Thursday – A Little Personal – Holiday Spirit

Lucy and Twiggy

“Hey, Dad. You think Lucy is going to wear those antlers?”

“I very much doubt it, Little one.”

“Here she comes. I’ll ask her.”

“Don’t be surprised by the answer.”

“The answer is no.”

“I didn’t even ask a question, Lucy.”

“I think you were going to ask if I would wear those reindeer antlers.”

“Man, you are a clairvoyant for sure. Hey dad, can I try on my holiday dress?”

“There you are, Little One. You look precious.”

“See Lucy. If you put on those antlers, you would be precious too.”

“I hate to tell you, but sometimes precious is another word for challenged.”

“Aw come on, Lucy. Get into the spirit. Do the antlers.”

“For you little one, I’ll do a bow. That’s it.”

“Okay, it is better than nothing. Where’s the camera?”

“The tree looks great.”

“So do you in your dress.”

“Precious?”

“No. I would say cute.”

“I’ll take it.”

91 comments

  1. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    This is definitely one of my favorites, John! Red is definitely a great color for Twiggy. As usual, the looks Lucy gives the camera are priceless! ❤

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She had bah humbug all over the idea. Thanks, Jill.

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  2. Darlene's avatar

    They are so adorable. Dot says, Merry Christmas From our house to yours!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Aw. Thank you Darlene. Merry Christmas to you and Dot.

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  3. Harmony Kent's avatar

    I love Lucy’s stares, lol. They both look so cute. Love the tree. Thanks for a fun post, John 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Harmony. I started Baubles last night and am loving it.

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      1. Harmony Kent's avatar

        That’s fantastic. Thanks, John 🙂

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  4. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Very cute. Tree looks great.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Charles.

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  5. Writer Lori's avatar

    Looks and sounds like everyone is in the holiday spirit, John! Merry Christmas to all….

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Merry Christmas to you, Lori. 🎅🏻

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  6. Fictionophile's avatar

    They are both precious John. Happy Holidays to you and yours. 🎄

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lynne. Happy Holidays to you as well. 🎁

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  7. Dan Antion's avatar

    They are precious, John. I love seeing them and I love the captions.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Dan. 😊

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  8. Eilene Lyon's avatar

    precious is another word for challenged.

    Hahaha!

    Cute story and pics.

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    1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

      That was my favorite line, too!

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    2. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Eilene. 😁

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  9. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    Ah, ha, ha. Great seasonal pictures and dialog, John. A lovely tree. Merry Christmas! 😀 — Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Merry Christmas, Suzanne.

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  10. shoreacres's avatar

    Every one of these photos is a keeper. As for those antlers — I think I’m with Lucy. I did show a photo of Dixie Rose with antlers, but I had to resort to Photoshop to get it done. If you think putting them on Lucy would be an experience, try it with a cat.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Goodness. Kitty’s sure hate that kind of thing don’t they? Thanks, Linda.

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  11. Victoria Ray NB's avatar

    Love this conversation 😀☃️🍬😹 merry Christmas 🎄 to girls & their family :))

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Merry Christmas to you and your family as well, VR. 🎁🎁🎁

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      1. Victoria Ray NB's avatar

        🎆🎇🌠😉✌️🕺🕺 thank you

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  12. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Ha-ha-ha! Marvellous conversation, dear John! Twiggy seems to be content with her new red outfit. Holiday spirit! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She loves that dress. Nice and warm too.

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      1. kethuprofumo's avatar

        She has a good taste! Perfect for Paris 🙂 Lucy seems to be more conservative about clothes. 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Can you say “hates to dress up?”

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        2. kethuprofumo's avatar

          🙂 🙂 🙂 I’d say that her style is “back to nature” 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  13. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Lucy is a dog after my own heart. Don’t put those stupid antlers on me!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahahaha. Thanks, Liz.

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  14. Teri Polen's avatar

    Understand Lucy completely. We had a Halloween bat costume for Bond. The lack of any pictures and blood stains on the carpet should tell you how well that went. Twiggy looks adorable!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha hahaha. Thanks for sharing that tid bit, Teri.

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  15. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    I don’t understand why Twiggy didn’t ask for the antlers!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She doesn’t like them either. We tried but no go. Thanks, Frank.

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  16. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Awesome post. The pictures are so cute. Otto likes wearing things, Frankie must think it makes her look challenged.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahaha. Yes I think Lucy thinks wearing things makes her hips look big. Thanks, Craig.

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  17. Unknown's avatar
    Anonymous · ·

    You are a dog whisperer for sure! What a great dialogue! Thank you for the chuckles and Christmas cheer. 😀

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the visit.😊

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  18. Mae Clair's avatar

    Aww, that was sweet. Twiggy looks adorable and Lucy’s bow is the perfect festive touch.
    What lovely girls!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mae.

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  19. Theadora Brack's avatar

    Precious and cute! Funny, too. I love both the bow and the little red dress. I’m now smiling. Thank you.

    Happy Holidays!
    Theadora

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Happy Holidays, Theadora. Thank you.

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  20. John Fioravanti's avatar
    John Fioravanti · ·

    I’d say very cute! I would have loved to see Lucy in the antlers! I wish you and your family many blessings during this season, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, John

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    2. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, John. Blessings to you and family as well.

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  21. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Merry Christmas, Twiggy and Lucy! And, of course, you and your wife, John!

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  22. Debbie's avatar

    “Precious is another word for challenged.” Gotta love that, John! Dallas refuses to play dress-up. He says that’s for the young’uns! Lovely tree; darling story!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Debbie.

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  23. Dale's avatar

    Absolutely precious and adorable, John. The holiday spirit is alive and well in your home!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Dale.

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  24. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    So very cute, John. I don’t have any dogs so I put hats on my fondant people [smile].

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  25. Billy Ray ChitwoodB's avatar

    Only, ‘PRECIOUS’!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Billy Ray.

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  26. Sorryless's avatar

    This post is LOL from start to finish.

    Those looks that Lucy is giving you are so perfect. And Twiggy is cute and precious. Both!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’m glad you liked it Marc. Lucy gives the best looks.

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        She really does.

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  27. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    I love Twiggy’s dress:) Great tree and holiday spirit at your house!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Denise. Love the season.

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      1. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
        D.L. Finn, Author · ·

        🙂

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  28. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Preciously cute! The tree looks great and everyone seems to be in the holiday spirit without the reindeer antlers.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you , Jo. We are holding forth.

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  29. GP's avatar

    You give them such good conversations!!

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  30. Luanne's avatar

    Twiggy looks adorable!!! Lucy is such a curmudgeon hahaha.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is. We call her grandmother sometimes

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      1. Luanne's avatar

        Oh man, I can so see that!!! Grandmother Lucy. Peering at Twiggy over her bifocals with a wrinkled brow.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          You have the picture. Thanks, Luanne

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  31. circadianreflections's avatar

    Awww! She is so cute and Lucy is too in the bow. The tree looks beautiful.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Deborah. 😀

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      1. circadianreflections's avatar

        You’re welcome! 😀

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  32. Vashti Q's avatar

    Awww. They look adorable. Twiggy looks great in red. Happy Holidays! ❤

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Vashti.

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  33. Jacquie Biggar's avatar

    Cute AND precious! Happy holidays, John 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Happy Holidays, Jacquie. Thank you. 😁

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  34. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    The cutest pups ever!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Marie.

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  35. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    A Christmas delight, John. Hugs on the wing!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Teagan. Hugs.

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  36. Jennie's avatar

    “Precious can be another word for challenged.” Lucy, you’re the best. And Twiggy, don’t believe a word of that when you’re in your Christmas sweater. Lucy wouldn’t even pose for the camera with her bow. Adorable, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jennie. 😊

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        You’re welcome, John.

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