Christmas Desert Style!

Just let me play ball!

Just let me play ball!

Isn’t he cute?  Today was the kickoff to all the Christmas celebrations and just like everywhere it began with a parade.  Duke hired Paul to drive him in the parade and then of course off to the dog park.  We invited our friends to join us and we watched all the participants in the parade and then it was a big night of Bread Bowl Chili and Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, plenty of good wine and then  a soak in the hot tub!  One great night.
Duke thinks the parade is way tooooo long!

Duke thinks the parade is way tooooo long!

All ready for the parade, lights, camera, ACTION!

All ready for the parade, lights, camera, ACTION!

Usually at these activities we have some kind of entertainment and tonight was no different.   The Sunshine Acres Childrens Choir from Mesa came and performed their Christmas program.   Sunshine Acres is a children’s home for children that no longer live with their family for various reason and range in age from 5-16.  The choir was mostly made up of 11-14 year old girls who from watching them you would have thought these girls are just like any 11-14 old you know but the stories behind those eyes????  I had a hard time listening to the program because all I could think about was these children, how they all looked so normal and happy, knowing they have suffered pain I know nothing about.  This organization does not ask for donations although that is what keeps them going.  I don’t think I will be able to get the vision of these kids out of my mind during this holiday season.  I know I will be thinking of these kids for a very long time.  Check out the link to their website and see what a blessing this place is for these children.

2 Responses to “Christmas Desert Style!”

  1. amy@paulroberts.com says:

    he is sooo cute! Can I please keep him with me forever! Please!

  2. barb07@blawry.com says:

    Tell Duke I miss him and he should come visit soon before I get my own “Duke”, in my dreams.