Sunday, September 13, 2009

Happy birthday dear Hagrid

Hagrid turned two this week, so figured a party was in order. Who doesn't love a party? We invited some friends from the dog park, and our new neighbor pup.
The guests were greeted with balloons and a banner...
There were streamers, party hats, bubbles, and a wading pool...
I found this bubble machine at Wal-mart in the wedding section-- isn't it great?!
Charlie was eager to party with his hat on. The silly boy kept that hat on almost the entire time! Amazing!
My friend Krista and I baked cupcakes for the people-guests... we even made dog-themed chocolates to adorn the cupcakes!
We hand-dipped dog treats for the goodie-bags... note, each baggie has a bottle of bubbles tied to it with paw-printed ribbon! I served people food indoors, safe from the fur-babies. The dips were served in stainless steel (sterile) dog dishes!

(If you are wondering what's up with the blue stripes around the bookshelf and windowsill, I'm getting ready to paint the walls so the edges have been masked. I'll be sure to share "after" photos when the painting is completed.)

This is my new neighbor and friend, Krista, and her sweet Nellie...

I made "pupcakes" for Haggie and his friends. They're topped with peanut butter-cream cheese frosting and kibble sprinkles!
Charlie made himself at home and tried to sneak up onto Krista's lap... she looks a little surpised at his sly attempt! He's such a love!
I love this shot of Nellie licking the frosting off of her pupcake!
This is Gracie enjoying Haggie's pupcake! So sneaky!
Here's Charlie enjoying Gracie's pupcake! (Notice: hat intact!)
Okay, Charlie's sporting a new look with his hat! What a party hound! I think this might be the dog version of "wearing the lampshade"!
Oh, happy birthday boy! I think he had a really great time with his friends. Thanks for stopping by his birthday party!


7 comments:

MiniKat said...

Here's to more wonderful birthdays for Hagrid! :-)

rosanna said...

Hapy birthday! nice party, I wish someone would organize one for me too....

kathi said...

How cute! What a great idea! Love the puppycakes and all of the fun photos! You put a smile on my face this morning!

Kim said...

So Sweet! Happy Birthday Hagrid- I'm thinking it was the best birthday ever from the pictures! What a fun day :)

Claudia said...

What a fun party, Jill! You really went all out - I bet all the doggies had a wonderful time.

in vogue said...

This was a 1st and not a last experience to enjoy! Haggie, you were quite the gentleman on your 2nd Birthday! Thanks for having Nellie come and play. The Big Dog Gang will be complete with little Nellie to tag along! See you @ the Dog Park!
It was a joy to create and take part in this funny, fun & memorable afternoon! From rain to sunshine...you can't rain on our parades!!!

Hugs & licks,
Krista & Nellie

kimsminiatures said...

So cute!!!!! Happy Birthday boy. This is so cute JIll. I have given doggie birthday parties too! I knew I liked you. Looks like fun was had by all. Your dog is so adorable. Hugs~ Kim