27. Christmas 2016

Sam, Bingo, Uncle Tubby, and all of the puppies spent the holidays this year at Grandmam's house.

She lives quite far away, so it was a bit of a trip to get there, as they had to not only go over the river...

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...but also through some woods.

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But once they arrived, it was very nice!

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Everyone was there, even relatives Sam hadn't seen in a very long time.

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Like his Aunt Pat and Uncle Gug, from Ohio!

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And his baby cousin Pudge, who Sam was introduced to for the very first time.

He's very cute, but Sam doesn't really see the family resemblance.

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Punny holiday sweaters are tradition in Sam's family, but Bingo finds this one to be a little patronizing.

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Soon, everyone exchanged gifts.

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Whoa! Pluffles the well-dressed dragon and Super Duper Super Doug the Super Duper Super Dog?

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This must be the best Christmas ever!

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Not only did Bingo get a fancy retro lava lamp, but from Uncle Tubby, a brand new frying pan!

Just what he asked for.

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Now he can make delicious pancakes.

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He'll probably have to share some.

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Uncle Tubby was surprised to find that both Bingo and Sam has gotten him a gift, too.

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Two pre-owned toasters! Last year's model!

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Why, he felt like the luckiest uncle in the world.

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He would cherish them forever.

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Last to get their presents were the three puppies, who each got a yummy delicious dog bone to chew

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Everybody enjoyed their new presents very much.

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Well, for a short while anyway.

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But it just went to show, that Christmastime doesn't need to be any sort of spectacular over-the-top celebration with fancy presents to be memorable...

...as long as you're with family and friends.

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Merry Christmas from Sam and friends!