“Hey Little One, Mom wants us to come out and take a picture with our stockings.”
“Gee, Lucy. Why didn’t she do this yesterday at Christmas?
“I think with all the excitement, everyone forgot.”
“Yeah, the folks are like that.”
“How about a ruckus first, Lucy?”
“I could go for that.”
“Whoa. What was that?”
“The call of the wild Little Potato. It’s Mom.”
“Lucy, what do they want us to do?”
” In all my years, I could never figure out what ‘smile” means.”
“Well, I’ll give my best super cute look.”
“Maybe you will save both of us.”
“I just love this candy cane toy.”
“I know you’ve been playing with it for a day.”
“I see you like your Santa toy.”
“Yes, I do, and I would put that ‘wounded panther’ look back where you found it.”
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There’s nothing better than a little after Christmas “ruckus.” 🙂 I think you might have next years Christmas card, John. So sweet! xo
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Thank you, Jill. 😁
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Looks like Santa found the girls in their new home! ☺️
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Yes he did. Thanks, Lori.
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Ha-ha-ha! Impressive, dear John! Lucy looks so exhausted with the Christmas stuff, while Twiggy, as a member of the new generation, is full of hope & cheerfulness! Bravo!
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So true, Maria. Thank you. 😊
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Lucy’s countenance: “Last Christmas”; Twiggy’s one: “Jingle Bells” 🙂
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Hahahaha
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🙂 Can you imagine them visited by a real Santa Claus? Ho-ho-ho!
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He wouod be barked back up onto the roof by Twiggy.
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Hahahaha! What a scene it might be! You are safely protected from him. She is right! 🙂
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Yes, for sure, Maria.
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Almost a bit of sibling rivalry going there. Good day-after-Christmas story, John.
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When it comes to toys there two do have their rivalry. Thanks, GP.
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Wounded panther look is a very good description. At least Lucy tried to smile.
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Hahaha. Might have been gas. 😁 Thanks, Charles.
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Pretty cute. I’m impressed you were able to get the both in the photo, John.
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They were all well behaved. Thanks, Dan.
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Maddie was well behaved on Christmas, but that’s because Faith came “to see her” and us.
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Always a wonderful thing.
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Cute
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Thank you, Ally.
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Very cute!
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Thank you, Liz.
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I can’t believe you got them to pose so adorably with their stockings. I suspect there might have been a treat or two involved, but however you did it, the result is perfect. It occurred to me that a “little ruckus” could give another meaning to Boxing Day.
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Hahahaha. Gloves and all. No treats were harmed making this photo. Thanks, Linda.
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Looks like the dogs had a good Christmas. Dot enjoyed her new bone and run on the beach. Kids and dogs make Christmas!
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A new bone and run on the beach is dog heaven. Thanks, Darlene.
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I loves me a good ruckus, and these two supplied.
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Thank you, Marc.
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Such cute pictures. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
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We did. Hope you did as well. Thanks, Craig.😊
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Love that story, John! 🙂
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Thank you, Pit.
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So precious!! Thank you for the smiles and warm fuzzy feelings. ♥
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Thank you for letting me know, Gwen. 😀
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Lucy and Twiggy are adorable, even if they don’t know exactly how to smile. On the other hand, if their tails are wagging…
Glad to see Santa brought the kids some toys and I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.
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We did, Mary. Thank you. 😊
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Their stocking photo shoot is cute! I am glad they had a nice Christmas and got good toys in their stockings.
I hope your Christmas was lovely too, John.
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😊
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How cute is this! Bravo, John!
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Thank you, John 😊
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Love those girls! ♥♥♥
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Thanks, Billy Ray.
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So cute – what a great picture with the stockings. Worth the angst!
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Thanks Noelle. Yes well worth the angst. 😂
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A ruckus is good… gets the pent-up energy out!
Adorable, are your four-legged kids!
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Ruckus is Twiggy’s middle name.
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It is!
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Even dogs have to be taught to share. Does it come naturally to any species?
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I think it does not. Lucy is pretty good about sharing. Twiggy has a lot to learn. Thanks, Eilene.
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Ha, ha! I’m happy the girls enjoyed Christmas and their toys. Adorable pictures. Continue enjoying the holidays, my friend!
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Thank you, Vashti. You as well. 😁
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I’ve got the feeling Twiggy can find a reason for a ruckus on any day!
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Make that any hour. Thanks, Frank.
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A wonderful Christmas for your fur babies. “The Call of the Wild,” cracked me up! They are too cute!
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I liked that descriptor as well. Thanks, Jan
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Let the Christmas ruckus roll on! This was adorable, John.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Too cute for words!
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Thank you, Karen.
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