Christmastime

I can't believe it is already Christmas week! Where in the world has 2009 gone?! I feel like last week was last Christmas. Golly!

I am just happy that my entire family is either in town now or coming into town very shortly. My cousins (Melanie & Crystal) and niece (Corinne) and aunt (Charlotte) came into town on Sunday and will be here until the day after Christmas. My other cousin and his girlfriend (Mark & Chrissy) and my cousin-in-law (Scott) will all be here a little later this week.

The holidays are fabulous for me for that reason alone ... family!

Christmas Vacation

One of my very best memories for all time happened last night.

Alex and I were watching Christmas Vacation snuggled up on the couch with the Christmas lights on, feeling very warm and cozy, him propped up, me in my nook ... when the little dog (who cannot be left out) waddled her way up onto the couch with us, stretched completely across our two laps, put her chin on my leg, and snored for the remainder of the movie.

Perfect night.

SYTYCD

Fine, I admit it ... I love So You Think You Can Dance!

Quote of the Day

I added a neat-o little gadget today. Check out the "Quote of the Day" to the right. It changes daily without me having to do anything at all ... just like magic.

I love my puppy.

Tuesday Morning

Well, I have been totally neglecting journaling lately. Work, Master's, and Puppy occupy so much of my time, it's amazing I find time to have a "life" of any kind.

Work and Master's are just that ... necessary and not always tons of fun ... no surprises there.

Puppy, or "Kimbo Slice," as Alex calls her, is growing like a little weed. She's getting bigger and bigger, as is her personality. She's a super-awesome puppy ... can be quite spirited at times, but overall, couldn't ask for a better little dog. Right now it is all about training, and training is all about patience. She's "getting it," though. Sheesh, Alex taught her her how to "Sit" in less than 4 hours!! Girl gots the smarts!

I am happy that it has actually been getting cold here. We've had a few days of Indian Summer, but for the most part, the temperature has actually been dropping. In fact, I think we had our first freeze last night. I definitely felt it when my bare feet hit the hardwood floor this morning. Yikes!

Oops ... must go! The little one is rousing, time to go outside.

Kimber

This is our new puppy, Kimber. She is an Alaskan Malamute, 8 weeks and 3 days old, and I am totally and completely in love with her. She's the funniest, cutest, sweetest, smartest, most precious little thing I have ever seen. I couldn't be happier. :)