4th of July 2011

Although it was our intention to be IN the 4th of July Pet Parade in Bend this year with Phoenix and all 3 dogs, it didn't work out. Mommy (Steph) wasn't feeling well, so we were only able to get to Bend to watch the last half of the parade. But, it was the best part... we saw the cows, horses, and best of all the "flying chihuahua"! He is being held aloft with a large bunch of balloons and held by 2 tether leashes, so he doesn't fly away! He even has doggles (dog sunglasses / goggles) on! And a small dog with a bee outfit with motorized wings!

Even though we won't be living in Central Oregon, we have discussed coming back next year, just so that Phoenix can be in the parade with his beloved "Cho, Bo, and Ka" (Nacho, Sable, and Lucky). 

After the parade, we came home and visited Malachai in his inflatable pool in his front yard (photo at the top).
 
Phoenix missed his nap, so he went to bed early... but, before he went to bed we lit a couple of sparklers and some dinosaur fireworks we found that emitted "showers". He was not too sure about it all. He fell asleep before the big fireworks went off at the county fairgrounds.