Wishing you a "Missy" Christmas

This year I sent out my Christmas cards with this picture of Missy.  It is one of our favorite pictures of her!  How do you not smile when you see this?

This little dog is just chock full of sass and spunk. She brings joy to everyone she meets.  Literally.  She brings joy.  I can not walk her in our neighborhood without at least one person stopping us to pet, well, more accurately, rub her belly. 

As soon as Missy spies someone, she is pulling on the leash with her back-end wiggling with delight towards the neighbor, UPS carrier, the lawn guy, the water meter reader etc... Missy LOVES everyone.  Everyone.  This little gal LOVES everyone she meets. 

Before we approach, I always ask the person if it is okay for Missy to come see them.  I have yet to have someone say "No".  It's true, no one seems able to refuse her and her gift of friendship. 

Perhaps they see the pure joy in her and her eagerness to spread it to them.  Perhaps, like me, they are dog people and will seize every opportunity to pet and love on a dog.  Whatever the reason, Missy gets love and the receiver gets a smile.  It's a win-win for everyone!

I included this picture in our cards, because, well, you know 2020 and all.  It was a year like no other.  I included this picture because it was our way of sending you joy.  It was our way of saying: We can do this. We can all put on our green bow tie, smile and spread joy as we head into 2021.  

Wishing you and all you love and hold dear a Merry Christmas and a blessed 2021.

Bill, Janet and of course, Missy Alden