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No "blargh" this time. I promised. Too much good stuff happened over the weekend that even a (necessary evil) trip to The Evil Empire (Wal-Mart) could not place a damper upon it. While I am not about to shed my Ebenezer Scrooge title anytime soon, events and actions that would normally occur take on a definite seasonal charm this time of year.

Big news first. Our little family has increased by one...



Jeff has been wanting a dog since moving back to PA and having to spend weekdays mostly by himself. Long story short, this became an opportunity to give one of the most meaningful gifts I could think of.



Me, Jeff and "Bear"


Meet "Bear", an 11-week old, 4 pound male Pomeranian. Bear is an excessively cute little bundle of energy that makes everyone stop and "aaawwwwww". Jeff picked him up earlier in the week and has been a prisoner of his charms (as well as on an ever present lookout for housebreaking faux pas) ever since. There is something about a tiny, hedgehog-like little ball of fur that becomes a total people magnet. A guy magnet too, as it brought a shirtless bodybuilder out of his apartment and into the cold wintery weather. A guaranteed man attractor for Hillside and P-Town next year, undoubtedly.



Bear, attacking


This little fuzzball is exceedingly difficult to photograph. He's constantly in motion, and upon seeing a camera, he's bouncing between "Ooooh, shiny" and ham-it-up modes.

Later that Saturday, Jeff and I met up with our buddies Rich and Tim (or as I call them, "Big and Rich") for a Hershey Bears (sensing a pattern yet?) hockey game against the Hamilton Bulldogs. Bears shut out the 'Dogs 4-0 (take off, eh!).



Rich (l) and Tim at Giant Center


An ice hockey game means only one thing. Zambonis!



People only go to these things to see a Zamboni crash


Okay, there was some good hockey being played too, with nachos being eaten, cowbells rang and rooting for (screaming at) the team.



Puckin' off


After the game, Rich & Tim came over to the apartment to be formally introduced to our new baby. Bear approved our choice of buddies. The guys were instantly won over.

Today was spent being domestic, going shopping and having a dog-gone great time playing with Bear. Jeff is going to bring the dog to work tomorrow for the afternoon, undoubtedly causing a shutdown of the entire department as everyone stands around in "aaaawwwwwwwww". Good thing he's the manager. Neighborhood kids want to walk Bear, previously kept-to-themselves neighbors offered to babysit him if needed, and so many people know him by name. This is unmistakeable as being 'good cheer'.



Happy, fuzzy, warm holidays!


Date: 2005-12-19 03:29 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] manticore1977.livejournal.com
w00t @ cute puppies, hawt mens, and HOCKEY! :-] I must come see a Bears game with you guys sometime! :)

Date: 2005-12-19 03:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greatbearmd.livejournal.com
Yes ya should! I'm really getting into it more than I thought I would. Next time we are going to a game I'll let you know. If you can make it I'll get an extra tickie.

Date: 2005-12-19 03:37 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] manticore1977.livejournal.com
sweeet! definately let me know :)

Date: 2005-12-19 03:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ciddyguy.livejournal.com
Awww, how cute!

I sooo want a dog of my own, but right now, it's not in the cards. Eventually though.

Thankfully I have Mom's to enjoy while I visit, which will be this coming weekend. :-)

Date: 2005-12-19 03:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] casecob.livejournal.com
cute puppy!!!

Here are my two:




Date: 2005-12-19 03:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] casecob.livejournal.com
delete my last comment if it's too annoying in the size re-setting.

I didn't even think it would be a problem... but it looks funky

Date: 2005-12-19 03:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greatbearmd.livejournal.com
It's worth it for the pic of you and your buddies. ;)

Date: 2005-12-19 04:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ciddyguy.livejournal.com
A suggestion. If you have a photo editing software, try using either 400 or 500 pixels, linked. That should help and it would fit better without wreaking havoc on format.

Nice shots btw. those two are simply too cute.

Date: 2005-12-19 05:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shake-it-up.livejournal.com
Good move! They're great!

Date: 2005-12-19 05:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] beg1n.livejournal.com
awwwwwwwww

Date: 2005-12-19 05:24 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] beg1n.livejournal.com
wwwwwwwwwwwww!

Date: 2005-12-19 10:47 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lukebacca.livejournal.com
As a former Pom owner/slave... I am so sorry.

Date: 2005-12-19 03:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] texwriterbear.livejournal.com
Those are some great pics of bears, dogs and hockey

Date: 2005-12-19 09:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brinah.livejournal.com
*melt*

What a fantastic weekend and a very fine addition to the little family. and soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute!!

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