Thursday – A Little Personal – Setting Up the Tree

~ John W. Howell

Lucy, Bailey, Twiggy

“Twiggy. I don’t think you are supposed to pull that snowman out of the  tote.”

“Yes, Bailey’s right. I feel a yell coming up real soon.”

“Okay, you two can relax. I’ll play with this toy.”

“I’ll keep an eye on her, Lucy.”

“Hey, dad. I’m glad you showed up. Bailey and Lucy say I can’t help with the decorations.”

“Well, you have to be careful. There are some things that could hurt puppies.”

“So what can I do to help?”

“Follow me. I’ll show you something you can do.”

“You want me to stand on this tore cover?”

“Yes, I need you to keep it from moving away.”

“Moving away? Aw, dad, this does not really help. You made this up.”

“As long as you stand there, I know it won’t move.”

“How about something meaningful? Like taking these boxes off the ornaments?

“Would be nice, Little Potato but you have no thumbs.”

“Thumbs? You know teeth and jaws were made long before thumbs.”

“That is what concerns me, sweetheart. Come over to the tree and get in the photo.”

 

“Okay, all of you smile.”

“Is it just me or does mom have a treat in her hand?”

“I think she is trying to get us to stay still, Lucy.”

“Well, it certainly is working. I’ll count to three, and we’ll rush her.”

“Okay Girls, thank you.”

“Twiggy. Get out from under that tree.”

“In a minute, Dad. This material is sumptuous.”

81 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Setting Up the Tree”

  8. Beautiful tree and the photo of the pups in front of the decorated tree is precious. May you and your family have a joy-filled Christmas, John. 🙂

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  12. Love the needlepointed Christmas stockings, and love that trick you tried to play on Twiggy. Sit on a lid, indeed! No Dixie Rose to help with decorating this year, but plenty of good memories. You’re clearly creating some good ones, too. I’m in admiration of your ability to get those three to sit for a p photo!

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  13. What’s more adorable then three cute dogs? Three cute dogs and a Christmas tree!!

    The picture of the girls in front of the tree would make a great cover for a Christmas card.Loved this!!

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  20. John,

    It’s funny, because when I saw the pic of the three of them under the tree looking to their right, I knew a treat was being proffered. LOL.

    They are in full Christmas mode. Twiggy . . maybe some overdrive with her.

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  21. Nothing like having quality help for decking the halls! I hadn’t thought of having Dallas hold a lid down like that. Hmm, you’ve given me an idea for next year. Well done, John, and the girls’ Christmas photo is lovely!

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  26. Delightful, John. It looks like they did a great job. I wish I could say the same for Toby and Austin. They seem to think everything needs to come off the tree when it’s been hang on it. I guess no more buying chicken favoured tree treats for them.

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  29. I just loved this, John! Actually, I’m a bit teary at the photo under the tree. Of course dashing to mom for the treat afterwards makes it all the better. 🙂

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