I’m crazy about this dog. I love her eyes; they’re so like I want to be—calm and sure. And yes, it is still snowing at  For•rest Cottage. In fact, a short while after this photo was taken, I looked out the window and realized the entire driveway was covered in snow. More photos to come . . . .

We spent most of the weekend putting up Christmas decorations and lights. The newly planted fir trees on the hill behind the cottage were also decorated with garland. They were beautiful last night in the moonlight.

Cocoa loves the sun room. She watches the birds that land just outside the windows and also keeps an eye on passing stray cats, and neighbors, who get up early and carry arm-loads of split wood into their houses.

Tonight we are lighting Christmas trees on campus! There are “open” dorms, too! Chipley couldn’t wait to try on his “hoodie” just in case he gets to go. Hoodies are a big deal on campus along with flip-flops. (Hoodies, jeans, and flip-flops even in the winter!)

Another photo of Mr. Chip, who is beginning to need a haircut!

Did you ever have a day when you needed a superman in your life? Parker knocked on my door last Saturday, and he even had a bucketful of chocolate with him!

Have you ever wanted to go outside and play, but it rained and rained and rained and no one—not even your Mommy—wanted to go out with you? Then a friend came along and suddenly everything looked brighter—until you realized all he was interested in was the blind cord that somehow had now gotten wrapped around his body. Sigh and double sigh.

This was taken the night we moved into the new home. Obviously, we were far from being unpacked. Imagine my surprise when I walked into the kitchen and found Mr. Chip sitting on top of the boxes just looking around?!!

I think he has a future as a Dog School 101 Agility Dog!!