Update from Chailee

I really hope this will be a place where everyone can share what is going on in their lives - I hope that it is a way that we can keep Savta and Saba posted but also learn more about what is going on with everyone in our family!!!


Last Saturday, November 13th we had 23 people to dinner in our tiny apartment - it was quite packed!  Five years ago, I invited some friends over to bring their favorite thanksgiving dish for a potluck before the holiday season started, and Friend Thanksgiving was born.  Originally it was only 6 people or so, but it has grown every year as William and my group of friends has expanded, and this year was the biggest yet.  We had to rent tables and chairs to accomodate everyone, but it was so much fun and a great reminder of all the wonderful friends for which we can be thankful this holiday season.

Tonight we took Perry (the pictured mischievous hound) to his third obedience class.  He almost failed out after the first two - the class is in an outdoor arena with 7 other dogs and their humans, and he has been WILD for every other lesson.  It was so bad that we considered not taking him back this week!  Today he seemed to turn the corner, though (I have been working with him a ton at home) and he was actually attentive and good on the leash for more than 15% of the time, so we're taking it as an improvement!! 


Love,
Chailee