I immediately freaked out. He didn't have a tag on, so even if someone were to find him, they'd have no way of contacting us. I feared the worst - that someone opened the gate and took him.
Right away, Jeff headed to the park, which right behind our house. Toby loves the park because there are birds to chase and other dogs to play with. I called my mom crying because I didn't know what to do.
A couple in the park told Jeff that they'd seen Toby with a person and a few other dogs. So, Jeff had me go one way, while he went the other. I stopped and asked everyone that I saw if that had seen my dog. No such luck. There was a cop sitting on one street, so I went and talked to her. She gave me a number to call to report him missing.
Jeff and I met up at the house. He called the dispatcher at the police station to give Toby's description to them. Then, we both went out again.
I was talking on my phone while walking down the street and some guy stopped me. It turns out that he'd overheard me talking about a dog. He asked me what Toby looked like. No more than the words left my mouth and a huge smile crossed his face. He had found Toby and put him in a kennel in his living room. He said he was too beautiful to take to the pound, so he was just going to hang onto him until he could locate the owners. I've never been happier in my life! I can't even imagine what life would be like without him.
So, Christmas came a little early for me this year. :) I couldn't ask for more.
I was going to make sugar cookies, but ended up only using 1/4 of the recipe. Half of the dough didn't turn out and by the time Jeff and I got done cutting out a dozen cookies, I was frustrated and gave up. So, I made chocolate covered pretzels instead. Yum!
We spent all day yesterday preparing the house for Mike's (Jeff's dad) arrival. I was so nervous.
We picked him up at the airport at 11:30 today. He is so sweet! I wish that Katie (Jeff's sister) could've come, but she is spending the holidays with her mom. Oh well. Another time!
Mike made me feel better about missing my family's Christmas. He told me he was glad that I stayed so that we could meet and that they'd make up for the fact that I'm not with my family. I'm sure they will! If his brother is anything like Jeff and his dad (which I've heard that he is) I will have a great time!
We ate at In-N-Out Burger for lunch. I've never had it before, and I rarely eat burgers, but it was really good. They make their fries from scratch everyday. So, if any of you are ever here and want something quick to eat, I'd recommend that.
Tonight Jeff's dad is taking us to The Cheesecake Factory. I've never been there, but they say that it is awesome. I'm sure it is. I haven't had any bad food since I've been here.
I work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week. I'm not sure what they are going to do, but I'm sure they will have fun. I am looking forward to having Thursday off, so that I can hang out with them.
We are going to pick Jason up at 8:00 PM on Christmas Eve. Jeff is really excited to see him. I can't wait to meet him. I've heard so much about him - ever since the night that I met Jeff. He really looks up to him.
We will drop Mike off on Saturday. That will be sad. It is kind of nice having people around.
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We just got back from dinner. It was so good! I don't know if they are in Wisconsin, but I believe there is one in Chicago. I'd recommend it - especially to Alicia who is a bread addict like me. :)
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Other than that, I don't know a whole lot. I am tired and have to work in the morning. So, I think that I am going to sign off and get ready for bed.Love you all!
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