BrownStone CHK Century Wind (Ullr) Visit

I was finally well enough that I did not feel contagious and more than ready to welcome a visit from Ullr's family and Ullr. They came not only bearing the frantic frivolity of an excited puppy reuniting with three cooped up Chinooks but they also brought, get-well, Christmas and birthday gifts.
The excited dogs were in and out of the house and often proved too much for my camera to focus but I did get some pictures.
Trask and Cedar giving Ullr the once-over once they up with caught him.

Ullr found squirrel and immediately initiated a game of tug-a-war.

Grandma Cedar, Ullr and mom Koyuk. At one time all four had hold of squirrel.

 K. in the pouring rain with the Nooks.

 After about 45 minutes they were worn out enough for a quick sit-stay photo. Love Ullr's ears!

Along with gifts of a tee shirt and bouquet of yellow lilies, the had made suit ornaments for the birds to enjoy.

 

This Holiday Season, I decorated the porch with 5 different grapevine wreaths. The suit ornaments fit right in.

And yes, I am still decorated for the holidays. I am also still waiting for winter.

Flu/Pneumonia Sucks and More Musings

I don't know whether it was spending 6 days in an unheated medical floor, hospital room with nurses running around in down coats (it was in the 20's outside) while caring for Dave. Or 3 hours in a crowded, hacking DMV office waiting to renew my drivers licence. But I, who has never missed a flu shot, spent three weeks feeling like a truck ran over me, with fever, chills and near continual cough in a house without heat all the while continuing to care for Dave at home. My birthday was a bust. Neither Dave or I wanted to get out of bed any more than we had to, let alone celebrate.
The dogs and kitten Jake kept me with company and warmth - abet relegated to the very edge of the bed.

Koyuk

 Cedar

Jake, named after the male star in the movie Avatar for his yellow eyes, peaked ears and continual leaps of faith.

Jake received numerous baths from Koyuk and..

provided hours of on-bed entertainment.

My sister and brother-in-law came down for a belated birthday dinner this weekend. I am now starting on the mend and computer again. Then again, it is stormy outside with pouring rain and high winds. A warm bed with my pawed family is sounding better than catching up on social media in a cool room with a kitten enamored with the computer cursor.
Must be nap time.