Once again we had the Christmas party in the basement and Loretta enjoyed cooking a massive feast for everyone.

This year Mark came and we did not know at the time it would be his last Christmas with us. He had a great time and what I remember most was him playing with Pepper, our dog.

Pepper did not get along with everyone, well to be honest she didn’t get along with anyone. She was part schnauzer and part poodle, a mix known as a schnoodle. She would not hesitate to bite someone, although her bite never really hurt. However she got along great with Mark, giving him her paw and doing tricks for him. Mark was always good with animals but getting along with Pepper was rare.

Once again the party was a big success and everyone had a great time. Gifts were exchanged and we also added a couple more animations to the display. We also hung white Christmas trees upside down for the lights, an idea we got from a Christmas store up north near Cadillac MI.