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\"2015holibadge-blue\"<\/a>For the I don’t know what-th year, I’m doing Holidailies. And I’m doing quite well, seeing as it’s the 11th and this is my first post.\u00a0 Credit for the attempt?<\/p>\n

This year, there aren’t regular prompts, just random prompts, so I figured I would give it a shot.\u00a0 My random prompt for the day:<\/p>\n

Write the annual holiday brag letter for your family.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This has been an eventful year for the Maryland Sullivans.\u00a0 Still a family of three, they continue to impress with their kindness and talent, as well as their ability to leave their fur on everything that comes within striking distance.\u00a0 (This includes the human, who manages to leave long red hairs everywhere.)<\/p>\n

This year, Pippin remains on his doctor recommended diet, but he is a fan of the concept of “Go big or go home,” so he remains big.\u00a0 And at home.\u00a0 He’s not great at the concept.\u00a0 But that just means there’s more of him to love.\u00a0 He also continues to work on his singing skills.\u00a0 When visitors arrive, he gleefully sings them the song of his people.\u00a0 He also enjoys going outside and gnawing on the plants in the landscaping.\u00a0 His war with the dove pair is ongoing, as they continue to peer at him through the window and he continues to growl at them.\u00a0 Other birds are viewed more kindly, but those doves clearly wronged him and he will get his revenge.<\/p>\n

Cadu continues to lament his brother’s weight loss plan as it often means fewer snacks for him.\u00a0 However, he is skilled enough to jump onto the counter (much to his brother’s dismay) so he occasionally gets extra treats there.\u00a0 He spends his day following the sunbeams around the house.\u00a0 It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. Now that the Christmas Tree has once again returned to the living room, he sacrifices some sunbeam time for hours spent sleeping under the tree and occasionally gnawing on its (synthetic) branches.\u00a0 It’s a holiday tradition, after all.<\/p>\n

The breadwinner of the family continues to fill up her days with work, friends, and ridiculous fitness pursuits.\u00a0 She writes a blog, so you’ve probably heard this all before. After all, her blog is ridiculously popular (oh wait…).\u00a0 In 2015, she aimed for quality over quantity, and the race results prove that it was a worthwhile pursuit.\u00a0 No new race distances for her this year, but 2016 will involve her most ridiculous race yet.\u00a0 For Christmas, she’s really hoping for some uninterrupted sleep, but somehow, sharing a bed with two cats leaves little room for her and she’s often woken up by a large furbeast trying to steal her pillow.\u00a0 They are furry little jerks, but they are family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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