Friday, November 18, 2011

Paw-ty Dawgs: the story behind our hats

Last month, our beautiful dobie furiend, Chloe threw herself a pawty to celebrate her SECOND BIRTHDAY.


  
Chloe, the elegant hostess, politely greeted her guests with poise.




But she really wasn't having much of that hat stuff...

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Now, this social event has been well documented in a 6-part series on Miss Creekhiker's blog.  You can read all about it here.

There were hot dogs, and giant cookies. And all of our creek-friends were there.  

yep...pretty vicious...BOL!!!
Here's a picture of me and my rhodesian ridgeback pal, Hank...


And here's his sister, Sue, chillin' out.
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We had three rotties, a dobie, two rhodies, an Australian shepherd and Barticus, an elkhound mix.
We all had a wonderful time celebrating Miss Chloe.

We really love our big, extended pack.
Happy Birthday, Beautiful!!


Love,
Bart and Ruby

 
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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I think it's so nice that you all get your dogs out and socialize them. Too many people don't and then wonder why their dogs are aggressive..... Looks like a fabulous party and the hats are just the cat's meow... LOL

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  2. CreekHiker / HollysFollyNovember 18, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Your pics are wonderful!!! Good times!!!

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  3. FinnNovember 18, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Those are some wonderful party hats! I love that last picture :)

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  4. DeclanNovember 18, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    What a lovely way to celebrate! Deccy x

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  5. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    That was so sweet! Chloe had a great time and all the McGowan's are really fortunate to have made such great friends!

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  6. Dachshund NolaNovember 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    looks like fun! Love your new picture
    Kisses and Tail Wags,
    Dachshund Nola

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  7. The Daily Pip November 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Did you say that you had hot dogs AND giant cookies??? Next time invite your good friend, Mr. Pip. I will fly right out there on my magic pillow!

    Your pal, Pip

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  8. 2browndawgsNovember 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Sounds like a great party. Who doesn't like a party? Especially if there is swimming!

    the 2 brown dawgs

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  9. Cyndi and StumpyNovember 18, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Looks like a great party!

    Happy, Waggin' Tails, FUREVER!
    Stumpy and me

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  10. How Sam Sees ItNovember 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Happy Birthday, Chloe!

    Sam

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  11. houndstoothNovember 18, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    That looks like quite the social event! It looks like so much fun. That hats are fabulous!


    Bunny

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  12. Berts BlogNovember 18, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Wow what an impressive group you had there. All that was missing was a blond Golden.

    Great pictures too. I sure wish I could have been there. Our water is too cold now and that looked like a real good swimmin hole

    Bert

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  13. GOOSENovember 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    A party with friends and hot dogs, what could be better.
    Goose

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  14. Tweedles -- that's meNovember 18, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Oh gosh
    What a party! I love all the party hats! Everyone looks so festive!
    I also wish that I could have been there.
    Did anyone get some ice cream?
    love
    tweedles

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  15. Bella Roxy & MacduiNovember 18, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Sounds like a great party. We wouldn't even have hats on long enough for one picture.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra, Bella & Roxy

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  16. jenNovember 18, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Looks like a wonderful party!! The hats look so cute!!

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  17. STELLA and RORY from Down UnderNovember 19, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Oh you lucky ducks, woops we mean dogs. Looks like a great party. Hope you all had yummy treats. Your friend Chloe looks gorgeous. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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  18. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    What a fun outing! Yay for pawties! :D

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  19. HoundDogMomNovember 19, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    What a great pawty for sure. We think you look pretty snazzy in those hats. Sniffs, The HoundDogs

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  20. fromsophiesviewNovember 19, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    A pawfect time for a pawty and all those excited friends you have to celebrate with. Gorgeous group...that's all I can say....gorgeous group. Happy Birthday Chloe...Happy number 2!

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  21. KBNovember 19, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Happy Birthday to Chloe! Hot dogs, giant cookies - what more could you want? Great hats too!

    All our creeks are frozen over so we looked at you in the water with great envy.

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  22. K9 KatastrophieNovember 19, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    What fun!!

    Licks,
    Ruthie

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  23. Boondocks Love Shack PackNovember 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Nothing like partying with furiends!!!

    AROOOOOF!
    Boondocks & The Love Shack Pack

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  24. The ThugletsNovember 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Wowie...what a party! Greta fun and love all the hats.

    Big Nose POkes
    The Thugletsx

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  25. Kari in AlaskaNovember 19, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Those are very pretty hats

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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  26. MarjieNovember 19, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    What a nice birthday party! Your creek is just beautiful. But it's too cold here to contemplate playing at a creek any time soon.

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  27. animal lover, quilt loverNovember 19, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Happy Birthday Chloe!! Great hats!! It looks like a good time was had by all!!
    xx, Zoie& Fern

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  28. KEY WEST COLLIESNovember 19, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Happy barkday Chloe. We get stuck wearing party hats too.

    Essex & Sherman

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  29. Maggie Mae and MaxNovember 19, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    OoH what a fun time all of you had! Happy Barkday to Chloe!

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae

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  30. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!November 19, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I didn't get past the PAWS!!!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  31. UnknownNovember 20, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Those precious hat pictures!!! I'm glad all of you had a great pawty.

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  32. TerrorzinhosNovember 20, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    You look all so happy! =)
    Chloe is beautiful! =)

    Enjoy your sunday!

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  33. FiveSibesMomNovember 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Love the pawty hat pictures - they are so sweet!

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  34. SageNovember 20, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Fun party! Isn't it nice to have all your best buds there? Even if you had to wear hats....

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  35. Brandon - The dog with a blogNovember 21, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    What wonderful pictures, Chloe is a furry beautiful doggy :)

    Brandon

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  36. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Brilliant xx

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  37. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Brilliant xx

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