Rosie's Arrival in Africa!

After finding me up to my neck in hot water — literally—and coming to my rescue, Rosie came back with me to Max's estate. Unlike the other girls, Rosie had only packed a single tote bag for the trip...

Rosie was none too pleased with the proximity of the boys tent to Lacie's tent — and even less with Lacie's habit of dashing into our tent in the middle of the night, shrieking about a teensy bug and fawning around in her leopard print babydoll nightie (definitely NOT from the Martha's Secret® wooly bloomer collection!*).

Since we are an old married couple, she felt it was only right that we share our own tent. Out of her totebag, she pulled out this portable pup tent....

...laid it out on the ground, along with a fresh supply of tennis balls....

...and moments later, our tent was set up! That Rosie! She is one handy gal to have with you in the wilds of South Africa!

We retired inside for a little nap before the evening's festivities. (Rosie even packed our favorite red blanket!)

And late in the afternoon, everyone dropped by to discuss Mango's exciting plans for our evening. Mango was dressed as a Banana Republican, Asta was a vision in practical white silk safari couture, Lacie was wriggling her recently shrunken backside in silk harem pants and strappy gold sandals, while Tanner had found this snappy zebra-striped suit with matching hat in the International Male Doggie-Style catalog.

While Tammy, Max and Toffee prefer to go "au naturale," they donned towels to make us feel more comfortable. Truly, they are the perfect hosts and hostess!

At Joey's suggestion, Tanner had set up his own tent as well. (Apparently Tanner got confused and got a kitten tent instead of a pup tent.)

Seems to work - look at the neighbors he met when he woke up from his "cat nap!"

* Martha's Secret wooly bloomers are available in Modest Medium, Ladylike Large and Basset Big.

Now for the remainder of our relentlessly huge adventure today,

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