Happy Father's Day Bampa

Happy Father's Day Bampa.  You are loved!!!!!!!!!

Deacon discovers PB ice cream. Happiness happens!

I found some PB ice cream for dogs at Target.  So of course I picked some up for Deacon.  I put it in the bowl, called him over, and he was very confused about what was happening.  He truly wasn't sure if it really was for him.

I finally convinced him that it was, he gave it a taste, really liked it, but the bowl kept slipping around so I took it in the kitchen and put it in the corner.  Worked much better.

Well, Lire decided she needed to give it a try and put her face right into the bowl!  I pushed her out, and I got a very dirty look for my troubles.

"What?  NONE for me?"  Well, the next time I gave Deacon some I cut off a sliver for her and she really liked it.  SO now it's cat ice cream too.  Who knew?  But now PB ice cream is a big treat for certain folks in our home.

Starlight Parade done right!

Chalie and Kathy came along for the ride at the Starlight Parade. While we waited for the parade to begin we checked out Portland.  Here is one way cool elephant.

 He wow: here he is again, in a mural this time!

Check out Charlie sporting a way cool hat.

Checking out the RMH entry. 

I loved the Civil War enacters (spelling, sigh) outfits.  So well done!  And I love this picture.  I think it's one of the best I've ever taken.

Charlie loved meeting so many princesses.  And these gals had buttons to hand out.  Made this young lady's day for sure!

I got a kick out of the woman waiting in costume for the extra large porta potty.  Thank goodness they had one!

This is Dave (I believe that's his name...sigh...). He is one of the folks who does most of the work on the float.  He works at Parr Lumber (they sponsor the float), and he is one of the nicest guys around.  Here he shows Charlie the ways of the mini marshmellow gun.  She just shot one at me and I think she even hit her target!

Here Tom, the executive director of the RMH, checks out the gun.  Wade, a young man who has stayed at the House many times, explains it. 

Buddies!

Wade and I had a lot of fun hanging out.  He's very interesting to talk to, even though he likes snakes......I'll overlook that.....

Hey, why weren't we invited to the toga party??

Buddies!

Stars talking to police.  Only in Portland......

Lights are coming on: must be showtime!  We had so much fun: I love being in the Starlight Parade, and I loved that Kathy and Charlie came with me.  I have the best friends every.   :)

Bark For Life!

I found myself one Saturday morning at Bark For Life of Beaverton.  One of the best parts was hanging out with Kathy and crew.  Here is her set up of fundraising.  I love the colors!

This was a great little park.  We all began to make our way to the opening ceremony.

Jill got us started.  You go girl!

Everyone got ready to get started.  Look at the thrilled looks on the kid's faces.  Cracks me up, cause they were actually having a great time.

This young lady is a vet, and she spoke on treating dogs with cancer.  I felt she was a wonderful speaker, and the information she gave us was interesting.

Here is Murphy, one of her patients.  He lost his front left leg to cancer.  He has an amazing spirit, and really brought it all home to us.

Murphy is in good hands, and that makes me happy.

We started the first lap.  Go Victor!

Kathy showed up, bringing two of my favorite little friends along for the ride.

Charlie colored a picture for the coloring contest.

Looking good my friend!

Okay, way too cute of a dog.  Way too cute.

Dean and Bailey hang out.  Bailey is styling with a purple Bark bandana.

Checked out the 'kissing' contest.  Most dogs just wanted to play.  Kissing ain't their style I guess.

A police dog attended as well.

Folks are drawn to a dog in uniform.....

See the stickE on the ground?  That's the dog's treat, and he's just barely containing himself until he can have it back!   Even big ole tough police dogs love their treats!!!

Time to go home.  Loving my new green hat, that says 'woof' on it.  Matches my green sunglasses I got from the Rock & Roll Marathon.  I'm so styling!

And I'm silly.

Kinda goofy.

I'm surprized at how styling and silly and goofy I am!
Aren't you?

The day actually began to have some blue sky: loving that!

GO RELAY!

I parked in front of this house: loved the flowers.  Makes me want to do more in my yard.
Great day all around.  Go Relay!

A welcome 'home'

 At Intel it's a custom to 'decorate' a person's office while they're on sabbatical.  Well, I came back to a penguin wonderland!

 And it had gotten very cold in my office apparently....brrrr.....

 Ice caps were everywhere!

Lovely clouds surrounded my laptop...

 Several penguins stood guard outside of my office.

But they were telling jokes to pass the time!

My co-workers did a great job: I think it's one of the best returns I've ever seen!!!!