Happy New Year! Welcome

Our whole family is excited to see what the new year brings. Hopefully for us and for you and your families, it brings wonderful gifts to you and your families and your dreams come true!
Meanwhile, it is time to work to make those plans, dreams and wishes come true. Many humans start with resolutions. Did my mom? Not really. She had started her plan for a lifestyle change when Christmas break began. Mom wanted to eat healthier overall and to increase her exercising. I have to say, so far, she has been following through. We have been getting extra walks that are much longer and she has been doing funny things on a white board with a Wii. As for the food, the diet soda with the chemical sweetener is almost gone, the candy is greatly reduced, and the meals are protein and veggies with fruit. I noticed she has more energy and sleeps better.
My resolution? Hmmm, to be brushed and patted more! I think that works out well for everyone. It would reduce the flying fur in the house and I like it!!! As for the patting, I would be doing more therapy so I would help more people, right?
If you have resolutions, I would love to hear them! Happy 2014!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

It has been an interesting year, well, eventful year! We are ready for 2014 to begin and are hopeful that it holds many blessings for all.

Mom has already been working on her resolution – to improve her health. She is walking, using her Wii and making better food choices. To make sure she is successful, she is making small changes each week and telling her friends so that they can keep her honest. She also journals her progress. If she makes a mistake, it is a mistake and not permanent. Mom will just pick up the next day and keep going.
But what really happens to most people with New Year’s Resolutions? I asked a friend. And here is what he told me…

Humans are funny! They want to make changes, make resolutions and only keep them for a week. I will keep you posted on Mom’s progress on keeping her resolution this year! I am going to make a resolution not to make a resolution! I can keep that!!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

Last night, I had a dream – the strangest dream ever! I dreamed that Dad took the Christmas tree down early and snuck it out of the house. Of course, he could not sneak it past us. And, in my dream, I believed that we actually peed on the tree and were upset that Dad was removing it! Can you imagine such nonsense? Well, it was a dream! And so, I decided to retaliate! Here is what I did…

My, what a dream!! Glad it was not real life! I ran to check and both the toilet and tree were still in our home! All is well!!!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

Mom and Dad celebrated on Christmas Eve with the kids and the First Grandchild. Everyone was very excited! Mom cooked the ham and dad finished the side dishes.

The First Grandchild arrived.

The Aunts were excited and held the baby!

Dinner was served and only Dash was allowed under the table.

Evidently I was too “nosy”! I had to “go place” in the bedroom- how mean! Then the humans went to the sunroom for time by the tree.

Adri and the First Grandchild had a big crinkly paper thing. I wonder what kind of treats it held.

And Stephen grinned about his Louisville shirt.

Matt grinned all night long over food and his Mosaic football book!

Mom said Christmas made her feel like a kid again!

Me, I just watched over everyone to make sure they were all happy. So Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Woofs and wags,
Bella