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Christmas 2011 - it was all about the animals this year

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Real Estate Agent with Dominion Fine Properties SA582226000

    A typical Christmas in our family includes packing up the animals (my two or my mom's three) and heading to the other's home.  This year, my mom had volunteered to watch Margarita (Rita for short) while a friend of hers spends a month in England with her daughter.  So, we had a menagerie of 6 dogs and poor Mai Ling, the Siamese kitty. 

     My mother, the ever ultimate spoiler of all animals decided her "guest" needed some Christmas cheer and asked me to take the photos for proof.  I said of what - how you "torture" dogs?  If you don't believe me, take at look at her face, LOL. 

     Then, after we were at mom's house for a couple of hours, we realized we hadn't seen poor kitty.  Had she gotten out the front door in all the confusion of our two running in and doing to typical dog sniffing greeting?  What about while we were bringing in all our presents and the food?  So, now the search for kitty went on.  I walked up and down the street hoping kitty wasn't coyote Christmas dinner.  Mom went through all the bedrooms looking under all the beds and in all the closets.  Finally, we hear my husband calling from the kitchen.  Mai Ling decided this was the safest place to be with the 6 "wild ones" on the ground - not just on top of the refridgerator, but on top of the cabinet which is ABOVE the fridge, LOL.  



      I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.  Me, I know how Santa feels - I'm ready for a long night's rest.  



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Juli Vosmik

Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC

480-710-0739

 

 Scottsdale and Cave Creek Real Estate

 

 

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Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
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Juli, I just wanted to stop by and wish you a Very Merry Christmas.

 

Dec 25, 2011 02:33 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Juli, good to hear you had a great Christmas. It's always nice to be with family and friends, Merry Christmas dear friend.

Dec 25, 2011 02:47 PM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

Merry Christmas Juli my dog Rosie felt the same way about wearing a Santa hat but Lola does not mind wearing her Christmas Dress LOL

Dec 25, 2011 05:03 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Poor Mai Ling.  Sounds like Christmas was a little bit too much for her.  Hope the rest of her week is a less traumatic.

Dec 25, 2011 11:25 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Juli  There is no doubt she is well hidden - Merry Christmas

Dec 26, 2011 01:12 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Gary - how's your kitty?  Better, I hope.

Leolinda - I hope you're out enjoyng a morning swim in Hawaii, today.  Let's get together for lunch soon and get caught up!!!

Marilyn - did we get pictures?  I'll stop by and see if you posted any.

Jane - I do have to say that after the relief of knowing Mai Ling was okay, we all laughed hysterically - she was just too cute up there and kept looking at us like we were the dumb ones for hanging out with the wild bunch, LOL.

Thank you, Karen. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, as well. 

Dec 26, 2011 02:35 AM
Robin Dampier REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker King - Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville & Western NC Real Estate Source

Too funny, Mai Ling was definitely in the observer mode and I can't blame her with 6 pups trying to track her down.  I hope you got a good after Christmas rest and best wishes to you and your in the New Year.

Sue of Robin and Sue

Dec 26, 2011 03:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It always good to have a favorite spot for a nap during the holidays.

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Dec 26, 2011 04:33 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Robin and Sue, I did get a great rest last night - my dogs we too warn out to get up at their usual 4:30 AM - it was heavenly. 

Roy - that's so funny - I'll have to remember that one - a good place to nap, LOL. 

Dec 26, 2011 05:24 AM
Sharon Lord
Maracay Homes - Peoria, AZ
New Home Advisor

Cats hide in the STRANGEST places!  I thought my cat had escaped our home in Arcadia a few years back - scoured everywhere inside, neighbors' houses, etc.  Was bawling - she's a housecat and never goes out - can't defend herself.  I even slept outside on the patio in case she came back overnight.  In the morning, I opened a drawer in our closet built-ins and there she was - she had gotten BEHIND the drawers and in through the back!

Dec 26, 2011 05:25 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

OMG, Sharon, that's funny now, but I'm sure you were so upset.  Sleeping outside on the patio?  I can just see you.  Glad she was safe.  If only we could teach them to come like dogs, SIGH. 

Dec 26, 2011 05:36 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso
Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ
Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

SMART cat!  What a collection!  Glad to hear you had a good one - it's tough to travel isn't it?  We ran up to Gilbert Christmas night for a few hours to be with family as well.  Happy New Year to you Juli!

Dec 27, 2011 12:44 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Cara, maybe we passed each other on the road, LOL.  

Dec 27, 2011 12:59 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Juli,  I guess she found her safe spot!  Have a happy and healthy new year!

Dec 31, 2011 03:22 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Thank you, Elyse.  I hope you have a great 2012 as well.

Jan 01, 2012 04:09 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Juli,

Sounds like your Christmas was wonderful but time consuming with six animals. We have 3 small dogs and they had a fun day too: wore santa sweaters, opened presents in their stockings and had some meat and potatoes mixed up in their IAMS for dinner. Plus my daughter is here visiting and that is so special for them too. They slept long and hard after such a busy day.

HAPPY NEW YEARS DAY 2012.

www.KristinHamiltonBlog.com

Jan 02, 2012 02:44 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Kristin - I LOVE that photo - he/she looks so warm and comfy - like our lounging pajamas, LOL.  

Jan 02, 2012 03:01 AM