Turkey day/birthday

So, overall, it was a pretty calm and uneventful thanksgiving. My family went to dinner at a friend's house who is a great cook. Ate way too much, took a nap, all was good. Friday, slept in, checked out a house that my dad is remodeling. Can I just say how impressed I am with my father? If you could see how rundown this great, old beautiful brick house had become, and the tranformation that has taken place over the past few months, you would be astounded. He transformed this 4 room house with horrible additions, into what is going to be a fabulous home. He added on a basement, family room/kitchen combo room, butler's pantry, and laundry room onto the existing structure. He also has ripped out old renovations, added 2 bathrooms, installed new windows, doors, trim, closets, you name it. And all of this still keeps the character of the old house intact. I'll post some before and after shots soon, so Y'all can see what I mean. My dad rocks.
So, my brother has a new puppy, Russanna. That's what the pound named her, and the kids liked it, so it stays. She is such a cute brindle mutt, but bringing her to my parent's for the holiday about did me in. Every 30 seconds, he was yelling at the dog to lie down, or not chew on something, or to calm down. The dog is so scared of him that if he tries to touch her to discipline her, ie drag her outside, put her in her crate, etc... she pees on the floor. This guy does not have the patience for 2 kids and a dog. Though I love my family, it was nice when they headed home, so I could have some peace and quiet on what is now officially my birthday. Yeah, 33. Well, since it is one thirty in the morning, I guess I should head to bed. I plan on sleeping until I wake up, that is, no alarm for me today! later, xophilbug