The first of two gifts arrived today! A Kong squeaky toy for the dogs! They were very excited. Especially the pug, as anything with a squeaker tends to bring out her joyfully murderous side! The dogs love you, Secret Santa! And I, of course, love anyone who makes my dogs happy!

My second gift arrived!!

Acrylic paints and a brush set! I had mentioned in my profile that I wanted to learn how to paint with acrylics. And as the note says, "Now you have to learn to paint! No excuses!"

Thank you so much! I am so excited! I have already checked out our local community college's website and they are offering an "Intro to Acrylics Painting" class during their winter term and I am going to sign up for it. I can't say how much I appreciate this push to get out there and do something I have been thinking about for a long time, but hadn't acted on yet.