Oh no, it is December already...

Uncle Sonny (died this September) & Laura

Laura

The busy season has started. 

I have to admit I did spend some part of Friday shopping in one store. 

I am glad to say I don't know any one who violated 

Thanksgiving by rushing dinner to go shopping. 

This week starts Holiday parties; Christmas cards, and decorating. 

I am thinking about putting up a tree this year; still not sure if I am ready to do it. 

The tree hasn't been assembled since the last time Laura did it--six years ago. 

I will give it some more thought.

Happy Thanksgiving

Warmest wishes to my family and friends. My gratitude for your support, love, and friendship will never be forgotten.  

THANK YOU

For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

For flowers that bloom about our feet;
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet;
For song of bird, and hum of bee;
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.  
~Theodore Roosevelt

What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets.  I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?  
~Erma Bombeck, "No One Diets on Thanksgiving," 26 November 1981

Remembering Sierra...who happens to be the best dog in Heaven

RIP 

SIERRA 

aka PRINCESS PUP  and SIERRA GIRL... 

We love you and miss you tremendously.  You had a hard start in life as a puppy rescue, you were injured when you came to our family and we healed you. You then flourished in our love and we in your unconditional love. It is two years without you and we miss you so much, Princess Pup.

We hope you are running free with your human sister, Laura, and Pop (and his dogs too).  I can envision Laura and you sharing an ice cream pop. You were the very best dog for our family and I believe we were good for you. You certainly were a spoiled girl! Our lives were enriched by sharing our home and hearts with you.

Shine on Sierra Girl

 

Sharing ice pops

Halloween

Last New Year's celebration with Laura

My girls

Sierra trying out her new pillow

Time to smell the flowers

Excuse me, Mom, we are still sleeping!

Homeward bound (snowy beach)

Laura & her Dad