Today was our after Christmas Party and Sheltie club meeting. We all take a wrapped gift, food dish to share and of course our dogs! After our meeting we fill our plates to settle down and visit with other members and friends. While this happens the dogs are allowed to run free and play in a large secure indoor area. They love playing chase, just checking each other out or whatever. It is a unique thing that when Shelties are with Shelties they all seem to get along as if they know each other. Mia had a wonderful time Molly would rather sit and watch she is more reserved but Mia is the life of the party as her name portrays PaRay's Catch Me If You Can :) The ride home was quiet as both dogs slept after a afternoon of fun. It will be another month before we get together again. It is Sunday evening the wood stove is going the house is nice and warm I am working at the computer and the 3 dogs are laying at my feet sleeping a wonderful peaceful night that I wouldn't trade for anything. We forget at times that it is just the simple things in life that bring us the most happiness.... family, health and the unconditional love of our pets I wish this for all of you.