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More Holidays?

12/29/2016

Bubbles was so disappointed when the parronts took down the Christmas decorations. Yea, the blue beauty that hid in her happy hut when we put them up squeaked sadly as they came down. She gets it now. Christmas worked out really well for her, and she loved it. We're glad. It was a lot of fun, and I know we'll have many more in the future. We told her that it comes every year, but if she's like me, it will take it coming back around to really sink in. That's ok.

Plus, it's not over. Zack's birthday is Saturday. He'll be 17! That's right, he's not only a New Year's Eve chick, but a millenium baby, too - he was hatched on December 31, 1999. Then it's New Year's Day - time for the humans to party hard, and make resolutions they'll break by MLK Day. Fun times. But we still have time to enjoy and celebrate with the flock, and we intend to enjoy it.

So there are more celebrations to come, and they'll be fun. We hope you'll join us on Twitter to celebrate!

That's all today. Take care. Have a happy Friday tomorrow and a wonderful weekend.

Luv,

Chloe

Wonderful Christmas!

12/27/2016

I had a wonderful Christmas! Santa came and brought me a toy, popcorn, and peanuts. I didn't even hear him come in (as you can see in this picture mommy took of me waking up Christmas morning), but there were toys in the stockings and a box full of popcorn and peanuts for each of us. Then the parronts and grandparents gave us toys too. Christmas totally worked out for me this year, and if this is every year then I see why Zack and Chloe get so excited about it. The holidays have been so much fun!

It's not over yet, either. Zack's birthday is Saturday. He'll be 17, and a birthday means more goodies are coming. Yay! This is such a fun time of year. I'm so glad to have a break from the usual everyday thing. Of course, it will be hard to go back to normal, but we're going to enjoy this break while we have it!

So it was a wonderful Christmas, and here's hoping the New Year will bring more fun and blessings to us all.

That's all. Take care, and have a wonderful week.

Luv,

Bubbles

Merry Christmas!

12/23/2016

Merry Christmas, everybody! We hope you have a blessed, joyful, and happy holiday. We also want to thank you for being a special blessing to us. That's right, all of you! We appreciate your words of joy, encouragement, support, and sharing your life with us through Twitter. You are all wonderful, special anipals/people, and we appreciate your friendship. Love and prayers for you all!

We enjoy sharing our lives and adventures with you. This year, especially, with the adoption of our new sister, Bubbles. It's been a special season for her, and she's been a joy for us all, hasn't she? We fondly remember those who went over the rainbow bridge this year, and welcome so many new pals in our "anipal land" here. Twitter is a special place for us to gather and share our lives. Thank you for being a part of ours.

Merry Christmas! Have a safe and wonderful holiday.

Luv,

Zack, Chloe, and Bubbles!

Rolling Through the Holidays

12/15/2016

Things are rolling along here. The parronts are staying busy with work, keeping house, and holiday festivities. They had parties last weekend, and the celebrations continue with more visits and celebrations this weekend. It sure is a busy of time of year, and now the presents are starting to drift out from under the Christmas tree to be distributed. Zack's really excited, because this means that Santa time is getting close!

I'm happy too. It's a fun, happy time of year, and I love it. So much excitement around, and great people and music, too! Bubbles is getting the hang of the holidays, and is chattering away. In fact, we did a weight check recently, and she's gained 10 grams since we adopted her in June. 10 grams! Mommy changed her to my diet and let's just say, she loves it. She's getting plenty of exercise, too, so it seems she's healthy and happy.

Oh, by the way: don't forget that Zack has a birthday coming up. He'll be 17 on New Year's Eve! Mommy likes to sing "we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Birthday" to him. He bobs his head and cackles with delight at that. We all love Christmas!

That's all today. Busy, but good. I hope you're having a blessed and joyful holiday season. Have a Happy Friday tomorrow and a wonderful weekend.

Luv,

Chloe

I Get It

12/8/2016

OK, everybody, I get it! It’s Christmas and time to be super excited and joyful. I understand why the parronts put two trees in the house with lights on them now, and the stockings and decorations. I also get that those boxes under one of the trees has presents that we’ll get to enjoy later. It’s a good thing, too. If people just brought trees inside houses for no good reason, you’d probably need to be in the mental hospital.

Zack and Chloe assure me that this is normal, and everybody is happy about it. Happy, but busy. There’s a lot going on. First we had the eating holiday, then shopping and decorating, and now mommy’s baking brownies for two parties tomorrow: one at work, and one for church. Then they have a dinner Saturday. Eating again? Good grief, no wonder the parronts work out. I guess jumping around like maniacs 4-5 times a week keeps the butt from spreading.

I think I’m picking up on mommy and Chloe’s sense of humor somewhat, too. I certainly love to mock mommy. The whistles daddy taught me are fun, but I love the look on her face when I do the zipper, or sniffing, or her weather radio. That’s the most fun. Daddy says it sounds like I’m speaking Klingon. Hey, that mechanical voice sounds funny!

So it’s a fun time of year, and I’m glad. It’s great to be a part of it, too.

But life sometimes punches you in the gut, despite the season. Before I log off, I want to offer my condolences to GeorgieBoy's mum. Georgie Boy, our 'keep pal, passed away early this week. We're so sorry for that loss and offer our prayers and love to her. We know he and Ollie are singing in Heaven, along with too many other anipals that have crossed that rainbow bridge.

That’s all today. Take care. Have a Happy Friday tomorrow and a wonderful weekend.

Luv,

Bubbles

IT'S CHRISTMAS!!

12/3/2016

So, I'm a little excited. The parronts decorated the house and it's all merry and bright around here. It's Christmas! My favorite time of year! Chloe and I excitedly supervised the work, from hanging the stockings to hanging the decorations on the tree.

Bubbles hid in her cage until daddy pulled her out and made her check it out. Then she pooped. I'm not sure she completely understands. But no worries, because she's catching on fast. By the time the parronts brought home new stocking hangers for her and Chloe (they found chips on the old ones, so they decided to replace them), Bubbles was more on board and getting the hang of it. I think this is the first time she's ever seen Christmas decor. Poor Bubbs, but thank goodness she's here now!

I think it made mommy feel better, too. She got a little sad the past couple of years seeing the empty spot on the mantle and the empty space under the tree where Ollie's stuff used to be, but today I saw her smile as she put Bubbles stuff out with ours. She even said she was happy to have that extra gift and stocking out again, and that Bubbs has really blessed all of us. It's true - she has. And from now on, Bubbles will know what it's all about and she'll join us in the joy of Christmas!

As for me and Chloe, we approved everything and it's all good. We did officially retire Ollie's old stocking hanger when we found a chip on it, and lovingly placed it back in the cedar chest with his special green stocking. We'll always love him and will never forget him, but I think he's in Heaven smiling down on Bubbles warming that spot in our hearts that's been missing for a while.

That's all today. Take care, and have a wonderful weekend.

Luv,

Zack

Time to be Merry

12/1/2016

Our tummies are pleasantly plumpd from generous Thanksgiving morsels, and now we’re ready for the next thing: Christmas decorating! We know it’s coming because mommy said they’re decorating this weekend. Since Thanksgiving, she and daddy have been bustling about to finish Christmas shopping and wrapping presents to put under the tree. The happy holiday songs are starting, causing Zack to fluff with joy. It’s Christmas, and in a few days it’s going to look like this archive picture from last year. Toot toot!

Do you know what I’m looking forward to? Bubbles’ reaction to it all. So far, she’s getting it. Bubbs has really gotten in the holiday spirit, and I can see that her excitement is rising. She loved Thanksgiving and knows more good things are coming. I can’t wait to see the look on her face when she sees the tree and stockings. This is going to be so much fun! And I have to admit, it makes my heart happy to know that one more stocking will be on the mantle this year. We’ll always love and miss Ollie, but Bubbles is a joyful blessing, and we’re happy to have her for a sister. And boy, does she love Zack. Poor fellow, she chases him all the time! Mommy said she put in a word to Santa to give Zack some extra treats for his patience with his new sister.

I hope your holiday prep is going well. Take care. Have a Happy Friday tomorrow and a wonderful weekend.

Luv,

Chloe