It was a nice Christmas

Happy Sunday everyone! We woke up to some mild temperatures, a nice change from the cold of the past few days. We have lots of rain on the way though.

Christmas came and went in a flash. It was a good day to celebrate Sean & Julie's upcoming wedding on January 4 in Punta Cana. Due to Russell's surgery, we are unable to go but my brother will be there. This year, I kept Christmas dinner simple...lasagna, salad and garlic bread. I made a carrot cake for dessert and we toasted the young couple. Merlot & Sherlock were such good boys the entire evening and enjoyed mingling with everyone. 

Last week brought a blanket of fresh snow. It was fluffy and easy to shovel. When I took the boys out first thing that morning, they were as happy as can be. They love chasing each other in the snow.

Russell continues to progress nicely. It's hard to believe that it will be four weeks on Wednesday that he had his surgery. He couldn't be more pleased with his recovery.  There is still a ways to go for complete healing but he's on the right track. Russell drove for the first time last Friday. I went with him for good measure and we had lunch out.  He does his exercises religiously and continues to use the cryo cold therapy multiple times a day. We will return the unit on January 8. Tomorrow, the physiotherapist is coming, probably for the last time then Russell will carry on with a private clinic. 

Our pooches and I are doing well. The past few days have been relaxing. I watched the new season of Virgin River in three days. Yesterday was the HABS game at 1 pm and they won in a shut out. My friend Linda and I were messaging throughout the game, we are both such crazy fans! I've also been spending time with Merlot & Sherlock doing a bit of training and playing games. We have two wonderful boys and couldn't be happier to have them in our lives. 

This is my last blog for 2024. I leave you with some family photos taken on Christmas Day and a few of our lads with their new toy given to them by Santa Errol. Rather than include a throwback photo of Cooper & Spicy, I took one of their "little corner" with a festive teddy bear watching over them. They are always in our hearts 💕

We wish you a wonderful week and a new year filled with happiness, love and good health! Stay well!

Congratulations to Julie and Sean on their 
upcoming wedding!
 

A lovely couple about to embark on a lifetime
adventure.

A special moment with the young
couple.

My brother Francois and Sean's
brother James joined in on
the magical moment.

King of the Duncan clan, his pink crown and
two bionic knees!

The four of us on our first
Christmas together! Sherlock and Merlot
are such perfect boys.

Sherlock and his lamb chop on the run -
thank you Santa Errol.

Merlot and his owl from Santa Errol, guess 
 which end is Merlot's head?

Cooper and Spicy always in our hearts and 
especially at Christmas.