The Bleu Birthday Extravaganza, Part Teu: The Pawty!

I woke up early this morning, giddy with anticipation,
for teuday is the highlight of...

My Big Birthday Extravaganza!

It's Pawty Time!!!

We passed our time nervously in the back yard, hanging banners, icing down drinks, and readying the dance floor, when suddenly... Reufus heard the door bell ring!!!

Our first Party Guest arrived... My lovely Cousin Lovey, looking striking in her Pretty Pink Princess Pawty Hat! Yes, yes, yes...

A Pawty isn't a Pawty without The Three Essential Ps...

And Pretty Girls are the most important! And we we're thrilled to welcome Miss Holly and her oodles and oodles of bleu, yellow, pink, orange and green balloons...

I'm a Happy Birthday Boy!!!

Next to arrive was Dillon Pyranees...

in this AWESOME headdress!!!

And just like with Pretty Girls...
It's not a Pawty without a Pyranees!!!


What's that Reufus???

Uncle Bob and Aunt Sheila have arrived with Foster Friar Tucker, and Cousins Sophie and Hamish. They are decked out and ready to PAWTY!!!

Stepping out on the deck, my Cousins are all smiles!!!

Oh Oh Oh... And they brought TOYS!!!

Awww Mom, Please to tell Reufus they are MY toys.

Please???

It must be the Golden Hour!

Hey there, Tucker and Daisy!!!

Tucker is very handsome,

but how adorable is Miss Daisy in her BLEU bandana???

And look who's arrived from next door!
It's Sammy!!!

Sam sees enough of me and Reufus in the back yard, so he headed inside to check out the treat buffet and to lay out a spread of the treats his the Mom sent with him! Gotta love Sam... and check out that smile!

Little Reufus is out back, getting The Pawty Games started!
This one is called "Mine Mine"!

And from the Tip of the Mitten State...
The handsome Mr. Scout!!! has arrived!!!

 ... With his strikingly beautiful sister, Miss Freyja!

Those two LOVE for a LIVING!

And Thank you both for the beautiful greetings!

This is SO the way to PAWTY!

My Cousins, The Herd pose for a Pawty Picture in the garden!

Left to Right: Miss Porter, Dylan, Dakota, Cane and Buddy!!!

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And arriving from Pawsylvania...

Styling in the DN Akhura...
Let's crank up the music!!!Miss Khyra is here and she's looking beWOOtiful!!!

Decked out in my team colors and wearing
My (ok, The Luke's...) Letterman's T-Shirt!!!

.....

Miss Merdie, Golden Princess... 
is A Happy Sight for My Bleu Eyes!!!
We know The Luke is smiling wide right now!

And just like her Khousin Khyra,
She's rocking The BLEU string!!!

Of course, on the other end of that string is her Kid Brother...
REUFUS???
REUFLEY???
Oh oh oh...
It's Reuf's Twin... HARLEY!!!

Treuly... This is the first time they've been seen in the same place at the same time!!!
.....

We could hardly hear the phone ring, butThe Bishop Boys called from The Red Trolley!
They're getting off at the next stop!!! 

A quick brush of Zeke's eye lashes, and an adjustment of his Bleu's Cleus Hat... and Rizzi, rocking the Curious George... paws to take a festive photo before darting around the yard to find the swimming pool!

Let's Pawty till We're Nawty!Tee hee hee...
I just thought that would be fun to say!

What's that I hear?WOO HOO!!!All the way from the OPK...Thunder, Ciara, Lightning and Phantom are HERE!!!

The Pack is looking very stylish and festive!!!Party On, WOOS!.....A bag just arrived from Manila, Phillipines...And out pops, the cute, the adorable...
THE FORGIE!

From Piappies World...
The Forgie came ready to PAWTY!!!

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Now, let's see... We've got Two Ps...Pretty Girls and Pyranees...of the Three Ps to a Perfect Pawty.What are we missing???Oh, yeah...
A Pony!!!

All the way from Scottsville, New York...
Welcome Prince Te Geldings!!!

WHEEEEEE!!!How's that for a big smile!!!?
.....Ah Oh...
Reufus has stolen someones stick again!

I digress...
Now back to the Pretty Girls!
Molly and Jewel are in The House!!!

And they brought CAKE!!!

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And from Mesa, Arizona...
My Man Sam!!!

Looking festive in his Pawty attire,
Handsome Sam brought along his KID Brother...


REUFUS???
No no...
It's Reuf's Slightly More Mature Twin...
MONTY!!!

Mister Monty isn't so much into hats and fancy headware, but he's sporting the Gold Ribbons befitting this Golden Celebration!!!.....Boys, Boys... Settle down!
The Princess, Savannah Honey has arrived!

Sweet Girl with the Pretty Pink NoseShe's bringing The Magic to this Pawty!!!
.....Anybody getting hungry???
I don't think The Luke will mind if I borrow his favorite hat...

Refreshments are served!!!

And may I suggest getting into line quickly!
You'll want to find yourself in front of Little Reufus!

Just saying.

.....The Pawty is in full Swing, and
inhibitions are a bit relaxed.

Looking both adorable and festive,
while rocking their HULA skirts...Morgan and Maisie warm up the dance floor!

You Go, Pretty Girls!!!
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And now, The Evening has grown long.
Bellies full.
Energy spent.
Puppies and Pony sprawled Everywhere!

And the shirt is off...!!!

This Birthday Pawty was... AWESOME!!!

And I thank YEU and ALL MY GUESTS
for making My Birthday
SEUPER SPECIAL!!!

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In Our Thoughts and Hearts teuday is
Our Angel The Luke, Who Art in Heaven.
We know he enjoyed The Festivities!

Before I close, I want you to know how grateful I am to have Friends like Yeu.
Having Yeu share My Birthday meant The World!

Thank Yeu for all the ways you support Me.
Thank Yeu for supporting Team Bleu!!!

Fun Things About and From The Dog Show!

One of the fun things about The Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows is that when you get home, you are tired and ready for beddy-bye.

The socialization is just tops. I mean, you get to meet a lot of people. You get to meet a lot of dogs. You get  a lot of attention and hear lots of oooos and ahhhhhs. There are scents of other dogs (of course), but also... shampoos, hamburgers, popcorn, bbq bones, squirrels on a stick and my personal favorite... cinnamon roasted pecans!

It is the best time ever. It was a blast, and I can't say enough great things about my time there... In fact, I pity the boys who are not yet (<-- word that my the Mom made me add) well behaved enough to attend! 

It.

Was.

Awesome.

And speaking of well behaved boys, today's special GRRH Alumni were my The Cousins Rizzi and Zeke! They, along with my The Aunt Karen, picked Mom up in the red trolley... destination Dog Show!

Here is Rizzi, working the booth... He's a cute boy with a cute personality. He is outgoing, but can be shy. He's also bit of a 'breedist'! He is wary of other breeds, but a huge extravert with another Golden!

And today, this Sweet boy found a girlfriend! I don't know her name, and I don't have any details... but this cute young Golden Girl came by the booth twice. And let's just say, Rizzi was quite smitten!

Cousin Zeke is a handsome boy with a steady and calm presence. He rocked the donation shirt, and brought in the big bucks! I mean, seriously...

Who could resist these soulful eyes and sweet smile???

Zeke worked the booth like a pro. And he was irresistable to the passers-by! There was a lot of heavy petting going on today!!!

My the Mom says this photo melts her heart.... That Zekey Boy is adorable!

Another fun thing about the dog show is when your photos are displayed.

On the other hand, it becomes a little wierd when your the Mom takes a photo of your photos... every day of the show. But then... I guess that's what makes her Our The Mom.

The Luke 'School Photo'... top/center. The Whitson Herd... center/right. And The Reufus... bottom/right.

Cousin Buddy of the Herd below the 'R'. The Me below The Buddy.

Our The Luke below the 'H'!

I don't know why the Mom keeps doing that. She just does. So, let's move on...!

Another great thing about the dog show is the neat stuff you can buy there. Our the Mom has quite an extensive dog t-shirt collection, and she loves adding to it at this event. Among her favorites this year are these Dog is Good Collection tees:

It's all fun and games until someone ends up in a cone!

And since 'Sit' is the Reuf's best command, he's proud that this great shirt no longer applies to him!:

Your Dog doesn't know SIT

And probably the funnest of the things about The Dog Show... is the surprises and treats that are brought home! And today, the Mom was briefly educated on an exotic, yet special treat that she did bring home for us to enjoy!

Yes. Today we were introduced to Whole Elk Antlers, and not just any Whole Elk Antlers... but these were from Elk who have entered new careers with more conservative antler codes/policies.

And as you could guess... Little Reufus took right to his.

Chaw chaw chaw chaw chaw chaw chaw...

And as for me, I immediately began worrying about the poor Elk who is wandering the corridors of some corporate high-rise... missing his headware.

And then there is the Reuf... thinking of me and my antler... as I think of the Elk and his antler...

And then he makes his THIEF move. And then a great refereeing session ensues.

And then the antlers are put away.

And still, the Reufus begs.

I really couldn't care less. At a certain point, my antler is either sitting between my paws with propriety but not purpose, stolen by Bad Boy or removed from sight!

Someone remembers and thinks a good 'Sit' will bring the antlers back.



He tried his best, but it was too near bed time to be successful. Night Night, Little Reuf! And now with Gluttonous Little Boy tucked in his bed, I can now share with you... 

The Very Goodest and Funnest Thing From The Dog Show:

SPLIT
Elk Antlers!

OMD!!! These are good!!! You have to know they are, because... It's dark outside. I'm awake. And I'm chewing like MAD!!!

 I'm in love with...Venison Joe's!

The Venison Joe's Expert who sold the Mom these tasty treats... selected these antlers for us. The Mom bought two for us to compete over, as she is trying to break the Reuf from his theivery.

And the nice man, who I love with all my heart, selected this rich split antler for my non-aggressive chewing pleasure!!! 

You all might also know how much I like staying quiet and passive 23 hours of the day... just to let loose for the 1 hour that I spend with the Mom after Reuf has gone to his 'room'. I can't help it if I'm also enjoying the noise that my SPLIT antler makes. Just saying. Hee hee.

Stay tuned for more Fun and Wonderful Things About and From The Dog Show!!!