Miley Cyrus Claims She Is "So Happy," Posts Christmas Pics Of Her Dog And Family

This year has been quite the whirlwind one for Miley Cyrus. From her heartbreaking split with fiancé Liam Hemsworth to her thriving music career and MTV's Twerkgate, 2013 appears to have been a roller coaster ride for the 21-year-old singer. Despite the good times and bad -- Miley, whose sexy new "Adore You" video was just leaked, insists she's doing better than ever. The former Hannah Montana actress spent Christmas with her fellow Cyrus clan and even posted a pic of herself and her pooch with the caption, "I'm so happy."

And at least for two pics this holiday, Miley managed to put away her tongue. Hurray!
The Bangerz singer posted a composite pic of an old and new Christmas photos with her parents Billy Ray and Tish along with siblings Noah,13, Trace, 24, Braison. 19, and Brandi, 26.

We wonder if her rumored hookup with ex fiancé Liam Hemsworth's friend Kellan Lutz -- is what is putting a smile on Miley's face? Reports surfaced last week that Miley, whose sexy new music video just leaked, was getting her twerk on with the 28-year-old Twilight star after both were spotted at an airport in mid-December.

It seems as if Miley may have found her rebound man -- and we can't blame her. The 6'1" actor is looking buffer than ever after shooting his film, The Legend of Hercules, due out in January.

Lutz denied the romance to our photogs, however sources told Us Weekly that the duo was indeed hooking up.

Get it, gurl!