SUNDAY BRUNCH

Our family gatherings are “chaotic”, and rarely go as planned, yet they’re so much fun, and create a preponderance of memories. That is why I absodoodletutely adore “Sunday Brunch.”

Our daughter Tiffany, decided to host one yesterday. Her choice of words on the invite (yes, she sent out invites!) was pawdorable:

“Everyone is invited to my house for Sunday Brunch – two and four legs”…

I was so excited to see Kate there!

Stealing some "sugar" under the table

Stealing some “sugar” under the table

Kate and Tiffany have been “besties” for decades. They met at the College of Charleston and roomed together until graduation. They returned to Northern VA and remained roommates through job searches, relationships and cancer!…

Can't explain it  - but Tiffany ALWAYS stands on Kate's right side for photo's...

Can’t explain it – but Tiffany is ALWAYS positioned on Kate’s right side for photo’s…

Years have passed,  Kate is “married with children” and she and Tiffany now reside a mere two miles from one another. Kate and Dave make it a point to “share” their two girls with Godmother Tiffany…

There’s Aubrey…

Tiffany has nicknamed her "Aub"s"

Tiffany has nicknamed her “Aub”s”

…and little sister Ainsley…

These two were a pair - all day long!

These two were a pair – all day long!

While Harley hung out with the “little people” Leo basked in the company of Manny and his mom as they performed a “doodle-massage”

Look at his face - he's in heaven...

Look at his face – he’s in heaven…

Harley loved his private picnic with Aubrey and her basket of blueberries..

Inquiring minds want to know: "will his poop be blue?"

Inquiring minds want to know: “will his poop be blue?”

After dinner (which was incredibly delicious) Aubrey and Kate opened a BarkBox with the Boys…

I love watching the unveiling of the box - EVERYTIME

I love watching the unveiling of the box – EVERYTIME

Aubrey did her best to read the contents, but as usual, Leo wanted the toy…

"What's that word mommy?"

“What’s that word mommy?”

And Harley wanted the treat…

"Not interested in the label Kate - just open the bag please" - Harley

“Not interested in the label Kate – just open the bag please” – Harley

Downstairs we all tried to burn off some calories before dessert. “The Girls” played some games with “The Boys”

Winter fun with summer pool noodles

Winter fun with summer pool noodles

And then to be fair, Harley tried to find some “girly” things to do with Aubrey…

Searching for a tennis ball

Searching for a tennis ball

While Leo and Tiffany had their own little “tug of war” moment…

 

Should we send them to "America's Got Talent?"

Should we send them to “America’s Got Talent?”

The rest of us were ready for our cupcakes. Poor Harley, he could not fathom why he didn’t get one…

Watching paid off, he got to lick a few fingers in the end

Watching paid off, he got to lick a few fingers in the end

Outside romps, and a little ball play, made for the pawfect ending…

Our human ANIpal list keeps growing.

Our human ANIpal list keeps growing.

Sunday Brunch with family – THE BEST

Sunday Brunch with friends – THE SWEETEST

Sunday Brunch with doodles – THE ULTIMATE

It was a long day, but a wonderful one…

Why do we love them more when they're sleeping?

Why do we love them more when they’re sleeping?

Thanks for reading, have a great week, and go ahead – plan a brunch soon…

 

12 Comments
  • Kate
    February 24, 2014

    This was a wonderful afternoon. Wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you for documenting with these wonderful photos!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 24, 2014

      We MUST do it again – SOON – Much love

  • Tiffany
    February 24, 2014

    I had the best afternoon! I absolutely LOVED having my whole family over, both two and four-legged.

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 24, 2014

      And we ALL loved being there, both two and four legs!

  • emma
    February 24, 2014

    What a fun time! You should have brought the tunnel with. Maybe the boys would go in with the kids. The kids would love it for sure!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 24, 2014

      OH MY DOODLE Emma, that was a great idea… We should have brought the tunnel along. That would have been the PAWfect opportunity. Well you better believe it – I will certainly remember next time.

  • Ann Staub
    February 24, 2014

    Oh that does look like such a pawtastic time!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 25, 2014

      There’s nothing like family fun to me Ann, we had a blast!

  • Kimberly Gauthier
    February 25, 2014

    I love how the dogs are so much a part of the family and family events. This is great!!!

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 25, 2014

      Fur Mom – The Boys are truly a part of the family, and it’s so nice to know that my ENTIRE family believes that too!

  • Stacey
    February 25, 2014

    Looks like Harley was tired after the visit. Wonder if he is dreaming about cupcakes? BOL! The pictures are great and looks like everyone had a good time.

    • Cathy Bennett
      February 25, 2014

      Trust me, Harley had enough cupcake icing for the two of them. Yes Stacey – it was a wonderful day, simply PAWfect!!