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What a great holiday season this has been! We actually got the house decorated festively. Thanks in large part to my daughter, Jacq, who just got back home from inservice for physical therapy at an acute care hospital in Oklahoma City. She stayed with my sister and brother-in-law for 6 weeks working full time. She enjoyed working with the staff, meeting with patients recovering from a multitude of disabilities and illnesses and providing care in an actual hospital setting. We are so proud of her!
Jessica also attends college and works full time in a day care setting. She was recently promoted to Lead Trainer and her classroom has been used as a prototype for other facilities within the organization. She is working towards a degree in Occupational Therapy. She has always been very gifted with children, who adore her. And I think it's partly because she still has a bit of little girl inside and is very laid back.
Mason is playing collegiate golf and his team had a pretty impressive season. He placed 4th at a local tourny here in Texas and boosted the team to 3rd place overall. We are really looking forward to seeing how they do next year! He keeps busy with golf and his friends constantly. We are proud of his efforts and accomplishments. He has changed so much since starting college and is becoming a man . . . :: sniff sniff ::
Our puppies, Lily, Leo and Eagle, kept the holidays warm and fun. It was really nice to have a pack of pups with us to share Christmas. Nothin' like a sweet puppy-dog to make you smile. I just can't stop kissing and loving on them! Lily is "my little kitten". See? She's the one pictured at the bottom looking right at you. She connected like that from birth and I instantly knew she was special. Leo, in the middle, is getting prettier and prettier. Looking a lot like his Mom. Starting to be a little more social lately. Loves playing keep away. Eagle, pictured at top, is a sweetheart. She is so loving and affectionate. She has the ultimate puppy eyes with that beautiful mask of butterfly ears. She loves belly rubs!
Hubby is now working from Dallas instead of Washington, DC. Two and a half years of traveling to bring home the bacon. We are all very appreciative of his hard work. He never complained. He worked on the big US Post Office website redo. H-U-G-E. They are still wrapping things up. He is supportive of my career aspirations and determined spirit. That's me . . . I always have stuff goin' on. He likes me busy, actually. Check out my You Tube channel and you can see him playing guitar, *Stormy Monday*. He videoed it for his sister, Debbie, who is learning to play guitar.
So, we spent Christmas day at my brother's with his family. My parents and sister's family came in to Texas as well. That always makes the holidays feel more special. We made our traditional pot of Wassail, turkey and dressing, white chocolate chip cookies which we've devoured! So yummy! Then, hung out in the evening at our house playing cello, guitar & piano. Singing Christmas songs and a little Stevie Nicks ;)
I am looking forward to getting back into Creatif Mode!
Hope you all enjoyed your holiday too!
