See Beautiful, and a thank you!

Aaron has been collecting mail while I've been traveling, and imagine my surprise when I got home last week to find a package from our good friend, Goose!  As you know, Goose has been celebrating his birthday and has sent out a wonderful gift to everyone who commented on his birthday post.

Every 2nd Friday of the Month, Sugar invites us to See Beautiful.  In celebration of See Beautiful, Goose has sent us this beautiful license plate frame to help us remind others to do so.

Our pups are more than happy to spread the message!  Thank you sweet Goose (who is celebrating his 15th Birthday!) for the wonderful gift!

Sugar comes to Phoenix

One of the things I love best about being a dog blogger is getting a chance to meet other dog bloggers.  On Friday, we arranged to meet the beautiful Sugar, who would be passing through Phoenix with her family.   We had tried a couple of times in the past, but something always seemed to come up.

Harlow is our dog-friendly dog so she was the one who came along.  Well, that and the fact that she decided her bandage needed to come off and I needed to keep a closer eye on her.  I boosted her up in the work truck and we headed out.

Lately, Harlow thinks that folks are following us when we drive.  She keeps a close eye on them to make sure they don't do anything sneaky...

Dere dey are again, Momma.  Always in different cars, but dey are dere....

After I proved I am a country girl and can't figure out how to get into a hotel, Sugar's folks came out and rescued me and we settled down in the hotel courtyard for a nice chat.

Beautiful Sugar!

We had the nicest visit!  Harlow was a perfect lady and only manged to bonk everyone with her giant padded paw a few times.  She loved Sugar and her folks!

Hey dere, Sugar's Momma.  I iz watching you...

Much to our surprise, Harlow actually ate part of a banana.  Yes, you read that right.  I think she saw Sugar enjoying hers and decided to give it another try...

Watcha got dere, Sugar's Momma?

Look at Sugar's sweet face!  :)

...and yes, I have pictures of Harlow eating the banana...

Sugar is definitely the sweetest dog you could ever meet.  ...and such a lady!  She talks to her people to let them know she wants something.  I think Harlow was studying her and trying to figure out how she could talk to us.

The signature purple Pawz.

Of course, we needed to get a few photos with the Golden Girls together...

Watcha got dere?  Is that a treat?

Dat looks like a vegetable to me...

I love Sugar's smile!  Harlow was a little skeptical...

BOL - Sugar's Mom was offering them cauliflower as a treat for posing.  Sugar loved it, Harlow did try a piece and actually ate it.  I think she was trying to impress Sugar.

I didn't want to keep Sugar's folks as they were planning an early start the next day, so after a while we said our good byes and Harlow and I headed home...

Zzzzzz.....

We are hoping to catch up again with everyone on their return trip through Phoenix, plus maybe take a slight detour to introduce them to Baron and the rest of the ponies, Aaron and of course, our Mr Monty.  We really enjoyed being able to meet Sugar and her family!

Harlow's Birthday!

Today is Harlow's birthday!

Our Princess is 2 years old - and she knew it was a special day from the moment she woke up...

(Add thumping tail sound effect...)

Like any little kid, she couldn't contain her excitement.

Iz my birthday!

Is my birthday!

Is my birthday!

 (At this point, Monty wanted rescuing...)

Iz my birthday!

We started off the morning with breakfast cake.  Thank you, Khyra and Mom!

Drop it!  Drop it, Momma!

I wasn't quick enough to get photos of them snarfing their breakfast cake.  Harlow also got a squeaky banana dog from Khyra's Auntie Di - which Monty promptly stole.

Iz mine...

After breakfast was eaten and morning naps taken, we moved into the kitchen to make a peanut butter cake.  Of course, the best part of any cake is licking the spoon.

Yummm....

Shhhlurppp...

Voila!

We sat the pups down for a few photos...

Whoa, Dad, you iz gonna set my fuzz on fire!

I'll just sit back here, away from da fire...

Can we'z eat now?

Monty, as you can tell, was quite happy he didn't have to wear a hat.

Neener, neener, Harlow!

We cut the cake...

Cake!

...and Harlow learned the value of taking small bites:

Ack!

After which we moved onto presents.

Whatcha got dere, Momma?  (Monty chose this moment to burp.)

 

Harlow got a float -we are going to try dock diving with her.

Dese mine!

Harlow wanted a little privacy to enjoy her new toy.

 Harlow's 2nd Birthday was a lot of fun!  Thank you everyone for your kind birthday wishes for our little girl! 

Our good friend, Sugar, is celebrating her 13th birthday today!  Head on over and  leave her birthday wishes.  Happy Birthday, Sugar!

Don't forget to head on over to AZGRC's Wine Label Contest and vote for Monty and Harlow.  Each vote is $1 and you can vote as often as you want.  Harlow is #18 and Monty is #25.  All proceeds go towards the medical cost of rescued pups!  Voting ends August 24th.  Thank you!