Holidays

As most of you know from Mom's blog, Zoey and I went to Portland for Christmas.  Zoey did very well with the plane rides.  I was worried sick on the way there that she would start barking on the plane and I would have no way to stop her.  Luckily she was fine and slept the whole way.  We had a very fun time in Portland with Mom and Dad.  My only complaint was that it was too short.  We tried to squeeze holiday celebration and cooking in with a vacation.  We saw the mountains, touched the ocean, looked at waterfalls....cooked Christmas goodies, ate Christmas dinner...it was the best!  We plan to try to go back in the summer...as long as Zoey is still welcome!  She was good for the most part...just a couple incidences!  Zoey and I were sad to leave.  We loved our presents from everyone, especially the unexpected gifts from Becky, Gabe, and Jerren.  Zoey really loved openning her own presents, she didn't want to stop ripping the paper even though it was already off the present.


I love this picture of Zoey.


This was Whitney, Christina, and my Christmas party- this is what they got me.
My new bedspread from Mom and Dad

New years was good.  Whitney and Christina came over to celebrate.  I made crab legs, shrimp, and mashed potatoes.  We also had peanut brittle, snack mix, and rice crispie treats I made.  I decorated the tree with balloons, noise makers, hats, and confetti poppers.  The minute we yelled happy new year, Zoey ran under my bed and wouldn't come out the rest of the night.  I finally got her out, with much difficulty and resistance. 

The tree half decorated because a little someone will mess with it.

Notice the flower in my hair: I made it with Mom on Christmas.

Zoey didn't last until midnight!

Zoey has been doing well on her tricks...she has now learned "shake".  She loves all her new toys she got for Christmas.  The penguin ball from Rachel and the lion from Mom and Dad seem to be her favorites.  Whitney, Christina, and I drew dog names, and Christina's dog Petey had Zoey.  He got her a very cute KU jersey and a bone!  She is barking a lot more, especially at people that walk by "her yard".  But she seems to like other dogs.  We were at Petsmart this weekend and she made many friends as we walked around. 

We had our first real snow of the winter last night, which Zoey nor I are very fond of.  It took a little while to get to work this morning, but I left early and made it on time.  I am about to ask my boss to leave early (I'm on lunch break now).  Then I will add pictures when I get home!
Matching vests!