Father's day poodle style

Cole here... It's father's day and I am here to tell you I have the very best human father possible.
We went out to lunch at Brio in Annapolis. They have a lovely patio with cool tile floors perfect for a dog to cool their jets on a hot summer day.

 

Momma, Dad and I sat at a great table, the server brought me a bowl of ice water while we looked at the menu.

We started with Shrimp on parm crispy eggplant and I enjoyed the shrimp. I could have made short work of that plate believe me!

Then my people had some salmon salad with asparagus and shoestring potatoes. I'm allergic to salmon so I had a snack of some food Dad brought from home. 

This is a good time to tell you what my Dad does for me. He is my favorite playmate because he gets down on all fours and plays keep away with me, he chases me in the yard, we walk together, he buys my food, lifts me into his car as I can't jump these days, feeds me, bathes me, pets me and holds me tight during thunderstorms.
Sometimes I watch him sleeping at night, standing next to his side of the bed staring at him. Momma suggests I go to bed and stop watching him so reluctantly I will lay down on my bed next to Dad.

After a good meal, and people watching and feeling a warm breeze on my hair, my people enjoyed some iced tea while I took a quick nap

I heard the people come in next to us, but all they said was "he's so good" not come and get a shrimp so I kept resting knowing we'd shop a bit after lunch. We all three hold 4+2+2 paws up for Brio!
After a shopping spree I went home to rest while Mom and Dad went to pick out his gift...

Funny, how did the store get a picture of dad??!!

Here he is trying out a traveling guitar, one smaller so it can be easily taken on trips. Dad started playing guitar at Christmas when he got one from Santa.
He loves it! He plays every day. Now both my people have hobbies, Momma sews and Dad runs and plays guitar.

I often lay outside the office door just listening to his practice and never tire of hearing strum strum strum pause...

Mommy showed me this picture and said if she played guitar, she'd like this one with a henna tatoo!

LeeAnna here
I would like this one, but I already have a ukulele I can't play, and a woodrow (sort of dulcimer ish) a flute, a keyboard that I want to learn first. I am also happy to listen to Drew strum strum strumming.

I would like to learn this someday

mandolins

banjo's

mandolin or banjo would be fun to play!

There are just so many things to learn in this life, so much to try and experience even without leaving your town. Don't get me started on all the books to read, the quilts to make, the paintings to do!

I love that Drew has awakened a love of music within himself. I love that he is the kind of man who continually learns and explores the world. He doesn't need to do dangerous activity to grow as a person.

so we ordered one of these. Be careful Drew or you'll have as many guitars as I do sewing machines!!
Back to Cole to tie up this Father's day 2015 with a bow...

My Dad gives me care, discipline, fun, and love.

He does all the things a good Dad could do.
 I have big shoes to fill!

He is proud of me and he loves me . He provides me with love and safety...
and teaches me to be the best poodle I can be

Here's to you Dad!
Shrimp for everyone! 


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