well my son got in on saturday with a surprise for me. i knew he was bringing maddy with him but he also brought sweet little gypsy with him, i fell in love with her when i visted him 2 years ago at christmas. he had just rescued her. she was my constant companion the whole time i was there. i almost kidnapped her to bring her home with me. she is a little chicwaua (sp) and dachshund(sp) mix with ears like dumbo. she is the most cutest thing and she is now asleep in my lap. so last nite i had a full bed with animals and i loved it. so now my little home has 3 dogs and 3 cats. when maddy came in the door and the cats caught sight of the horse. they scattered in every direction. he weighs 95-100lbs. but i am so happy to have my family here for christmas. matt and tonya will be here tomorrow, christmas eve, and maybe dawson will come over too, woo-hoo, the more the merrier. the boys finished up their shopping tonight so tomorrow we wrap. i want to wish all of my strokenet family a wonderful christmas and a very safe, happy and healthy new year. from my family to yours.