Well, ready or not, Christmas day is here! Last week came and went much too quickly as we had yet another sick dog, Sunny. He is a bit better, and I'll post about him tomorrow.
Today it's about Christmas. Our day has already begun with an early walk outdoors. We have high winds and as it blows through the trees, the dogs stand with their noses held high in the cold brisk air taking in what only they can smell.
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| ~Can you spot Todd in this picture?~ |
Back inside the quiet of the morning returns as the dogs settle back in.
As I put the presents for Carl and my brother around the tree, the anticipation of what is to come filled my senses.
My heart opens wide and happiness, and hope and humbled gratitude have filled my quiet space. The call for
“peace on earth, good will to all men” wraps itself warmly around me.
Christmas has come. Warmest wishes to you, thoughtful friends, from all of us at Golden Pines!
Looks like you are off to a blissful start to your Christmas Day. I hope you all have a lovely time. We have two very anxious doggies here, knowing there are goodies under the tree for them. William does love having his little cousin Hamish visiting, and it's a great excuse for them to cause mayhem...oh well, we are used to it, lol. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Kim, for you and ALL of yours . . .
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Wooing up wishes for a very Merry and Blessed Christmas Day from our home to yours!
Merry Woos from The OP Pack and Mom
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all who live at Golden Pines! That next to the last photo is so very special!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and all the very best for 2018 to you, Carl, and your brother, Kim, and of course all those beautiful fur babies.
ReplyDeleteAgree with Lori about the photo - the look of wonder is precious.
Merry Christmas Kim, Carl, your brother, the pack and Todd. I hope the doggies continue to be as well as they can be, your heart expands even more, and everyone is happy with the Joy and Peace of the Season. Wonder in those eyes, and for those of us with a doggie or more, or a cat, to make our days so blessed and happy, we are to be thankful for each one in our lives.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! Wish that peace could reign around the world, but alas.....
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a blessed New Year to you all, Kim.
ReplyDeleteHow about good will to all creatures?
ReplyDeleteSuch special photos !
ReplyDeleteYes, Peace and Good Will to All Men, how perfect.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, and all at Golden Pines.
Hugs,
~jo
Wishing you all the Merriest of days.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas and best wishes as always.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to all at Golden Pines - thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you all. Enjoyed all of the photos but the third from last touched my heart the most.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful and peaceful Christmas
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Hazel & Mabel
your Christmas posts always are so wonderful.
ReplyDeletethere is such reverence in that beautiful little gold face looking up and those two sweet heads as they look at the tree and the lights. oh kim. you are blessed. XO♥
I love each one. and yes! I see tiny todd in that first one. that scottie silhouette is unmistakable!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Have a happy day and week ahead.
ReplyDeleteMerry x mas ....🌲🌲🌲❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteHope you and all your wonderful dogs are well and happy this last week of the year! My daughter has been fostering two Chihuahuas that were found in a house with over 100 animals. Our whole family via text photos have watched as the two blossomed from scared, neglected unsocialized ragamuffins into loving and happy scamps. It breaks my heart to know people are out there who treat dogs so badly, and this episode has made me realized how special you are and how commendable your work with rescues is! Thank you for all you do. You make my heart lighter when I read your posts.
ReplyDeleteI’m wishing all of you at Golden Pines the very best in the year to come. The picture of Eva looking up at the Christmas tree is so beautiful that it fills my heart. Thank you for all the goodness and kindness you share with all of us. It gives me hope and courage.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and all your pack.
ReplyDeleteOh Kim,,, and we send all good wishes to all of you at Golden Pines. Peace and love,, and quieting of the souls...
ReplyDeleteThe photos you shared are beautiful... I love them all! Your tree is gorgeous... and the photos of the dogs looking at the tree,, and near it,, I just love, love, love,,, beautiful moments that you caught! Merry Christmas
love tweedles
Hi hi hi! Ojo here! Merry Christmas, friends! It has come and gone, but we hope the peace and joy and love stays!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you had a peaceful and gratitude-filled day on Christmas after all that you've been through recently. I am happy to hear that Sunny is better. I love that last photo of Todd and the golden above him (but I'm not sure which one the golden is!). Happy Belated Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI love the peaceful photos- thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou captured the season!
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