Category: Doxielife

Undecorating or Deconstructing Christmas

Today was a bittersweet day.  I decided to take down the decorations around the house.  Although, I love the way the house  looks when it is decorated, I also like the uncluttered look of “undecorated”.

Getting the Stink Eye from Tucker

I reminisce just as much when I take down the ornaments as when I put them up.  I use it as my quiet time to reflect.  Tucker joined me in taking down the tree.  Although he didn’t do much but give me the “look”.  I felt bad for him  He kind of  liked  the tree.  He’s so human, I thought I saw a tear.

Well I separated all the ornaments in to keeps and throws (actually donates), my husband put the tree to the curb (I know it still has hidden decorations on it) which I probably won’t miss til next year, if at all.  The needles are swept and the house is back to “normal” .  I await the next holiday …oh yeah, my Valentine dishrag is out already.

P.S.  Michael, I had a tough time finding that pickle.  You hid it well.

In a pickle!  What a wrinkly wrist.

Merry Christmas to you

Merry Christmas from our house to yours.

Things shifted slightly this year. The older adults were the ones doing the tequila shots while the young adults prepared their children for Santa’s early morning arrival.

Change is always in the air but family remains in our hearts with memories of Christmases past and looking forward to adventures of Christmases to come.

Tucker’s first Christmas with us!

Oh no, we were so busy in the merriment that we forgot to take a group photo. I feel terrible I didn’t arrange it, but I guess being and enjoying the moments will remain in my mind. It all went flying by too quickly.

Looking forward to a great dinner today by my daughter’s and being with my Ava and Liv and all the rest of the family. Can’t wait for the girls to say “play with me”

Looking forward to the new year.

Tucker all nestled in

Tucker waiting for Santa

Santa will be here soon Tucker.  Here is his list.

  • Lol Dolls (he steals these from the girls)
  • Paci (he steals this too)
  • Treats
  • Treats and more
  • Treats
  • AND a month in the Bahamas with me

Has he been naughty or nice.  Merry our elf on the shelf will know. I’m saying nice.