It's been wonderful here for the past few days.

Did you celebrate Thanksgiving yesterday? 

If so, did you have a wonderful time? 

Ours was low key and great all around.

We had a small dinner with just the right amount of leftovers. 

We watched The Sound of Music, as is our tradition each year.

Yangkyu remembered one of the Von Trapp children's name {Kurt} and he sang "The hills are alive" with me when the movie started playing.

Now that's progress. 

That 1000 puzzle piece? 

Still not finished. 

And while we were in the midst of finding Dorothy's face and Bruce Lee's scars, Piri laid on top of the whole thing and declared it his.

I think it's a cocker thing. 

Our Dogvacay guest Murray has been such a sweetheart. 

I love having two senior dogs with me. 

They are gentle, yet still playful, but overall just so calm and loving. 

He's been getting a whole lot of belly rubs. 

Piri and Murray have been getting along so well. 

The first night when Murray was with us it was snowing and Murray was a little wary of our deck and backyard. 

Despite the fact that Piri does not like snow, he ran in and out the house as if to show Murray that it was ok to go outside, showing him how it was done.

It was the cutest thing. 

I don't know where Piri found the energy to run and prance around all over the snow. 

But it was so good to see him that way.

I've been crocheting little Christmas trees and getting our home ready for decorations. 

That giant list of things I need to get done before the holidays roll around in full force is made.

I'm feeling pretty good. 

We usually pick up our tree right after Thanksgiving, but since we have a guest this year who is staying until late Sunday night, we'll be heading out next weekend. 

I can't wait.

It's one of my favorite things to do during the holidays - picking out and trimming the tree. 

Things have been really wonderful here for the past few days. 

I hope you feel a similar kind of wonderful wherever you are. 

Happy weekend.