So, Malapolooza wasn’t really Malapolooza this year. Of course, we had a blast, but it wasn’t a day and night full of its usual mayhem.
The day started out like a regular Malapolooza with the appropriate food, beverages, and activities.
I made big batch of homemade sangria.
Holy yum! I drank like a million glasses yesterday!
There was also tons of junk food at Malapolooza!
These chips are like crack– I basically ate half of the bag myself! š³
And lots of adult beverages! š
We fired up the grill with burgers, dogs, veggie burgers, and corn on the cob.
My veggie burger wasn’t very good. It was dry, weird, and just meh. š I ended up eating a hot dog later on.
Malapolooza 2009 was rather different than previous years.
It rained. š
But, it didn’t prevent people from having fun!
And drinking a lot!
Eventually, the weather cleared up and Malapolooza took on a whole new vibe… with babies and dogs!
Our friends brought their 15-month-year-old, Riley, to the party! Isn’t Riley the cutest?!?
And, of course, Murphy partied-hardy with the crew. He loved all of the attention!
Our friends’ pug, Ping, also joined the party. I loved having TWO pugs around! 
Ping usually doesn’t get along with other dogs, but he and Murphy ended up being good buddies.
The afternoon ended up getting SO HOT and HUMID! Murphy was pooped from all of the excitement.
He eventually passed out in a cool place.
Even though Malapolooza was more low-key than previous years, there was still plenty of debauchery!
All in all, it was a great day!
I think yesterday was probably the last Malapolooza… but who knows? š
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Murphy is giving me puppy itchies!!! SO CUTE!!!
Courtney
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The weather was a bit wacky yesterday but it’s good you guys all had fun!
I’ve been watching a lot of HIMYM this week, so I must say Malapalooza sounds legen…dary. š
agree with baked lays being really addictive! ahhh
malapolooza looked like so much fun! š
aww your dog is so cute! Looks like a lot of fun š
I just got back from vacation and caught up on all my blog reading. I am glad the summit turned out so well!
Your Murphy pictures make me want a puppy even more than I already do!! He is the cutest and you are catching some really great shots of him!
looks like a wonderful times with friends! glad you enjoyed it despite the rain.
Ack look at that mush face! Goodness he is just too cute. š Those are the best kinds of parties, when no one lets the weather get them down!
That sangria looks YUMMY. Malapalooza sounds like a success despite the rain. Murphy certainly had a blast š
Murphy is such a cutie! It looks like you guys made the best of the weather and had a great time! I hope you get to recharge your batteries today š
ahhhh i love homemade sangria- so delicious, so evil š
riley is precious and you know i’m in love with murphy!
looks like a blasty š
Those chips really ARE like crack…that is my favorite flavor. I don’t crave chips much but once I get my hands on those, I’m doomed!
I love the picture with Murphy and Riley…it would be cute in black and white. Hope you have a great day!
Murphy is such a cute puppy! He looks like he belongs on a calendar š Glad you had fun with Malapalooza, even in the rain!
Murphy is such a cutie!
Those chips are like crack! I could easily eae them all!
That picture with Murphy and the baby is too cute. Looks like lots of fun! Love the cheddar and sour cream chips–but I never buy them because I would eat the whole bag!
Aww, yeah — I really hate when the revival of a tradition doesn’t live up to its former (or initial) greatness. And it never really does, does it?! Still looks like a great time, but I feel your disappointment. Damn expectations!…And weather!
Love all the pug action! š
Great pics! Looks like Murphy really enjoyed his first Malapolooza! š
Looks like an awesome time! I’m so obsessed with your puppy Murphy is the cutest!!
What a fun day! Murphy is so dang cute…as is Riley! Seems like the whole east coast is experiencing the same weather. It’s been really humid here in NC, too!
That tired doggie picture is way too cute!
Sour cream and cheddar flavor anything is dangerous. Glad you guys had a fun time!!!
Looks like fun! And murphy is just such a cutie! Love that flat face š
Maybe the party will just morph into a different kind of party as more of your friends have kids. It’s always sad though when traditions change. Looks like a wonderful time. Murphy must be one tired puppy after all that partying!
Looks like a ton of fun! Murphy is adorable
Love the pugs. So cute!
Malapolooza looks/sounds like way too much fun to end in ’09. Perhaps you could pick up with Tinapalooza for ’10?!
Murphy is adorable š
I cannot get over how cute Murphy is!!!!
Baby + Pug = Cuteness Overload!
Malapolooza will just have to resume once you and Mal have your own place š
Looks like so much fun!
What fun! Sorry about the rain but seemed to wrap up an era of Malapoloozas quite nicely š the sangria looks amazing. Hopefully you can find a new summer tradition for next year!
looks like an amazing time – too bad about the rain but it’s great you all kept going!
the Murphy pictures are too much, I actually squealed aloud!
Riley and Murphy are INCREDIBLY adorable!!
sangria is delish. how do you make yours?
no need for malapalozza to die out – it just might evolve a little. maybe it will only get bigger and better!
i’ve been feeling old recently (for the first time), but age is just a number. i’m trying to remember that!
Glad you had a fun time!
Glad the sun finally came out! The sangria looks amazing so delicious and perfect for a muggy day š
Hey Tina!
It looks like you had an amazing time! You and Jenna both were the queens of sangria yesterday!
I finally started my blog yesterday! I hope you will stop by and catch up every once in awhile š I hope you don’t mind that I added you to my blogroll!
Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!
What’s a little rain when you’ve got drinks, crack in a bag, PUPPIES!!!!, and babies?! It looks like fun to me!!
I love the pic of your pug looking into the pool at the baby!
That looks so fun Teen š
I thought you said, “Murphy pooped from all the excitement” and I laughed!
awwww we’re getting so old. š
it still looked fun!
and murphy is TOO cute. look at that behind!!
AH! I’m glad to be back in the swing. I missed reading your blog (I used to blog at Miss Marie š )
That sangria looks amazing and that little pug is too adorable.
I was wondering how all this rain craziness was going to effect your fun…glad to see it didn’t really.
BTW you are right…those chips are definitely crack. And that’s why they don’t enter my house š
Ooooh, Sangria! Dangerous stuff. I wouldn’t have been able to stop myself. š
Murphy is the cutest! He looks so tiny next to the other pug.
Maybe Malapolooza will just take on a different feel from now on! It looks like you had a lot of fun.
I am in love with sangria lately- yours looks awesome!
And, love the Murphy shots- too cute!
Looks like a great day, even if it did rain. Happy Mal-day!
Thanks for all the puggie pics š
Such cute doggies!
That sangria looks tasty š