Sunday, December 19, 2010

TOBY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS VIDEO

GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!!!
MAXMOM here...


Hello there everyone...

I thought you might enjoy a little video to get you into the Christmas mood...

---xXx---

I would like to say a special "Thank you" to everyone who has been sending Christmas cards, wishes and electronic messages.  We are always so touched to know that others are thinking of us.

We were also delighted to recieve this card in the post:

Something looked oddly familiar about this card (?) and then we realised what it was:
IT WAS TOBY HIMSELF!

The card was from Zena and Alan at
RUFFITWOOD GOLDEN RETRIEVERS!
How exciting!
I wish I had the facility to make such beautiful cards...
I'll have to somehow get my act together next year!
But it is quite an 'honour' to have Toby grace their Christmas cards this year.
Thank you, Alan and Zena!

---xXx---

We have also received other fabulous cards through the post, from our blogging buddies around the world.
Here are a few:
...AND
we have also received some fabulous smile box cards and electronic messages.
Thank you so much everyone!
A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL TOO!
---xXx---

Finally I thought you might enjoy a few pictures from our neighbourhood:
There is some amazing creativity happening on our door step. Christmas is being recycled...

(A Christmas tree)

(Recycled decorations in the walkways of the Malls)

(A close-up of one of those decorations)

(An 'evening' view of that same walkway)
...and finally...
The most impressive private home in our neighbourhood!:


Enjoy all the festivities!
...and please don't forget to scroll to the top of the page to watch
Sending lotsaluv to you all,


22 comments:

Two French Bulldogs said...

What beautiful cards Toby. Your neighborhood looks so fun and Christmasy
Benny & Lily

Sheila and Bob said...

Just Beautiful, Merry Christmas to all of you.


Hamish & Sophie &
Mom & Dad Sheila and Bob

Angus said...

The first video of what we all hope will be a long and ever more distinguished series !

♥I am Holly♥ said...

What a wonderful video! Merry Christmas to all of you!!! lots of love, Holly and mom

D.K. Wall said...

With such a cute sweet video, we are thinking the tales of hooliganism could not possibly have happened.

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

Hello Caryl! I so enjoyed Toby's first video and seeing the signs of Christmas that are all around you and the ones that have come via the mail--I'm still trying to get my cards written, so maybe you'll see something from us by Valentine's day! ;-))

KT and Easton said...

Lovely video of Toby boy. He is so good when he is asleep and/or eating....BOL Love the recycled decorations; great idea.

Wishing everyone in SA and especially you and your family a Happy Christmas.

PS: We watched Ernie win the SA Open golf tournament this morning. It was an all SA top 4. Beautiful place.

KT and Lady

Tucker said...

Toby, buddy, loved your video. Merry Christmas to all. Slurps, Tucker

Becky Andrews said...

Toby you are adorable! Love this time of year. Merry Christmas to you. Sending our Happy New Year Cards this year!

Molly the Airedale said...

We just loved your video, Toby! You are so adorable!

Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch

Ms. ~K said...

Oh C, The video is wonderful...I am thrilled Toby is a part of life during this very special time of year...you deserve this happiness!
Your card is the only international card we have received and it is displayed in a place of great honor- ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE!!!
xoxo
~K

Pepsi Bum said...

Too cute, Toby!! Oh, I can feel the joy around!

Woofs,
Pepsi

WFT Nobby said...

Hi Toby
That was such a lovely little video! You look so peaceful and content, lying there besides your Christmas stocking. And I must tell you that Gail, who likes to pretend she isn't sentimental at all, is just sitting in front of the computer going all "ooh" and "aaah" and "isn't he so cute Bertie?" and playing the video over and over again.
Toodle pip!
Bertie.

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Toby,

We just LOVE yoor Christmas video. Smoochies.

Mrs. JP said...

What a cute video and great piano accompaniment! He has such bright eyes. I bet that stocking has become his new favorite.
Merry Christmas to you all.

Unknown said...

I had some tears watching Maxdog's video tribute - lovely. Toby is growing up so fast. Have a wonderful Christmas...thanks for the well done videos.

Patti and DeBoys said...

Just dropping by to wish you:

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to you and your family! Look forward to getting to know you in the coming new Year.

You are one of our many new friends we have acquired from the 2010 Christmas Card Exchange.

Enjoy your Holiday
--Brutus and Tytus

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Ahhhhhhhhh!

What a special video!

Thanks fur sharing it along with the HOWLiday items!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

sprinkles said...

I love those recycled decorations - very creative!

What an honor that they'd use Toby's picture for their Christmas card!

I can't believe Toby didn't try to chew up that stocking. Even as an adult doggie, Shiver would have chewed it to pieces.

Kasha The Dainty Great Dane said...

Hi Toby,

That was a great Christmas Video of you....I'm sure you are enjoying your first Christmas! Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures with the decorations as well.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well to you and your hooman family.

AARF Kasha the Dainty Great Dane

Tweedles -- that's me said...

I will get to watch the video tomorrow.. (remember my secret)
we love all your beautiful cards,,,and oh wow,, the one of your baby puppy,,,, !!
Adorable
Merry Christmas,,
love to all
tweedles

Scout and Freyja said...

I ♥ the fact that SA neighborhoods dress up their homes with lights, too. One of our family traditions is to pile into the car and cruise our little town admiring the light displays on the lawns. It's such a magical time of the year.