Birthday Party

Bailey celebrated his 3rd birthday this past weekend. We had some close family and friends gathered together at the beach (of all places in the winter) for a picnic. It was beautiful this past weekend, funny to say since most of the blog posts I've seen have been about snowy, cold weather. We never get any of that here, but it was surprising that we didn't get any rain - and theres also none of that in the forecast for the next 7 days.... go figure. I think we're jumping straight into spring!

So, we held our party at the dog friend Crissy Beach in San Francisco. Bailey and his bff Catch Baker held their party on the same day. Bailey is only two weeks older than Catch, and they are bothing turning 3 this year! So, it was a great opportunity to throw a joint party. After a busy morning prepping the last of the pupcakes, we headed out to pick up the cousins and headed to our picnic site. Bailey got to sit in the front seat (Which he hasnt been allowed in over a year) and had a blast.  We got a bunch of picnic type lunch food (bread, meats, cheeses, chips, potato salad, drinks), and bought a cake with Bailey's and Catch's picture on it. I baked some special pupcakes for the dogs in attendance (6 of them to be exact including Bailey!), and we ate cake. Then, we opened all his presents. We even received a gift from Uncle Parker and auntie Penelope in the mail!! :) Then, we headed down to the beach for some fun. Bailey loves the water. So did most of the other dogs. We were suprised that little Miette, the Papillon made it in the water too! By the time we left to go home, the sun was setting and we got some great pictures.
 

 Bailey helping me wrap up the rest of the goodie bags. We made homemade chexmix for the humans.

Bailey and I also baked homemade banana and peanut butter biscuits for the doggie bags. We didn't have any bone shaped cutters, so we did stars :) Let us know if you want the recipe!

Bailey wearing his birthday hat for the party. I be-dazzled Bailey and Catch's hats. They have sequins and a "I'm 3" logo and a feather on top!

 The Birthday boys!!!!!! Bailey turned 3 on Jan 21, and Catch will turn three on Feb 11!

 The birthday cake. Bailey and Catch were printed on sugar paper. Whipped cream with strawberry filing! This cake was for the humans, although little catch did manage to get a few licks of the frosting! :P

 When it came present time, Catch decided to run off and play with a stuffed raccoon bailey and i got him. He looked like he was having tons of fun :D

 Here are the dogs all mingling together. Everyone got along just fine! Summer, Riley, Bailey, Tanner and Catch! (left to right)

Birthday boys in their hats. They didn't last long on their heads. Bailey kept runnig under the picnic table and of course it would just knock right off

Bailey playing with a frisbee he got for his birthday 

 Bailey and I hanging out

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 Bailey cutting the cake. :) i think its super cute. 

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The pupcakes I baked for the dogs. They were made from carrots, bananas, wheat flour, honey and i basted them with chicken broth and topped them with light cream cheese.

Bailey eating his pupcake! Happy Birthday!!

Bailey and his stash of gifts. oh goodness. who's spoiled? Thanks to everyone for the goodies! Thanks to the cousins for the card - bailey LOVED the poem you wrote about him (cited below):

Bailey Bear by A.Z.

Beneath an apple tree

The dog ways its

Little stub tail,

Big wet tongue

Hanging out,

Panting, Exhausted,

Plops down

On the juicy green grass, 

Takes a sniff, 

Licks the grass

Chews, another

And another bite,

...interesting!

Goodies from Bailey's relatives Parker and Penelope!

 

 After the picnic, we went down to the beach and the dogs had a blast!

Bailey got to try out his chuck it surfboard he received for secret santa. He loved chasing it. He kept barking for me to throw it and oh... they can bark so loud for having such short legs.. haha :) I had to hide it so he would stop barking! 

Bailey chasing after the surboard in the water. The sun is setting :)

 

Bailey staring off into the distance 

Even the kids had fun in the water. Tanner kept a close eye on them!!

 

The scenery, such a gorgeous day

The party was great and Bailey thanks all those in attendance!!!! He and I truly appreciate all the folks that took time of their busy schedules to attend. I hope you guys enjoyed your goodie bags!

  Bailey got a bath when he came home and well, he was very tired he was snoring that night.

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY BAILEY!!! I LOVE YOU!!

more photos can be found on Bailey's facebook page (see right sidebar), or our flickr set.

Also, check out all the videos we have on youtube too! (search Bailey the Corgi)