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Thursday 26 December 2019

That dog

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Georgie story. This time of year has the usual celebrations and a family birthday besides. We have always celebrated two occasions, never wanting to make a birthday blend with the Christmas festivities. Of course Georgie, the golden retriever, is in the middle of every celebration.


Many of our activities with the grandkids are done on couches and coffee tables or on the floor. Whatever games we play, Georgie is there. Everyone must reach around or over the dog. That dog thinks she’s human. 


Presents were opened as we sat around on the floor and you know who was in the centre. She had a sniff at the packages before they were opened. Georgie knew about the scented candles and the bath bombs long before we did.


Decorating the tree was an experience. Our grandchildren worked at the decorations, reaching in over the dog much of the time to place the decorations on the tree. She wanted to be there with them and they took it for granted that she was.





We thought Georgie would enjoy some of the Christmas headwear but she didn’t look too pleased and quickly had it off her head, running her paw over her head to dislodge it.





This is one tradition she doesn’t enjoy and we won’t make her suffer the indignity again. 


That dog!



25 comments:

DJan said...

What a sweetheart she is! I love all the Georgie stories, even when she looks embarrassed as in that last photo. :-)

Linda said...

That wonderful dog!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Georgie is an integral part of the family alright!

Anvilcloud said...

A dog with good taste.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Sounds like a fun day.

Elephant's Child said...

Of course she is part of it. You (and she) wouldn't have it any other way.
Jazz too thinks he is human. An underprivileged human.

Catarina said...

:)))

That dog knows she is loved!! We can tell...

William Kendall said...

I can appreciate why Georgie wouldn't like that.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I am with, Georgie. Don't expect me to put that stuff on my head.

Tabor said...

Perfect Christmas ... have to have a dog!

Retired Knitter said...

Dogs are such great companions to 'man.' We don't deserve them!

Debbie said...

awww, the headwear is cute but clearly not for georgie!! the picture of the grands is precious!!!

Angela said...

Ohh Georgie is so cute!! Looks like a happy dog! I see the children decorating the tree on 1st photo. These are happy and wonderful times!

Goldendaze-Ginnie said...

The last picture of Georgie tells it all. "Just leave me alone … and let me be a human!"

Kathie said...

Your Georgie is wonderful. I love goldens and Georgie reminds me of my Megan.

Rhodesia said...

Such a fabulous photo of Georgie, but I am not surprised she did not approve LOL. Happy 2020, Diane

At Home In New Zealand said...

Georgie certainly makes a wonderful member of the family. The children must love having her "help" them!

Rose said...

Your header photos is wonderful...wanted to tell that before I say anything else. Georgie is a lucky dog, but I think you guys are lucky to have her, too.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

Love sweet Georgie, adorable photos. I hope you and your family had a very happy Christmas! I wish you and your family all the best in 2020, Happy New Year! Have a happy day and new week ahead!

jenny_o said...

Georgie is a sweetheart. It warms my heart every single time I see pets being treated so well. She truly is a family member.

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

It is such fun to have a dog, they make a house a home! I love Georgie's antics, what a sweet girl she is! Happy New Year to you :)

Stewart M said...

Pets are great! We are a cat household, rather than a dog one, but it's much the same!

Cheers - Stewart M - Oslo, Norway.

Liz Hinds said...

Just like our George! Always in the middle/way!

baili said...

i remember when we had cat back in village ,we would try to cap her head out of sympathy in winters but she would resist and took it off :)

a pet that stays with you for very long specially well learned one becomes part of family i agree
glad you shared how she take part in each chore you do as family :)
this is great that you had wonderful Christmas dear friend!

Bill said...

Georgie is the star of the season, who else could it be. Reading this made me laugh. :)