Lloyd left yesterday and we already miss him! He helped us out so much and we learned so much from him! Chloe and Jake are better dogs for his visit! In the picture you can see Chloe in the background and little Claire (the dog we rescued earlier this year and gave to our neighbor, Linda Hale) is asking me to pick her up!

I made a little outfit for Claire to keep her warm during the colder months. Sweet little dog! Yesterday she wanted to come to our house!

Inadvertently missed Benjamin's Christmas program yesterday and really feel bad about that. Misunderstood the time and by the time we knew, it was too late. But it did give us more time with Lloyd and we walked the pasture before he left trailing animals behind us as they pestered us for treats. It's always good to be out there with them.

This morning Jeff and Benjamin will come over for breakfast and then Dad and I will go to our meetings. Still some last minute things to do for Christmas. Kids from the University are gone so traffic is lighter in town and the stores shouldn't be as crowded.

Contacted Tina Dumser and looks like they'll be free over the week end we'll be in Washington and we are welcome to visit. Denise has asked me to check out the nursery for her.

Now we can get ready for our trip. I was under the impression that we couldn't take wrapped gifts but apparently that's not so so that gives me a little more leeway and we'll bring gifts in our checked luggage.

Can't wait to see my little girls in their Christmas dresses! And it will be good to get back home and start cleaning up some of this clutter! And to get back into some kind of routine! Will miss my animals while I'm gone but looking forward to the trip!

Peace!

Carol