Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, friends!
We had an eventful holiday. First we celebrated dad's birthday at Nana Rita's house (that's dad's mom) and then we spent the night at the Big House with Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie Maui, Kinsy, Trigger, Jake and Chili! It was a FULL house and none of us got much sleep.

Here are some pictures from dad's birthday celebration with our friends. Dad had a CHEESEcake and I really wanted all that FOOD.
Auntie Sara was a bad influence on Mojo and he stole a few licks of the sauce. Don't worry! The bottle was empty.
These are some pictures of our Christmas togetherness. We got some really pawesome gifts!
Next post I am going to tell you all about the special package that came all the way from Canada for us!

And since it's a special day and we're not doing much of anything right now I am going to let mom take care of a meme she was tagged to do by Ike's mom. Warning: She is kind of a geek.


1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I really like wrapping but I try to use as little packaging as possible. If we have left over gift bags I use those first.

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial. I am very allergic to pine.


3. When do you put up the tree? The first or second weekend in December.

4. Wreath on your door? I bought one from the neighborhood boy scout this year and I love it. It's real but since it's outside and frozen I can have it!

5. Do you like eggnog? Only soy nog. I've never liked real egg nog.

6. Favourite Christmas gift received as a child? I don't remember many gifts but this cool Lego type toy with little plastic people and a Rainbow Brite I got when I was about 2 years old in New Mexico. It's crazy how clearly I can remember that Christmas. This year I am not a child but Leo and I received a Wii from my parents and that's pretty cool!


7. Easiest person to buy for? It is really fun to shop for Leo and he seems to like the things I get him.

8. Least easiest? My dad. He buys whatever he really wants himself and I can't afford the tools and things that are left over. I usually end up getting him consumables like bourbon.

9. Do you have a nativity scene? No, but they are interesting. My mom has a beautiful ceramic nativity that my grandma made her with a teeny tiny hay bale that I really loved as a kid.


10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, and only a handful.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? One year my work did a secret Santa gift exchange and I put a lot of effort into my person but all I got was a weird penguin ornament that was obviously used. That was pretty bad.

12. Favourite Christmas Movie? How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the cartoon), Home Alone and Elf.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? After Thanksgiving.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Probably, but I can't remember a time right now.

15. Open presents on Christmas eve or morning? My family used to open them on Christmas Eve night until I started dating Leo. Now I celebrate his birthday with his mom and him on the 24th and we open presents with my family on the 25th.

16. Lights on the tree? Strictly white- no colors!

17. Favourite Christmas song? Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree. I just can't get enough of that song. I also get a kick out of that George Michael song because it is so ridiculous.

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel to my parents' house about 30 minutes away.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph. I had to ask for Leo's help a little (the puggies had no idea).

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? A glittery star.

21. Favourite thing to eat at Christmas? Wild rice, candied yams and anything sweet.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Now that I'm back in retail (between jobs, whatever) for the holidays, people who wait until the last minute to shop and then get pissed off when the store is out of the things they want.

23. Favourite Tree ornament, theme or colour? I like reds and golds and a white moose ornament that says "Jenny" on it.


24. Favourite for Christmas dinner? Turkey and mashed or twice-baked potatoes.

25. Brussels Sprouts - love or hate them? They're alright but I prefer peas or green beans.

26. Favourite accompaniment to the Christmas Pud? I have never had a Christmas Pud. Will someone please tell me what that is?

27. Favourite Christmas Carol? O Holy Night. Just love that melody.

28. Your very Favourite Christmas Thing? Christmas morning and breakfast. I love the family togetherness.

29. A Christmas wish! Health to Kinsy and the family. And to be able to have a family of my own someday!

30. Tag a Seasonal Six – I tag anyone who hasn't done this yet.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Dad's Birthday

This is a very special day because it's dad's birthday and Christmas Eve. A lot of people are joyous and merry and giving. In honor of both of these occasions, Mojo and I present to you our recent attempt at a Christmas card photoshoot.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Welcome, Kinsy!

Mom and dad have been busy peeps this week because Aunti Maui finally finished cooking up that baby in her belly and we have a new cousin. Hooray! Welcome to the world, Miss Kinsy!
Grandpa was so proud of Aunti Maui and is head over heels for Kinsy.
They're going to be best buddies.
She's a teeny tiny thing and we're not allowed to meet her in real life until this weekend. Mom says NO PUGGY KISSES till she gets older. She looks like a tasty little tootsie pop to me! Even our dad is in love with Kinsy!
Mom thinks he looks mighty handsome with a baby in his arms. Mojo and I are putting the kibosh on those baby ideas swimming in mommy's head. We love being the puggy babies of this house!

We woof you, Kinsy!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

This is my second Thanksgiving feast and over the last year I have had a lot of reasons to be thankful. Here is a list of all the things I am thankful for:

1. My brother Mojo. Last weekend Moj went over to the Big House for a sleepover with Chili and I missed him terribly. Oh Mojo, how sweet it is to be loved by you.

2. Mom and dad. Mojo and I woof them and they love us too.
3. AUNTIES! They're such good friends to mommy, I love them and they spoil me so.


4. Auntie Maui gets her very own number...
...because she is cooking up a MINI AUNTIE MAUI!
(We can't wait to meet you, Kinsy! We're thankful for you already!)

5. Grandma, Grandpa, Trigger and Jakee!

6. People who leave empty beer glasses on the floor. This picture says it all.

7. Buddies like Mojo's brother, Chili!

8. Soft snuggly places.

9. The kitchen where we always have enough food to fill our pug bellies.

10. Last but certainly NOT least: Every one of my bloggy friends! Mojo, mom and I are so thankful you still want to be our buddies even as mommy is being such a bad secretary.

Happy Thanksgiving, everydog!

Monday, November 3, 2008

V-O-T-E!

Remind your peeps to vote tomorrow!I'm Suki Sumo Wrestler the Pug, and I approve this message because I am hopeful that tomorrow we can make history.