To Start Off...

For those of you in the know - Roxie is at her new home now. It was a very sad and emotional time for us all - primarily, I think, for Ceana and I. She is going to a great place that can, hopefully, help her. If not, then there is another lady who will take her over to Eastern Oregon. Ceana thought of Roxie as hers, I think, especially since Roxie has always been there and they were home together all the time. As for me - I will never forget Roxie's face peeking out of the vehicle as they were pulling away. The house seems so...empty. I still catch myself getting ready to remind Liam to feed her, or walking to her kennel to let her out. Please keep her in your thoughts - I truly hope that this will be a positive thing for her and that she can be taught to overcome her extreme fear. I know that this is best for her, but it breaks my heart knowing that we couldn't give her what she needed. I really feel like we failed her.

On another note - Christmas was nice. Fairly relaxed, and the weather couldn't have been any different from last year! Clear, sunny, and no snow on the ground this year - gave Ceana a chance to ride her new scooter. The living room looked like a parking garage, with Ceana getting a tricycle, a scooter and a balance bike. But, at least she'll be able to keep up with Brother now! Both kids got some things on their lists, and Santa was wise enough to make sure that not only were the NUMBERS of gifts even, but that the majority of gifts were the kind that both kids would like. 

Side note: Holy crap! It's snowing outside! Some pretty large flakes, too - we were supposed to have freezing rain today, not snow! Ceana keeps dancing around saying "It's Christmas!". I guess it can only snow on Christmas ;0) Liam is outside playing in it. Ceana is begging to play outside too - with her "coat and hat and gloves and pants. And scarf.". Guess I'll have to run for now, but I'll leave you with a few Christmas photos to whet your appetite!