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Max's new best friend / Thanksgiving

We had some friends come over for dinner last night. One of the couples brought their 4 month old golden retriever, Lucia. She and Max really hit it off. She was very gentle with him and mostly laid down to play with him to compensate for being so much bigger.



They were not, however, so gentle with the potty papers...



Max is sleeping so well today. This is the most peace I've had since we got him!



I have uploaded the pics from our Thanksgiving visit with my family to an album. Also, the following video is a squirrel that Sarah made friends with.

Brandi Carlile and Maxwell Smart

The big news is that Max is home. There are a few more pics in his photo album and here are some videos. He is a very sweet boy and is adjusting well to his new home.

In watching these videos, I realized that we whisper while filming. I'm not sure why...



The reindeer was a parting present from Judy, the breeder.



In other news, Saturday night we got to see Brandi Carlile perform with the Seattle symphony. It was just amazing. Part of it was just her and the Hanseroth twins and they did one song with no amplification. Now, keep in mind - this was in Beneroya Hall which seats about 25oo people. We were in the back (the concert sold out almost immediately). It was so amazing to hear them with no electrons in between her and my ears- and talk about lungs! The orchestral arrangements for her songs were fabulous and the encore was Cohen's Hallelujah which I LOVE. Words just can't describe how amazing it was to hear her belting out Hallelujahes with the symphony backing her up. The good news for all you people that missed out on this amazing concert - it was recorded. When it comes out on CD you should all rush, rush, rush out and buy it because not only was Brandi amazing, but you will also get to hear me. Yes, that's right - it was also my debut. You see, she had the audience sing along on part of a song and I'm sure you will be able to pick my voice out.

Mama, Christy and her friend Sarah came out for Thanksgiving. It was great to see them. I'll post some pics from that soon. I hope everyone else had a great Thanksgiving.

Third visit with Max

I added a few more pics to the Maxwell album from our visit yesterday. It is amazing how quickly they are growing.

Here are a couple of the videos we shot. A little warning - the first one is a bit long (and chaotic)...






Also- there are more pictures on the breeder's website and she moved the photos for this liter to their own page: http://www.brooksburntridgebostonterriers.com/Jazzysfinallitter.html

Window boy, the sequel

Michael says I have no shame.

Sit. Stay. Good dog!

How cute is that? Max is second from the right.

(Pic. from Judy, the breeder.)

So fun...

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1543292903/bctid1898319071

I just love living in a big city.

Obama!!!

When the AP called the election - this roar went up outside. I could hear people yelling and screaming - it was crazy. Then, at the end of his acceptance speech - everyone was hoarse by this time- but there was lots of horn honking. I'd say it is great to finally be living in a blue state - but the good ol' Commonwealth of VA went blue this time around. And, as I'm writing - NC is too close to call so who knows. Who would have thought?

On completely unrelated news, as I've mentioned before - we are a tad bitter about the building that has sprung up to block our view of Lake Union and Mt. Baker. But, they are putting the windows in now and they just made it up to the level where the sunset is getting reflected. I'd still rather be seeing the sailboats out on the lake - but this isn't all bad.