Saturday, August 7, 2010

Scooby Dooby Doo

I told you I would tell you why my sister Cary was eating out of a dog bowl. I'm not the only one around here who had a birthday in July.

So did Roni and Ghetti!

We went with a Scooby-Doo theme.

My nephew and niece weren't as eager to don the masks. I think they may have shared the dogs' feelings - that we were all a little crazy.

When I told my mom she was invited to her "granddaughters'" (she just LOVES it when I call them that) birthday party, I think her exact words were, "You've got to be kidding me."

While I finished fixing lunch, the kids became little Scooby and the Gang detectives, in search of the missing dog treats I'd hidden around the downstairs.

Next, the kids opened the dogs' presents.

I think they liked their gifts!

We (humans) had chips, salsa, and grapes. This was the dog's "appetizer" plate. We called the pawprint treats their "Scooby Snacks."
(I think everything is vegan; the green ones have vitamins/minerals included that may or may not be.)

I put together super long sandwiches, made of toasted Rudi's Bakery bread, olives, bell pepper strips, lettuce, mustard, tomato slices, avocado, salad dressing, Gardein Chick'n Strips, Vegenaise, and cucumbers.

Just like Scooby would like 'em.

We had used these (new & food-safe!)dog bowls at my oldest son's 9th birthday party, which had a Fetch Ruff Ruffman theme (Fetch is a smart and witty game show host dog on a PBS Kids show, for all of you non-parent/PBS Kids types.).


the dogs' cake
I wasn't sure how my hodgepodge of ingredients was going to turn out so I just put the batter in 3 mini (Easter Egg shaped) pans. I looked at these recipes, then kind of came up with my own. The cakes were mostly made from brown rice flour, oats, peanut butter, and shredded carrots. I threw in a little oil, egg replacer, and a tsp. of baking soda. It turned out so well I wish I'd just one big cake.

The tops are decorated with yogurt and shredded carrots.

The human party go-ers enjoyed Scooby Snacks made especially for them. I thought these tasted really good!
("R" is for Roni, and "G" is for Ghetti, if you didn't figure that out.)


Scooby Snacks Recipe
(which I veganized from this recipe)

2 cups flour
Egg Replacer amounts for 2 eggs
1 cup oats
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup Earth Balance



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients. If there is not enough liquid to stir all of the ingredients, add a tiny amount of "milk." Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies. Can be cooked for a shorter time for chewier cookies, or a longer time for drier, crisp cookies.
We even sang Happy Birthday to them.
I may have even heard my Mom join in.

Puddy was much more interested in the cake than his canine cousins.

Goody bags for the kids - and Puddy.

His bag contained various dog chews and treats.


The kids' bags consisted of Scooby and Gang coloring sheets, stickers, and even Scooby band-aids.

Roni and Ghetti were freshly bathed and dressed up. They were nervous because they thought their heartthrob, Scooby, was actually going to show up. :)

Funny that once she put the mask on, she just left it on while she played Legos.

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17 comments:

  1. Zoinks!

    Rappy Rirthday Roni and Ghetti!

    Like wow! Love the dog bowls...what fun!

    You have to be the most awesome mom and have the most fun and wonderful family. What fun for everyone!

    Shaggy and Scoobie's sandwiches always used to make me hungry when I was a kid...love the big sandwich stacks! Jinkies! It's all making me hungry...Scooby snacks and all.

    Wonderful stuff; thanks for this post. Scooby Doo was always my number one favorite! Looks like you're keeping the old Scooby Doo spirit alive!

    Nice work Scoob...er...I mean Jenny! : )

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  2. AWWW Roni and Ghetti look so cute!!! Boy were they spoiled, huh :] And all of the doggie treats are adorable. Hahaha love the goody bags too--better Band-aids than Scooby cookies!
    Oh and skewered sandwiches--great idea.

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  3. perfect! so adorable. happy birthday puppy daughters!!

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  4. That really is cute--those are some lucky dogs!

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  5. How fun! Any reason to have a party right ;-)

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  6. It's so great that you're making sure that your kids stay close with all their cousins.

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  7. How fun...love Scooby Doo! Looks like a fun party! It's all just too cute!

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  8. This post was a riot! I could not stop laughing. I refer to our felines as the "grandcats" to my parents. They think I am equally nuts. You aren't alone on this one, I think there are many of us that think this is completely rational behavior.

    Great puppy party. ;-)

    Ali

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  9. What a fun party idea! ( : Loved the actual dog bowls! Too cute!

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  10. That is too cute! I love themed parties, especially when the guests get into it. The vet's estimate is that my cats were born in July, and I got them some sweet grass. I'm not sure they know it's their birthday, though.

    The three little cakes are cute and I bet they were well enjoyed. Happy birthday, pups!

    Now, what will you do with all those dog bowls?

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  11. Sccoby's a hit at our home, too! We've had several themed parties honoring him. As for the pets, they always get a small treat on their b-days, but not a big blowout like your spoiled pups. What fun!

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  12. What a great party! It looks as if everyone, human and canine, had a wonderful time and your cooking and baking looks delicious!

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  13. Hi Jenny,

    Just wanted to let you know that you received an award on my blog...

    :)

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  14. Fun comments, you guys! Rose, you went all out! That was great. What WILL I do with those dog bowls? Well, we've used them twice now so who knows? I had actually donated some of them to the Humane Society and kept some of them...maybe I'll have one more doggie party, then send the rest off to the H.S.

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  15. Just came across your blog and I think I love everything about this post!

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  16. This has got to be the CUTEST birthday party I have ever seen. When we have kids I'm calling you for advice!!!

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  17. Awwww :) that's the CUTEST thing i've ever seen! I miss the old scooby doo days in the 90's.. those were good.

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