We've got rain here. After two days of sunshine it's back to rain again. It's getting downright soggy. I don't live in any of the mudslide-threatened areas but there have been evacuations and road closings. Even one of the freeways was closed because of boulders loosened by the rain rolling down the mountainsides and into traffic.

I got Cuddles, my little black miniature poodle, a new plush toy for Christmas. She had ripped the old one we played fetch with and it was leaking polyester fiberfill so I got one that was just plush, no stuffing. It's a little black and white skunk about 14 inches long with a squeaker in the head and the end of the tail.

It fascinates the dog. :) She squeaks one end and then the other, over and over and over. Then she makes a noise herself that sounds like a whimper crossed with a giggle. Hoo-huh! Hoo-hoo-hoo! It's so amazingly cute! :) The only problem with the new toy is it's so light and limp, it's hard to throw when we play fetch.

Other than that, I've just stayed inside, dry and warm. I'll be working a few days next week at the bookstore, the morning woman wants a week off to visit relatives in Utah so I'm going to sit at the desk there from 10 till 1 when Daniel comes in.

Happy Holidays!

Hugs,
Erin