12.30.2025. Let it Snow!!!!!!!!!!

We had a white Christmas, just like in the song. It was a wonderful day with lots of presents for my boys (thank you Auntie Diane) and me. I cooked and baked and lights and candles were lit in every room. Christmas music played and we all sang. The house was festive inside and out! We made up for the less than ideal situation last year when the house was under construction and there were minimal decorations.

A festive wreath on the front door - we'll wait to see if our Carolina wren or the house finch makes a nest here again. I will remove the bow and decorations before Spring but leave the wreath if it is still in good condition.

The roses from my birthday remained in excellent condition and added a nice touch to the living room.

  

One of my favorite ornaments. This one was from our family Christmas tree when I was a girl. I have carried it with me for many years and many moves.

An early morning romp in the snow. Both Gunnarr and Shorty had fun. Gunnarr ran all around the yard at top speed and so I went with him as he ran all around the fence, up and down the slopes and boulders. Shorty walked the yard, too, but very carefully. He has had a few sprains, so I think he is very aware of slipping.  There was a lot of white fluffy snow so they both had a good time.

Gunnarr sniffs at just about every inch of the yard, searching for those underground critters. There is at least one in the yard based on the mounds and tunnels we have. 

Shorty loves rolling in the snow. 

   

Gunnarr seems to get cold a lot sooner than Shorty. When he was done running and sniffing all along the fence, he ran back to the porch. He also willingly went back inside the house, so I know he must
have been a bit chilled, even wearing his gorgeous winter coat.

He is also a handsome dog. Look at those eyes.

Shorty loves the camera and is always ready for a close-up!

Running at lightning speed early in the morning.

Christmas morning unwrapping presents. There are more such pictures on Shorty's blog.

Outside lights with Shorty and Gunnarr.

We also run around outside late at night too!

Morning at the crack of dawn. Lights still shining!

We are very much enjoying our Christmas week. And yes, this nativity scene is well away from dog or children access!

And yes, we are missing my spirited Fionnegan very much. He loved to explore even as a puppy. He loved climbing snowbanks but always making certain I was close-by him. He was about 10 weeks old in this photograph.

Every morning while brushing Fionnegan's and Gunnarr's teeth I would ask them if they dreamt of puppy dog angels. Now I explain to Gunnarr that Fionn is with the angels and that he is a puppy dog angel. Gunnarr and Shorty at times still search for Fionnegan.

Gunnarr and Shorty are napping so very close to each other next to Fionnegan's bed. They have a new and stronger bond and are just precious together. Now they are never far apart.

Hoping you all are enjoying happy holidays. And may a special angel always keep you safe. This one has been my tree top angel since the early 1980s. 

Until next time..........................