Thanks Krystal. Yeah, after 10 years we are at the point where we don't fuss
over holidays. All we both wanted was a chance to see my brother, and some
snow storms...we got both. Hubby worked a lot the last two weeks, just had
two days off, I mostly stayed in bed trying to rest and feel better, and during
evenings we watched family movies. We saw my brother on Christmas, which
made it for me, I love him to pieces but don't see him as often as I'd like.

I hope you had a nice time. Are you guys snowed in like us right now? It's
crazy out here, buses aren't even running, poor hubby had to walk through
mountains of snow on his way home, sidewalks aren't cleared, it took him 1.5
hours instead of 25 minutes, insane. He's a big kid, he loves all the snow
though. He's even hoping it doesn't stop snowing, which it doesn't seem to.
I feel bad for all the people whose cars are buried under the snow, even the
18 wheeler at the grocery store had a hard time getting out of the parking.

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Thank you for sharing these sweet pics, LS! I kept catching myself smiling at my laptop screen. Your Basenjis (I think that's right, if not I'm sorry) are so regal looking, and I love how your sweet chis both have such adventurous spirits.

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I'm so glad you enjoyed the pictures Deana, thank you for your compliments.
You are right, my boys' breed is Basenji. As for the girls, you know they both
started out not so fond of winter, cold and snow, but with time and positive
reinforcement we got there. No matter the weather their walks must go on,
not just for their potty business, but also for their mental and physical
stimulation. I can't imagine keeping them indoors only through winter, they
would not be truly happy. It's also a great excuse for me to get my sick bum
out of bed and breathing fresh air. These little fur balls truly add to my quality
of life, I feel so blessed to have them.

How were your holidays?

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My husband, the kids and I just had a quiet stay-at-home Christmas this year. That wasn't originally the plan (we were hoping to celebrate with my Mom and brother), but my lower back began acting up (painful spasms) and there was just no way I could swing an out-of-town trip. I'm a firm believer in the mind/body connection as it relates to pain, and I refuse to be defined by my diagnoses, but I also know when it's time to give in to the need for rest and treatment. (We stubborn nurses don't tend to make the best/most compliant patients, LOL!) I admire that, despite not feeling well, you pushed yourself to get out there and enjoy nature, and you could tell from the pics how much fun your pack was having.

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Merry Christmas to the family. and may 2013 be very good to you.

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Beautiful pics as always,wish we had ,had some snow all we got was rain and dark clouds
Thanks for the lovely birthday wishes
Hope you have a healthy New Year ,lets hope 2013 is a good one for you

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I love these photos - the snow and the cosy fire afterwards - happy dogs!!

Looks like a beautiful place, and the snow is so crisp!! we just got rain this year

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those are some really good pictures LS!!!! My at all that beautiful snow!!!!I love snow!!!we haven't gotten any!I do wish we'd get a little!Those babies look so happy.

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