Uncle Scott

Some people may think I am soft and cuddly, but my uncle Scott knows that I can be fierce. When we play tug of war, I put the fear in him by pulling so hard he screams. If you don't believe me check out this photo!

One of my favorite people

Forget that Santa came to town...there is someone so much cooler that came to visit....my UNCLE SCOTT!!!! YEAH!!!! I am so excited. He is working in Chicago and sharing the message about Jesus. He came home this week to talk to his home church about serving others in America. Here's a picture of us before he went to Chicago.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PAUL & CYNTHIA

Happy Birthday to Uncle Paul & Aunt Cynthia! They live in Washington DC with the President. They are far away, but I still think of them everyday. I have never got to meet them. I hope that someday I will be able to see them in person and lick their face, nibble on their hands and jump up and greet them with excitement!!! Until then, I just look at this photo of them with my grandparents a few years ago at "Harley Christmas!" Don't my grandparents look awesome. Maybe we can get some gear for Paul & Cynthia for their Anniversary. I'll have to ask my parents if my aunt and uncle like leather clothes. Who doesn't, right!

Don't wake me while I'm sleeping

Have I mentioned I love my new pillow? There are so many ways I can sleep on it and still be comfortable. The only thing I don't like is when someone wakes me from my slumber!! Please remember that for when you come over to visit. Yeah right....like I sleep when guest are here.

My Pillow

My new pillow/dog bed is so comfortable that I could fall asleep at anytime. Thanks mom and dad for a great place to relax after a long day of protecting the house!

New Dog Bed

The biggest gift I got for Christmas was my dog bed. It's black and tan and very soft. I love laying on it as much as I like kneading it. It's my prize possesion!

It's inside...I just know it

My parents said that the bone was inside this bag. It did't take long for me to start looking. I know it has to be here. Afterall, it's more thatn 2 feet long. It's got to be hard to miss, right?!?

What about me????

My parents finally came home from JJ's house. And guess what they brought? Another 2 foot peanut butter bone from JJ and family!! I was so excited. Here I am with the presents when they got back. For some reason, I searched and searched and couldn't find the bone. Can you tell by the look on my face?

Three Generations

JJ got to spend Christmas with two of her favorite ladies. Here is three generations of our family during Christmas 2007. What a special time to be with family!! They had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

JJ's Baby Doll

When JJ got her baby doll, she was shocked. It looks and feels very real. She even came with a special crib and high chair from Santa. The baby was so life-like that she was a little hesitant to play with it. We finally convinced her it was her "little sister." She decided she might play with it as long as she could play with her other baby doll as well. Isn't she a good mommy!!

Presents, Presents, Everwhere

Man, JJ got lots of Christmas presents from everyone she knows. She got lots of books from my parents....photo books and books that have her name in them. From Santa, she got a baby doll that looks very real. It's heavy just like a real baby. Here she is with her mommy and her new baby (plus her old baby in the new baby's clothes).

Jett's Christmas Gifts

For Christmas, I gave Jett a rope and my favorite toy of all time....a BIG FRIEND!! Her mom was thinking the same thing. So Jett got a BIG FRIEND and an even BIGGER FRIEND. Then to top it all off...my mom bought me a BIG FRIEND. I have really worked to take care of it and not ruin it like I did before. I've learned my lessons...good friends are hard to come by....take care of them wisely...and cherish every moment!

My Family

JJ got to spend Christmas with a lot of special people...including my parents and grandparents. They are standing next to their Christmas tree. Now where is that 2 ft bone they bought me?? Man, that JJ has great taste in bones and people!

JJ and Family

This is JJ's second Christmas in America. We think it might be one of the first she remembers. Here she is with her parents getting ready for Santa to come. She laid out cookies and milk. Maybe next time I go I can get cookies and milk. Never tried cookies before but I'm sure their great! Cute Family Photo!

Fixing Pa's Hair...

Or Lack Thereof! JJ wanted to make sure that Pa looked great for Christmas photos as well as Santa's arrival. So she helped fixed his hair. It was pretty easy. Any way you style it, it always comes out the same!

Getting Ready for Santa...and Presents

JJ got a new dress from Pa and Ma that she wore on Christmas Eve. So, JJ took a bath to smell nice and clean for Santa's arrival. Pa helped her dry and comb her hair so that it was beautiful. He's a great hair dresser!

Cooking With (FOR) Aunt Trish

Here is my mom with JJ. They are cooking in JJ's cool kitchen. (Well, my dad tells me that JJ acually cooked FOR Aunt Trish.) Either way, they had a blast playing in her room. JJ also cooked for Pa! She taught Trish and Pa that "pink is for girls" and "blue is for boys." She made sure that each one had the right color plates and silverware so they could enjoy their meal. SHE'S SO ORGANIZED!!!

JJ & Dad - Getting Ready for Santa

Here is a great photo of JJ and her dad. She is smiling because her daddy told her that Santa was going to visit her. She could hardly wait for his arrival! She was also dying to open the many presents under the tree! (P.S. Isn't that the prettiest smile you've ever seen?!?)

Jett's Christmas

My family celebrated Christmas at Jett's house. My parents left on Sunday for Tulsa. For some reason, they forgot me. I don't know why. They said it was a short trip. Huh! Well, at least Jett was there to report all that happened. So get ready for a review of the Williams/Duit Christmas.

The Great Protector of Toby

When everyone woke up the next morning, they had waffles for breakfast. For some reason, Toby was not invited. So he stayed on the couch. He climbed up to this spot and cried. He has bad eye site and can't see well, so he was afraid to jump. I knew that if he jumped, he might hurt himself. So I took it on my self to protect him.....MISSION: Save Toby!

Mimi and Granddad

My Great-Grandparents came such a long way to help me celebrate my VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS!! We had so much fun. Afterwards, my grandpa emailed his cousin, Rita Beth, and said I was a very well-trained animal. Can you believe that? I better start living up to his expectations. Does that mean I have to stop barking loud and jumping up when people come over and not put people’s hands in my mouth…well, of course not!!

THANKS FOR COMING TO OUR HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS! IT MADE THE HOLIDAY EXTRA SPECIAL TO SPEND IT WITH YOU BOTH!!! LOVE YOU!!

Christmas with Mom

I also got to spend Christmas with my mom. She got me my favorite toy, a BIG FRIEND. She also got some other toys and beef jerky from Grandma Pat. Here we are right before we go to bed. Don’t we look festive in our Christmas attire? I got a pretty Red bow from Aunt Christy and mom got beautiful red pajamas from her. Cool huh!!!

Where’s Waldo…I mean Toby!!!

Toby enoyed the Christmas celebration as well. He got to sit with Don and Diana to open presents! Sometimes, he’s so still that you don’t even know if he’s there. Can you locate him in the picture?? He’s a real gift!!!

Christmas Presents

By now, everyone knows that I got a huge bone for Christmas. While I was gnawing on my bone, my family got to open presents too. Here is my dad with his mom, Diana, and his granddad, Tom. (Note: You may notice that Great-Grandpa Tom is great at leaving feedback messages to me….he’s one of my biggest fans) I also included a photo of my dad and Aunt Christy by the Christmas tree. They are siblings. I would tell you what that means, but I'M A DOG! I don't know what that means!! Maybe someday I'll have siblings...welll maybe I can wait a while!!

King of the Backyard

On Christmas, it was very nice outside. So my mom and dad along with Aunt Christy, Grandma Diana, Grandpa Don, Great-Granddad Tom, and Toby (Mimi was inside) all went outside to enjoy the beautiful day. I showed them how I was KING OF THE BACKYARD. The neighbor dogs occasionally bark and I quickly join in to let them know who is in charge. I also like to bark at anyone passing by. Here I am standing near the fence looking for guests walking by!

Frisbee

I have never really understood how to play the game of frisbee. I actually never even liked the toy at all. However, when my Aunt Christy came for Christmas she taught me how to play. I think it's pretty cool. She also taught my dad to play (though he said he already knew how). THANKS FOR TEACHING ME SOMETHING NEW AUNT CHRISTY!

Christmas with Toby

For my first Christmas, I got to spend it with one of my favorite dogs....TOBY!!! He came all the way to my house from Dallas! He got to hang out at my pad and enjoy the celebration of Christmas with me!! Here we are in the back yard. I am showing him around. I also took the opportunity to practice some of my sheep herding skills. Though he's not a sheep, he's small, white, and his fur looks like wool! He may be the closest I'll ever come to seeing a sheep!!

Reflecting on the Past, Looking to the Future

As a new years resolution, I thought I would take time to 'smell the roses' and reflect on the past year. What better way than to think of time with my family. So for the next month, I am going to reflect on the time I spent with my family over Christmas. So get ready!! Starting tomorrow, there will be never seen photoage on this blog about Christmas 2006!!!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!

I would like to be the first to wish all my friends and family (all loyal blog viewers) a very Happy New Year! I hope this year brings excitement and change! May you grow in all areas of life...just like me!! Love y0u all!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!