Salty Foo Dog

Foo enjoyed sitting out at the Salty Dog Cafe with his friends Jonathan and Victoria.

Foo even got his own beer with the cool Salty Dog logo.

But just like any time Foo drinks, the Salty Dog beer gave him Salty Dog behavior! He just loves those tail coozies!

Fly Pelicans!

Foo wanted the pelicans (even though they were impostor pelicans because he knows pelicans are pink) to fly and fly away because that's what pelicans should do according to Scarface.

You Light Up My Life

Foo thought this famous lighthouse on Hilton Head Island would actually be a bit bigger.

But then he realized that, just like most things, it's all about perspective.

Anchor Me

Foo felt anchored to the spot when he found this sculpture or maybe relic in the landscaping around the shops in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island.

Read to Me

Foo is a sucker for story time, but he waited and waited and waited and waited, and this guy never once turned the page!

Don't Rock the Boat

Foo loved this Foo-sized boat made just for him so he could softly rock himself to sleep at night like a boat on the waves. Ahh.... this town thought of everything!

Ensign Foo

By the end of the kayaking trip, Foo got so brave, he jumped to a neighboring canoe and even sat on top as he guided his good friend Jeff about how to navigate the space under the docks.

Jeff would have been lost without Foo's guidance (says Foo), as he confidently and bravely yelled "stroke, stroke, stroke" to encourage his friend to paddle them back to the home dock.

Food Dog Row Your Boat Ashore

At first Foo was so scared of being in the wobbly kayak that he refused  to come out and look around.

But little by little, he realized it was actually quite safe and decided to come out and help with the paddling.

What's Up Dock?

Foo was excited to go kayaking for the first time in Hilton Head, SC. The tides were favorable, the sun was out and the kayaks were shiny...

In truth... he was really scared to death to go, but it was a nice day and a new adventure... so he sucked it up and got in the boat.

Somebody Moss Me

Foo was fascinated by the fact that moss could grow hanging from trees. He thought it only grew on rocks, or members of his family that stayed for long periods of time in wet places...

Beach Money

Foo was so excited to find money on the beach. It was just loaded with thousands of them. He thought he had made it rich... that was until he found out that sanddollars are sea animals and not actual money.

Family Portrait

Foo loved his time at the beach with family, especially such a cute family like the Hylas!

You're My Foo-ro

Foo's favorite newest family member, Noelle, was a little uncertain about being at the beach, and she expressed her concerns to her favorite dog, Foo.

Foo, who knows no fear when it comes to defending those he loves, got down into the sand to make sure the coast was clear, and that made for a very happy baby!

A Bit Crabby

Foo felt a little crabby when he went to the beach on Hilton Head Island. Maybe it was because it was still a little too chilly and windy to go in the water, but maybe it was something else...

Strong to the Finish

With a time of 3 hours and 45 minutes and only one time using any form of public transportation, Foo and his team finished the Great Urban Race in 192nd place. Out of more than 300 teams, he didn't  think that was too shabby! He's ready to go again next year! Go Team Foo!

Re-Foo-nion

As often happens on Foo's many journeys, he ran into another of his cousins during the Great Urban Race. He thinks next year they need their own team because his team didn't take enough pictures of him on the race this year.

There's Always Time for Cello

While Foo was traveling between challenges on the Great Urban Race, he ran across this great sculpture at the Lyric Centre in Downtown Houston that was music to Foo's ears. He had to stop because there's always time for Cell-o.

Chilling Out

Foo was so excited to find Chilly at his first Great Urban Race challenge at the Four Seasons Hotel. Not only is Chilly Foo's favorite sports team mascot, he's just another really cool dog who loves having a good time!

Team Etrolicious

Foo was so proud to be on team Etrolicious that he started rockin' the Casbah like a true fan of the 80s.

Lucky You're Foo

While waiting for the Great Urban race to begin, Foo had some great food at Lucky's Pub. He rolled the dice by trying something new, and YAHTZEE! It was delicious!

Great Urban Foo

Foo was so ready to take on the Great Urban Race in Houston! He hoped he would get to do something fabulous and crazy! And winning would be okay too.

Mission Accepted

Foo finished off his tour of NASA's Johnson Space Center by reading up on all of the voyages gone before him. He hoped someday to make a trip himself. What a road trip that would be!

Sounds of Space Silence

Foo shouted into the gigantic engine thruster of the rocket hoping for some cool spaced out echoes. Strangely he was scolded by a group of school children who said he was being too disruptive.

Size Matters

Inside the rocket barn at Johnson Space Center, Foo got to get up close and personal with the rockets.

He figures this one might be big enough for his winning personality.

Rocket Foo

Foo got his picture with one of the rockets at NASA. He was even more excited to lean that he was color coordinated with it.

But the thing is that the rocket in the background is just too small, so Foo is secretly plotting to stow away on this one. Shhhhh.... don't tell.

Flag it Down

Foo was happy that he would be going to space for his country! He wondered if he'd get to put it on some planet and claim it for Foo-dom!

Things Are Smaller in Space

Foo was a little concerned at first when they told him that this was the International Space Station. Unless they were going to use a miniaturization ray, he just didn't see how they were going to do it.

But when he saw the life-size module, he was much more relieved, understanding that they didn't miniaturize anything until they were actually on it. Phew. That made more sense.

Foo-ston We Have a Problem...

One of Foo's favorite parts was visiting the control center where the people guide and talk to the astronauts while they're up up and away.

Foo was so fascinated by all the lights and colors, it was nearly impossible to get him to leave and go see everything else.

Perfect Fit

Foo took a tour of all the spacesuits to try to find the one that would fit him best.

In the end, he found that this helmet was the perfect fit. Aye, aye Captain. Foo's suited up and ready to go!

What Does This Button Do?

Foo was incredibly excited when he got to see the actual cockpit of the rocket on his tour. He just couldn't wait to stop pushing all the buttons!!

Room for Foo

As Foo prepared for his space journey, he was instructed to take a tour of one of the old rocket ships so he could find his most comfortable place to sit. He liked this window seat very much.

He also went to find the space potty and had a few concerns about how it would fit him. He didn't want to get sucked out into space after all.

Weightless Foo

Foo was thrilled when he got o go into the antigravity chamber with this astronaut. Foo did have a little trouble controlling his position in the space, hence the extreme Foo closeup.

Don't Blow Up

As Foo prepared for his journey into space, he got to see one of the rocket engines up close. He expressed a little concern in private that it looked a little like a giant grenade so he hope it wouldn't blow up.

Foooooooo innnnnnn Spaaaaaaaaccceee

Foo was so excited to visit NASA and the Johnson Space Center. When he signed in, the told him he would learn how to prepare to be an astronaut. He really wanted to be the first Foo Dog in space!

Chicago Style in Houston?

Upon hearing that there was authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza somewhere in Houston, Foo simply had to go check it out for himself. Although it was decent at Star Pizza, it just wasn't quite the same. Foo said the toppings were alright, but the crust simply lacked substance and that buttery goodness he so loves to savor. Alas, he'll just have to order it and have it shipped from the Windy City itself.

Woofin' at the Dog Park

Foo and his good friend Winchester had a grand old time playing at the dog park. They particularly like climbing up onto this raised platform to look out over the whole space.

But when the suggestion was raised that they try something new and different, there was confusion and fear all around... just for a minute or two.

In the end, Foo was the only one brave enough to tackle the dog tunnel. Winchester just didn't have any pipe dreams.