Twas the night before Christmas

 Unfortunately I had to work today.  After dinner we opened our gifts including the dogs.

The boys got their Boxer toy from Joe who had sent them with the beautiful wind chimes in memory of Archer.

There was also a Chuck-it ball toy - Booker is a ball hound and was very happy!

They have another special gift tomorrow to keep them occupied while we are gone to Marc's family!

I sometimes get a little melancholy at these times.  I am so happy that I am able to give my dogs so much - not just in terms of presents but emotionally as well.  But it makes me so sad thinking about the dogs that are out there that aren't so lucky.  

I hope any of you that are reading this with pets - yes we didn't forget our cats - are able to shower them with love this holiday season.