Happy 2009!

We had a great New Year's celebration with the family. Laura, Gable, John, Ashley, Mom and Dad came over for the festivities. I made cookies, we watched the slideshow Christina put together of the reunion and waited for midnight. Mom and Dad left early, but the party kept going until 2am (or so I'm told). I, on the other hand, barely made it to midnight. Riley has been waking me up every morning so early (he's like a toddler) and I was "on the go" all day yesterday so last night I passed out right after the countdown. This morning was Ben's day for dog duty so when Riley woke me up at 6:45, I handed him to Ben. Ben took him downstairs and put the baby gate up so he couldn't come back upstairs and leave little smelly presents. Riley didn't like that too much and head butted the baby gate over and over until there was a hole big enough for him to fit through. He then came barreling up the stairs and laid on the bed with me. So we were all able to go back to sleep until about 9. It was so great!!!!!!!!!!! Ben and I lounged around most of the day and then set out on an adventure to Walmart, Home Depot and Petsmart. Tonight, Ben got to bond with Riley and finally Riley started warming up to him. He has proven to be quite the lap dog and Corky doesn't really like that but he is good and puts up with him. My vacation ends soon and I return to work on Monday. It will be interesting to see what sorts of things I come home to each day. Here is the most recent picture of our cuddle bug.