Day 24: The eve of new beginnings

Well, we made it! A whole advent calendar of puppies and Christmas!

We had some crazy times - I mean the holiday almost got hijacked!!!!

I may not be the Grinch with my heart growing two sizes, but I did make one huge decision this year.  I'll participate in Christmas.  It may not be the Christmas of garland, tinsel or presents, but we are going to celebrate our own traditions.

I have my family (puppies but they're my family), my friends and the memories we all share together.

Today we started our own traditions.

Merry Christmas: may your holiday be filled with fur, friends and fun.

All our love,

Jip, Lo, and Ken

Day 23: Christmas always comes once a year

A video message arrived at the Woof.B.I headquarters...

Stella:  "Your days are numbered Woof! You may have your presents and cheer this year, but mark my word - under my reign we will stuff your stockings if it's the last thing I do!"

....................................................................................................until next December...... cue the spy song.

Day 22: More naughty than nice...

Zoe: "Agent Noodle full report? I've got the bubbly ready..."

Macaroni: "Um, Reindeer Games, ma'am... my position has been compromised...

I'm festively being held prisoner!"

Zoe: "..and what of Bumble?!"
Macaroni: "The carnage is unspeakable ma'am.  We'll just say... there's snow on the tree now, soft, fluffy stuffing snow."

The Woof.B.I's official stance:

Christmas is saved and the only thing you get for scheming is a big pile of coal to heat your jail cell.

During the press conference...a delivery man walks up to the main doors of the Woof.B.I...

Day 21: Here comes, Santa Claus?

And now... for the epic conclusion to our previously started then interrupted then postponed Christmas program...

With Kenzie held prisoner by the gingers, Bumble knew he had to finish the mission her started...

Bumble channeled his inner Catherine Zeta-Jones to get past the high security laser system

And then it was on to the Package

....and just when he thought the coast was clear.....

The Woof.B.I snatched the prisoner and foiled his plots again!

But wait, where is Agent Noodle? And the leader of Reindeer Games? What will the dawn of another day bring....

..to be continued...

Day 20: Silent Night

All work and no play... make for tired puppies!

We're in the home stretch, take a power nap and then back to festivities!

Day 19: A Christmas User Manual

And now we go to Loki for the three stages of Tinsel...

1. A dusting... why bother, there's more on the carpet than your tree...

2. Tasteful discretion... your tree is too cool for ornaments and garland alone

3. Cher... Belt it, DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER LOOOOOVE...

Day 18: The weather outside is...

DELIGHTFUL?

I'm pretty sure that's not how that song goes... and I know a few pooches who are pretty upset we're averaging in the mid 40's!

So... we all change our Christmas wishes to SNOW! 

And, we're ready for it!

Take that global warming!

Destined to be a Kardashian...

Enough fur to only rock some gloves!

Snow? What's snow? Do I like snow? Can I eat snow? Can I chase snow? Does this hat bring out the hazel in my eyes?

Day 17: Santa's Little Helpers

It's always nice to have the extra little paws around the house to help with the Christmas festivities...

Then again, if you have ever seen a dog use a rolling pin or try tying a bow, you'll know that it's the thought that counts.

Day 16: OOOO, piece of candy...

Another Ode to Maddie the Coonhound...

Also, if you steal the candy cane off my desk at work, you should know at one point today it was in my dog's mouth - joke's on you.

Day 14: Brought to you by Pirates

...and Merriam-Webster...

Festoon: (n) A decorative chain or strip hanging between two points

All these years I thought you were festooned on an island when in reality you're marooned.

And now a pictorial representation to drive the point home, enjoy.

Day 13: Do you hear what I hear...

You're over halfway there....

Stay calm and carry on.

Day 12: Better not cry...

Another quick intermission...

We got a new toy at the store and I couldn't help catching the pups going wild!!!

Pretty sure they're on the naughty list now!

Throw it... throw it... THROW IT!

One step closer and the fat man gets it!

Forget reindeer: my dog can fly.

Day 11: O, Christmas Tree

With the holding cells under siege and Kenzie held prisoner...

Loki took position using only the highest tech camoflauge avaliable on the spy market today (Thanks Q)...

...and there he lay in wait for Bumble, Agent Noodle, and the Gingers...

Day 10: It came upon a midnight clear...

Wasting no time, Agent Noodle dispatched his troops to save Bumble.

And from the beginning, it wasn't looking good for the Woof...

"Hold it right there"

.......... With Bumble released, Christmas' last hope was resting on Loki....

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Day 9: Half Baked

What did the gingerbread man say to the other gingerbread man?

"I'm telling you, Phil, I'm pretty sure you're holding that map upside down... I've seen that tree before!"

We'll be back tomorrow once we get our bearings again!

Day 8: In the lair of the beast...

Agent Noodle are you ready to be tasked for your first assignment?

Yes ma'am!

We need you to round up some recruits and your mission is to retrieve Bumble, but your main priority is to obtain the package Bumble failed to acquire. Take Agent Ginger here and form a team - I'll expect to hear a full report on your progress.

Yes Ma'am.

With the scent of fresh recruits, weapons, and mitten maps of the Woof.B.I's Michigan compound, the team embarked on their evil grand, master plan.

Day 7: Reconnaissance, it's like online shopping for criminals...

With the prisoner apprehended,

It was only a matter of time before Loki found out how serious the breach was...

With the Reindeer Games at large and the Woof.B.I compromised, he knew there was only one thing he could do...

Cue the theme song, press his tux, and initiate OPERATION CHRISTMAS PRESENT to bring down this crime ring!

Day 6: A Christmas Story...

Early yesterday morning, a perimeter breach was detected.

Using his wiles, Loki subdued the enemy and alerted for back-up.

With the aid of his partner, the pair managed to carry the intruder back to headquarters.

After hours of relentless questioning (mostly solitary confinement with blasting Christmas music), the prisoner broke.

Code Name: Bumble the Yeti
In Ca-hoots with: The Reindeer Games

Day 5: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas...

OOOOOOOH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

The site has been hijacked by two little buckeyes from the bluegrass state!!!!

But man, they've got the Christmas bug! Let's just say Vaughn and Cicero, thanks for this little punch of merriment!

For all the rest of you out there - send in a super Christmas picture of your favorite puppy and make it on the list of 24 days of festive!
jpustelak@gmail.com

Day 4: Stocking Stuffers...

I asked Loki to hold the stocking and this is what I got...............

Little, goofy Christmas elephant finally got the drift with a little prodding...

Look close though, he's still laughing about his little shenanigans...

Day 3:FA LA LA LA LA...

Well, that's festive.

Halls decked.

Day 2: all I want for Christmas II..

...IS A MOUNTAIN OF FOOD!

For those of you who know Loki's dad, this makes perfect sense as a Christmas list request.

See, one year, when Chas (Loki's dad) was little, he asked his parents for a case of fruit snacks as a gift.  Being good parents, they decided to save him from diabetes.

Insert new best friend (me) and Chas' 26th-ish birthday rolls around - I bought him a case of gushers! Do the math, that's 14 boxes of gushers with 7 packs in each... and he demolished them in approximately 2.5 weeks! 

Let's hope Kenzie steps up to the plate and fills his stocking with kibble because I think Santa might have other plans for this little Christmas request...