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Christmas Reflections

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Today we are joining 2 Brown Dawgs and Ruckus the Eskie for This ‘N That Thursday.  You know, some days it’s a little of this or a lot of that.  Grab the badge and join the party!

Courtesy of 2 Brown Dawgs Blog

Courtesy of 2 Brown Dawgs Blog

Many thanks to our hosts.

We host Christmas at our house and at times it can be very hectic.  While we don’t have a LARGE family, two dogs and two little ones make for an exciting time.

The last few years I’ve taken to making Lasagna.  I like it because I can do the majority of the prep work the night before, which leaves Christmas morning for hanging with the fam, and allows me to really enjoy the holiday.

If you saw my Facebook status on Christmas Eve, you know that Delilah also enjoys the holidays as she is always underfoot waiting for her opportunity to steal some food.  I said, “Get out of my kitchen” (or some variation of with compound swear words) so many times, I was afraid I was going to say it in my sleep.

Luckily for me, Sampson is such a good boy.   For instance, while we were all opening gifts, this is what he was doing.

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Delilah meanwhile was hawking around the food table, waiting for someone to turn their back so she could snag her opportunity.   Honestly she only licked the garlic bread once!

When it came time to do the dishes, she was best served with a job.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Yup, she took care of the pre-wash portion of the dishes.

Afterwards I captured what may just be my favorite picture.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Sampson and my niece, who clearly adore each other.

How was your holiday? Did you go out to stay in?

This is This ‘N That Thursday, hosted by 2 Brown Dawgs and Ruckus the Eskie.

Gawking Around the Christmas Tree and Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers Day 17

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When you have a dog like Delilah, every day life is challenging.  Why just Sunday she ate a stick of butter off the counter.  Organic butter!  Yo that stuff is not cheap. She ate like a dollar’s worth of butter.  In one sitting…..er standing.

Holidays can be extra challenging because of all the additional food and when you throw in a Christmas tree and presents, well you best be bringing your A game to make sure everything stays exactly as you want it.  Cause this dog has skills.  Mad skills. She’s brazen and fast and goes after what she wants.

The first year we put up a tree we lost a number of ornaments.  My baby elf.  Oh my baby elf.  Hand-crafted by me over 30 years ago, my special ornaments always went on the tree first.  And then Delilah ate an elf.  So we stopped putting my treasures up.

And forget about putting presents under the tree, Delilah likes to unwrap packages and then chew up what’s inside.

We’ve had to simplify our tree.  This year, I went totally basic.

Christmas Tree As you can see, Sampson could care less about the tree, the ornaments or anything that might be underneath it.

 

Ornaments I stuck with simple ribbons, crystals and a few glass ornaments and so far, Delilah hasn’t even looked at it.

TREE Until a present came in the mail yesterday.  So we’ve gated off our tree.

Hubby took our fireplace screen and arranged the furniture just so.  But it doesn’t keep a girl from window shopping. 😉

How are your pups around the tree, do they bother the tree, ornaments, presents?  What creative ways do you use to help keep your sanity around the holidays?

Day 17: Win a P.L.A.Y. Wobble Ball treat toy in the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers Giveaway Event It’s time for the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, Heart Like a Dog, My Brown Newfies, My GBGV Life & Bringing up Bella! 24 giveaways in 24 days, plus a grand prize worth more than $800 – who wants to win? Today’s giveaway is sponsored by P.L.A.Y (Pet Lifestyle and You). You could win a whimsical Wobble Ball Treat toy. Click here to check out the Advent Calendar and enter today’s giveaway!

Happy Birthday Delilah and Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers Day 14

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My grandmother was a huge influence in my life.  It’s a wonderful grandmother who can convince every one of her grandchildren that they were her favorite.  My grandmother was that woman.  Between my two sisters and I, each one of us would swear that we were her favorites.

My grandmother died six weeks shy of my 19th birthday and 4 weeks shy of the birth of my twin daughters.  While she is gone she is never, ever forgotten, so when Delilah came to us and her birthday was estimated as December I polled my sisters to see if they’d mind if Delilah shared my grandmother’s birthday.

Thank God they said yes, cause I would’ve done it anyway. 😉  They probably knew that though…LOL

So today is the day we celebrate the life of two beautiful beings. One being my grandmother, a woman who guided and nurtured me from infancy to adulthood.  The other being Delilah who has given me one hell of a ride these last six years.

Delilah, Miss D, D, Pretty Girl, Sweet Lips, Sweet Pea, DEE-LIE-LAH!, DEE-LIE-LAH ROSE! Princess.

My second hand rose goes by many names.

Delilah sleeping Finally resting, the first day she was home.

But no matter what we call her, she brings joy, laughter and a zest for life into our lives.  When she first joined our house I thought she was sent to me to teach me patience, but lately I’ve come to think she was sent to me to make me laugh.

And she does that.  On a daily basis.

Happy birthday sweet princess, you’ve been an amazing influence in my life and I treasure every moment I have with you.

Today we’re celebrating Delilah’s birthday with some of our favorite pictures, which we’re sharing on Facebook.  Won’t you join us?

Day 14: Win Earth Rated biodegradeable doggy bags & accessories in the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers Giveaway Event It’s time for the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, Heart Like a Dog, My Brown Newfies, My GBGV Life & Bringing up Bella! 24 giveaways in 24 days, plus a grand prize worth more than $800 – who wants to win? Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Earth Rated. You could win biodegradable pick up bags and accessories for you dog’s walk. Click here to check out the Advent Calendar and enter today’s giveaway!

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