Our Subsistence Pattern: Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Summer's over

Winter's here

Patiently waiting for spring...

Merry Christmas Everyone!

35 comments:

Lorena said...: That little boy is very lucky to have such wonderful experiences. Merry Christmas to you and your family; December 23, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Jennifer Jo said...: My kids thought that was AWESOME!; December 23, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Ruth Trowbridge said...: It's a wonderful life! Merry Christmas to you and the family. Gonna be some really good eats going on there this week I'd bet. Peace; December 23, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Dave @ HappyAcres said...: Merry Christmas to all of you! It looks like Rowdy really loves the snow. :-); December 23, 2010 at 2:29 PM
granny said...: "Merry Christmas" Mr and Mrs H !!!
It is Christmas eve here now..and its getting very exciting,lol..Our Son Dil and grandsons will be here for tea tonight and to open their presents :0)
Ham,prawns,chicken and salads are on the menu..and some delish desserts!
I loved the snow sled video,what fun eh!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year..enjoy that gorgeous Grandson of yours :0); December 23, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Annie*s Granny said...: I wish I had the energy that you and Mrs. H. have, my grandkids would love it! I'm not sure that dachshunds would make very good sled dogs, or how it would work on desert sand ;-)

Merry Christmas Mr. H, Mrs. H., Boy and Rowdy!; December 23, 2010 at 3:19 PM
said...: The Barracuda thought that was the coolest idea ever! Dad's days of pulling the sled are numbered. I have a feeling a dog sled is in our future :); December 23, 2010 at 4:13 PM
Malay-Kadazan girl said...: That is a nice way to keep warm on the couch. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.; December 23, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Gingerbreadshouse7 said...: I will go to sleep tonight pretending I'm that lucky little boy being pulled in the snow by that faithful dog, and then when I'm finished pretending, I'll fall asleep crying that I can't make it true! What a beautiful memories he will have.. Merry Christmas and blessings to you all. Ginny; December 23, 2010 at 5:27 PM
meemsnyc said...: Not sure who's having more fun? The dog or the kid. Looks like a great time in the snow! Merry Christmas.; December 23, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Faith said...: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Mr. and Mrs. H! Bless you all.; December 23, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Mrs. Mac said...: Summer is a distant memory .. one that will help get us through the winter months. Enjoy your Christmas .. hopefully with family and friends. And ..Happy New Year!; December 23, 2010 at 8:09 PM
Dani said...: Happy, snug, warm ... and patient :-)

Merry Christmas; December 23, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Marry Christmas to you Mr H and your family!
That video is great! Rudolf the Reindeer can't pull sleds that good!; December 23, 2010 at 11:51 PM
Heiko said...: And a very merry Christmas to you all, my friend. I must teach Eddie that one next time we have snow, but it looks like we're just having a very wet Christmas again. ...dreaming of spring...; December 24, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Julie said...: Lucky Jack!

Thanks for sharing a little bit of your Winter Wonderland with us. Merry Christmas ; ); December 24, 2010 at 1:21 AM
Buttons Thoughts said...: Merry Christmas Mr and Mrs H. and family. I love the photos. They look very happy and contented. We still are lacking in the snow department but still hoping.Feels like a very cold spring to me. Peace; December 24, 2010 at 4:48 AM
Sheryl at Providence North said...: Same here. Love the "Waiting" picture!; December 24, 2010 at 5:07 AM
Ayak said...: Rowdy is so clever! The video and the photos are wonderful.

Have a lovely Christmas

xxxx; December 24, 2010 at 5:35 AM
Ferris Jay said...: Merry Christmas Mr and Mrs H.

What a fantastic video - so much fun.
I'll be dreaming of a great dog sled ride like that.

Happy Days XX; December 24, 2010 at 6:31 AM
Geno said...: Merry Christmas to you and yours!; December 24, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Ohiofarmgirl said...: merry merry! from all of us to all of you
:-); December 24, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Diane@Peaceful Acres said...: Merry Christmas Mr&Mrs H!!!! May the joy and peace of our Lord be yours! Hunter sure looks comfy with Rowdy! Hope the New Year brings an early Spring and lots of green veggies.; December 24, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Leigh said...: Love the video! Merry Christmas to you all!; December 24, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Silke Powers said...: And a very Merry Christmas to you, Mrs. H., Rowdy and Grandson! Stay warm and cozy!! Silke; December 25, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Mavis said...: There's nothing better than kids shrieking with joy! Merry Christmas... and a prosperous food growing & frugal new year!; December 25, 2010 at 12:45 PM
kitsapFG said...: Rowdy is a right regular Klondike dog! Nothing more real than a boy and his dog living life in the moment. :D

Merry Christmas to you and all of your family. May the new year bring real wealth to you - good friends, good food, and lots and lots of laughter.; December 25, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Sense of Home Kitchen said...: That sled ride looks like a lot of fun!

-Brenda; December 27, 2010 at 5:42 AM
Ohiofarmgirl said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; December 27, 2010 at 7:02 PM
Mr. H. said...: Ohiofarmgirl - Oops, I didn't think of that. Anyway, you have quite the gang there and I'm sure they will all do their jobs very well. My parents have never had anything but German Shepards so I grew up with them and thought your two might be something like that, but I have never seen white ones before...great dogs. Mum is the word.; December 28, 2010 at 5:06 AM
Ohiofarmgirl said...: yep mum's the word. its kinda a weird thing.. isnt it? but they are great and i wouldnt trade them for the world. you were very luck to have them growing up.
;-); December 28, 2010 at 6:42 AM
Wendy said...: aww, a boy and his dog. This is so incredibly precious. I love the last photo - especially after watching them in action in the video.

What a good sport your dog is.

Hope you had a Merry Christmas too!; December 28, 2010 at 7:51 PM
Kelly said...: What a dog! Hope you and the adorable young lad had a great Christmas.; December 29, 2010 at 5:06 AM
Elizabeth said...: MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Blessed New Year!!
Looks like a riot in the snow but oh so cold. Reminds me of the days I froze in Michigan growing up and when I had to brave the winters in The Windy City while the hubby was finishing Optometry school there on the southside of Chicago. BURRRR!!!! I don't miss it. Stay warm.
Peace & Raw Health,
Elizabeth; December 30, 2010 at 7:56 AM
Ms. Adventuress said...: SO touching. What a lucky little boy and such a smart and happy pup!

(Yes, that bright red cranberry color was so beautiful...and what a fun little adventure, that was.); December 31, 2010 at 9:57 PM

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Even while I dreamed I prayed that what I saw was only fear and no foretelling, for I saw the last known landscape destroyed for the sake of the objective, the soil bludgeoned, the rock blasted. Those who had wanted to go home would never get there now.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Merry Christmas!

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