Catch up

 

The weather has been beautiful this fall, with Christmas fast approaching one couldn't ask for bluer skies, more perfect temperatures.   I feel for all our friends back east, they're dealing with wind and lots of snow and the attendant grey skies.    That kind of weather is what made Dave crabby at this time of year.     He's a happy camper now that he doesn't have to deal with it anymore.      He's loving the fireplace on these coolish mornings and evenings, and loving being able to wear a t shirt and no socks in the afternoons.

 We had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner with Steve and MonaLiza this year - Honey Baked Ham!     Before dinner we sat outside and enjoyed happy hour until the sun went down and it got chilly.

Steve made sure Taos had plenty of his favorite ice cubes....

We're continuing with Taos training and exposures as he nears his first-year birthday at the end of December.    It's hard to believe that sweet little chubby puppy is almost a year old.

He was a good boy at our annual doctor's appointment.    She is a big dog lover, so we spent more time than normal in her office.     He found it difficult to pay attention after 45 minutes or so, and finally just rolled over onto his back and went to sleep.   He was the hit of the office!

practicing "leave it"

he helps vacuum and even allows us to vacuum him!

practicing "stay" while Dave works

he's a grocery shopping pro

safety inspector - hard hat passes muster

no barking at the other dog.....

Taos had a welcome and exciting surprise a few weeks ago!   Jerry send a big box of Benebones for us to share with our Guide Dog group and Taos got first choice!  He made several selections and proceeded to race around the house with each of them.   FUN!

Dave has been helping Steve reroute Tam's garage door opener.   A-1 Garage Specialists came, looked at the job and said it couldn't be done.    Don't say that to Dave!

the team

All done, the opener works like a dream, Steve is happy.   They do love to figure out "interesting" projects together.

We're getting ready for Christmas, as you all are.    The Palm Springs Christmas tree came out of storage and Dave put up Flat Stanley.   

This year we decided to forgo putting up the fresh cut tree, donating it to someone who needs it, and do something a little different.   Stay tuned.

Happy Holidays from our big sweetie

And.....here's Annie!