O/T & silly: Rilo's birthday

Mod-LadyCoconut · #1 July 21st, 2009, 07:06 PM

So most of you guys know our 6 pounds chihuahua/maltese mix is my BABY. His third birthday is July 31st and I'll be in Dallas w/ Lauren & Michelle. Now, I realize this is a dog and he doesn't know when his birthday is but I can't help but feel guilty!

Isn't that just RIDICULOUS?! I'm all pregnant and hormonal and really think at some point I might actually shed tears about this. For his first birthday we threw him a big party. We made up and mailed invitations (including one to the president

) and I made cupcakes for the humans and doggy treats for the dog friends we invited. People brought gifts... seriously. My cousin gifted Rilo her beta fish she didn't want anymore... which he named Peanut.. and we STILL have her... I can't believe she's still alive. haha. Anyway, because this is just insanely hilarious that I'm kind dof upset over this I figured i'd share some of the pictures from his first birthday party two years ago. My baby is all grown up!

haha

My step-dad Bob, who Rilo calls 'GrandBob" haha

My mom w/ Rilo

his hat falling offf

here's the human funfetti ccupcakes... the little bags behind it are the goody bags w/ homemade dog treats for the doggy guests. and some of Rilo's gift bags.

Yes, people sang to him... and here he is blowing out his candle

This is when he got the fish, Peanut, from my cousin

So yeah... seriously. We're THOSE people. I can't deny it. It's pretty bad. and I really am feeling kind of bad about not being here for his birthday, even though we wouldn't do anything besides like a longer walk and a special treat or something. haha.

And while I'm at it w/ photo overload... here's some pics of him over the last three years!

his first tattoo...

This was the picture we put on his birthday invitations since it looks like he's smiling

ANYWAYYYYY... we're lame.

I wouldn't change it though.

Lash · #2 July 21st, 2009, 07:10 PM

Why dont you still have a party for him? DO IT!

*kyle* · #3 July 21st, 2009, 07:18 PM

That is so lame that it's awesome LOL... I would totally come to Rilo's birthday party AND bring my dog and a gift.

He looked so cute in his birthday hat, although in half the pictures the look on his face is like, what the hell is going on?!

Also I love "Grand-Bob" and my parents call my dog their "grandpuppy." I hope they don't stop with all that after they have a real grandkid.

Lash · #4 July 21st, 2009, 07:28 PM

My mom calls our babies the grandpuppies too

My mom also regularly babysits the dogs

*vi · #5 July 21st, 2009, 07:53 PM

awww what a cutie lol not lame, he's your baby!

Mod-LadyCoconut · #6 July 21st, 2009, 08:48 PM

Aw you guys brought a big smile to my face for not making fun of us! haha. My dogs are regularly 'puppy-sat' too. It always scares me when people say they didn't love or want their pets anymore once their baby was there b/c I just can't imagine ever feeling that way. But then, the people who felt that way after they had kids said the same thing before too. I'm hoping it's not true for me and I really just can't imagine feeling like that.

Also.. in those pics I'm like 40 pounds heavier... I really hope that even with this pregnancy I never weigh that much again!

chellerenee · #7 July 21st, 2009, 09:06 PM

He is such a cutie pie! I think it's totally adorable that you threw him a party! My dogs are my babies too! I already get sad because Kali doesn't even sleep in the bed with us anymore! lol

#8 July 21st, 2009, 09:33 PM

Okay Shannon, I can't NOT make fun of you...

Giiiiirl, you're crazy! haha. I'm totally kidding. You know that. I just think it's funny! I would totally come to his bday party and dork it up with you

Can I share some of my silly pics of my Jack?

If you remember, we found him a new home after Reid was born, because, well....he is evil.

I miss him so much.

Mommy gave him a haircut and didn't do a very good job

We matched for halloween in 05

I had portraits done when he was a puppy

First time swimming

Okay, bah, getting teary now

Thanks for letting me take some time to remember/miss my Jack Jack and sorry to post all up in your thread. lol

Mod-LadyCoconut · #9 July 21st, 2009, 09:43 PM

Aw no! Bre, I totally cried when you posted about rehoming Jack b/c I know how much he was your baby and it just made me so scared for Rilo. Ben and I have always wanted a pom but somehow wound up with our shih tzu Piper instead. We love her too, but that took a little longer. haha. Rilo and I have both been bumble bees for Halloween too, although we did it separate years. Here's our bee photos:

Bad pic of my costume but the only one I have online. Those boots have six inch heels, they're awesome

~*Bethy*~ · #10 July 21st, 2009, 09:58 PM

how cute!!! Your not crazy at all!! Oscar got doggie treats on his birthday (all I know is he was born in july, dont know what day, so his birthday is the 4th, just for kicks

)

I always make my horses special treats for their birthday, I felt bad as I dont have Gizmo anymore, and I wasnt there for his birthday (

) But I did think of him on his birthday! Next year on Caly's first birthday Ill make her a birthday cake aka big huge homemade cookie!!

~Beth

Resi · #11 July 22nd, 2009, 05:45 AM

It looked like a fun and silly party. I think it was a cute idea.

And.. I'm one of those people.. I said I would never change the way I felt about my two cats. They were my babies. I cried leaving for the hospital because I knew when I came back their little lives would not be the same. NOW my whole feelings about pets and animals has changed. I kind of feel bad for saying it but they are just cats now and to be honest they drive me nuts. A big part of me wishes we did not have them. But I'm the type that thinks once I have a pet it's unfair to get rid of them.

Mars · #12 July 22nd, 2009, 05:45 AM

You all are CRAZY!!!! But I LOVE it!!! LOL!

♥Ashley♥ · #13 July 22nd, 2009, 06:43 AM

JediRach · #14 July 22nd, 2009, 07:49 AM

Aww, Our dogs are our kids too.

soImarriedAnerd · #15 July 22nd, 2009, 01:04 PM

My dogs had birthday parties also when they were with us--and halloween costumes also. So you can put me in THAT group also! LOL

~*sierra*~ · #16 July 22nd, 2009, 03:59 PM

AWWWWWWWWWWWW Chile is totally blushing over here, she's mega in love still by the way! chile just turned 4 on june 3!

rilo will forgive you, dont worry. i was like so emotional that chile couldnt be at my wedding, like i wanted someone to walk her down the aisle with the rings and stuff but they dont allow dogs in the hotel we stayed at in vegas sooooooo we couldnt bring her. she totally forgave me, thats the thing about dogs, they love you no matter what. even if you have to celebrate their birthdays on different days shannon!!

ps on dog topic, i just found bite marks on chiles head from her altercation earlier

(see my OT post)