5.08.2011

May 8, 2011








White Dog, The Other White Dog, Another White Dog, Still Another White Dog, and Yet Another White Dog spent the morning whispering in the kitchen and supervising as they helped Steve put together a Mother's Day feast in honor of Candace and I. The smells were tantalizing but all I was told was that the theme was "Tea."

I tried to pretend I wasn't even curious but the tease was distracting...I could almost understand the the compelling drive motivating poor YoYoMa these days. Amazingly, after a night of his waking Puff every few hours to let her know he was ready whenever she was, he was well behaved throughout the day.

Candace and Gregg arrived with Dragon and Sen-ge in the late afternoon. The White Dog Army greeted everyone and introduced YoYo to our closest heart family. He loved the little guys but was a bit shy with the humans. We were handed tall icy glasses of Peach Tea and sparkling wine sangria with skewers of fresh fruit. White Dog helped Steve bring out the Goat Cheese and Yogurt dip seasoned with roibos chai and crispy rice crackers. The combination was perfect for our warm Spring Day and we visited and munched as the pups relaxed together.

Quinn and YoYo did the mas macho strut in the kitchen as they pushed each other to get the most samples as Steve finished up the main course: Chicken breasts poached in fruity black tea, asparagus, and a smokey Earl Grey infused curried rice. Wow! The room was suddenly very crowded as the SEVEN (OMG 7!) pups swarmed from person to person demanding bites of chicken. Steve kindly took a portion into the Office where Puff had been sequestered for her sanity as well as for general peacekeeping. She seemed to appreciate both the quiet AND the treat.

White Dog had planned a little Agility Fun in the backyard using the new equipment sent by our friends Fergie and Jake, and their humans, but the heat combined with THE Heat and the fullness of pup tummies caused a shift: naps on the cool porch and under the chairs.

But the Tea Party was not over. Steve brought out a fresh and luscious sorbet he had made using mangoes and green tea! We groaned, but no one left a single drip in his/her bowls.

After, there was lots of time to cuddle...and we called our Heart Family in California. Today they adopted...oops we mean took in a foster...Paddington. He is a tiny Eskie mix and we welcomed him long distance. It was a fantastic capper to a day celebrating fur-momness!

We hope all of the fur mommies out there had a day filled with love, and special attention, and joy. You are all extra wonderful and deserve all of the Blessings of the Universe for the dogzillion and eighty things you do everyday to share your love, nurture us, and care about all our needs.

Happy Mothers Day!

13 comments:

Teddy Bear said...

Happy Mother's Day to your amazing Mom!!! Sounds like a splendid day filled with lots of fun, wonderful friends and delicious food.:)

Love,
Teddy Bear & Sierra

The Daily Pip said...

Gosh between the adorable pictures and description of the meals - I am a very happy dog!

Your pal, PIp

Brian's Home Blog said...

Y'all sure were nice to your wonderful Mom! Happy Mother's Day!

Remington said...

Love the pics! Sounds like a great day for all! Friends and yummy food....who could ask for more....

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Now it sounds as though you gave your lovely mum the best day and so well deserved. We were drooling at the sound of that gorgeous food. Yo Yo settling in as well is just lovely.. Hugs GJ xx

Kari in Alaska said...

We have seen pics of their new "foster" He sure is cute!

Oh and I have changed my mind, as a thank you for taking care of YoYo, you can have Steve send me a nice homecooked meal ;) Hee hee

Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

What a day!

We are trying to snooooof in what might be left!

We've also seen pikhs of the 'foster' -

So furry khute!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

rottrover said...

What a wonderful day you all enjoyed. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Wyatt said...

What a lovely day. That menu sounds delish!

Wyatt

Jacqueline said...

We hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day, precious Sue; it sounds like Steve prepared a lovely and unique feast for you all and everyone had a great day!...We always enjoy your photos=it's obvious everyone is very happy and sooo loved!...You and Steve have created a fantastic family with Michael and all your gorgeous fur babies=there is no doubt you are a beloved Mommy, wife and friend!...big hugs, sweet Sue...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki

Bailey Be Good! said...

You've really got a full house now! I love Eskie mixes... just ask my furry Eskie mix sister. ;)

Woofs & hugs,

~Bailey

Tweedles -- that's me said...

Sorry i am a little late,, but I am sending Mothers Day Wishes
love
tweedles

Sagira said...

Happy Belated Mothers day!

Did you guys have fun doing the agility? We love doing it here. :)