Dec 1st

What a long, successful and fun day! The employee benefit craft fair and auction was today. Rissa's first task of the day was to help Santa with pictures. We had a great turn out - kids from 4 days of age, 6 weeks to 4 years of age... Rissa was in some pictures and was a goodwill ambassador most of the time. I got some fair shots -most of Rissa's had her eyes closed!! We then made pet therapy visits on the medical/surgical floor and started a new therapy team orientation... Rissa did get a nap when we were not visiting... we then went to help at the end of the fair at the silent auction - Rissa just hung out some more - lots of love, hugs and pats for her and from her all day. What a solid dog she is - never missed a beat and enjoyed her duties all day. Timber does not like being alone at home - her doggie girls came to play with her mid day while we were gone and she was sullen, did not play and did not go out to potty. When Rissa and I came home - she was springing off the floor with joy. I'll post a few pictures - Rissa with a 4 day old baby that came down from the OB unit to have his first Santa pictures and Rissa, Santa and some of the elves that organized and made the day a huge success! I believe over 6,000 dollars was raised for local charities and families/employees in need!