Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!! We're thankful for a wonderful 2009, and hopeful for a happy 2010. We have a lot going on this year, and can't wait! Except for Kevin's deployment, I hope that comes slowly, and goes by quickly. For the New Years celebration we went out to dinner at Old Chicago and then came home and watched a movie. We were going to go to a party thrown by the family I work for, but I had a headache, and since we're up by five each morning staying up til midnight is nigh impossible. I made it to 0:00 but Kevin didn't. Luckily, I was there to wake him up.

Today, the first day of 2010, was beautiful, sunny and warm. We went out to lunch, yes I am aware of how much we go out to eat. It's a lot. When we were leaving the parking lot we spotted a friendly pooch roaming around. He had on a big leather collar, and was clean, but had no tags. So we took him in for the night. He weighs a lot, and is huge compared to Yuki. Like a horse. We'll likely take him to a shelter in the morning so his family can find him. I checked craigslist but didn't see anything. He's nice and friendly but has slept a lot since he's been here. He even gets along well with Yuki. If we had the space to house him for longer we probably would, he's very sweet and mellow.

I'm thankful to have a husband full of patience and understanding for my need to help, house or protect all the animals I find out and about alone. I just can't stand the thought of someone's pet or best friend being hit by a car, or not having a chance to get home. I also think every animal deserves to have a home where they are safe, healthy and loved. I hope everyone had a safe New Year's eve, and has a fantastic year!