Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Season's Greetings



Poor Mingo wasn't too keen wearing the Santa hat, but he sure looks cute in it! A visit by Mom and Dad and Bragg Family South kicked off our holiday week. Here, spritely Beth poses while her brothers gather around the table. You might also notice our tree in the background. This year we ended up selecting a Frasier fur which wasn't as tall as what we usually get, but it certainly was a portly guy!

I believe Stephen was pointing at the black bear hide hanging on our wall.

Bashful Beth?

John and Bob came over for the visits. Here, Jojo sneaks a cuddle from Beth.

I like this picture because it looks like Mingo is trying to catch snowflakes with his tongue.

Lily didn't mind the Santa hat but, unfortunately, it kept falling off her head and looked more like a Santa goofy bandana than anything else.

Our hounds sure LOVE the snow! Just look at the delight on their faces.

As much as I tried to coach Miss Fanny into embracing the holidays....

...she just doesn't share the same zeal as our other kitty...

...Mr. Britches.
This year we stayed in the area and celebrated with Mark's family at their cozy home outside of Cross Plains.

Van sits with his dog, Lizzy, while a big ol' Mingo jockeys for position.

Brother Bob joined us on Christmas Day due to weather conditions that kept him from going north to Rhinelander. He got to witness our crazy dog-Christmas. As you can see, Judy is holding a gift of great interest in this photo.

Greg and Judy with Greg's dog, Sam, standing between.

While Lizzy looks on, Mark scratches Abby's hindquarters. Abby turned 14 this autumn.

Abby was actually a Christmas gift given by Greg to Mark 14 years ago, but Mark couldn't take care of her due to the fact that that is when he had just opened the restaurant. Greg has cared for her since and she gets lots of love from both brothers.

Lily gets a little overwhelmed with the whole hustle and bustle of the day, and winds up laying on the futon covered in her and Mingo's new toys.

Greg, Renee, Mark and Judy.

Renee, Judy and I.

Bobby and me.

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