Thanksgiving came and went. This year it was just Mom, Dad, Avalon and I. Other family members were either leaving town or not coming to town. It seemed a little strange not to have lots of people here but the one good thing that happened is that Avalon and I got to eat dinner
with Mom and Dad. I was really excited about this thinking we were going to get turkey and the fixings but it was just our same old every day dog food. However, we did get to eat at the same time and that was cool. We did get to watch the parade together and Dad watched some football. The day after Thanksgiving all of the fall and Thanksgiving decorations came down and the next two days we all spent putting up Christmas decorations. I helped by eating a few of the decorations off of the Christmas tree and rearranging some of the colorful packages. Sparky - Our elf on the shelf arrived after I ate some of the decorations so I was glad about that. No report to the big red guy that I was naughty.
I was soooo excited to learn we were going to Bell Ring again this year and puppy in training Huxley was going to be there. Mom said this would probably be the last time we get to see each other since Huxley will be heading back to KSDS soon to start advance college classes. He said his Mom and Dad were talking to him about starting college and he said he was a little scared. I told him all of the training commanders at KSDS are wonderful teachers and the accommodations were great. It was FUN times bell ringing and meeting all of the people who stopped to donate to the Salvation Army and pet Huxley and me. However, the only person there that could understand puppy talk was the big red guy - Santa. I told him I was trying to be nice and Sparky could verify that. 
Christmas Day finally came. Lots of family and friends came over to celebrate. However, Avalon and I had to stay in our bedroom while they were here. Mom said I can get overly excited when we have company sometimes and things can get a little dicey. Mom didn't want me to spoil my nice streak by being naughty and Sparky would have to report to the beg red guy. Avalon never seems to have this problem but Mom said she had to keep me company so I would not feel left out. I am soooo excited to report all was well but I think the snowman helped. 
Finally it was Christmas for us. Sparky reported to the beg red guy that I was basically nice and Avalon was really nice. We got new toys to play with and some really yummy puppy treats. Mom was trying to give us a few but I just jumped up and took what I could since I didn't have to be nice anymore. Avalon said Sparky saw it and she said he might report it back to the beg red guy when he leaves for the year. I hope not and he forgets. I will have to have a talk with him before he leaves but for some reason he doesn't really do anything but sit on the Santa hat and observe. I was told his magic only happens at night so I might have to sneak out of the bedroom and go see him. I don't want any bad reports going up to the North Pole !!
We changed up the marquee before Christmas so -
