7 December 2010

Ben’s Birthday Bash!

On Sunday, it was Ben’s birthday. I had planned to blog about it on Sunday, but I was having trouble getting the pictures up.

Throughout the past year, Ben has been friends with one of the dogs more than the others, and that’s Jack. Ben has always loved Jack, and Jack has always loved Ben. They share a love of fun, and the same Sprollie genes. So it was fitting that the only guest at the party was him.
Jack

The last time Jack was at a party, he didn’t bother playing with the other dogs and simply sat in a corner and chewed two footballs to death.

Jack loves footballs.
Jack

This time however, he decided to tease Ben with the ball.
Jack and Ben

A fight ensued, and no one was going to back down.
Jack and Ben

But Ben knew all of the tricks (he does play with Sheila, after all).
Ben and Jack

And Ben soon had the upper hand (or paw).
Ben and Jack

The chase was on.
Jack and Ben

They raced up…
Ben and Jack

…And down.
Jack and Ben

Jack wasn’t as agile as Ben, and soon was almost begging for the ball.
Ben and Jack

He even tried brute force.
Jack and Ben

But alas, Ben’s grip on the ball was too strong.

Time for some cake.

I made this with a can of dog food, two packets of dog treats and  puppy kibble.
Ben's Cake

Ben scoffed the lot.

Mmmm… Numbers…
Ben

Ben really enjoyed his Birthday meal.
Ben

Then it was time for the present.
Ben's Present

Whatever could be inside?
Ben

The wrapping paper’s upside-down. This was wrapped by dogs, you see. *Chough*

It’s a huge KONG!
Ben's Present

It was so black and shiny.
Ben's Present

Then I gave it to Ben. He sniffed it.
Ben

Wondered what it was.

Be honest with me. Is this a bomb?
Ben

Then he chewed it.
Ben

And ran.

He’s after my present! Ruuuuuun!
Jack and Ben

Faster!
Ben and Jack

Jack was back, and he was annoyed because Ben ate all of the cake by himself.

I’ll just keep the ball then.
Jack

Ben had some peace at last. Time to play KONG.
Ben

Ben found some innovative new ways of playing with a KONG (note Jack in the corner with the ball in protest).
Ben

Paws up!
Ben

That was a fun party. Happy Birthday, Ben!
Ben

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15 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Ben! Looks like you had a very good time. Great photos.

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  2. Happy Birthday Ben! Did you hear me singing Happy Birthday to you? I sang it with all my heart and my might!!!

    Love all the pictures of you playing ball with Jack and I love your kong too. Your mom was so sweet and prepared you such a wonderful meal. How I wish I were there to share the food with you because I guess it's a bit too much for you, right???

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  3. HAPPY BIRFDAY BEN!!! gRRRREAT toy and super fun int the snow. I loved your special supper. I am sure it was delicious.
    On your profile page there were several blogs listed... I wasn't sure which one to Follow. I chose this one. I hope it is your Main one.
    Happy Birfday to my new furend... and Hi to everybuddy else.

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  4. Happy Birthday Ben!!! Wow I loved your b-day dinner, your mommy sure does love you!!
    I hope you enjoyed your day special boy

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  5. Yay! Happy B-Day! What awesome pictures. Love the cool snow thingy.

    Hugs,

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  6. Hi Y'all!

    Thanks for stoppin' by! I'm so glad y'all did...What a wonderful day for the birthday boy!

    Y'all come back now!
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  7. Looks like you had a wonderful Birth Day ! Sweet Kong, it looks so pretty sitting in the snow. Nice that you had your best friend over to enjoy the good times. Loved the Bomb Photo! You looked very concerned...now would the Green Dogs do that to you?

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  8. Oh what a fun Birthday party. We love all the pictures. We sure would love to play with you and that football...


    Big Sloppy Kisses
    Gus, Louie and Callie

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  9. Happy Birthday Ben. That special cake looked wonderful. We'd love to share it with you. We've gotten very good at celebrating birthdays and would love to help you celebrate yours.
    Morgan, Tsar and the Porties

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  10. Happy Birthday Ben! Looks like you had fun playing ball AND what a birthday meal!

    Your pal, Pip

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  11. It looks like an EXCELLENT Birthday bash! I wish I could have been there!

    Woofs,
    Tommy

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  12. what great photos, looks like Ben had a ball, and a kong!!!! hehehe, hope you had the best birthday ever,

    Jenny :)

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  13. Happy birthday Ben!! You had quite a birthday meal. :)

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  14. Fabulous photos of a smashing birthday bash! Happy Great Birthday Ben!

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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