hope you are enjoying winter..xxoJudy
DeleteJudy,
ReplyDeleteso glad that you were finally able to get together and have your "Christmas"!! Sounds like you got some wonderful gifts too!! And so sorry to hear that your pup was ill...So scary when that happens as they can not tell you what is wrong...We have our grand pups a lot and they are such a joy to us!! Can't wait to see the changes and projects you can now do that Christmas is packed away...Truth be told, I still have Christmas in my upstairs....I will take it down after I pack away Winter/Valentine's and put out Easter in the downstairs...i enjoyed having it up during what i call the Winter which was not here in NEPA!!
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks so much, Deb. Our little furry friends are really such a joy and fun to be around. I finally got the tree down and boxed up but before we could trek it out to the shed, winter broke loose and we have more snow that we know what to do with. Cars getting covered up and bogged down. Snow plows keep the main roads pretty clear but you just take your life in your hands on the side roads. That's what happens when you don't always have heavy winters. Hope you are staying warm..xxoJudy
DeleteOh Judy so happy to hear you finally had your Christmas together. Sounds like you got some beautiful and useful gifts. OMG about Rugby eating the tinsel. Our basset hound Molly years ago ate a string of Christmas lights. Oh boy that was an expensive Christmas! Why they like to eat weird things like that is amazing to me! I cannot believe we are already in Lent. Have a good week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kris. Isn't it wierd what interests their little minds. He is always bringing little sticks and berries into the house. We have never had a dog that picked up so much stuff. We had a really nice Christmas and are now enjoying a winter like we have never seen before. Guess we can't complain because when all the snow melts the water will be good for us but, wow, sure glad we don't have it every winter. At least not so far..Stay warm..xxoJudy
DeleteHi Judy! I'm so happy you and your sweet family finally celebrated your Christmas. It sounds like you all had a wonderful time. Poor Ruby, sounds like late Christmas was tough him. Happy news that he recovered nicely. Now bring on some spring! Jane
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jane. Rugby is coming along nicely, back to his old self now. We are thinking about putting him to work to replenish the coffers!! Oh, boy, we are having one heck of a winter. I don't get to say that very often but I do say it is very pretty.. I am looking forward to some springtime shortly! Stay warm..xxoJudy
DeleteJudy,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking the time to stop by!! Now in March, we are finally getting a bit if Winter with a few snow storms...Nothing big though...I knew we would end up paying for such a warm February...Take care!
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks so much, Deb and you are very welcome. The storms are still coming here but we are OK so far. Lots of snow and now, rain. I think we might have a very hot summer and, truthfully, I don't know what is worse..Stay warm..xxoJudy
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