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🏠Home » Dogs and Dog Treats

Happy Holidays and Happy Birthday to Our Girls

Last Updated: Dec 24, 2023 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan · 46 Comments

Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays to everybody, and Happy 10th Birthday to our girls, Lilly and Molly, 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.
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Remember to show everybody the grace, love, and joy in your heart.

Molly, Lilly, Wifo, and DrDan

PS—Are you still looking for recipes? Try 22 Recipes for Christmas.

Some popular recipes this year have been:

Small Ribeye Roast

How to Cook a Brisket on a Gas Grill—lots of grilling going on this year!

Small Crock Pot Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze

Pan Seared Oven Roasted Filet Mignon

Roasted Turkey Breast—The Easy Way

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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 one year old.

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

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  1. Jane says

    December 24, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    Thank you Dr Fan for your down to earth recipes and excellent advice.
    You and Cooking With Julie are my first choice for reference.
    Merry Christmas to you, Wifo, and Molly and Lilly.

    Reply
  2. Charlene Wurtz says

    December 24, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    Love, Love, Love the dog picture! I am so amazed at the well behaved photogenic Molly and Lilly! You are not only a great cook, a great husband that cooks! but also a great doggie Daddy! Blessings to you and thanks for the reminder to stop and think about gratefulness!

    Reply
  3. Marcia says

    December 24, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Dr Dan,

    THANK YOU THANK YOU for your delicious recipes. They are often my go-to’s. And keep the pictures coming of your beautiful dogs!
    Do you have a recipe for chicken & dumplings?
    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & your family!

    Reply
  4. Beth Matteri says

    December 24, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    Great pictures of your dogs. They look so happy.
    Thanks for all sharing all of your great recipes with us.
    Happy Holidays to you & yours & stay safe!

    Reply
  5. Kathy M says

    December 24, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    Love the annual dog pictures. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  6. Emma @ Savor the Flavour says

    December 24, 2021 at 7:46 am

    I love the 2021 Christmas photo, Dr Dan! I think it is one of your best dog photos ever--Molly and Lily look so happy! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    Reply
  7. Megan says

    January 19, 2021 at 1:03 am

    They are absolutely adorable

    Reply
  8. Nushka says

    December 26, 2020 at 1:10 am

    Merry Christmas!
    Thank you for your time and efforts in sharing your wonderful recipes and knowledge about food and food safety. I love visiting your blog and knowing that every recipe that I try will end with a very happy and delicious result. Happy birthday to Lilly and Molly! May you have a blessed 2021!

    Reply
  9. Karen says

    December 24, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your extended family. Molly and Lilly are darling and I wish them the best birthday 🥳

    Thank you for sharing your recipes with all of us. I know a lot of work goes into a blog so please know that we do appreciate all that you do.

    May 2021 bring us all peace and good health.

    Karen in VA

    Reply
  10. Janice says

    December 24, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    Dr. Dan
    Merry Christmas to your family. I love the blog and recipes. I appreciate all the work you put into bringing your blog and wonderful dishes to us. Your dogs are adorable, give them a hug from me.

    Reply
  11. Robyn says

    December 24, 2020 at 11:55 am

    Merry Christmas!
    Thanks for the recipes this year and the pup pics!!
    If they like chasing after balls, check out Jolly Balls. My Aussie’s love them. I get them at Tractor Supply, equine section. “Almost” indestructible..

    Reply
  12. anne says

    December 24, 2020 at 11:47 am

    Happy Holidays Dr. Dan and family !
    Love your cooking blog, wonderful recipes and pictures of Molly and Lily.
    Have a wonderful 2021 and hope you keep on posting the best recipes on the web.
    With appreciation,
    Anne

    Reply
  13. Dolores Fowler says

    December 25, 2019 at 4:08 am

    MERRY CHRISTMAS! Love those smiles!

    Reply
  14. Diane Ries says

    December 08, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    Let me be among the first to wish you and your wife and the kids a very Happy Holidays! Love your site and have yet to be disappointed in any of your recipes that I have tried and believe me I have tried quite a few.

    Reply
  15. Lisa says

    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
  16. Linda says

    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.

    Reply
    • DrDan says

      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

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