Are they gone yet?

Is it safe to come out? Are they gone yet?

Our cat has been hiding in the bathroom for the last week. With six dogs around, two of whom were allowed in all parts of the house (unlike the other four), she stayed in her bed in the pink bathroom all the time. Last year I took a picture of her doing that during the visit of three of our children and five dogs.

Everyone left today (and yesterday), so the house is very quiet, except for the washing machine running. It was wonderful to have all our children, their spouses, dogs, and one grandchild here for Christmas. Most of the Christmas cookies have also disappeared, which is very good for CB and me.

BJ left with Troy yesterday, because he had to go back to work in Houston today. About an hour ago two cars left with our remaining children. Youngest daughter MJ is driving AE and KA and Morgan cocker spaniel to the Austin airport so they will fly directly to Seattle this evening. MJ will then spend the night in Austin with her oldest brother DC and his wife AA and baby Avery tonight. That family left earlier today with their bulldog Sampson.

The children gave me a tree for my backyard for Christmas. I love my new live oak tree! CB is outside now staking it up.

I will download and post pictures later.