How quickly we've come back around to 12/12. It's been a rough year for myriad reasons. But in this season of light and love, the 12th of December will forever mark the day you embarked on a journey far, far away from us. Your Pa and I like to picture you and Big Sis playing and resting together in fields filled with toys and treats. Wow! How I remember the drive up to a horse farm darn near the Canadian border wondering what we'd see up there. When the proprietress of the manor introduced you to us, we weren't even sure you were a canine. Curled up in the lady's palm was, what looked like to me and your Pa, a fistful of dark gray wool. Seeing our flummoxed and exasperated faces (hey, it's a long drive from West Seattle to Deming!) she said to us, "One minute!" and ran to the next room with you in her hand. We immediately heard buzzing sounds that lasted mere seconds before the farm marm returned with a tiny shaven creature. It was you! Looking pretty damn close to a nude mouse! Ah, Lil...you were so very tiny and shivering and squeaking...which completely sealed the deal for your Pa and me! We were handed you, nestled in a towel, and made the long trek back down to the big city to begin your adventures with us.
And then we had to introduce you to Pup #1 who'd, by that time, been our only fur baby since bringing her home from Lynden as the 20th century came to a close. Not to tell another puppy's tale, but she didn't want to know you. Your introduction consisted of a single sniff from your sis and then she summarily turned around for you to contemplate her big, curly backside. I am most happy to add, though, the two of you grew to be good buddies as she taught you the ropes of a dog's life. For instance, how to go potty outside in the first few days after you'd joined our family. Neat! You gals went on to have oh-so-many adventures that will ever be precious memories for me and Pa.
Well, it's time to wrap up this little story since I can no longer see for the tears that've made the laptop screen all smeary. There's a whole lot of merry making in which to partake now that we're in the holiday homestretch. Goodies to bake and family dinners to host and stop motion masterpieces to view.
Happy End-of-Year Celebratory Activities To You!
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