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!!!

The Bleu Birthday Extravaganza, Part One

Time To Get The Party Started...
11 / 11 / 11 Is Here!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ME!!!

Cookies are baked...
Cake is out of the oven....

Balloons are floating...

Confetti is dropping......
And the door bell is starting to ring!!!

Check Back Soon...
When The Party is in Full Swing!

Teusday Telling and A Birthday Party Invitation!!!

I started off my day my favorite way with the tasty breakfast foods! And then just a short shower later, the Mom pulled the trolley out and around. Oh and when she did deboard, I began to bark and bark in my deep sweet voice...

"WHOOOOOOOOOOF.......

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOF.......

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOF!"

My call was heeded, and I boarded the trolley quickly and without the slightest consideration of our destination! And it was with little surprise and a minor amount of disappointment, that we arrived at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists where in spite of my fears, I am always greeted and comforted by My The Sweet Judy who takes care of me!

Today I was there for a CBC test and results. And My Sweet Judy also trimmed my nails, [thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!] saving me a stop by Fairbanks for a pedicure! I was able to wait for my results while laying on my sweet green rug in the waiting room with my the Mom... and while talking to My Friend The David who is also The Hospital Administrator!

And I guess now is a good time to tell you that SLVS recently asked if they could share my thoughts and feelings about the quality of my experience and care in local print media... And here I am!!!

The Bleu has hit the newsstand for November,
and here is my spread [ha!]!

It's a little known fact, but my the Mom was the architect for Dirty Hairy Dog Wash, top left... but I SO digress!!! And now back to the waiting room for my results:

~My white blood cell count is low, but it's not low enough to warrant antibiotics.~

This isn't the preferred news, but it's far from the worst, so we'll take it, run with it and board the trolley, thank you very much!

There was joy in my heart as we sang our songs, as I munched on berry treats and as I retraced our turns in reverse: Freeway to Beltway to Freeway to Exit! Life was grand, and then the skies grew dark and the rain began to pour. By the time we got home, lightning was strking the ground a few streets to our north and the thunder was rattling my bones!

It was a very stressful afternoon. I panted. I paced. And upon the Mom's request, I tried to settle.

And that leads me to another stressor for today: Little Reufus is also not feeling well... though he was happy to tend to my ears this afternoon.

As an aside, I'm in what the Mom calls my 'thunder spot'. This is where I retreated when The Luke was sweating full blown storms. And on a lighter note, you will see our plastic bag waste basket hanging on the door knob. Sad, but it's the only way to keep Reuf from eating the contents of our beautiful hand crafted woven twig waste basket.

Before I knew it, Reuf who idolizes me... had taken up my spot for some comfort time. Poor boy...

Though I never settled completely, the weather did calm a bit... giving the Mom opportunity to do some Birthday Baking!

You see, I have a BIG BIRTHDAY coming up!!!
11 / 11 / 11Yep... This Friday!!!

And I was wondering if I you would like to party along with me...
If I may include you in my post???
If so...Please send me a festive photo with Yeu in Party Mode, Party Hat...Yeu know... Celebrating my Big Day!I'd love to have you appear here with me!Email photos to outtathebleu-at-gmail-dot-com 

Love, Relationships and Time are My Biggest Treasures!!!

And Treats, too!!!

[These treats are just Part One of the Mom's Birthday Baking Extravaganza!
It's a pumpkin, peanut butter and cinnamon recipe.
It's YUMMMMMY!


And if anyone is interested... Ask! We'll post it!]

And here is Little Reufus, who has had some pretty bad tummy problems today. Poor boy. He doesn't feel well at all, hence his laying down in the middle of the day on my woobie green rug.

He's smelled the fresh baked treats, but really hasn't begged much for them... and that makes the Mom worry! Poor Sweet Boy...

Tuesday is Training Class night, but Reuf and the Mom stayed home. Reuf ate a bland dinner and was given one of my diahrrea pills. He's a bit lethargic [he is never reclined at 615 pm!] Mostly, the Mom can't imagine 'treating' him in class tonight. And though this class begins to wean from the treats, they are still necessary for many of the new commands.

He and the Mom will contact their instructors. And they'll work on their Week 5 Homework. Next week is the last in this class, but we're not sure if there's a graduation ceremony! I mean, this class has been more technical and less... dramatic.

I guess you can tell from these photos... as well as those from the last few days... Reuf and I are getting along MUCH better. Little boy is mellowing. He's always been loving, but he's just been too freaking boisterous to be loved on by me too terribly much!

We still have our moments of anxiety with him, but knock on Reuf's head... Life is much easier, much calmer, much quieter. It's almost peaceful...

Nite Nite for Now.
But hope Yeu will Join My Birthday Celebration!