Merry Christmas

The past 10 days have been filled with laughs and anticipation that lead up to finding our stocking, stuffed with fun things under the tree this morning.

To start the Christmas events, mom took us on a walk to see Christmas lights in the neighborhood last night. Deuce and Jack walked like Kings that ruled the roads and strutted their stuff as mom gazed at the beautiful arrangements that people put in the yard. I just stayed close, cuz walking on a leash in the cold evening hours is not something this little princess is into.

When we woke dad this morning at 0600, he navigates the house without lights and we didn't even consider that there was a new scent coming from the livingroom, but when mom was awake at 8:00 a.m. and the lights were on and the house was alive, Jack tore right into the tree and what did he find ..... cat nip. Wrong stocking there slick.

Being the slow moving, more mature dog that I am, I gracefully stuck my head into the stocking that had tasty dog treats, a lovely hedge hog and some tennis balls. Well, when the young boys discovered the squeek of the hedgehog, they began to scuffle ....this has continued all day....BOYS...you know.

Me, I'm always looking for some kibble, and I found some in that stocking, so I contented myself under the tree and began my feast. It didn't last long, but it was savored.

The rest of the day has been enjoyed with some company. Mistie and Brandon came over and i think i'm Brandon's favorite, don't you know. And then after they left we had a special lunch and a nice nap!

This Christmas out of a cage is pretty nice. Let's do it again next year! Okay.

Merry Christmas all.
Chilly

10 days til Christmas

10 days until Christmas and all through the house are three frenchies playing, in search of the mouse.

In this case it's Sunday morning and Chilly found the bone, with Jack on looking thinking how do I distract her and get Deuce out of the way so I can have it for a change.

Not to mention the floor filled with other toys, all three have to want the one at the same time. I think this is called "siblings".

Christmas Greetings from Mom

Christmas is always an exciting time of year for me, even growing up I just loved the special feeling of holidays approaching (Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's). Well, this will be Chilly's first Christmas out of a crate and Jack's first Christmas at all. So far they are bringing magic and love and spreading cheer to everyone near. Deuce is grateful to have such an energetic playmate, and Chilly is enjoying the sidelines cheering for her brothers.

Deuce is pretty mellow when it comes to the holiday decorations, but Jack is like a child in a toy store. Every new thing discovered has to be tasted and then if it moves, well let the fun begin. Tonight he discovered our "snow village". You know the fake stuff that comes in a bag from Lowes. We have it on the side of the fireplace with a little city set in it. When I noticed it all over the floor I thought he and Deuce were at a tug of war match with a stuffed toy....:( NO! We had fake snow pulled off of the fireplace. A little stuck to the gums and teeth of Jack's mouth. Priceless, but no camera available to capture the moment.

This is my first year of Christmas as an empty nester. I was a bit worried that the house would feel empty come Christmas morning (and it still might) but I think with the frenchies and the huskies destroying their gifts and stockings, it will feel like my house is still filled with Christmas delight.

If I don't talk to you again, Have a Merry Christmas and create memories that you will cherish.
All the best in 2010!!!

Thanks for putting up with me. :)

Joyce