Amber's 24th and Pandora's 12th Midnight Moonlight Carnival Birthday Extravaganza!
A few weeks ago we asked Amber and Pandora what kind of pawty they wanted, and many of our readers know that these two always have a joint event in October - today is Amber's official birthday and Pandora's is on the 18th of September, but she always loves to share with Amber; we think that's because Amber's day is closer to Halloween! MOL
Anyhoo, I digressed there just a sec, so we asked what kind of epically epic bash they wanted, and after much to-ing and fro-ing, Amber and Pandora decided on a spook'a'licious moonlit midnight carnival.
"Well," I said. "That sounds rather fun, but I'm still wearing my tactical gear."
Pandora laughed and replied in her odd, little foreign accent. "Typical, mew just can't leave the day job behind, can mew?"
I grinned. "Nope!"
Amber added. "Huh, if that's the case, mew can at least wear a cape or something to hide all the weapons!"
"Oh, sure, sure," I smiled. "That sounds purrfect as long as it matches my red beret."
A collective sigh followed as I walked off.
We spent the next few weeks planning the most wonderful carnival Mewton-Clawson has ever seen!
Welcome to the fun!
We all gathered around as Amber and Pandora cut the ribbon and declared their pawty officially open for much fun, merriment, mayhem and epic times!
The Official Pawty Pawtrait
The Midnight Moonlight Carnival
FYI: after choosing a few items, namely the purple octopus he promptly called Bradley, the plushie ghost now called Kevin, 3 furry pumpkins, two cushions, one floofy bat called Cyril, and a small black cat he called Mini P... don't ask... the rest of the MASSIVE haul was donated to the young cats at Mogwarts.
Meanwhile, Humphrey, Parsley, Posie and Snowie had discovered an entire avenue of carnival games, and judging by the amount of laughter coming from that direction, they were having a rather splendid time!
"Come on, Parsley!" Snowie called. "Mew can't possibly resist having a go!"
Parsley eyed the row of brightly illuminated stalls. "I can resist purrfectly well, thank mew!"
"Oh, really?" Posie grinned. "Even that one?"
She pointed towards a magnificent black-and-gold stall advertising THE MIDNIGHT NINJA CHALLENGE!
Parsley stopped dead.
Humphrey chuckled. "Oh dear, I think they've found your weakness, dude!"
The challenge was to knock down twelve miniature golden pumpkins with three velvet-covered balls.
Parsley studied the arrangement. "What's the prize?"
The carnival attendant gestured towards an enormous black-and-gold trophy shaped like a ninja cat.
Parsley's eyes narrowed. "Interesting."
Snowie exchanged a knowing glance with Posie.
"Oh, this should be good!" she whispered.
Parsley stepped up to the counter, selected his first ball, took careful aim and...
THWACK!
Four pumpkins went flying, and he picked up the second ball.
THWACK!
Another four disappeared, and then, with the tiniest flick of his paw, he sent the final ball sailing towards the remaining pumpkins.
CLATTER!
All twelve were down!
The attendant stared as Humphrey burst out laughing. "Well, that was rather spectacular!"
Parsley accepted his trophy with a modest nod. "Basic coordination, dude!"
"Basic coordination?" Posie exclaimed. "Mew just demolished the entire display!"
Parsley shrugged. "Good game!"
We all knew where he'd put that trophy: in the cabinet in the upper snack lounge! MOL
The Grand Pawty Birthday Finale!
Well, furiends, after all that excitement, it was finally time for the grand birthday celebration!
We'd all gathered at the Midnight Moonlight Cocktail Bar for a well-earned refreshment, and I have to say, seeing the entire B Team together in their magnificent carnival costumes was quite a sight!
"Right, everypawdy!" I announced, raising my glass. "I think it's time we gave our birthday girls a proper toast!"
"About time!" Amber declared, adjusting her enormous feathered hat. "I've been waiting all evening for somepawdy to say something suitably flattering!"
Pandora giggled. "Amber, mew've been receiving compliments since we arrived!"
"Yes, dahling, but one can never have too many!"
I shook my head, grinning.
"To Amber and Pandora! Two of the most extraordinary felines I know. May mew have many more wonderful birthdays, magical adventures and utterly epic pawties!"
"CHEERS!" everypawdy shouted.
Glasses clinked, the music swelled, and Amber looked thoroughly delighted.
"Very nice, Basil," she said. "Short, sweet and appropriately complimentary!"
"Glad I passed inspection!" I laughed.
Just then, the lights inside the Grand Pawly Pavilion began to dim.
A magnificent golden spotlight illuminated the centre of the pavilion, and two enormous birthday cakes were wheeled onto the stage.
And when I say enormous, furiends, I mean absolutely gigantic!
Amber's cake was a spectacular twenty-four-carat-inspired creation, with tiers of deep purple and shimmering gold, delicate sugar roses, edible jewels and intricate golden decorations. At the very top stood an enormous glittering 24.
Pandora's cake was equally magnificent, although completely different. Twelve celestial tiers shimmered in midnight blue, violet and silver, decorated with golden moons, sparkling stars, tiny zodiac constellations and a glowing crescent moon surrounding the number 12.
For once, Amber was speechless, well, for approximately three seconds.
"Oh, my goodness!" she exclaimed. "Dahlings, they're absolutely DIVINE!"
Pandora's green eyes sparkled. "Oh, Amber, look at all the little moons!"
Fudge appeared beside the cakes with a plate and fork. "Are we cutting them now?"
"FUDGE!" I exclaimed.
"What?" he asked innocently. "I'm just being prepared!"
Melvyn hurried over with his notebook. "Actually, according to the schedule, the cake-cutting ceremony isn't due to begin for another four minutes!"
Parsley chuckled. "Put the notebook away, little dude!"
Smooch was studying the candles. "Those are rather interesting. I wonder if they're..."
"SMOOCH!" I interrupted. "Please don't experiment with the birthday cakes!"
He looked mildly offended. "I was only going to ask if they were magical!"
Pandora smiled. "Well, perhaps just a little!"
I looked at her. "Pandora..."
She winked.
A Little Birthday Wish!
The whole B Team gathered around as Amber and Pandora stepped forward.
We sang Happy Birthday at the top of our voices, and judging by the cheering from outside, half the carnival joined in!
Then the birthday girls closed their eyes and made their wishes.
Amber blew out her candles first.
Pandora lifted one paw, and her twelve tiny moon-shaped candles floated gently into the air, arranging themselves into a purrfect glowing circle before disappearing in a shower of golden stardust.
The entire pavilion erupted into applause!
"Now that's what I call blowing out the candles in style!" Humphrey laughed.
"Show-off!" Amber teased affectionately.
Pandora grinned. "Just a little birthday magic!"
I glanced upwards, and luckily the roof was still there! MOL
Excellent!
And then, just as the enormous carnival clock struck midnight, something truly wonderful happened.
The music changed, the lights across the carnival dimmed, and the great Moonlight Wheel began to glow with thousands of sparkling purple and golden lights.
A moment later...
WHOOSH!
The first golden firework soared into the night sky!
BOOM!
A magnificent shower of violet stars burst above the carnival.
Then came enormous golden chrysanthemums, glittering silver comets, sparkling purple fountains and dazzling cascades of light that illuminated the entire lake.
The crowd cheered, and the fountains danced!
The carnival glittered beneath the enormous harvest moon!
And standing there, surrounded by my wonderful B Team, I couldn't help thinking what a truly extraordinary evening it had been.
Amber slipped one paw around Pandora.
"Oh, dahling," she said softly. "This has been the most wonderful birthday."
Pandora smiled. "It really has!"
I raised my glass one last time. "Happy Birthday, girls!"
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" the B Team chorused.
And just when I thought we'd reached the perfect ending, Amber turned to me.
"Basil, sweetie?"
"Yes, Amber?"
"Same again next year?"
I looked around at the enormous carnival, the spectacular decorations, the thousands of lights, and the sheer scale of everything we'd created.
I sighed. "Can we at least finish this one first?"
Amber laughed. "Of course! Now, where did they put the champagne?"
GOOD GRAVY! MOL MOL MOL!
And there mew have it, furiends, another epically epic BBHQ birthday extravaganza!
We hope mew've had as much fun celebrating with us as we've had bringing the Midnight Moonlight Carnival to life.
Wishing our gorgeous birthday girls, Amber and Pandora, the most wonderful birthdays ever!
🐾🎂HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GIRLS!!! 🎂🐾
Thank mew all so much for coming; enjoy the festivities, as this will go on for days, oh, and everything is free, as normal! MOL
Join us again tomorrow for more selfie fun and in the meantime...
...and be epically epic!

















Happy 24th Birthday sweet Amber and Happy 12th Birthday Pandora!!!! This is quite the celebration!
ReplyDeleteAmber, happy happy Birthday! 24 years young. And Pandora, just 1/2 as old is just a youngster, happy birthday to her too. Looks like a terrific celebration and we know the P A has done a lot of the prep work needed for this event.
ReplyDeleteMost epic party ever!!! Happy Birthday to Amber and Pandora!! Amber, you look so gorgeous all dressed up for your most special party.
ReplyDeleteSomehow after pausing a bit too long at the Champagne Fountain, it seemed we had a bit too much of your "birthday sparkle" all over our furs ... that did not stop us from moving on through the crowded venue, sampling the extraordinary foodz, testing the other rides and shows, bumping into the elegantly clad guests [so many, so many] ... a pawty for the ages, we saw worldwide media here, there all over covering this truly EPIC event. Indeed: Amber, Pandora, among the most famous kittie-girls on the continent, loved across the "net", influencers of high order ... sigh, try as I would to get close for a paw-to-graph, I never succeeded. Cake, more champagne and the time arrived for the singing ... Happy YOUR Day Beautiful Ones ... let the pawty go on ... and on and on ...
ReplyDeleteWhat wondrful fun for all! Happy Birthday to Amber and Pandora!
ReplyDeleteHappy Purrthday to Amber and Pandora !
ReplyDeleteWow, twenty four??? Amazing, and EPIC!
ReplyDeleteHappy BIrthday to you, Amber!
And 12 isn't too shabby either; Happy Birthday to YOU, Pandora!
What a furtastic pawrty!!
Happy Birthday Pandora and Amber!
ReplyDeleteAnd here's to many more.
What a bash!