Christmas 2016

How was your Christmas?

We had both kids with us and one grandmother visiting.

It was wonderful.

I am always amazed at how much preparation 

it takes to get to the date of December 25th.

So much anticipation 

and then it is gone so fast.

We had lots of laughs,

built puzzles, played games,

and ate way too many sugary treats.

Watched movies together, sat by the fire,

cooked and did thousands of dishes 

(no exaggerating),

and I think I am good 

with another year's worth

of holiday music!

(Not sure how the retailer's do it -- 

as they have been listening to it 

since Halloween in some cases!)

Yikes.

You may remember the countless posts 
with Hallie, our golden. 
She was my "golden shadow" -- 
rarely leaving my side when at home.

We lost her to cancer the day

after Thanksgiving last month.

I still cannot talk about her without

tears flowing. So hard to lose 

a four-legged family member. 

Had no idea how hard it would be.

Heaven got a great pup that day.

So Christmas was odd 
not having her here.
 She is missed.

Another Christmas has come and gone.
How did this happen?!?

Enjoy these last days before the calendar year
changes once again.

Wishing you all a blessed New Year!

xoxox~
Alison