Birthday Barbecue
Today we had a birthday barbecue, with family coming over for great food, good company and Wii Rock Band. Here are pictures of some of the attendees:
Gus spent much of the night under Zach’s chair.
Zoe, the friendly doggie cop, herded us all where she wanted us to go.
Sadie and Murphy are best buddies.
Panda is not very sociable – although she is the alpha dog – and spent most of her night like this.
The dogs did bring their parents. And the parents did get to eat at the tables. We had salmon mousse and crackers, smoked brisket & chicken, enough potato salad to cause a 21st century Irish potato famine, calabacitas (grilled squash, corn, onions & peppers), fresh-picked green salad and cake. Lots of cake. See the next post for more on that!
It’s not so bad turning forty-mumble mumble. We still feel young! Sort of. 
September 2nd, 2008
The UCF list shows your birthday for tomorrow, Jeri, and the barbecue happened yesterday, so today feels like a perfect day for me to be alternatively either slightly late or sufficiently ahead to wish you a very happy birthday and all the best things in the world. Health, love, fortune, and tons of smiles! Happy birthday!
September 2nd, 2008
Happy Birthday! Sounds like the whole thing went to the dogs though…
September 2nd, 2008
Ilya, it is tomorrow, but we celebrate on Labor Day, usually, because it’s better for getting together with family.
Lance, in my family things usually do.
December 6th, 2008
Your dogs are sooooo adorable!