Independence Day Celebration Pawty

[Freedom]

We had our Patriotic doggie pawty today. In all 13 doggies were present! And friends new and old had a wonderful time. I hadn't realized until mid pawty, this is really the first time Riley has had so many doggies in her back yard! She was a bit overwhelmed at times (which is not like her) but she would settle once I spoke with her and get her cuddles.

I decorated the back yard, so that no matter where you happened to aim your camera you would have some decor in the shot.
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The weather was perfect, 77 F, humidity of 54%, dewpoint of 57, and a slight breeze. All the streamers, wind socks and pinwheels were in motion.
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The park bench was ready for photo shoots
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And there was a table full of beads, hats and assorted accessories.
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The food tables were ready to be filled --
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Centerpiece
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-- and everything was about set for folks to arrive!

More photos to come.

[Freedom]

Mary Ellen was here with her 2 bichons, Mattie and Sassy.
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Dawn came with her 2 girls, bichon Tinkerbell
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and poochon Wendy
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Chris arrive with her 2 schnoodles (miniature schnauzer x poodle), Pebbles (white) and Rocky (black).
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Ellen was here with her poochon, McGee
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And Donna with her 2 boys, bichon Mickey and Yorkie Peanut.

Add in my 3 and we had 13 pups!

When I walk my dogs around the neighborhood, we regularly see 2 girls, who always come over to visit with my dogs. They and their mom joined us, making for a wonderful group of humans, too.

Red white and blue were the order of the day, and that theme was carried out even in the food - lots of strawberries and blueberries, and this wonderful green salad topped with tomatoes (red), cukes (white) and blueberries.
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Lots more photos to share.

[Freedom]

Tasha
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Rocky
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Tink
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2014/June%2028%20Bichons%20Pawty%20July%204th/Bash2014026Small_zps4e015463.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/sfsamm/media/2014/June%2028%20Bichons%20Pawty%20July%204th/Bash2014026Small_zps4e015463.jpg.html)

Rocky and Tink had a great time playing
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Chris and Mary Ellen
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Sassy and Wendy
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Cupcakes and punch (7Up with Coconut gelato and raspberry sorbetto)
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Donna found a job, petting Riley! Here, you can see more of the decorations, I had up on the fence far right, and way back at the end of the yard.
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Lots more photos coming.

[Freedom]

Ellen and McGee
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Donna with Mickey and Peanut
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Mickey is blind, so Donna put his 'halo' on him as he was in a new place. This protects his head, as rather than bumping his head into tables, chairs, trees, the bumper hits first.
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The halo did not bother any of the other dogs as all, they just accepted it as a part of Mickey.
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Here is a video, I was attempting to identify each dog.
http://youtu.be/nPBjhyWByc4

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[Freedom]

A few photos from the bench.
Mary Ellen with Mattie and Sassy
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Willy Tasha and Riley
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Willy was not fond of the pinwheels headband.
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Many of the pups quickly learned they could rid themselves of the head pieces by looking down!
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As a surprise to me, when I finished with my 3 and walked away, Willy STAYED PUT. So he ended up in several other photos, lol.

Mickey giving his HuMom the famous head tilt!
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Willy Mickey and Peanut
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Tasha Riley Me and Willy
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More photos coming up!

[Freedom]

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Dawn with Wendy and Tinkberbell
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Wendy and Tink
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Group shot, sitting around chatting
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Chris and Pebbles
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Dogs doing what doggies do!
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One more set of photos to come.

[Freedom]

The girls decided they wanted their photo with Mary Ellen's Mattie and Sassy. Although these 2 dogs are 21 months apart in age, they are true sister in that they have the same mother and father. I think this appealed to the girls.

Mary Ellen introduced her dogs to the girls and got the pups settled. You can see how happy to have a dog in her lap the younger one was!
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Mattie checked who was holding her, while Sassy kept an eye on mom as she walked away.
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Four pretty girls
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Mattie stayed for some 'quality time' afterwards.
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Group shot - Mary Ellen's lap was full with both her dogs!
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We had wonderful food as well. Quinoa salad with blueberries, strawberries and orange mandarins, and (in back) roasted chick peas.
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Kale salad and a cheese, cracker and grapes platter. Also hamburgers, veggie burgers, beet and potato salad, watermelon and chocolate chip cookies.
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The pups also had a special frozen dog treat I made, with yogurt, banana and peanut butter.
I think Tink and Rocky made friends for life!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2014/June%2028%20Bichons%20Pawty%20July%204th/RockynTinkSmall_zps6e90320c.jpg (http://s133.photobucket.com/user/sfsamm/media/2014/June%2028%20Bichons%20Pawty%20July%204th/RockynTinkSmall_zps6e90320c.jpg.html)

I've heard from 2 folks that their pups slept for some time afterwards; and my 3 have been sleeping most of the evening. A lovely time, and nice memories.

Thank you for looking at these photos.

[cassiesmom]

Yay, I was thinking about the Pawty today! I'm glad the weather was great and everyone had loads of fun!

[Karen]

Aww, looks like everyone - canines and humans alike - had a wonderful time!

[phesina]

What fun!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[fritz03]

Looks like all the dogs and people had a good time yesterday.Mattie and Sassy remind me of Fritz.

[pomtzu]

Wow - so many great pictures - and it looks like it was so much fun. Maybe Wolfy and I will come visit you for next year's celebration - I'm a good cook and love to decorate too! Okay - just kidding of course - but a nice thought anyway. The Wolf would have a ball - he loves other dogs............and cats and people............just every one and everything. :love:

[chocolatepuppy]

Wow! All those cute doggies, all the good food and just look at all the decorations and dressed up pups!!!:eek:

Looks like a great time for all!:D

[kaycountrygal]

Oh My! I'm impressed! You did a lot of work and planning for a great party. It sure looks festive and pretty plus all the dogs having a wonderful time while their humans were chatting and watching... and oh yes eating:) You did good! What a great event you had! Wish I lived closer and maybe you would have invited LilGirl, Sissy and me. :). Thanks for sharing all the terrific photos and video.

[Freedom]

Sure was a busy time for me, as hostess, er Host. Lots of fun though, glad you are enjoying all the photos!

[Bonny]

What a fun party everyone had. I love all the pictures of the patriotic food, dogs, & humans. :)

[Freedom]

Wish you were closer and could join us, Bonny!