Yes, it's yet another Christmas in the books.
This one has been kinda busy! Well, I've had some technical issues as I noted in my previous post. But there's one other....well, wonderful reason!
But first, here are some photos from our usual evening to check out the Christmas lights. As I noted back in my 2020 Christmas post, during the heights of Covid, this was something we'd do every year with Sammy and Frankie.
And even though Frankie left us in 2021 and Sammy in 2017, it's something we still try to do every year.
Though this year was special. You see, we did it with this little guy.....
Meet JJ. After Frankie's passing, folks were asking us about adopting another little one. But we just couldn't do it. We just couldn't conceive of replacing family, you know? We just could not think of doing that.
Then, the Missus's coworker sent Her a photo of the little guy above, barely two months old. And he just seemed like "the one"..... So, we cancelled all our upcoming trips and on Halloween night, he joined the mmm-yoso family.
So, say hello to JJ.
He is quite the character, a little ball of energy, full on puppy mode, very smart, loves to eat (like daddy!), so FOMO, and seems to have an opinion on everything.
He also looks like a grumpy old man....so the Missus says we now have "two of them" in the household.
He is growing fast and has doubled his weight and grown so much since he arrived.
We last had a puppy in the house back in 2003........man, I don't know how we did it back then!
JJ is quite the character and really likes people and car rides, so you may be seeing an influx of posts on dog friendly places. Things have changed a lot since we had Sammy and Frankie.
And so, this year it's JJ, the Missus, and I who would like to wish you and yours the most wonderful and safe Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
aw JJ! so cute! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: kat | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 04:50 AM
Shaka, JJ! Merry Christmas to all three of you!
Posted by: James | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 11:40 AM
Happy Holidays Kat!
Thanks James! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 12:53 PM
JJ is cute! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Soo | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 01:32 PM
Merry Christmas Soo! Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 01:47 PM
Merry Christmas! JJ is the best present! Congratulations!
Posted by: SD Julie | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 01:53 PM
Happy Holidays Julie! Thanks so much and hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 03:58 PM
JJ is adorable!
Many blessings to you all and a very Merry Christmas
Maybe JJ will help you to review some of the dog friendly places on future trips
Posted by: Laurie | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 08:15 PM
I'm sure JJ will Laurie! Thanks so much for the kind and wonderful comment! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 26 December 2024 at 08:37 AM
JJ looks so cute!
Posted by: Som Tommy | Thursday, 26 December 2024 at 11:58 AM
He's adorable ST! Happy holidays!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 26 December 2024 at 01:14 PM
A belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, the missus, and JJ!
Posted by: alnc | Friday, 27 December 2024 at 12:38 PM
Adorable!!!
Posted by: Stephanie | Friday, 27 December 2024 at 02:31 PM
Happy holidays AlnC! Hope all is well!
JJ thanks you Stephanie! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 27 December 2024 at 03:18 PM
He's so adorable! Happy holidays!
Posted by: Junichi | Friday, 27 December 2024 at 04:17 PM
It's that time of year again where I finally have time to catch up on what all my favorite online peeps have been up to for the last six months or so. This post of yours though… I went from sitting here being blue for a full two minutes or so (missing your "da boyz") to scrolling down and basically squealing "omg omg omg!!!" to the point where hubby had to look over to see what was up. He saw that I was catching up on your posts and immediately had to check out the adorable JJ pics for himself. Ahhhhh we are SO excited for your new family member! JJ is SO super cute and wow what a great doggie life he is going to have with you and the Missus. Even canceling your trips to make sure he'd be able to adjust properly to his new home (I'm sure he's LOVING it). Okay well back to catching up on all your other adventures (food and travel) and looking forward to seeing more of JJ in the future. A belated Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Posted by: dancing | Friday, 27 December 2024 at 04:34 PM
Happy Holidays Junichi!
Oh my Dancing! Thanks so much for such a wonderful comment! JJ thanks you too! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Kirk | Saturday, 28 December 2024 at 01:45 PM
I can see why you fell for that adorable little puppy face. Glad you have found a new family member to nurture. Well "we" have been wondering what has become of you (on Flickr).Miss you and the photos. Seems like you have shifted back into action...So good to find you didn't fall off a cliff or gotten taken hostage on kebocabo. So I guess this is where we find you these days. Hope you had a wonderful holiday. Hope to see you on Flickr again. Pam. aka strippedcats on Flickr
Posted by: Pam | Saturday, 28 December 2024 at 09:07 PM
Oh my Pam! Happy Holidays! Yes, I've been kind of busy, so I'll hopefully be back on Flickr soon! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 29 December 2024 at 06:56 AM
Merry Christmas Kirk -- all best to you and yours! And a special shout out to the new addition to your family, JJ! We have a new kitten here -- Koko -- so we can share in that young puppy/kitten energy!
Posted by: Peter | Sunday, 29 December 2024 at 12:51 PM