Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Happy 4th of July!!

This year, we are celebrating Independence Day as we always do: with a family get-together over at my parents' house.  My birthday is on the 5th, and my mom's follows on the 6th, so we have one giant party, setting off bottle rockets and eating burgers off the grill!

I'll be taking the weekend off to just relax and spend some time with my family.  Jared told me we could do anything I wanted on my birthday, so he is taking me to an animal shelter an hour away to do some volunteering.  We visit shelters a lot, but Jared is usually in a hurry and doesn't let me stay for too long - men, I tell ya! ;)  But Saturday, we get to walk dogs and play with kitties all day!  It'll be a great birthday. :)

Here's what Riley will be wearing on the 4th:























Doesn't he look dapper and handsome?!  We got this polka-dot bowtie collar from the Usagiteam Etsy shop when we adopted Riley last year.  Their business is run out of San Francisco, and we can't say enough great things about it!  Profits from the shop go to various shelters around the country - we approve!!  Not only do they sell these bowtie collars (look at this adorable argyle one!), they also sell matching leashes and bandanas.  The fabrics are awesome and hand-picked, in various colors and patterns ranging from seersucker to plaid!  If you're looking for a spiffy new look for your furry friend, Usagi is highly recommended!  (A bowtie is also quite the attention-getter when taking your pooch for a walk!)

Don't forget to keep your pets safe this Friday - try to keep them inside in case the fireworks spook them!  Thankfully, Riley doesn't seem to even notice fireworks or thunderstorms - the only thing that freaks him out is the ice maker!  Do you have any special plans for the 4th??  Have a great weekend :)



14 comments:

  1. Happy Birthdays!! What a great way to spend your special day!! It sounds like a big weekend ahead! I love the bowtie! ♥♥

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    1. Thank you! It was a great holiday weekend; I hope yours was too! :)

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  2. Happy Birthday and Happy July 4th. What a great way to spend your birthday. Looks like we are going to be washed out.

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    1. Thank you! We didn't have any rain, just lots and lots of mosquitoes! Hope you had a good holiday :)

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  3. Happy Birthday!!! and Happy 4th of July! Riley's bow tie is so cute! Love it. Sounds like you'll have a great time on your birthday. What a nice way to spend it.
    P.S. My husband is the same way - whenever I take him with me to PetSmart on adoption days to help with the kitties, he always rushes me out. Men…. Although it might have something to do with the fact that he's afraid I'll bring another one home. LOL

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    1. Thank you so much! It was a great long weekend; hope yours was too :) Jared is allergic to cats, so he does have an out, I suppose...but he sucked it up on my birthday ;)

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    1. He sure thinks he is! :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. He looks so cute! Happy birthday!

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    1. Thank you, Kelsie! Hope you had a great weekend :)

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  6. Riley looks so very handsome! Happy birthday to you and your mom - hope you had a wonderful party! :D

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    1. Thanks so much for the birthday wishes! :)

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  7. I love his bow tie! Happy birthday to you and your mom! I hope you have a terrific weekend!

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    1. Thank you! I am surprised at how well Riley tolerates wearing such things...he actually seems to like it, even if we put clothes on him! He thinks he is a stylish gentleman :)

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