Today we're making the Big Drive out to Chi-town so that I can have my rendezvous with my boyfriend. Ms. Deb has packed us into the car - stocked and ready for anything.
She also packed a bunch of Murder Mystery books on tape for us to listen to. Right now we're finishing up a lively tale full of murder and drama and intrigue. Wow. Mom only listens to holiday music these days so this was a welcome break.
7 Hours Down... only 5 more to go!
Yesterday, Mom and Dad drove me from NYC to the outskirts of Washington DC.
It was an adventure! Mom packed enough extra clothes and blankets and food and water to last for days "just in case we get tossed into a ditch." 
But we didn't and it was smooth sailing along the I-95 corridor -- the road was dry in many places. To think there was over two feet dumped a mere 24 hours before...that is awesome. Here's to you, Mr. plowmen!
And now, the next chapter begins...
I was supposed to being my great Chicago journey (by way of Maryland) but alas, the snow has delayed us a day. So that means, a ton of 'nuggle time, and COOKIES.
My mom hasn't made any in a while and I think she needs to get off her keister and hop to it. Now let's see....
Linzers?
Christmas Cut-outs?
Molasses?
Tadritional Chocolate Chip?
You know...why chose? Mom -- we need to make 'em all!
I can't quite put my paw on it but I just feel like today is the day to send out Season's Greetings to all of my friends and family.
Could be the very nice decorations in the lobby of our building, or that Hanukkah began last night....
Or it could be something else all together.
Well anyway:
SEASON'S GREETINGS AND HAVE A JOYFUL NEW YEAR.
Wuff,
Brisztow Jones.
It's that time of year when mom and Dad really appreciate the 'nuggle sessions, as they like to bask in the warmth of my VTUs. 
This weekend, since it was the first snow fall of the season, was prime Christmas Tree Trimming Time. Dad and mom were responsible for the heavy lifting, while I took on more of a supervisory role on the couch and directed the placements of ornaments. If they aren't balanced visually it just throws the whole vibe off.
After the tree trimming, we settled in for some serious 'nuggle time. Not even the wind whipping down our street could disturb me from my dreams of Sugar Plum Pheasants.
