John's Bday Party

John's 25th birthday party was a lot of fun!

Thank you to everyone who came to help celebrate!

Violet in the Snow!

Violet kept kicking up the snow each time she walked and

then chased after it over and over again!

She was hopping around like a bunny!

A new baby boy!

John's friend Bryan and his wife Emily have a new baby boy!

Jackson Alan Quinn was born on Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas!

We had such a special first married Christmas together! We had two family celebrations on Christmas Eve and another get-together with my family on Christmas day. We enjoyed all of the time with our families. Merry Christmas!

We're so glad it's Christmas vacation!

John and I both have this week off and we are so excited

to relax and hang out!

Violet fell asleep last night and didn't wake up when I picked her up!

We love Violet!

Violet's Surgery

Violet was spayed on Friday. She's doing well but is very sleepy.

She's supposed to take it easy for 10 days;

I think that is going to be a challenge

because her bursts of energy cause her

to run circles around the kitchen and living room!

I love this picture with her purple blanket but could not get it to post horizontally!
She has been very needy for snuggles which is ok with me!

Violet's Ready for Winter!

Violet hates the cold weather. When we take her outside to go to the bathroom she either sits on the porch or goes to the grass and then puts her front paws on one of our feet and her two back paws on the other foot. We thought these booties might help but they're kind of a hassle to put on before we take her out! They look cute though!

Here she's trying to bite off the front booties!

A Christmas Tradition

Every year our family goes out to dinner and to a Christmas show.

This year we ate at P.F. Chang's and

went to see A Christmas Carol at the IRT.

Thanks Mom & Dad; it was a lot of fun!

I look forward to this tradition every year!

Violet was excited about her new St. Nick gifts!