*Skye's POV*

Me, Rocky, Everest, Lexi and Katie were decorating the lookout. We had hung up tinsel everywhere. There was a wreath on the main door and we were now finishing off the tree. Lexi was at the top of the ladder which Ev was trying to hold still. Katie dashed to the kitchen to grab some freshly baked cookies. Now that it's early December, we have no guilt whatsoever about being Christmassy. While Katie was out in the kitchen, the boys came back. Ryder headed to help Katie out. Lexi smiled as she watched him go.
"That reminds me, I need to get mistletoe." She said to no one in particular. I hung one last red ornament on a low branch of the tree and looked up at Lexi.
"Done down here Lex." I smiled.
"Ok just have to add the star..." she leaned over, causing the ladder to wobble. The girl steadied herself and tried again. Unfortunately, some tinsel strands fell on Everest's nose and she sneezed. The movement caused the ladder to shake and Lexi to fall onto the tree which was now laying down on the floor. Me, Rocky and Everest popped our heads out from underneath and Lexi sat up.
"Oh fuck me!" We groaned. It had taken us ages to set this up.
Zuma, Marshall, Chase and Austin looked our way, their eyes almost hopeful. We rolled our eyes at them and yelled in sync.
"Not an invitation!" They lowered their heads in defeat, making us laugh.
"Wanna help again?" Lexi asked Austin. He pulled her up off the floor and pulled the tinsel strands out of her hair,
"Sure." He laughed, pulling her in for a hug.
"Marsh, wanna go for a walk?" Everest asked, looking out at the snow. She still wasn't keen about going out alone and her and Marshall often took a walk together trying to boost the husky's confidence again.
"Yeah sounds good." They ran towards the door and Lexi called after them.
"Wrap up warm!"
"Is Blue asleep?" I asked
"No he's outside playing with Rubble and Zaidy." Rocky said, shaking glitter from his fur.
I looked at Chase and he gave me the same disapproving look back. We walked to our room and sure enough, Blue's hat and scarf were laying clear as day next to his bed.

As my paws hit the snow, I immediately felt goosebumps all over me. I huddled next to Chase for warmth.
"Blue!" We called to the pup, building a snowpup with the pug and bulldog. He ran over happily but soon slowed down upon seeing out unimpressed faces.
"When we say to wrap up warm," I started.
"We mean it." Chase said sternly. As much as we played and had fun with our pup, we were still firm with rules and stuff.
"Sorry Mama." He whimpered. I walked a few steps and helped him put on his hat and scarf. We both pulled him into a group hug and I gave him a lick on the cheek.
"We just don't want you to get sick ok bud?" Chase said.
"Yes dad." He smiled. "Can I go play with Auntie Zaidy and Uncle Rubble again now?"
"Sure." We watched him run back and have fun with the youngest of his Aunties and uncles and smiled at the sight.
"What shall we do now?" I asked, breaking the silence.
"Should we help Lexi with the tree again?" Chase laughed.
"Yeah good idea. It's freezing out here. I can't feel my paws!"
"Come on." He smiled, pulling me onto his back and carrying me inside. I snuggled into the German Shepherd's fur, his long winter coat had grown in now.
"I love you Chase."
"I love you too Skye."