Saturday, October 27, 2007
Gilbert Family Halloween Festival

Ok so my human and I don't technically qualify as a family. Ok so we don't actually live in Gilbert. Ok so the event was mostly geared towards families with small children. So what I say. We went anyway and my humans' friend Kathy went along too.

I was once again forced to wear my Halloween costume. Though I must admit I'm getting used it to now. Thankfully she didn't make me wear the goggles over my eyes; instead they were on my head. The place was well lit but it was still dark out and I doubt I would have seen a wall until I walked in to it with those goggles on.

Once we arrived I was in sensory overload. So many people, so many oddly dressed kids, lots of decked out canines and food! Food everywhere! Chicken, pork, beef, chips, fries, breads of every sort. Candies, cookies and doughnuts oh my! Did I get to actually eat any of it? No. Dag'nabbit. I had to sit and watch as the humans had chick-fil-a sandwiches and potatoes chips. The lady across from us at the picnic table had pizza and her friend had a hamburger.

This is where things are interesting. This lady across from us has a small child dressed as a fairy princess (a far too commonly used costume if you ask me). This kid would not and could not sit still A bit too much candy maybe? Oh yes.

The lady had commented on how well behaved I was and the humans talked a bit about who knows what. I was starting to drool a bit over the chicken sandwich that was mere inches from my nose. Oh the humanity.

After a few moments of watching mother struggle with wrestles daughter my human offered my services. I think she was trying to not only distract the kid but me as well. So the little one came over and started petting me. She smelled like food, it was all over her costume but nothing edible. I was disappointed.

Finally the ladies male friend came over and took the fidgety child away for some face painting and more candy. Like that was going to help her situation. When they returned the kid as a sticky sucker and was drooling all over herself. People tell me I drool a lot and after seeing this kid they have no reason to complain about my drool anymore.

After many attempts to de-sticky the wee one and a comment about needing a baby wipe or wet-nap my human once again offered my services. Gee it's a good thing I'm so talented. At first the lady just laughed when the offer to use my incredible tongue to clean the kids hands. But after a few moments and since the kid did want to pet me again she brought the kid over to me.

I gave a few sniffs and realized what a golden opportunity this was indeed so I wasted no time and got right to work. I licked every finger and between them with such a delicate touch the kid giggled a bit. Once one hand was sugar free I moved on to the other. I would have gladly cleaned her face and dress as well but that is when the humans put a stop to my efforts. I think the lady was pleased with my work and was just amazed at how gentile I was with her little princess.

We also met a nice man with a wiener dog dressed as a hot dog, of course. The poor little dog could hardly walk with the costume on.

The main reason for attending this event was to watch the Gilbert Police K9 officers in action. Oh baby baby, and they were fine looking studs to boot. We watched the demonstration and got a few pics. Immediately following that event was the second reason we went, the pet costume parade and free biscuits for me. It was short but fun and I got a treat so I was worth it. The costume parade was a bit unorganized but the organizers were only human after all.

Finally around 8:00 pm my human and her friend were starting to feel the chill of the night air. So we headed for the van and finally back home. It's always good to be home.

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