Day 8

On the eighth post of Christmas I'm going to share with thee...

A new Diva a collar just for me!!!

I got a VERY special package in the mail today. It was an early Christmas gift from my Auntie Elizabeth...

Red. Velvet. Bow. Diva. W00t!

How do I look? Divine I know! Auntie Elizabeth has the bestest taste, don't you think!!!

This is me and my Auntie Elizabeth last fall. She was teaching me Pilates. I really liked it!

See how little I was??? I'm a big girl now!!!
And I'm so fit and strong because of all that Pilates!!!

Thank You so much Auntie Elizabeth!!! I just love my collar!!!!
I hope I get to see you over the howliday!
I woof you!!!

Day 7

On the seventh post of Christmas I'm going to share with thee...

Finally a Decorated Tree!!!

Well, it only took 20 days - the tree went up on December 1st! Is there a world record for slowest Christmas tree decorating??? Well...here it is...W00t!

Hey, where's the star??? And isn't the tree just a little crooked???

Isn't it pretty??? I think I did a great job! (Ruby's Mom: You did a great job??? Ruby, you sat on the couch napping!!! Ruby: Oh no I didn't...I was supervising with my eyes closed...I'm very skilled that way!!!)

Anyhowl, I thought I would finally get to show you some of Mom's special hornaments (Ruby's Mom: Ruby, that's oranments not hornaments! Ruby: Whatever!!)

Venti-Non Fat-Extra Hot-Chai Tea Latte anypup??? Starbucks - That woman just can't get enough of this place. I really hope she has stock in the company!

Oh, and here's little Bumble and a bigger Bumble! I love Bumble...I mean I really love Bumble...I wish I could love the stuffing right out of Bumble.

Why are you hiding Bumble??? Come out and play Bumble - hee, hee, hee
Oh hi there little Power Puff Girls. Didn't see you sleeping...just saying hi...oh don't worry I won't hurt Bumble, no, not me!

Here's a cute wooden Santa...he came to live with us all the way from Germany...and he's got a bunch of friends living in the tree with him too.

Frohe Weihnachten

Hey Marvin...do you recognize this little guy? It's a little furry wooden Highland Coo all the way from Marvin-land, oops I mean Scotland!!! Mom got it when she visited Scotland 90 million quadrillion years ago! (Ruby's Mom: Ruby, be nice! Remember I have Santa Paws on speed dial? Ruby: OK, OK...)

Wait a minute...how did this get in here???

Do you notice something missing??? Yep, I don't see any Boston hornaments, oops, I mean ornaments do you??? Hey Mom, don't you have a Boston ornament somewhere??? Could you please go find it? Preferably before Christmas.

Oh, last but not least...our stockings have been hung by the chimney (actually, gas fireplace) with care...

I have to say, Mom does have some very interesting and fun ornaments. She tells all her friends and family who travel places to bring her ornaments back, so she has quite a collection. Now that they are living happily on our tree, I can share some more over the next few days if you are interested.

Day 6

On the sixth post of Christmas I'm going to share with thee...

A few random holiday things...

Whew...is it day six already? W00t! I can't believe I've made it half way! I want to thank everypup for reading and leaving all the great comments. I'm really doing this for all of you so I'm happy you are enjoying it. So today I'd thought I post a couple of different things I've found wandering the internets. I hope you enjoy...

First, do you like vintage Christmas shows like Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, or how about Rudolf's Shiny New Year? Well, far be it from one of my favorite companies not to indulge our holiday palettes with some of their own brand of claymation...

Hee, hee, hee (or should I say ho, ho, ho) I thought that was so cute! And I think the Mac guy is just so adorable, even in clay!!!

Ever want to be an Elf? Or how about just dance like one? I took some of my Boston friends - little cutie Petra Pie, Mr. Joe Stains, and the handsome Mack - up to the North Pole for a little Dancing with the Elves. Check us out...

Lastly I saw this on a bunch of pups sites and thought it was about time to introduce you to Ruby Reindeer aka Comet...

You Are Comet

A total daredevil, you're the reindeer with an edge! Why You're Naughty: You almost gave Santa a heart attack when you took him sky diving Why You're Nice: You always make sure the sleigh is going warp speed

Warp speed - heck yeah!!! But that naughty stuff with Santa and sky diving...I know absolutely nothing about that - honest! So which Reindeer are you???

Day 5

On the fifth post of Christmas I'm going to share with thee...

My Favorite Holiday Tuuuuunnnnneeeessssss!

Last week Blue created this very fun tag game inspired by Gussie and his Muzzer's Holiday song posts (if you haven't seen them, you really need to check them out!!!) I had to ask my Mom for some help, but here goes...

Favourite Christmas Music...
1. Favourite carol - 'Jingle Bells' (that's a carol, right?)
2. Fav. traditional Christmas Eve ie 12 Lessons Carol 'Silent Night' - Gotta agree with Blue on this, it makes Mom a little teary too.
3. Favourite seasonal song - 'Winter Wonderland'
4. Fav. modern Christmas tune - 'Adam Sandler's Hanukkah Song' - So it's not about Christmas, but it makes my Mom laugh real hard!
5. Favourite Christmas Album - 'Christmas with the Rat Pack' - Mom's gotten me into Dino, Sammy and the Chairman of the Board - they are totally hip and cool for a bunch of dead guys!
6. Fav. Christmas musical - 'The Grinch that Stole Christmas' - You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch...love that green guy and his pup too!!!

So what are YOUR favorite Holiday tunes? Do tell...

Day 4

On the fourth post of Christmas I'm going to share with thee...

A Poem Remembering those that are in Need

Hi...It's Michele, Ruby's Mom here. I thought I would get in on the 12 Posts action today. I found this poem that really touched my heart. It's sad, but very important to remember. Ruby isn't a rescue pup, but I know one day when we can, we will open our home to a pup in need like so many of you have. In case it sounds familiar, Butchy & Snickers also posted it, but I thought it is so important, that I posted it again!

I dedicate this post to Maryann from the Brat Pack. Your love and dedication to rescue is inspiring.

A Rescue Dog's Christmas Poem

Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full - we are lost, but not found,
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care,
They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!!
But now we sit here and think of the days...
we were treated so fondly - we had cute, baby ways,
Once we were little, then we grew and we grew
now we're no longer young and we're no longer new.
So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,
they reacted so quickly - why were they so rash?
We "jump on the children:, "don't come when they call",
we "bark when they leave us", climb over the wall.
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.
If only they'd trained us, if only we knew...
we'd have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.
We were left in the backyard, or worse -let to roam-
now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.
They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye...
"Maybe someone else will give you a try."
So now here we are, all confused and alone...
in a shelter with others who long for a home.
The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat,
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer...
we know that they wonder how long we'll be here.
We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads...
of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.
Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears -
our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear.
If you can't adopt us and there's no room at the Inn -
could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year -
can you give more than hope to everyone here?
Please make a donation to pay for the heat...
and help get us something special to eat.
The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
and more of us will, if more people will give.

--Author Unknown

During this holiday season of joy and plenty, don't forget about these pups and donate to your local rescue or shelter.

Day 3 - Bonus

On the 3rd *BONUS* post of Christmas I'm going to share with thee...

A new friend on DWB!

Hi again...a quick Day 3 bonus. My Dogster pal Mack now has a blog - W00t! I met Mack a few months ago...he's a very special friend. We've been exchanging emails and dogster prezzies. I sure hope Stanny doesn't get too jellyfish...after all he does have other girlpups AND many, many admirers.

Make sure you all stop by and give Mack a big DWB welcome...tell him I sent ya!!!

Day 3

On the 3rd post of Christmas I'm going to share with thee...

Butchy & Snickers' Ice Skating Party!

Well the weather outside was totally frightful, but my friends are quite delightful!!! Iowa's the place to go...skating in the snow, in the snow, in the snow!!! Well we're off to Butchy & Snickers' Ice Skating pawty. I'm kinda worried it will be really cold... I sure hope you pups will not only help me skate, but also keep me warm!!!

Do you notice something different about Aire Ruby??? She's got red snow skis!!!! All thanks to Gussie and his Muzzer. They wanted us to be safe. I think they look pretty good, don't you? Now we should have no problems landing in the snow!

Aire Ruby is stocked to the brim with cookies and carob hot cocoa and I even managed to get a mini-fireplace installed for Joe to keep warm...even tho' I think sitting next to Sophie will be will do the trick! So we are off..can't wait to see you all!!!

Day 2

On the second post of Christmas I'm going to share with thee...

A Special Barkday and Cookies NOT Baked for Me!

Hey Pups, Hammies and Coyotes...Welcome to Day 2 of my 12 Posts of Christmas! Let me start by wishing my very handsome, quasi-cousin pup Bob a very happy 3rd Barkday - w00t!

I love Bobbers (as I like to call him)! We have so much fun playing together. I love it when he chases me and lets me play bitey face with him. Let me tell you, it sure does scare the hoomans when we go at it because he is SOOOOO giant compared to me. But I know Bobbers loves me and would never ever hurt me...even when I try and steal his bone!

Happy Barkday Bobbers!!! I woof you!!!

So today, Mom started baking. Baking like Dory's Mom. Normally when Mom bakes, it really excites me because usually she is baking for ME. But this time - NOT!!! She's baking Christmas cookies to give to all her friends and send off to Nanny and Auntie Joey and cousin Danny! How dare she not bake for me! Just look at all the cookies she concocting---she's even stolen some recipes from Dory's crazy cookie baking Mom!!!

Liza's Oh So Lemony Cookies...

Chai Shortbread...

Maggie's Mom's Chocolate Covered Pretzels

There were also Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip (Mom's favorite recipe - sorry, no pictures)! Oh, and she's not done yet!!! She said she's gonna continue baking tomorrow too!!! I hope that she wises up a little and realizes I'll tell Santa Paws that she's been naughty if she doesn't make ME some cookies!!!

Day 1

Inspired by the hard blogging work of Dory and Liza, I decided I wanted to do my very own 12 Posts of Christmas. Each day, until Christmas day, I will post about something Christmas-y. After that, I'll probably need to take a nap - hee hee hee. Here we go...

On the first post of Christmas I'm going to share with thee (so formal, aren't I???)...

My Bootiful DWB Holiday Card Wreath!!!

Can you see your card???

Look at that...it's ginormous!!! It's huge!!! It's really, really, really big (it doesn't really look like a wreath - oops)...AND it doesn't even include all my cards!!! Harry and Jackson you boys were so right...we really needed multiple wreaths! Mom is now crafting a giant bow (like what Sitka and her Mom did) to display the rest of our cards...hopefully she'll have that done before Christmas!






Oh and case you were wondering...here's how many Holiday cards my Mom has received...

Poor lonely little Holiday card...this is so sad...poor Mom doesn't have any friends.

Yup, 1 and I think that count is really up for debate because the card was addressed to both of us. I contend it should be with all my cards, but I'm feeling kinda sorry for Mom so I'll let her have her one very lonely Holiday card.

Thank you to all my DWB friends. I have loved getting all my bootiful cards. Everyday has been a little surprise wondering from what far off land my next card will come from...I wish I could get cards EVERY day - w00t!

Almost forgot...Mom had to work really, really late at home last night and do you know what? I was SUCH A GOOD GIRL! I just went and slept by the fire place very quietly. Mom was so happy and impressed that she said she was going to call Santa Paws up to tell him what a good girl I was - how about that??? w00t!

And finally...don't forget to keep Maryann, Tucker, Samantha, Dot and Bear in your thoughts today...they really need our love and support at this difficult time!

So sad...

Me and Mom are so sad...we just read that dear handsome Thrawn has crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge. As we all know Thrawn and his mom Maryann have been thru alot lately with his health. Thrawn was so lucky to have a family that loved him so much. Our love goes out to Samantha, Tucker, Dot, Bear and especially Maryann. We just know that Dakota is right there waiting for him at the bridge and the two of them will have lots of fun being together again.

Thrawn I will miss you and all your silly sarcasm!!!
Rest well dear boy...