Gracie & Arnie

Oh my goodness, it was a stupendous weekend. I got to meet Gracie from Screaming K9 in the fur when she road into to Austin. (See really didn't really ride in on a Harley, but since she's kind of a biker chick, it was a perfect place for a picture).

Gracie is really sweet it was awesome to finally meet her and her Mom. As you may know Gracie does agility. And was in town for a trial, I was so honored to watch her run! She can run fast (but don't tell her, but I think I can run faster - since I'm bionic).

After Gracie finished running at the speed of light, jumping over the obstacles, while pointing her toes like a ballerina, we loaded up and went to the hotel where they were staying to pick up Gracie's Dad AND Arnie, Gracie's brother. It was a surprise, I didn't know Arnie was along for the adventure. Gracie's Mom said Arne & I would get along great, we are very similar. Oh my goodness, when I saw Arnie & our eyes met, I could swear I heard music playing, sigh.

After we picked up Arnie & his Dad, we headed to lunch on the patio of Home Slice Pizza. Mom says this place is always packed, has a great city vibe feel and everyone is always super friendly. Needless to say Gracie, Arnie & I got tons of attentions and pets. Arnie is such a clown. Look at him licking his chops wishing for a piece of pie.

Gracie is a smart cookie, while she was sitting on her Mom's lap, she spotted the waitress with the human's slices of pie. As the waitress was putting the plate down, in the blink of an eye, two shakes of a lambs tail, Gracie had her paw on the plate & slid it over in front of herself. I'm going to have to remember that trick. Thanks Gracie for that pointer. Gracie & Arnie are so cute!

As we were leaving the pizza place, we all stopped in our tracks, we couldn't believe our eyes. I think we all had the same thought at the same time... Graffiti, posing opportunity just like our friend Pug & Dutch from the Daily Puglet.

After lunch I wanted to share one of my favorite places with Gracie & Arnie, Zilker Botanical Garden. It was so much fun exploring the Garden, plus we were on the look out for the notorious dinosaur that lives at the Garden.

The Garden has several different areas to explore, Japanese Garden, a Pioneer Village where we discovered this cauldron. Hmmm, I heard something mentioned by the human's.. "Pug Stew".

Another area has nice wide paths thru the woods. This is Mom's favorite part, it makes her think of the Woods at the Farm. Did you notice in this picture, I think Arnie is checking me out, blush.

We searched & searched but didn't see any dinosaur. It must be like Big Foot or Sasquatch. Maybe next time.

On Sunday, I met up with Gracie & Arnie again, Gracie had more running to do. As she was resting for her run, Arnie & I spent some together. We went to play where Arnie grabbed my leash & tried to take me for a walk.

He also gave me a kiss on my face as well as a pug snort in my face too & even "boxed" my head with his front paws. Not quite sure if this was a first date, but it was the best time!

After all the adventuring, I'm one tuckered out Pug. I was super proud of Gracie's running and her sneaking pizza pie technique. Arnie was dreamy. Hopefully soon we all will have more adventures together.