Golden Chritmas Poem(s)

This is Christmas!
This is my tree!
Look close and you'll see...
It's all about ME!

Looky there looky there!
Aunties Susan and Kristi gave me a black bear!

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Twelfth Day

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas,

my true love let me rest...

but we found these great holiday gifts!

Merry Christmas Eve, Ya'all!
If you're wondering what I'm doing,

I'm baking cookies

and chilling a cool bowl of water for Santa!

Serendipity Studios is the source for cool Golden gifts...
but they've got cool stuff for other breeds, too!

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Eleventh Day

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas, the weather was clear, crisp and cold, and my true love snapped a couple of my strking poses on the patio!

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Tenth Day

On the Tenth Day of Christmas,

my true love began to realize...

I'm over the hats... and photos.

Bring on the Big Day!

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Ninth Day

On the Ninth Day of Christmas,
my true love gushed lovingly over my elf ears.

The Twelve Days of Christmas, Eighth Day

On the Eighth Day of Christmas,

my true love piled gifts under the tree

and strapped this hat back to my head.

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Seventh Day

On the Seventh Day of Christmas,
my true love reminded me about Santa's list.

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Sixth Day

On the Sixth Day of Christmas,

my true love sweetly suggested that I look happy...

and at the camera.

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Twelfth Day

On the Fifth Day of Christmas,

and though we're out of hats and antlers,

my true love still had batteries in the camera

and Christmas carols on the stereo.

I'm all about good humor and holiday traditions,
but can I just have my dinner?

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Fourth Day

On the Fourth Day of Christmas,

and as my good fortune would have it...

my true love ran out of hats.

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Third Day

On the Third Day of Christmas,

my true love pushed the limits of good taste.

And those are not my real ears!

You think it's funny?
Chin straps should be outlawed!

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, Second Day

On the Second Day of Christmas,

my true love called me in from the yard to dress me

in this spirited and slightly oversized hat.

The Twelve Hats of Christmas, First Day

On the First Day of Christmas,

my true love made me wear this festive red hat.

Merry Christmas to All...

And to All a Good Night!

As "legend" has it... this is pick-up night...
you know, the night that Santa comes back
and picks up toys from children who are not grateful...

So, let me begin by thanking everyone
who made my Christmas SPECIAL beyond my wildest dreams!

Thank you, Mom!

And thank you Aunties and God-Moms Kristi and Susan!
I'm truly sorry I've already killed the reindeer...
but at least he still rattles!

Thank you Auntie M and Shy-Knees!
Please know that Hippy lives well with me!
You MUST come for a playdate soon!

Thank you Auntie S, Uncle M and Sammy!
You know how I love couture...
and well, puppy baby has the most adorable squeaky!

And thank you Auntie D, Uncle B and cousin Lovey!
I adore the duck, mini effy and min-pin-gwin!
And while I'm not keen on Mom's visit to you on this specialist of days...
I also want to thank you for the mood she returns to me in,
and for the tasty foil wrapped foods she brings in tow!
It's a small price to pay for a solitary nap! :-)

All in all, it was a BLESSED Christmas Day!
Mom didn't get the Play Station 3 that I asked for...
but she told me, as we shmuggled tonight...

all she really wants is
continued good health and long days for us both!

Christmas Couture and My Gift from Sammy!

Christmas is full of surprises...
And so is Sammy!

Poised on sofa pillows, I am adorning Christmas couture from Sammy, and accessorized with reindeer antlers, strung with mock Christmas lights.

I love my festive new collar... but not as much as the soft, squeaking puppy baby that Sammy also gave me! If I seem a bit impatient here... it's because the baby lurks in the bedroom, calling me hither!

Dear Santa

Dear Santa,

I've been a very good girl this year.
And please remember that you can't believe everything the mailman says...
nor take the lawn guy's word as gospel!
I believe it would behoove you to listen more carefully
to my more impartial references...
like Mom!

Christmas is a time of holy celebration and gratitude and, well... for asking for things you want.

And in the spirit of self reflection, I am providing you with a short list of my desires. If you can't deliver everything, please begin at the top of the list!

1. More one-on-one love, cuddle, play, story, laugh, talk, dance time with Mom.
2. More time with everyone I love... family and friends.
3. More songs about me, sung to me... by Mom.
4. More time in my yard!
5. More adventurous walks through the park and neighborhood.
6. Another adventurous vacation.
7. Soft and cute toys that squeak, rattle, talk and play hide-n-seek under the covers!
8. Cute collars, coats and outfits that I can don with pride.
9. Tasty treats I can gulp down... and long-lasting ones that I can hide under the sofa pillows.
10. And Santa, in the spirit of the season,
    please bring a PlayStation 3 for Mom.

Wet kisses, huge tail wags... and lots of love!

CoMeT

Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

How pretty I look in front of ye!

Don't let my glum look fool you.
I love posing in my new collar with holiday candy accents!
Mom bought us new hers and mine antlers... but I prefer hers to mine!

Hey! I LOVE GRAHAM CRACKERS, TOO!

Comet the reindeer

Read the wonderful story of Comet, born April 26, 2002.

Comet is one of Reindeer Games' first two reindeer!
She and Cupid were two weeks when they got them.
And Comet was bottle fed until September 16, 2002
(hmmmm... September 16 is my mother's birthday!
Wow... another strange coincidence!).

More facts:

Comet the reindeer has been in many parades.
Her first baby Rudolph was born May 4, 2004.
Comet loves graham crackers.

Reindeer Names

The Origins of The Reindeer Names

Why were the reindeer called their names?
Here's a short insight:

Dasher: runner up in 1972 Reindeer Olympics
Dancer: ex dancer from the Ministry of Sound
Prancer: reject from a ballet academy
Vixen: foxy kinda reindeer dudette
Comet: a trailblazer in the caribou world
Cupid: match-making beast with romantic tendencies
Donner & Blitzen: victims struck by lightning during a day trip to Berlin
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The only reindeer allergic to snow