Hello! I'm running late as all the festivities this week got in the way of me publishing last week's pictures on time. That's ok though because I was busy enjoying time with family and I hope everyone else is having a wonderful holiday season too.
No rain today but a beautiful sunset out in the country at puppy training class. It's our last one until the new year so we had a little ugly sweater holiday party that was great fun. I just happened upon matching sweaters for Bailey and I. Bailey plus 4 other pups also tested for the AKC Star Puppy title and all did great. Our trainer gave us a bottle of the farm's freshly pressed olive oil complete with custom labels including a picture of our own dogs on them as a gift. So cute!
Day 353- Wednesday, 12/18/24
Wednesday at work I did actually get a lot done this morning in the lab but then had the pleasure of spending the rest of my work day out to lunch with my retired boss, current boss, and favorite colleague. This is an amazing place in Davis and the food was so good we ordered many plates to share just so we could try a little of almost a little everything. It was a very special treat to help us kick off the holidays.
Our admin team continues to add to their Whoville decorations daily which is fun to check out here and there. Today, first thing in the morning, I spied the Grinch looking out the department door window--so fun! It's the last working day of the year for me (aside from us rotating a couple days each week to go in and feed cultures). Back at home the skies are grey and gloomy and the trees are bare but you can now see where birds have nested which is a cool thing to note. Inside our tree is nice and bright with the ornaments finally hung.
My Christmas flower is in full bloom now and really pretty with 4 big blooms. Bailey got her December Bark Box that she is currently enjoying. And we are all thankful for a lit tree and other festive lights around the house. Since I was off today it doesn't really feel like a Friday but it does feel great to know I have the next couple weeks to enjoy for my winter break with all my boys close.
Today I got some morning Rusty cuddles in, finished up the last of the decorations, and picked Brandon up from the airport. Later as I went upstairs to shower I got this different point-of-view picture looking down on Bailey who is keeping my spot on the couch warm. I love how she's looking up at me too.
It was a quiet day where I found time to finish wrapping presents. There are only a few more days until Christmas and the rest of those days will be all about baking and meal preparations. It's also great to have Brandon home. He and Bailey reconnected right away and having an extra person to entertain her while we rotate getting things done is always helpful especially with the holiday looming and last minute prep to be done.
What a super full week this one was but also a lot of fun and good cheer. I'm sure I'll be late with next week's post too as I'll see you in the new year. 2025 here we come!
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