Come Along For Fiona's First Big Adventure!

There comes a time in a little dog's life that they have to meet the big blue sea. This was Fiona's day to look out over the stretching blue of the ocean and dabble her toes in the white sand. Brother Duhgall's favorite place in the world is the beach and we are hoping it will be Fiona's favorite place as well.
But first, bellies must be filled with an omelette of avocado, feta cheese, spinach and artichoke hearts. No, not for the furriest of beasts but rather for those with only two legs.
Smiling big because they think they will get a sampling...well, they were right...a potato...or two..or three.
Our dear friends, Doug and Wave and their little lassie Miss Maudie McPhie (full sister to Fee and half to Duhgall), shared in our day. It was a lovely California day with just the perfect weather and cool breezes (ok Doug...it waaaasssss windy!)

First stop in Carmel, California was - of course! - a dog and cat boutique. This is, afterall, a day for the dogs!

Wave and Maude check out the wall of apparel. There you will find all kinds of doggie shirts and Wave found a soccer shirt to send to her son - who, of course, has a Scottie named MAC! Mac attends soccer games that Wave's grandchildren play in and he MUST have his own Adidas Soccer jersey!

My little Scotties don't know which direction to head in. Duhgall says to go to the chew toys and Fiona wants to go check out all of the bling bling in doggie attire.

Duhgall is checking out those rubber chickens! Little do the store owners know, but he would filet one of those chickens in two seconds flat! Scotties have huge-a-mia teeth that surprise even the vet!

Like all dogs, Scotties like squeaky toys. Like I said, they will shred something in a hot New York minute! Here the sweet store clerk is displaying this squeaky toy that has TWELVE squeakies in. She said that it lasted about a month with her Lab. I had to politely tell her "no" and explain that my dogs will not be getting one of these...no matter how pretty Fiona is sitting for it. Sorry.....and not for 22.00.....

And sorry Fiona...no matter how cute you look, you just aren't getting one of those. I will make it up to you and get you a pretty new colar, lead and harness...one with a vintage look with little red hearts.

We also search for the proper chew toy and found one that is made by HURLEY. It is guaranteed so don't feel too sorry for her. Below she is sporting her new foo-foo attire.

After a lot of spoiling with dog treats at the store, Maude and Fiona are ready to play at the beach. Where is Duhgall you say? He and the boys headed down to Doris Day's dog friendly hotel for an ale...or two.

Finally we make it to the beach. Duhgall feels quite content to just sit after having a few sips of ale himself.....

...but decides that he wants to join in on the beach walk and makes a run for it to catch up!

Doug and Wave know of the perfect little cove to end our day...

...and take in the beauty of the sea.

A few nibbles for the pooches before going out to dinner at our favorite "dog friendly" restaurant. While at the restaurant we struck up conversation with a couple there who have an adorable miniature Schnauzer named Liesl. Well come to find out, Liesl's Maw, Patti, loves to cross stitch and comes to our town to participate in a stitching group at The Elegant Stitch. Being as both Wave and I cross stitch, we hit it off with Patti. Lastly, for toppers --- Patti has a blog and it is called A Cozy Cottage In The Woods!! She and her husband are so blessed to live in the Carmel area!!

God gave us a wonderful day to play in the sand, enjoy the bright sunshine, the gorgeous blue sea and meeting new friends, too. Maybe next time Fiona will be able to run FREE on the beach like her beach dude brother.

Have a lovely week everyone!!!