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My Busy Memorial Day Weekend

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It’s always hard to get back to the grind after a long holiday weekend. When I get a few extra days off work I tend to try and pack in as much stuff as I can…..sometimes too much! Check out the fun adventures I had over the long weekend…

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked things off on Friday by celebrating my Dad’s Birthday! Of course I always volunteer by helping to open presents.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then on Saturday I headed to the farm to celebrate my best friend Trooper’s 7th Birthday! Horray! I got to spend all evening with Trooper (and open his presents too) while my mom and dad headed to the wedding for my Aunt & Uncle!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Sunday I was up bright and early to spend some time with my ponies!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then I hit the trail with my pal Shilah while my dad and Shilah’s dad played Disc Golf.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah and I burned lots of calories hiking the course on this hot day!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

And I may have snuck in a nap or two along the way.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then on Memorial Day I was on the move again as I took a trip to the Devon Horse Show.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I had fun making new friends, and watching all the ponies compete! I’ll be back later to share some more details about my fun trip to Devon.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Later that day I made it back to the farm to enjoy a Barbecue with all my favorite people.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and Cricket included!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can imagine by the end of my long weekend I looked like this, and could barely move a muscle!

But, you know what they say, a tired dog is a happy dog! What did you do over the long weekend?Ammo the Dachshund

Bandit at the Devon Horse Show

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I’ve been a regular at the Devon Horse Show, one of the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competitions in the United States, since I was just a wee thing. This year was no exception as I couldn’t pass up attending the most exciting night at Devon – the Grand Prix, where horses jump fences over 5 feet high!!

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

Being at Devon it is customary to be rubbing elbows with some of Chester County’s social elite. Babies and dog are included in this mix….

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

After I did my fair share of obligatory tail wagging and butt sniffing, I settled in to watch one of Devon’s nightly exhibitions.

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

And lo and behold that’s when the bandit showed up! Well technically he’s the One Arm Bandit, but he certainly had some exciting bandit tricks up his sleeve (even for one arm).

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

photo by Chris Nichols curtsy of the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

photo by Chris Nichols curtsy of the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page

After watching the One Arm Bandit perform I had worked up quite an appetite – so I headed to the food stands to grab some dinner, and also did some shopping along the way.

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

Devon always seems to have quite the menagerie of items for sale – although this time I came home empty handed despite my protests to bring home this cute little dachshund topiary!

Now here is the part where I tell you all about watching the Grand Prix Jumping into the sunset with beautiful pictures of the fancy horses. But mom forgot to empty her camera and there was no more room to take any photos (I’m pretty sure it was filled to the brim with my cute mug). But luckily the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page had some beautiful shots from the evening (well maybe minus the really cute Dachshund that attended)…

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

photo by Chris Nichols curtsy of the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

photo by Chris Nichols curtsy of the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page

Above is McLain Ward and his pretty horse Brewster, who won the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon. It was an exciting night, and I’m already counting down the days until next year’s event! Ammo the Dachshund