Whip shows off her new clothes

Didn't have anything planned for today but I had made a list of my favorite things to do at Christmas time and wrote them down.  First opened some gifts for the pets.  The cats are a lot like little children when it comes to presents.  Initially they are more fascinated w/ the boxes, wrapping paper, and string.  Whip got a new coat so I put it on her to make sure it fit.  Once we had figured out how to get it on, might as well take off for a walk.  Whip was racing everywhere and I had on the list to go on the three mile hike through the swamp.  By the time we got to the gorge though she was lifting her feet.  A little too cold for her this morning so we took a shorter loop.   Surprisingly, when we got home, the cats were still active.  Must be the new toys were stimulating them.  I put on some 50's-60's-70's music and danced around the kitchen while I made my breakfast.  Some family members phoned so enjoyed catching up w/ them.  Also on my list was to read the first chapters of Luke (King James Version, of course).  I started a fire in the fireplace and read out loud to Blitzen who settled into my lap to listen.   My list also included watching a murder mystery so I put on another Midsommer Murder episode.  Had to rerun parts of it 'cause I kept nodding off.  Tonight I finished my list by singing Oh Tannenbaum and Stille Nacht in German.  Hope your Christmas was just as joy-filled and peaceful.