claudine hellmuth's blog: retro * whimsical art and illustration

hi santa!

We took Toby for his annual photo with Santa today. This year we went to the place where we buy all our pet food. Pookies Bow Wow Bakery. It was so much fun! They made such a fuss over Toby telling him how handsome he was. He had a great time!

Tonight we're off to my parent's house. Then we'll relax. I see there's an episode of Extras on tonight. Monday's my Birthday AND I am all done with holiday custom artwork orders so I can have a nice relaxing day! yay!

Labels: holidays, pets

:: posted @ 4:48 PM by claudine hellmuth::

COMMENTS:

Well, of course Toby is handsome! And a good one to sit still like that.

# posted by

Scarlett : 5:38 PM

SO cute!!! I love pet photos with Santa Paws!

# posted by

Candace Trew Camling : 8:24 PM

Claudine,

Your blog gives me so many smiles! Toby is precious -- loved his Santa duds! Enjoy your birthday -- and say thanks to your mom for bringing such a talented artist and loving woman into the world!
Annie in NY

# posted by

Anonymous : 10:46 PM

You guys are too cool for school in that pic! I'm really envious that Toby is such a good boy for the santa pic. We couldn't get ours to be that good, they would be into everything - 100 lbs each may also make santa a little nervous!

# posted by

Amy Huff : 12:08 AM

Hello Claudine

I hadn't looked at your blog in ages and I am at work right now having my lunch. I noticed that it is your birthday and just wanted to wish you all the very best.

From Ulrike in grey and cold England

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:28 AM

great photo !! and a Happy Birthday to you !!

# posted by

NANCY LEFKO : 9:35 AM

LOVELY photo!
And,HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Claudine.
Hope YOUR day is the BESTEST ever!!!

# posted by

Dale Anne Potter : 10:13 AM

Happy Birthday to you Claudine!
Bonne Fête à toi!

I'm a collagist in my spare time. You're an inspiration for me. You web site and your books are on my web site : http://www.astraum.com
Some of my friends hoping that your books will be translate in french one day!

I'm so happy this week! I'll be in Kissemee near your home next week for the Christmas vacation. Quite the snowtorms for the sun! ;-)

Manon (de Montréal)

# posted by

Anonymous : 10:17 AM

Love the cute doggie Santa photo! :)
Happy Birthday!!
I hope you have a wonderful day.

# posted by

Kasie @ ~The Art of Life~ : 10:27 AM

Hey Claudine,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!{Just saw you on Etsy}.

Warm regards,

Gabriela

# posted by

Anonymous : 11:40 AM

Happy, Happy Birthday!!

# posted by

Michele : 2:44 PM

Cute pic (you and Paul look pretty cute too!)

# posted by

Anonymous : 3:31 PM

Happy Birthday!!

Karin (in Naples)

# posted by

Anonymous : 3:37 PM

Awesome pic! Happy Birthday!

# posted by

Marnie : 8:58 PM

Claudine - how CUTE!! I love your holiday photo.

# posted by

Wicked Good Dinner : 9:42 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XOX

# posted by

karen (me-shell) : 10:36 AM

Did you get a chance to see the Extras final episode?? It was really great and quite moving! :) Enjoy!

# posted by

Kathy : 11:12 PM

Sounds like you had a great birthday and holiday season. Now onto a wonderful new year!

# posted by

imwithsully : 12:00 PM

Sorry I missed your B-day Claudine! Hope you had a wonderful day. I must say, for some reason, this is the most beautiful picture of you. I love it and of course I'm jealous. LOL.

Happy Holidays too!

Lana

# posted by

Mz-Cellaneous : 9:38 AM