Today I had two doggy birthday parties to run at work. So, last night I stopped at Target to get some presents, cards, and gift wrap. Bree, the sheltie, is one of my favorites, so I got her some more expensive toys. She got a pink Chuck It tennis ball thrower, extra balls and a crinkly ladybug stuffed toy. The other birthday girl was Abby, the yellow lab. I wasn’t sure if she liked toys, but I knew she liked treats! So, I got her some Three Dog Bakery cookies.

The parties went well. Bree’s was first, because her mom brought the cake and balloons in mid-day and wanted to stay for the party. I got everything set up in the party room after I got off a conference call, then brought in the birthday girl and some of her daycare friends. Everyone loved the designer dog bakery cake (carob peanut butter). I brought some home to my girls – apparently China doesn’t like carob. Bree is a popular girl and got presents from me, another employee and one of her doggy “classmates”.

After Bree’s mommy left and the party guests were sent back to naptime, I switched cakes and threw Abby her party. Her mom had baked both people cupcakes and doggy carrot cake. I tried the doggy cake – it was very good! Tasted like carrot muffins. I avoided the strange frosting though. Everyone but Milo liked the cake.

The parties took a big chunk out of my day, but how can I say no to them? So much fun…