Merry Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas! I got up early and started Christmas Dinner. Bob got up around 10 and started helping. Everyone was due to arrive around noon for dinner.

I had asked Jessica to come a little early to help set the table. Her and Chopper had stayed in Wisconsin with his family for Christmas eve to celebrate. When they got here everyone chipped in and helped. Jessica and Chopper set the table and fixed the drinks. Bob went to pick up his mother and Rick mashed the potatos (Yes! we had homemade mashed pototoes) Rick thought I didn't know how to make homemade mashed potatoes, but he forgot that boxed potatoes are fairly newer (since were old) and this was the only way to make them......before the boxed stuff. We ate at exactly noon - we couldn't have planned it better.

Bob's mom made a homemade pecan pie (with fresh pecans direct from Georgia). Boy! Was it good. Jessica was supposed to bring the pumpkin pie, but was apparantly sleeping when Bob called her as she did not remember the conversation.

We had a wonderful dinner with all the favorites....then opened presents. Everyone seemed happy with their gifts.

Bob, Jessica and Chopper had to work this evening and take naps so we were done by 3 pm. And of course I forgot to take pictures..... So sorry nothing to see! I have to get better with the picture stuff.

Chocolate and Dogs - Do not go together

What Fun! We came back from the grocery store to find a wrapped box of Cashew turtles ripped open on the floor (it was on the coffee table). Out of 24 pieces of candy 12 were missing and we had 4 guilty dogs! After running to the internet, we called the local 24 hour animal hospital for advice.

Step 1 - Get a syringe and hydrogen peroxide.

Step 2- Every 15 minutes shoot one tablespoon of peroxide down the each dogs throat.

Step 3- Watch them throwing up and repeat steps 1 & 2 three times.

We had all four dogs throwing up candy....

Step 4- Watch them for three days for signs of trembling, bloating , diarrhea, etc.

Step 5 - Any signs from above immediately take them to the vet!

This was not fun! Please do not wrap candy and put under the tree or anywhere they can get to it if you have dogs.

Christmas is coming....

We had major snow yesterday and Jessica did not want to drive from work to LeSueuer. She came over to sleep and hang out until she had to go back to work at midnight. We went shopping at Kohl's and Cub foods. Boy! It was bitter cold with the wind blowing.

Bob and I went up to Hinkley in the morning to deliver Ruby to her new home. We knew the snow storm was coming and got an early start. Even though it was snowing, we made it there in 2 hours (normally it should take 1 hr. 40 minutes). We left there at noon and started back. We stopped at a thrift store in Pine City and had lunch at the KFC buffet. It wasn't too bad until we got to north Minneapolis and started to see cars in ditches and the white out conditions with snow & ice. We made it home about 3 and Bob had signed up to work overtime (he had to be at work at 10pm). He went to sleep and Jess and I went shopping.

I bought her some gloves and ear muffs for Christmas. I am really a stickler for not letting the kids open there presents before Christmas even when they know what it is. But last night when she left for work I told her to put on the gloves and ear muffs (as she did not bring any with). I think she was shocked!!!!

I just got an email from Ruby's new owner and she already is in love! She slept with them and gave them hugs and kisses this morning. I only have Roo left to find a home. He will have to go to a family with no kids (he was given up because he was nipping at the kids). Joey is doing great and is back to be a cranky old man, but he is also starting to play with the other dogs. A sign that he is not in as much pain and discomfort as he previously had.

Today, I am going to start putting everything together for Christmas dinner. Check my list to make sure I have all the gifts and food, otherwise I will have to go out again.....It looks nice out, but I am sure it is way to cold to venture out in.

Kimmie is a star

Click on Kimmie is a star and see Kimmie's bio on petfinder.com in the Happy Tails section!

Save the Min Pins

Please click on the title Save the Minpins and watch the video. This is why we help minpins. Sometimes the cruelty is unbelievable.

Day off

I took today off work to put up Christmas decorations. Hopefully, I will get it all done today. I wanted to show everyone my aerogarden. I bought it at Linens n things at their going out of business sale. It was 40% off and is a indoor hydrophonic garden. This means...no dirt. The pre packaged (sold separately) pods fit into holes and water is absorbed through sponges that the seeds sit into. As they grow (1-3 days to sprout) you remove the clear plastic tops and within 3-4 weeks you have salad for up to 4 months. I bought the salad greens kit, but there are many other kits available. I planted this last Sunday night and from the pictures you can see how well it is doing.

Kimmie's new mom will be coming to meet her tonight and taking her back to Canada tomorrow. She is doing so.........well. I did get another minpin named Roo - he is three years old.

Well Bob just got up and probably want to do some work before we take Joey for his 1pm vet appt.

Christmas shopping

Not much going on! Just Christmas shopping, got another minpin named Roo, babysitting Jessica's dogs! Jessica is celebrating Christmas today in Wisconsin with Choppers family. She dropped off her dogs this morning and will pick them up tonight.

Our six monsters (min pins) have been going nuts....The dogs (Cronus & Beagle) took over their area and they are not allowed in the 4 season porch to lay by the fire. We actually put on the living room fireplace, brought in their pillows & toys and tried to entice them to the new spot!!!! Not working too well at the moment.

Kimmie is going to be adopted and moving to Canada on Saturday. Boy!!! I am going to miss her.