Catching Up On Photo's

 We are counting down the days until our Eve-Eve party and

we may see a few snowflakes besides the big ones I

have hanging above the dining room table. 

 I added gold glitter stars and glass teardrop ornaments to the

dining room chandelier.  These were spotted on sale at Pier One.

What I found disheartening is the day before Xmas Pier One

was setting displays of Valentine's day items while JoAnn's

had displays of V'day and spring silk flowers all ready up.

 A look from the dining room into the front hall.

 Looking out the front window.

 Derby is never far from me ... or could it be he's staking out 

his place under the table for the Eve-Eve party.

 Julep at her post by the front door.

 Derby doing his puppy stretch ... they are going to the groomers

on Thursday morning for a little fur turn-up.  After that I will

let their fur grow for the winter.

 His royal cuteness who will never look older then a puppy.

 Christmas Day we had Frank over for dinner after he

got off from his shift at the hospital.  We greeted him at the

front door with a glass of Writer's Block wine.

 Alan Brothers prime 2 rib roast was a perfect meal for 

two guys who love a good cut of beef.

Since I really don't eat a lot of meat the tiny piece I had

was excellent.  Wilson made double-stuffed potato's and 

a side salad.  I made popovers.  It was a little fest for all.

 We had cookies and chocolate for dessert.

My Christmas Present

We are now owners of a Keurig and love it.

When these first came out Wilson was not impressed.

As time moved on and these little coffee machines were 

popping up here and there he decided he liked the idea of a

freshly brewed cup of coffee that take only seconds to make.

So when I was asked what I wanted for Xmas

{deviating from my typical answer of fabric}

 I said a Keurig.  So there we have it - the old coffee

machine is now in the garage.  I'm not sure if it

will ever see the light of the kitchen again.