Oh, what a weekend this has been so far.
Nice to see the sun shining this morning.
We were up at 5 a.m. for Alvin to eat and go outside.
Then headed back to the sofa for some extra zzz’s.
WOW, it was pretty late when we finally got up, I guess we really needed the extra sleep.
I was shocked to see the clock on the stove say it was 9:24 a.m.
Yes, we did not get our bodies up to stay up until that time.
Oh, well.
Yesterday was full of surprises.
I mentioned that Humphrey visited us unexpectedly arriving shortly after we got up.
I spent time between laundry and writing up letters and Christmas cards.
In the late morning Teddy’s Mom contacted me to see if he could come and visit Alvin for a couple of hours.
I said “sure.”
Teddy’s Dad dropped him by a little bit later.
In between doing chores and the Christmas cards I gave attention to my three buddies, Alvin, Humphrey and Teddy.
I had mentioned to Teddy’s Mom that I was just walk Teddy home when we went for a walk about 2:30 p.m. so that is what we did.
We were invited in for a visit and tea (for me).
So great to see the new puppy, OMG, she is so cute.
Just before 4:00 p.m. we headed for home as I had to shower and get ready for our girls Christmas party, finish drying some laundry and tidying up.
Humphrey was resting when we arrived home.
His Mom was to be home about 5:00 which worked perfectly as I was leaving about 6:00 p.m.
After I was ready and just finishing up a few things I texted Humphrey’s Mom.
She did not get away when she planned and was just leaving at that time.
Needless to say she was not home when I left for supper but the boys are fine together.
So it was nice that Alvin had company.
I was kind of surprised but more worried when Humphrey was still there when I arrived home two hours later at 8:00 p.m.
Cell phones are great, I texted his Mom and she said that she was only a few minutes away.
Whew, what a relief.
The girls had gone home to pick up a few things and then were going to walk back to my house (no drinking and driving).
Humphrey’s Mom was just leaving when they arrived.
What a busy day.
We, girls had a great time.
Laughing and venting and chatting up a storm.
Alvin laid mostly beside one of my friends wanting some attention.
There was no plan to exchange gifts but we all had brought a gift for each other.
Alvin even had a paw in opening one of my gifts.
The girls were surprised to see how well he could open a gift.
The one he opened was taped shut.
He found a place to start and between his mouth and paws, he did it.
There is even video proof.
I will share some photos of our gifts.
Funny just after 11:00 p.m. the party was over.
Everyone was getting tired after a long busy past few days.
We had such a wonderful time.
The food was great at the restaurant (company better).
I want to share some photos…..
Had some drinks.
Received some beautiful gifts.
I gave the hand made (not by me) Christmas tree ornaments in the Christmas tins and received the gifts in the photos above.
Now it is time to get some work done but before that happens it is time to make some coffee.
OMG, it is going onto 11:00 a.m. – how did that happen.
I wish you an awesome Sunday.
The sun continues to shine brightly this morning.
I think that Alvin is tuckered out after all of the company both two and four-legged.
He heard something and just sat up from a lying position.
Happy Sunday.
It is a good news kind of day.
Always, Carol & Alvin
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