Mr Panda, are you coming home???

I am so excited for this weekend! Not only is it great because it is a weekend and my Dads are home with me, but my Aunt Tefi is coming to visit. I last saw her when I took my trip out to the country and my cousins stole Mr. Panda... I know it is hard not to love Mr. Panda and I hope that Zoe and Ona have been having fun with him (and keeping him out of Hannah's tummy). The drive back from Rosario was really scary when I had no idea what had happened to Mr. Panda - but I was so relieved to get a call letting us know he had been found safe and sound in Uncle Nico's room. Now it is just a few more days and he will be home, safe and sound, where he belongs. And maybe Mr. Panda can start a search party with Mr. Puppy and me to find Mr. Bunny; I have had to get my new toys since all my old friends are in missing.

Oops I did it again...

Oops I did it again, I made a mess of the apartment... Dad said that there was no more powder in the bottle, so I could play with it. I guess I proved him wrong! After I proved my point the bottle got washed out and now I am using it as one of my regular toys (although I may have almost destroyed it by now...) I am looking forward to getting some new toys soon though since I am chewing my way through the old ones... Anyone have any ideas? Leave a comment below!

I have been very busy...

Sorry for being so bad about writing for the past few weeks... as you can see I have had a lot of drafts but just nothing to publish yet. I am working on my review of several Buenos Aires restaurants, as well as some art criticisms from Gallery Night, and of course all things fashion for the four-legged! Keep posted, I promise they will be up by the weekend...

Puppy Shower - Champagne Brunch in Recoleta

I hosted my first brunch today. Although very common in New York, where my Dads claim I will one day live, it is not very common here in Buenos Aires. Only a few restaurants cater to the champagne swilling brunch goer - even though it seems perfect for the Buenos Aires Porteno lifestyle. Personally, I love brunch, we had several courses of delicious food and as everyone drank more they also dropped more food. I even got bold enough to check on the food that was to be dropped and remind everyone where their empty glasses were. Mimosas and Lemonchamps flowed, and my guests Argentines, Yankees, Venezuelans, Brazilians, Aussies, and a Kiwi enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with friends. I appreciate everyone coming out to celebrate my Puppy Shower Champagne Brunch. Soon all of the furniture and art will be in place and I look forward to hosting another food dropping extravaganza!

Ultimo Beso - Buenos Aires' Best Tea House

I loved my first visit to a restaurant the other day. After getting my retractible leash at Amor Animal we headed over to the nearby Ultimo Beso in the Palermo Soho neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Argentina does not have that many propper tea shops, and Ultimo Beso is by far the most girly and romantic. Its shabby chic mix of furniture blends seamlessly with the outdoor area which is pet (and smoker) friendly. Even though it was still technically winter - burgeoning on spring - the garden at Ultimo Beso was green and sported a few early rose blooms in its trellices. My dads had been here for dinner and, especially, dessert several times before so we knew we were in for a treat. All of the teas are paired with a movie that embodies their flavors, and the menu is perfect for someone looking for a light meal after night after night of steaks. Of course we went there for coffee and tea with a dessert (as a snack before dinner). The brownie with dulce de leche and the lemon pie with a marshmellow topper are both to die for... and my dads had both, as always, while I explored the outdoor area. I can't wait for it to be spring to go back to Ultimo Beso for another delicious snack!

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First Veterinarian Visit

So today I was old enough to go for my next level of shots. I am so excited to be one step closer to being allowed to run and play in the parks. Now I can go out on the sidewalk by my house and be in friend's gardens, but nowhere public yet. I get the final shot in a month and thenI was happy enough with my veterinarian, he didn't make me cry or anything when I got the shot, but I would really like to find one that is more personal than a pet store on a main street. The loud noises from the cars and trucks makes me very nervous. I think they are the closest ones to my house in Recoleta open Monday - Saturday. Does anyone have any suggestions for me and my dads???

My First Bath

Finally I have managed to crawl under the kitchen cabinets enough times for my dads to give me a bath! I love the bathroom and sitting in there when everyone else gets to shower and am so excited to finally get my turn in the big tub. Of course it was a little surprising to be put down into so much water but I didn't complain at all. And I was happy to show off how little I am under all of my fur. The picture here is a sneak peak of the video I will post early next week.

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You can go to my YouTube channel or look below for the video...

Starbarks Coffee Sunday

My dads and I decided to go for a Sunday stroll to Starbucks for a nice morning snack. I am still too young to walk on the street (I get my second vaccine next weekend and then 2 weeks later can finally hit the ground running). Even though we live in Recoleta, and it was quite chilly out with the Antarctic winds blowing our way, we went to the Alto Palermo Starbucks where they used to spend a lot of time before moving from Palermo to Recoleta. While I really like going outside and all the sights and smells, I do not like wearing my clothes for too long. So far I have only gotten a few outfits and I am wearing my favorite here. It is a red fleece lined plaid outfit with velcro straps across my chest and belly - from Amores Perros. I got it a little bigger than I am right now since I plan to grow a lot in the next few months.

After the walk over I was so happy to be in line in the warmth of Starbucks, and I was surprised I was allowed in... but once we got our coffee and snacks the security guard saw me and despite my cutest puppy face possible we had to sit outside. I was not looking forward to a chilly breeze as my dads tried to enjoy their caramel macchiatos, but imagine my surprise that Starbucks has installed heaters in the overhang of the outdoor patio. As we enjoyed our breakfast I was wrapped in a wave of warmth, outside!!! This is definitely a spot to remember and I look forward to more Sunday coffees at Starbucks, or as I like to call it Starbarks...

On the way back I met some other Miniature Schnauzers, including a really handsome boy who is Salt and Pepper like me (or like I will be when I grow up), and Daniel a Pharoh Hound, with eyes like his namesake Prince Daniel of Sweeden, who was wearing 4 layers - he is much more patient than I am...

My thoughts on Amores Perros and their amazing clothes is coming soon, I promise!