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    🏠Home » Dogs and Dog Treats

    Happy Holidays and Happy Birthday to Our Girls

    Dec 24, 2022 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan · 42 Comments

    Happy Holidays to Everybody, and Happy Birthday to our girls, Lilly and Molly. They were born on Christmas Eve, 2013. So hang the stockings by the chimney with care and have a Merry Christmas or a great and joyful holiday, no matter what holiday you are celebrating this season.

    image of Lilly and Molly dogs posed infront of fire for Holiday Picture 2017
    I think this is one of my best pictures... ever. Look at those smiles.

    Remember to show everybody the grace, love, and joy in your heart.

    Molly, Lilly, Wifo, and DrDan

    Blue ribbon divider used for visual effect

    Previous Molly and Lilly Birthday Pictures

    image of Lilly and Molly dogs posed infront of Christmas tree for Holiday Picture 2016
    image of Lilly and Molly dogs posed with antilers for Holiday Picture 2015
    image of Lilly and Molly dogs in outtakes with antlers for Holiday Picture 2015
    With Antlers and outtakes
    One year old Molly and Lilly Dogs posing with a stuffed Santa
    Molly and Lilly are at one year of age.

    Editor's Note: Originally Published December 23, 2014. Updated yearly, so some comments are older.

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    1. Lisa

      December 30, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Happy birthday Molly and Lilly! I too was born on Christmas Eve, but I'm a lot older.😂 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I'm new to your website and now cooking only for 2. Love it!!

      Reply
    2. Linda

      December 24, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Hope you have a speedy recovery from your surgery. Enjoy the holidays and get well soon! Kisses to the puppies.

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      • DrDan

        December 24, 2018 at 7:03 pm

        Hi Linda,
        Thanks for the note. The photo editing will probably be about another month. And the girls liked the kiss but they licked me.
        Happy Holidays.
        Dan

    3. Leslie

      December 27, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      Love your precious doggies and all your great recipes!

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      • DrDan

        December 28, 2017 at 7:44 am

        Molly and Lilly say thanks.

    4. Pam Crooks

      December 26, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks for the prompt response and the suggestion! Am excited to give them a try. Thank you so much--and happy cooking!

      Reply
    5. Pam Crooks

      December 26, 2017 at 12:40 pm

      Enjoy your recipes! Am curious about the stuffed toys your dogs have. We have a Golden Retriever who is a stronger chewer. We've never given him a soft toy. Can you tell me the brand of yours? And do they hold up? Or just props? :-)

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      • DrDan

        December 26, 2017 at 12:50 pm

        Thanks for the note.

        Those toys are the $5 holidays ones from PetSmart and definitely not for a chewer. Our girls have "gentle mouths" and never destroy larger toys. Smaller ones sometimes. Those are not props but are new so they are clean. The bunny ones I wanted to use were two week old and too dirty. The Santa toy that is also there is three yrs old.

        There is a brand that we give to people with the dogs that destroy everything, "Fluff and Tuff" about $20 on Amazon. One niece with two large labs which destroy everything. We gave her two. One "died" in 18 months and the second is still "alive" after 2 years. Give them a try.

    6. Ashley

      December 24, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      From one English Golden Retriever owner to another, Happy Holidays and Happy Birthday to the sweet babies!!

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      • DrDan

        December 24, 2017 at 6:21 pm

        Thanks Ashley,
        Happy holidays to you and your baby.
        Molly, Lilly and DrDan

    7. Cary

      December 27, 2016 at 12:27 am

      Best Wishes for the New Year!
      You're often my go-to when I've got "food block."
      Happiest Birthdays to the beautiful girls as well!

      Reply
      • DrDan

        December 27, 2016 at 8:35 am

        Happy Holidays to you too.
        Dan

    8. Sandra

      December 24, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Merry Christmas and thanks for all your recipes

      Reply
    9. Laurajay

      December 24, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Dr Dan Merry Christmas to you and your family and those beautiful girls, thanks for all the great recipes and tips you share.

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    10. RB

      December 24, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      My sister and her family just got an English Golden Retriever puppy a couple of weeks ago. I imagine he will look similar to yours when he grows up. Have a merry Christmas. I enjoy following your blog on Pinterest.

      Reply
    11. The Widow Flanagan

      January 03, 2015 at 7:24 pm

      My dog's birthday is Xmas Eve, too!

      Reply
    12. Kathy M

      December 24, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Love your girls! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    13. Kris & Linda

      December 24, 2014 at 8:28 am

      Merry Christmas and Happy Bow Wow Birthday to the girls.. Kris and Linda at Bennington Hills Kennel

      Reply
    14. Judy

      December 24, 2014 at 5:49 am

      Merry Christmas! Keep the recipes coming! Thanks

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    15. Charlene

      December 24, 2014 at 3:02 am

      Merry Christmas to all in your family! Your great recipes and lovely doggies have been fun this past year. I always look forward to both! Molly and Lilly are very lucky to have such a great Dad!

      Reply
    16. Shari

      December 23, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      Aww... little cuties! <3

      Reply
    17. Laura

      December 23, 2014 at 10:59 pm

      Merry Christmas to you and your family, Dan. How cute the doggies' birthday is a memorable date! :)

      Reply
    18. Cheri

      December 23, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      Oh wow! I've followed you and enjoyed your recipes for most of this year, and yet didn't realize your beautiful girls were born on Christmas Eve. Keep those delicious recipes and pics of the gals coming. They always brighten my day.

      Well, Merry Christmas to you and yours and those pretty pups. (pretty feisty no doubt :)

      Reply
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