Pierce. . . .

She's a boy? ?

Boo went to the vets last week to get spayed and declawed.  Boo didn't get spayed.  Boo got neutered.  I find that funny!  You would think with as many cats as we have had we would be able to tell.  

"He" is now home and resting.  And is loving his snuggling more than ever.  Feels good to know he feels secure with us.

s.t.r.e.t.c.h. . . . .

I've been at it again.  A few years ago I started getting spinal decompression on my back.  It helped considerably.  I still go in about every 6 weeks to have it done on my back.  So when my neck really started hurting they did the MRI.  Nothing big showed up, but my doctor thought considering my RA I should try the spinal decompression on my neck.  What can it hurt??  Hmmmmm.  The spinal decompression on my back. . . . really feels pretty good.  Getting stretched out.  And if they don't push it too hard I'm not really sore afterwards.  The neck. . . . this is a little different.  I don't think it would be too bad if it just pulled.  But it kind of tilts your head back, chin up and then pulls.  There are two knobs that hook on the bottom of your head.  And after 20 minutes of them pushing your head up and back. . . gets a little tender.  I also tend to have a nasty headache the day after too.  And you ask then why do I keep getting it?  

It has helped my neck incredibly!! 

Christmas. . . .

This year was a first.  A first for Roger and I to not spend Christmas day with both us girls.  It was a change, but change comes when your children grow up and make their own families.  

Michele was home the weekend before Christmas.  It was so good to have her home for a few days.  On Saturday we invited my family up for a chicken and noodle dinner.  Of course it is a hit with Michele as that is one of her favorites.  (She requested!)  It was so nice to have my family here.  

On Saturday night we celebrated our Christmas with Michele.  And then on Sunday she was on her way back east.  Boohoo.

Wednesday afternoon Jessica and Gabe showed up for a few days.  It was also pretty great to have the time with them too!  We opened our presents on Christmas morning and then they were off to Grandma Ummels for dinner.  I wasn't feeling the best so I spent most of the day snuggling down with Jorge and Boo.  

My favorite gifts.  My girls know me well.......

The sweatshirt is from Michele and the necklace from Jessica.  LOVE. LOVE. LOVE!

Saturday morning Jessica and Gabe headed home. Sad. Sad.  But then we had afternoon visitors!!  Kathryn, Teagan, Thane, Vicki and Kim came for an afternoon visit.  Had some major visiting that went on. 

 Good thing we have kept all of Michele's "learning" toys!!  Thane and Teagan played and played.  Being a "great" is pretty nice!