Birthday party...

 Last Saturday, my niece celebrated her sixth birthday. First off, I have to wonder-- when did she become "6"!!! and then I have to say, she is a "dog person" just like her Auntie.. which makes me as pleased as can be!! Being the dog person that she is, her birthday theme was "dogs"... and it began with this pawprint cakes (which was made by Kassy!!!)

And then cupcakes, with "dog cookies" in them (cookies for kids that is).  Abbie was so excited to be going to her cousins birthday party...

 Camille was also invitied, as was Bogey and Moxie (Kelli and Rick's puppy)

 So, it was a combination of kids and K9's and cake... what could make a "better" afternoon than that.

 There were all the "usual" party games (dog themed).. Abbie wasn't so sure about this pinata thing.. she really isn't into "hitting" things (especially something that looked like a cute little dalmation!!!)

 But once it broke open and all the kids were getting candy.. she thought differently!!!

 There was also a "surprise visitor" that came. A "big dalmation"... the older kids thought "she" was kind of cool... but Abbie-- not so sure. I had to agree, "she" certainly was a strange sort of creature....

However, Naomi, Bogey and Moxie didn't mind "her" at all......

We sang the "happy birthday" song... and cut into that great cake...

Opened a few gifts... but really what Naomi wanted.. was to have everyone bring dog food and other donations that she and her Mom will be bringing up to the animals shelter. She spent quite a bit of time with Bogey (maybe we have a future puppy raiser!!!) He certainly enjoyed the attention.

And by the end of the day... most of the children and certainly the adults and puppies....



looked like this....



Happy Birthday Na!!!!