
It’s been weird not having Lucy here to pick on play with. So I have spent a lot of time antagonizing playing keep-away with He-Who-No-Longer-Exits [Riley].
Quick Mom, help me before H.W.N.L.E. gets the bone.
Too slow! I better run into the other room with it. 
(Mom’s note: There were 3 bones, but, as usual, no one wanted the 2 that no one had.)
Then it was Christmas Eve. I was so excited! I knew I had to go to sleep before Santa would come.

Hurry, Mommy. Get my jammies and jump in bed with me. Santa’s coming!
Why aren’t you getting in bed Mommy? Where’s my jammies?

Mom: It’s only 6 o’clock, Xena.

*sigh*
It was finally Christmas morning and Santa had come. I must have been a very good puppy, ’cause I got my new V-Tech puter from G.W. Mommy helped me turn it on and it told me to choose an activity.

I chose to play with my ball and Tiger at the same time. I thought that must be a pretty advanced activity. Tiger used to belong to H.W.N.L.E., but he had to pay Tiger to me as his fine for deading Raccoon.

Then I opened my other present…what is this?

Hey, this paper tastes pretty good! Thanks, Mommy.

Seriously, Mommy, what is this?

A little later…mmmm, cardboard.

And later still…a bully horn! It’s kinda big, but I think I can conquer this, ’cause I am….
Xena the Schnauzer Warrior Princess, wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.
P.S. Lucy told me that she will be home late tomorrow. And that even though she tries her best, Oscar the cat remains stubbornly hostile toward her.
P.P.S. When I asked Mommy what Santa did all day on Christmas, she said he relaxed and rested with his own babies.

Hi Sweet Wil. Lucy had a bully horn before and loved it. She said it only smelled a little bit. Mine is so big it will last me forever unless Riley gets a hold of it. Lucy also said that Oscar was both a challenge and a bit scary. *puppy wiggles* Xena
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Lucy had to put up with Oscar for Christmas, is that like a lump of coal in your stocking? You got a bully horn, I never had one and Lee says anything that stinks when I chew it I will never get so I am out of luck. Glad you had a nice first Christmas.
Happy New Year
Sweet William The Scot
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I’ve had to pick everything up since Riley is intent on destroying it all. Yes, Xena’s put on 2 more pounds and is 6 months old!
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Looks like Xena is on the ‘horn of a dilemma.’ Can’t get over how much she’s grown. Hope you and yours had a joyous holiday. Onward to a brighter and better 2018. 😍
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Yes, it was great. I’m glad Rosy had a good Christmas too. ~Xena
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Looks like you had the pawfect first Christmas, Xena!!
xoxo,
Arty Jakey & Rosy(who also enjoyed her first Christmas)
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Merry Christmas, Frankie and Ernie. What new year? We are getting a new year? Geez, I have a lot to learn. ~Xena
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MERRY FURST CHRISTMAS, Xena. And HAPPY NEW YEAR
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I will, Mia. She is on her way home. Woo hoo! I have my new puter at work, but Mommy hasn’t hooked it up yet.
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Yes, it is! We hope you had a great holiday.
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I think he only gets one day off a year, Miss Kismet. ~Xena
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It wouldn’t be so bad if Riley didn’t deadie my stuffies! ~Xena
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Merry Christmas Xena!!!! Wow you got your own ‘puter???? Lucky girl!!!! Tell Lucy we wish her a Nerry Christmas too!!!
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Isn’t Christmas wonderful? Merry Christmas!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
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Santa is sleeping? He should be making stuff for me to get next year.
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We steal toys from each other all of the time. Sophie does have a habit of killing everything. Sid still has some of his baby toys and he is almost 11.
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Thanks, C. Same to you. ~X
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Merry Christmas, X. – to you and your whole family!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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I still have my supper to eat pretty soon, then I’ll play with my other peeps brother Adam before I go to bed. ~Xena
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Yes I am! I hope you had a good Christmas too, Sadie. ~Xena
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Thanks, Abby Lab. I wish the same for you. ~Xena
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Merry First Christmas – may you enjoy many more!
Abby Lab
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Yes, happy barkday, Christmas! He, he, isn’t a funny coincidence that your name is Christmas and you were born on Christmas? ❤ ~Xena
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wow Santa Stash Score… how lucky are you!
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Hari OM
OMD that Santa piccie is gawjus!!! I hope by now that you have gotten through a wonderfur day and are full of lovely foodables and ready for a big sleep!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
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Happy first Christmas, Xena! (And happy barkday to me!)
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