Oh dog, oh dog. I am almost speechless. As some of you know my MOM does not decorate for Christmas. For decades she has not put up as much as a piece of holy. No tree, or wreath, or mistletoe, nothing, nada, zilch, zip-o, big goose egg. Not even a goose egg. Considering what my MOM does for a living many find it strange that she does not decorate for Christmas. Then a miracle happened last year, not sure if it was all of your encouragement or the grace of God (I suspect it was a bit of both) she made a special Christmas card holder for me AND she put up a little tree. Oh happy day. Well friends it has happened AGAIN. Let the Christmas cheer flow.
OK, yea I had to wear the twinkly light up antlers. Butt check out the joyful card holder above me.
What is that you say? What is the card count? I am glad you asked. Lets see, that would be Goose 17, MOM 0. She tried to slip in a card she got for Thanksgiving butt I know the difference between a turkey on a card and a turtle dove. Oh, I should say I have 19 Christmas cards, I received 2 on the interwebs, I just need to print them off and hang them with the rest of my cards.
Now come over here and take a look at this. Here is MY tree. For my whole life, with the exception of last year, I never had a Christmas tree, ever. Don't you just love it? I do. My MOM even put on those handmade Christmas ornaments that were her Grannymoms, they are way way old and just beautiful. I love looking at this tree, makes me happy.
Take it from me my friends, miracles do happen. It was not just a fluke that it happened last year, the miracles continues. In actuality they happen everyday. Just have to open your eyes and more importantly your heart and you will see them all around you.
Blessings,
Goose
Hurray! Looks like a very happy holiday season is happening in your home, Goose. I have no doubt that you will win the Christmas card count. You can even toss your mom a bone and let her count the Thanksgiving day card. You'll still win, I'll bet.
ReplyDeleteIt just makes your heart glad to see that lovely little tree with those special ornaments. You waited patiently all those years and kept the faith and have been rewarded with 87 thousand cards from all your friends and that special all yours tree. God is good.
ReplyDeleteWe just hung up our cards today too. It's so good to see you cute little tree, but did you know you have a picture of Miss Puddles next to your tree?
ReplyDeleteWe are kicking butt on the card count too.
Millie & Walter
Goose, it's not a competition! BOL!! Of course it is!
ReplyDeleteRuby
Wow, we love the card holder, but if we remember correctly - that won't even start to hold them all! MOL!
ReplyDeleteOur Mommy was touched by the fact your Mommy used her Grandmom's ornaments. She thinks that is special.
XOXO
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteEvery-day miracles are the making of life Goose, I couldn't agree more.
But I love this new annual one for you!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Bruddr Goose, I am ALMOST speechless! I said ALMOST. I am so thrilled your MOM has gotten into da spirit so early in da season (for her). I mean I knows how hard her works puttin' them trees up at church and then to do one at home AND a fancy schmancy card holder too...well, I is just blown smack away! And your tree is just PERFECT! And da bestest part is dat you has such sentimental ornaments.
ReplyDeleteAnd I had to laugh whem I seened my framed pikture, I thinks I just may cry I is so touched.
Puddles
Goose, that's just lovely!
ReplyDeleteOMD Goose mum has got your tree up. Miracles do happen for sure. LOL trying to sneak a card in. Mine has tried too and likewise we are not having it.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
Oh we are sooooo happy you have your card display and your tree again this year..miracles do happen
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting Goose! We're thrilled that Mom decorated the house for you both again. It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe hope that you will take a picture of the church all decorated for us. It's always so beautiful!
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
Every dog should have a Christmas tree. I am glad you got yours again this year.
ReplyDeletelove the tree and the card holder and they look much better with your in the pic with them... that is my kind of tree, i think mine is 2 foot so a little taller. i put it away with the lights on it then pull out and plug in and add about 20 little glass balls... so happy you have your tree again this year.... i am now wondering why mom never had one before...
ReplyDeleteGoose, I am so happy that the Christmas spirit touched your mom's heart, and your tree and card holder are beautiful! Now I want a card holder. I'm going to get to work on this right away!
ReplyDeleteBunny
Love your little tree! Looks just about our size. Lol!
ReplyDeleteThree cheers for miracles.
Your pal, Angel Pip and Ruby Lou
17 to ZIP !! THAT is super Goose. WE love your tree and YOUR Card holder thingy. We just think you will need MORE and LONGER ribbons fur it.
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully said, Goose! There are miracles all around us.
ReplyDeleteYou look very handsome in your antlers.
Cammie!
Goose do you think it is safe to have puddles sitting so close to your tree? I am so glad that mom put her special ornaments out again this year, and I remember her card holder she made last year also. Christmas tends to bring out the little and big miracles.
ReplyDeletestella rose, mags and gussie
I remember last year when you got your first decorated tree at home and the card holder, how excited you were. I am so glad to get to enjoy it again this year!
ReplyDeleteJanice, Snuggles, Sassy, and Dixie
I'm so happy for you Goose. Mom even has Holly bushes so she gets the stuff fresh. She's a bit of a Christmas fanatic.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your holiday decorations!!!
See what happens when you pressure her!
ReplyDeleteLily
Yes Miracles do happen. Mom was just thinking about your card hanger thingy that your Mom made last year (cause we are gonna need one this year HA HA) and here we get to see it. Mom was curious how you keep the cards on it. Bet you got the cold temps we have, stay warm!
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you today Goose
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Greta
I like your christmas tree, Goose. It's much better than our ugly Jim. We just ponder about a card holder for MY cards, hope now not the next diy-disaster comes up :o) My mom tried to cheat too, she said she got a card, but it was just an invitation of our local super market hehehe
ReplyDeleteLooks like Christmas is in the air at your house! The tree is perfect...and love your accessories.
ReplyDeleteGOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! We are SO excited you and your MOM put up the tree. It looks beautiful! And it must be so fun for you to stare into. You sure do know how to bring on the Christmas spirit, Friend! Let the festivities begin!
ReplyDeleteTwo years in a row mean that she can't stop now! YAY! It's a Christmas miracle!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
WOW, she OK, we need to send over the Blogville Dogter Lassie and the EMT Benji to check on her, your tree looks awesomeness and you with your Antlers!
ReplyDeleteThe Mad Scots
Oh Goose what a lovely small Christmas tree ~ why it is a miracle how such a small thing can warm ones heart.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a friend
Sweet William The Scot
I bet that card holder is just going to be FULL by the time Christmas gets here.
ReplyDeleteHey Goose!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's so wonderful! I'm guessing that you will end up needing a bigger card holder before it's all over! BOL Your tree is just great and I like your antlers too. Sometimes they are worth it for the festive mood!
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, Pol Comm
We are still waiting to see our tree, Goose, but we have hope. We love the way your Mom hangs your cards on those ribbons. Maybe you need to think of something new for Mom to do this year - how about a stocking for Goose and one for Mom too?
ReplyDeleteWoos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
You are so right, Goose! Sorry about the antlers but the rest is awesome! I love the tree (but did Puddles somehow photobomb it?).
ReplyDeleteWe actually are going the opposite direction of your MOM. We've always had a huge crowd at our house for Christmas so we've decorated every year with a tree like 20' tall. This year, we are not doing that (no fuss). We'd like to simply move slowly and feel thankful for the wonderful life that we have. Now, if we can convince our families to abandon the consumer side of Christmas, we'll be in paradise!
Goose, I am so happy for you and your Mommy. I love your card holder and I LOVE your tree. It is perfect and it makes me happy so I bet it makes you super happy.
ReplyDeleteLoveys Sasha
It is beautiful that your Mom saw that joy and being surrounded by important memories are part of the Universal message of Christmas. May your hearts be full enough to spill onto others and light their way.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some Christmas cheer again this year Goose. Love the card display. :) The tree is adorable. We used to put up a great huge 8 1/2 foot tree. Thank goodness I got over that...lol. Last year I didn't get the tree up and I missed it. The cheery lights on these long days was greatly missed.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a Christmas miracle! Our card will be in the mail, soon, so you'll be able to increase your lead on your Mom. (For what it is worth, our Mom and Dad's Christmas card total pretty much always equals zero, too.) And if you have to wear twinkly antlers for the magic to happen, well, some sacrifices must be made, eh?
ReplyDelete*kissey face*
-Fiona and Abby the Hippobottomus
Hopefully you will get our card soon dear Goose!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Mom puts our tree up the day after Thanksgiving, Dad holds out for the day before Christmas!
Monty and Harlow
Hey Handsome Goose OMDs what a fine looking card display and might I add
ReplyDeleteyou look smashing in antlers.
MOL
Hugs Madi your bfff
O hai. Dem are pretty dekorashuns!!
ReplyDeleteWell hey there, Goose! I'm so glad that your mom decorated just for YOU!
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LOVE your antlers, Goose!
ReplyDeleteKelsey
Hi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteOh, Goose, I am so happy for you. Our Christmas will probably have little or not decoration this year, but that's okay.
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
You're antlers are lighted??? The boys are jealous!
ReplyDeleteGoose you made my day!! I'm sitting here on hold what seems like forever - clicked on your blog and immediately smiled for so many reasons! Much love to you and your mom.
ReplyDeleteHOLY COW PATTIES!!! Goose are those antlers LIT??! Holy Holy Berries!! Don't let Ma see those!! As a matter of fact, I don't thinks I'm goin' to tell her abouts this postie...I don't want her searchin' the interwebs for a pair to put on MY heads!!!! oh man!!
ReplyDeleteWell, you DO look mighty handsome and cheerful in em' thou, so there's that
Wows, your Moms is all full of the Christmas cheer Goose!!! That is amazin'! That is more than here!!! Oh, I thinks she put a wreath on the door, butts that's about it!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
Hey Goose!
ReplyDeleteWow, the holiday exchange is soooo much fun and I'm so thrilled that you are my buddy! I had my Dad pop your pressie pack in the mail last Thursday, so watch your mailbox!! Can't wait for you to receive it....and if your Mom will allow it, you can even open it right away if you'd like. BOL
Grr and a Festive Woof,
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