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Howl-o-ween is the one night a year you have a chance to be someone (or something!) other than you are. Therefore, Heather decided to rule the jungle as the Lion Queen and Mr. K decided to put on a tuxedo and become a penguin. What do you think? Do they look pretty good as their alter egos or should they stick to the traditional Scottie look? Happy Howl-o-ween, friends - don't get too spooked out there tonight and enjoy those treats!
The Birthday Hangover
Mr. K certainly won't be saying (or doing) much this BlogPaws' Wordless Wednesday. He's got a birthday hangover! It's been a happening week for Mr. K - full of one birthday celebration after another. Looks like this boy has done too much pawtying and is need of some serious recovery time! Plus, he and Heather have to rest up for their big costume reveal tonight! Stay tuned throughout the day for those photos. Happy Howl-o-ween good friends!
Scrub-a-Dub-Dub
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You knew it was coming, didn't you? Well, after Heather decided to get all dirty playing in the park Saturday morning, she left this Scottie Mom with absolutely no choice but to give her a bath. Luckily, the place we were going to pick up Heather and Mr. K's birthday cakes also had a do-it-yourself bathing room we were sure to take advantage of upon our arrival. Heather and Mr. K never saw it coming. There they were, walking into a wonderland of treats and toys when, out of nowhere they find themselves surrounded by...don't say it!...baths.
Heather was up first, as we certainly had the most work to do on her. These tubs were smaller than the ones I've gotten used to at City Dog Market, so we had to bathe them one at a time. Silly Mr. K probably thought he was getting away free this time, watching Heather get lathered up from across the room. Within a few minutes, though, he learned otherwise. Usually, he doesn't mind baths and I don't even have to hook his collar up to keep him in place. This time, however, he was determined not to take a bath and nearly walked out of the tub twice.
The baths met our needs for this particular occasion given that Heather was so very dirty, but I definitely missed a few things other do-it-yourself doggie bathing places have offered. Most importantly, a bath tub that is high enough not to hurt your back while washing two Scottie dogs and easier stairs for the pups to navigate their own way safely in and out of the tub. Other than these minor hiccups, the place was genuinely amazing in terms of the quantity and variety of freshly-made treats. (I even picked up a recipe book for doggie treats authored by one of the owners at Canine Cafe Charlotte - more on that later.) And, rest assured, Heather and Mr. K's birthday celebration was not ruined by our pitt stop for baths, either. In fact, they were amply rewarded with a number of those delicious looking treats!
You knew it was coming, didn't you? Well, after Heather decided to get all dirty playing in the park Saturday morning, she left this Scottie Mom with absolutely no choice but to give her a bath. Luckily, the place we were going to pick up Heather and Mr. K's birthday cakes also had a do-it-yourself bathing room we were sure to take advantage of upon our arrival. Heather and Mr. K never saw it coming. There they were, walking into a wonderland of treats and toys when, out of nowhere they find themselves surrounded by...don't say it!...baths.
Heather was up first, as we certainly had the most work to do on her. These tubs were smaller than the ones I've gotten used to at City Dog Market, so we had to bathe them one at a time. Silly Mr. K probably thought he was getting away free this time, watching Heather get lathered up from across the room. Within a few minutes, though, he learned otherwise. Usually, he doesn't mind baths and I don't even have to hook his collar up to keep him in place. This time, however, he was determined not to take a bath and nearly walked out of the tub twice.
The baths met our needs for this particular occasion given that Heather was so very dirty, but I definitely missed a few things other do-it-yourself doggie bathing places have offered. Most importantly, a bath tub that is high enough not to hurt your back while washing two Scottie dogs and easier stairs for the pups to navigate their own way safely in and out of the tub. Other than these minor hiccups, the place was genuinely amazing in terms of the quantity and variety of freshly-made treats. (I even picked up a recipe book for doggie treats authored by one of the owners at Canine Cafe Charlotte - more on that later.) And, rest assured, Heather and Mr. K's birthday celebration was not ruined by our pitt stop for baths, either. In fact, they were amply rewarded with a number of those delicious looking treats!
How to Get Dirty - Scottie Style
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One of the things I promised the pups for their birthday was a field trip to a surprise location while we visited Heather and Mr. K's Scottie Grandparents. And so, when Saturday morning rolled around, we piled into the car and headed to William Davies Dog Park - rumored to be the very best Charlotte, North Carolina has to offer. Unfortunately, it turned out to be nothing more than a fenced in wooded area, which was a big let down after discovering the adorable Newton Dream Dog Park in Johns Creek, Ga. just a week or so ago.
Alas, that did not stop Heather and Mr. K from having fun. Mr. K kept to himself most of the time, perusing the land with Scottie Grandpadre. He wasn't on such good behavior as he was at the last dog park, so he also wasn't priveleged to be off-leash as long as he had been previously. Heather, on the other hand, remained off-leash the entire time, trotting around and finding new piles of leaves to dig through in her quest to find fresh dirt to roll around in. Her hard work paid off as she soon found several spots she could burrow her head into and soak up all the dirt. Much to this Scottie Mom's dismay, Heather went from a cute and clean Scottie to a dirty ragamuffin who, if I'm being completely honest, was still pretty cute despite the dirt and debris in her hair.
Oh, how happy she was! Here I am shaking my head one minute and wondering, "what's gotten into her?" The next minute, she's emerging from underneath the bench she was just rolling around under and she looks up at you with this wild grin as if to say, "LOOK!" No matter how dirty the Scottie, who could be upset at anyone with a face like that? Then, as if to answer that rhetorical question, Heather begins to shake off the dirt she accumulated in her hair, a cloud of dust quickly forming around both her and the people around her. That surely was no fun, at least for me. Apparently, it was great for Heather as she began the whole process of getting dirty and shaking it off a second and even a third time before it was time to leave. Silly little girl must have thought that because it was her birthday weekend, she would be exempt from a bath...if only she had known better! Do you think she would have gone through with it anyway?
One of the things I promised the pups for their birthday was a field trip to a surprise location while we visited Heather and Mr. K's Scottie Grandparents. And so, when Saturday morning rolled around, we piled into the car and headed to William Davies Dog Park - rumored to be the very best Charlotte, North Carolina has to offer. Unfortunately, it turned out to be nothing more than a fenced in wooded area, which was a big let down after discovering the adorable Newton Dream Dog Park in Johns Creek, Ga. just a week or so ago.
Alas, that did not stop Heather and Mr. K from having fun. Mr. K kept to himself most of the time, perusing the land with Scottie Grandpadre. He wasn't on such good behavior as he was at the last dog park, so he also wasn't priveleged to be off-leash as long as he had been previously. Heather, on the other hand, remained off-leash the entire time, trotting around and finding new piles of leaves to dig through in her quest to find fresh dirt to roll around in. Her hard work paid off as she soon found several spots she could burrow her head into and soak up all the dirt. Much to this Scottie Mom's dismay, Heather went from a cute and clean Scottie to a dirty ragamuffin who, if I'm being completely honest, was still pretty cute despite the dirt and debris in her hair.
Oh, how happy she was! Here I am shaking my head one minute and wondering, "what's gotten into her?" The next minute, she's emerging from underneath the bench she was just rolling around under and she looks up at you with this wild grin as if to say, "LOOK!" No matter how dirty the Scottie, who could be upset at anyone with a face like that? Then, as if to answer that rhetorical question, Heather begins to shake off the dirt she accumulated in her hair, a cloud of dust quickly forming around both her and the people around her. That surely was no fun, at least for me. Apparently, it was great for Heather as she began the whole process of getting dirty and shaking it off a second and even a third time before it was time to leave. Silly little girl must have thought that because it was her birthday weekend, she would be exempt from a bath...if only she had known better! Do you think she would have gone through with it anyway?
The Gift that Keeps Giving
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Remember the EASY-BAKE Oven, the "learn how to bake but not really" toy for girls? This Scottie Mom had one growing up and I really haven't developed my baking skills since that time, believe it or not. That is, until now. Apparently there's a new bake kit in town that seems to operate on Scottie Mom's very basic cooking skills level. The best part? (Besides the fact that the kit is decorated with a Scottie and red/black plaid!) It's a bake kit for dog treats so I'm sure my taste-testing audience will be very generous with their feedback!
I owe this latest Scottie-decorated find to Heather and Mr. K's Scottie Grandmadre. Once again, she has managed to defy expectations and come up with a pawesome Scottie gift. This time, one that is sure to keep giving (assuming Scottie Mom learns how to properly bake some tasty treats and doesn't get too frustrated with the biscuit maker!). And while Heather and Mr. K were a little unsure of the wrapped box when they first saw it, I'm sure it won't take more than once or twice for them to realize what the treat kit looks and sounds like - meaning, there won't be any surprising these two once they make the connection that the box with a fellow Scottie on it means the infamous "T" word (and hopefully, tasty ones at that!).
The bake kit for dog treats comes with an electric cooking appliance that reminds me of a George Foreman grill and boasts the ability to cook up your doggie's treats in minutes. Several cookie cutters and suggested recipes also come in the kit as well. My favorite part of the kit, by far, is the use of the Scottie as the logo on the tin that holds everything and also on the biscuit maker itself. What Scottie Mom wouldn't love that? My judgement (as well as Heather and Mr. K's) on the rest of the kit and how well it bakes will come down later this week, more than likely, after I have a moment to get over the fact I'll be baking a batch of cookies for my beloved Scotties before I even attempt to make one for myself and Scottie Dad!
Remember the EASY-BAKE Oven, the "learn how to bake but not really" toy for girls? This Scottie Mom had one growing up and I really haven't developed my baking skills since that time, believe it or not. That is, until now. Apparently there's a new bake kit in town that seems to operate on Scottie Mom's very basic cooking skills level. The best part? (Besides the fact that the kit is decorated with a Scottie and red/black plaid!) It's a bake kit for dog treats so I'm sure my taste-testing audience will be very generous with their feedback!
I owe this latest Scottie-decorated find to Heather and Mr. K's Scottie Grandmadre. Once again, she has managed to defy expectations and come up with a pawesome Scottie gift. This time, one that is sure to keep giving (assuming Scottie Mom learns how to properly bake some tasty treats and doesn't get too frustrated with the biscuit maker!). And while Heather and Mr. K were a little unsure of the wrapped box when they first saw it, I'm sure it won't take more than once or twice for them to realize what the treat kit looks and sounds like - meaning, there won't be any surprising these two once they make the connection that the box with a fellow Scottie on it means the infamous "T" word (and hopefully, tasty ones at that!).
The bake kit for dog treats comes with an electric cooking appliance that reminds me of a George Foreman grill and boasts the ability to cook up your doggie's treats in minutes. Several cookie cutters and suggested recipes also come in the kit as well. My favorite part of the kit, by far, is the use of the Scottie as the logo on the tin that holds everything and also on the biscuit maker itself. What Scottie Mom wouldn't love that? My judgement (as well as Heather and Mr. K's) on the rest of the kit and how well it bakes will come down later this week, more than likely, after I have a moment to get over the fact I'll be baking a batch of cookies for my beloved Scotties before I even attempt to make one for myself and Scottie Dad!
It's a PAWTY!
A birthday just isn't official until you have a piece of cake (and eat it, too!). And what better way to eat your cake than in the company of close family and friends? Heather and Mr. K invited Cousin Snackle and Cousin Circe to join them for an afternoon celebration and happily, they obliged. After taking some family photos to commemorate the event, each of the pups dug into a special treat from Canine Cafe Charlotte (more from our visit there coming to the Scottie Mom blog in a few days). Cousins Snackle and Circe had fresh-baked cannolis while Heather and Mr. K chowed down on some cake. Needless to say, it was a yummy-licous pawty!
To watch videos of Heather and Mr. K digging into their birthday cakes, check out the Scottie Mom facebook page.
Beauty Rest
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Being this cute is hard work. Gotta get some beauty rest![/caption]
The following is a message from the birthday girl herself:
Dear Friends -
What can I say? Being eight is great! Scottie Mom took the whole day off of work today to bring us to our Scottie Grandmadre's house in North Carolina. Let me tell you - it is Scottie heaven here. Lots of belly rubs, back pats and lovin' whenever I want it. (It's because Scottie Grandmadre likes me best but, shh...don't tell Mr. K - he'd be so upset if he knew!) I wish you all were here to play and celebrate with me. The grass is absolutely amazing. I haven't stopped rolling around in it since I got here - I even ate a few pieces of it but I don't think Scottie Mom noticed so please don't tell on me!
I slept through the entire drive from Atlanta to North Carolina just so I'd have some energy to spare at Scottie Grandmadre's! Scottie Mom says there's lots in store for us this weekend. I overheard her and Scottie Grandmadre going over "the agenda" for tomorrow. Sounds like we'll be pretty busy pups. I hope there's some squirrel chasing involved. That'd be fun, don't you think? Anyway, I wanted to say thank you to all my friends out there who wished Mr. K and I a happy birthday. It certainly was a happy one, indeed. We got to sleep in the hooman bed and we scored so many treats! You think there's something magical about being eight and that's why I've gotten more treats than usual? Maybe when Scotties turn eight they get an unlimited treat supply! Oh, I sure hope so...
Ok, friends, I have to cut this note short tonight. I have a lot more beauty rest to catch up on. Scottie Mom says we'll be having a birthday pawty this weekend and I must be looking my best. You never know who might show up! Also, rumor has it that Scottie Grandmadre got me a gift she couldn't wait until Christmas to give me so I'm getting it early. I wonder what it is? Something tells me it's my own pet squirrel. Anyway, many thanks again for the birthday wishes. You guys are the greatest friends ever! Watch out for photos from our adventures tomorrow. I'll be thinking of each of you and wishing you were here!
Much love,
Heather-Beather
Being this cute is hard work. Gotta get some beauty rest![/caption]The following is a message from the birthday girl herself:
Dear Friends -
What can I say? Being eight is great! Scottie Mom took the whole day off of work today to bring us to our Scottie Grandmadre's house in North Carolina. Let me tell you - it is Scottie heaven here. Lots of belly rubs, back pats and lovin' whenever I want it. (It's because Scottie Grandmadre likes me best but, shh...don't tell Mr. K - he'd be so upset if he knew!) I wish you all were here to play and celebrate with me. The grass is absolutely amazing. I haven't stopped rolling around in it since I got here - I even ate a few pieces of it but I don't think Scottie Mom noticed so please don't tell on me!
I slept through the entire drive from Atlanta to North Carolina just so I'd have some energy to spare at Scottie Grandmadre's! Scottie Mom says there's lots in store for us this weekend. I overheard her and Scottie Grandmadre going over "the agenda" for tomorrow. Sounds like we'll be pretty busy pups. I hope there's some squirrel chasing involved. That'd be fun, don't you think? Anyway, I wanted to say thank you to all my friends out there who wished Mr. K and I a happy birthday. It certainly was a happy one, indeed. We got to sleep in the hooman bed and we scored so many treats! You think there's something magical about being eight and that's why I've gotten more treats than usual? Maybe when Scotties turn eight they get an unlimited treat supply! Oh, I sure hope so...
Ok, friends, I have to cut this note short tonight. I have a lot more beauty rest to catch up on. Scottie Mom says we'll be having a birthday pawty this weekend and I must be looking my best. You never know who might show up! Also, rumor has it that Scottie Grandmadre got me a gift she couldn't wait until Christmas to give me so I'm getting it early. I wonder what it is? Something tells me it's my own pet squirrel. Anyway, many thanks again for the birthday wishes. You guys are the greatest friends ever! Watch out for photos from our adventures tomorrow. I'll be thinking of each of you and wishing you were here!
Much love,
Heather-Beather
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