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Oh My Aching Back!

Last night was the worst, yes the worst night as far as not sleeping. I think I was up every hour on the hour because of my silly back spasms. I would walk around, adjust the heating pad and try to find just the right position so I could fall back to sleep.

I really hate back aches. I mean, if I didn’t have 4 dogs, it might not be so bad, but with 4 dogs, who all want to go out at different times, I have found it a real challenge to rest my back at all.

Take today. After lunch I wanted to take a little nap. Hubby was going out to the recycling center and I knew the house would be quiet for an hour at least. So I crawled into my bed, with my heating pad and the three dachshunds. The two girls curled up with me, and Arnie went down by my feet.

Ahhhhhhhhhh………

I drifted in a state of pleasant slumber and then…………”squeek, squeek, squeek”. Arnie brought me his favorite toy to wake me up. Because, well, a nap is fine, but anything over and hour is too long! Or so Arnie seems to think!

The girls and I got up, and I noticed my back is a little better. I sure hope that tonight I get a little more sleep.

Meanwhile, Greta is still not in heat! Never before have I thought so much about a dogs menstrual cycle.

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Come on Greta!

Christmas Eve Report

Christmas Eve we had our friends, Jim and Laura over along with their two daughters, Katie and Emily. Yes, their daughter is our Emily! We also had our next door neighbor, Aglaia over to enjoy a few appetizers, and a nice meal. We had so much fun!

First we ate shrimp cocktail, along with crackers and spreads, and Hubby provided drinks for all. We then exchanged gifts. That was even more fun! Here is a picture of Hubby getting a bottle of his favorite Scotch!

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Then it was time to sit down and have dinner. We served a Greek salad, ham, turkey, stuffing, green beans, butternut squash, mashed potatoes, gravy, relish, pearl onions and rolls! We ate until I thought we all might pop!

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The conversation was lively, but by the time we got done we were all feeling pretty exhausted. I blame the turkey, which is known for making people sleepy! Emily disappeared after the dinner portion and we looked into the family room and found her sound asleep on the sofa!

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Emily came back to life long enough to have some of the three pies that we served. Apple, blueberry and pumpkin!

We all seemed to eat a lot more slowly than we did during the main portion of the meal. So much food!

Once the dishes were cleared our guests departed for their homes to prepare for Christmas the next day. Hubby and I sat up watching A Christmas Story for the millionth time. Somehow, Ralphie and his pals make us laugh every time we watch this movie!

Then off to bed we went where visions of “Doggie Claus” danced in our heads!

Arnie Get’s Plucked

Last night my friend Barbie came over to see me and to help me with Arnie. We have the Zuchtschau (German Dog Show) coming up in a month and Arnie was in need of a little grooming. Our little man was getting seriously overgrown in the face.

I was feeling a little intimidated about where to start this project, and Barbie offered to help. Thank goodness she did. I know I would not have done such a good job.

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Here he is. Doesn’t he look great? Thanks again Barbie!!!

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A good friend of mine, Goofy Girl worked really hard and designed a wonderful blog page for Dackel Princess Puppies. This is the web site I use to write just about Greta and her babies and will be the place I send perspective buyers to see Greta’s offspring.
Go on over and see Dackel Princess Puppies and tell me what you think.
Goofy Girl did such a great job and I am so thrilled with the pages. I showed them to Greta who jumped as far as her short little legs could move her, with joy!
Thank you so much Goofy Girl! You are so talented and so sweet for doing this for me and for Greta!

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Baby Greta