“So, Tempest, you’ve been playing around that tree, right?”
“How’d you know?”
“I heard the fence move, and that can only mean one thing.”
“Well, I may have tried to get to an ornament or two.”
“You know that is the quickest way to drive Mom up the wall.”
“How much could it hurt? There are plenty of ornaments.”
“That’s not the point. She doesn’t want you swallowing anything harmful.”
“I don’t think a couple of needles would be harmful.”
“Says the dope who continues to eat leaves. Say, what’s that on your face?”
“Face? Nothing.”
“Oh man. You have got to be kidding me. You got an ornament. Where is it?”
“Okay, you caught me. It’s over under the tree.”
“Come here and wipe your mouth like this.”
“Why? I didn’t eat anything.”
“Trust me, you need to wipe your face. You need to spend some quality time doing that.”
“I don’t know what you are talking about. I didn’t eat anything.”
“That’s not going to help you when Mom sees your face.”
“Oh, hi, Mom.”
“I can’t bear to watch.”
“Tempest, do you know anything about this ornament on the floor?”
“What ornament?”
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Thank you, Geri. How are you?
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Both are really entertaining, all the time. 🙂 It looks like Tempeste is in need of a visagist very soon. Lol Thanks for this very nice photo story, John! Best wishes, Michael
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Not sure if make-up will help her. Thanks, Michael.
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Busted!!
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Real-time. 😆
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This cracks me up. It’s even funnier because I’ve been through it myself.
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I’m sure you have. Bulldogs are prone to doing what is totally bad for them. Who knows why?
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Oh dear! Looks like Tempeste did not destroy the evidence. Obviously Twiggy knows better. The little ones don’t always listen to their older and wiser siblings.
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So true. How she got that ornament is a mystery
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And I thought only cats terrorized Christmas trees.
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No. Tempeste is the biggest terror of all. 😀
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It’s good to see Twiggy trying to teach Tempeste, an effort to keep her from being punished, I guess.
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I suppose. I also think Twiggy doesn’t want to be around any fallout. 😄 Thanks, Tim
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That glitter is her equivalent of cookie crumbs on a human face. Believe me, I know.
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Yes and they shouldn’t be there. 😁
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What’s the problem?! My client is just trying to glitz up the holiday!! Who can resist that little face?!
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Ha ha ha. Resistance is futile. Thanks Lois.
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Absolutely delightful! Who could resist?!
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That face saves her. Thanks, Esther.
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That face, cute as it is, just gives away everything. Tempeste does indeed have a naughty streak. Poor Twiggy. Her little sister is intransigent! But you gotta love her!
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Yes you have to love her. She drives us to distraction and then gives a nice snuggle.
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Aw, She’s figured out how wrap you around her little paw!
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Yup.
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I don’t know what’s funnier—muzzle glitter or the look of mock innocence. Tempeste is lucky to have Twiggy looking out for her. Too bad she doesn’t take her big sister’s advice. As always, thanks for the smiles, John.
Sending the girls belly rubs and ear scratches, and you and yours (the girls included) wishes for a very merry Christmas and happy new year.
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Thank you, Staci. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Too
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This so made me laugh. What ornament? She does look terribly guilty despite pretending she hasn’t a clue. As far as Twiggy goes, that’s what I call a good, big sister. How’s mom? On the couch with a drink? 🙂
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Ha ha ha. Mom is fine. Just releaved there were no pieces missing.
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She’s fulla mischief…Tempeste that is, not Mrs. Howell.
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So is Mrs. Howell.
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ROFL!! Oh man, that’s priceless! Pure look of innocence and a muzzle full of glitter. Twiggy is trying. One day hopefully Tempeste heeds her good advise.
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We are not sure that day will ever come, Deborah. 😀
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One can hope! 😊
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Ah, Tempeste the experimenter. Just like me 😊
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She is one to experiment for sure. I hope she grows up to be like you. 😊
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🙏💞
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Oh Tempeste…you’re cute enough without needing to add glitter.
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Ha, ha, ha. She is cute but a dickens. Thanks Monika.
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Miss. Tempeste, you are a caution! Loveable little dickens, but a caution none the less. Miss. Twiggy, you are a terrific role model and a grand older sister. ❤ As Christmas is but one week from today, I pray there will be enough ornaments still left on the tree…
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Don’t worry Miss Annette. Mom and Dad have set up a never unsupervised protocol so that Tempeste is never alone with the tree. 😊
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Busted with glittery chops…how did she get that ornament!! Much love to you, Mrs H, Twiggy and glittery Tempeste. Xx 🩷
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We have no idea, Jane. It is not going to happen again. Love back to you and Tim.
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fun!
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Thanks, Yvette. 😊
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Who me? I love it!
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Uh-oh, caught in the act. Tempeste, you should know by now that moms have eyes in the back of their heads! As least Twiggy was trying to run interference … even if that was somewhat misguided!
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Yes, interference was not too effective
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Very cute, John. Lots of smiles today!! 😄🤶🏻😄
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Glad you enjoyed it, Gwen. 😊
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uh oh.. trouble !!! tis the season to be naughty! 🙃
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Yes, it is. Naughty is Tempeste’s middle name.
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They are very cute but they should not be chewing on christmas tree ornaments. It is great that you put up a pet gate around the christmas tree.
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We found all the pieces with great relief.
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Time to have the police lineup. Tempeste looks pretty guilty.
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