Tuesday December 10th~

 Laugh out loud, follow your heart 

enjoy the little things in life...

Yesterday was more a work at day from home.  

There were a few things needing to be taken

 care of, and that we did.  In all of this Sniff 

was just taking it easy and looking at us.

There is always time for a little afternoon walk of course,

 after the soccer game.  There's been two games a day lately

 (during the work week).  As Arvid would say, "I'm so busy"

No matter how many times we go for walks, I am

 always fascinated by the feel of Christmas all around us.

  No matter what or when, I am always happy taking it 

all in.  Of course there are pictures involved.  As 

I say to Arvid, "someone has to document it."

To all a very good day.  I know the Holidays is not always

 a good time for everyone.  Many are all by themselves

 and the Holidays can make it feel even lonelier. 

 For this I do not know what to say.  I know that I 

make my own holiday special and this year is

 even better because my parents are here. 

To all a very good day.  May you find something 

to always be grateful for.  I am always grateful

 for my Sniff and all the blessings in my life.

Be healthy and take care of yourself, but be happy

 with the beautiful things that make you, you...

~Nadiya~

September 27th~

I'll always cherish the memories of our time here...

 We're wrapping things up for the summer in Branson.  Time to

 soon head home.  Our car is already on its way to Fort Myers, 

Florida.  Soon Arvid, Sniff and I will be doing the same.

Between cleaning and getting ready to go home,

 Arvid has been at Almost Home and The View just about 

everyday.  He is 10x the energizer bunny.  He does not know 

when to stop.  Yesterday after a busy day he sat and then 

he was tired.  He has been on the go non-stop.

The last few days we have had dense fog in the mornings.  

Soon we will be home.  I still have a couple of mornings with

 my wildlife, and for that I am happy.  I will miss them so much.

To everyone we came in contact with in Branson, thank you 

for the memories, they will always bring a smile to my face.

My memories mean a lot to me, and I hold them close to my heart. 

You can close your eyes to reality but not to memories... 

~Nadiya~