Shelby's Life and Whatnot

Happy Birthday to Me

And a very happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!

We just got back from a wonderful birthday weekend getaway to Carmel by the Sea. Carmel is famous for its white sand beaches, adorable shops, and dog friendliness.

Scout came with us and had the time of her life. She was extremely well behaved, much to our pleasure. And while she didn't like the ocean itself (she hates to get wet) walking on the beach was very pleasant.

The best part of Scout's trip were the dinners, however. The first restaurant we went to was the Forge in the Forest. The Forge featured with-dog patio dining near a cozy outdoor fireplace. Scout was greeted with a bowl of water, a Milk-Bone, and her very own menu. She decided to have the "Quarter Hounder," a quarter pound hamburger sans bun.

The next night we went to Le Coq D'Or, a French-German restaurant. Here Scout was treated to another bowl of water, another Milk-Bone, and another hamburger--this time the chef's special recipe of ground beef, rice, and garlic.

Scout did very well at both restaurants. She did not beg, however she looked longingly at the women who brought the hamburgers hoping for another tasty morsel.

Aside from Scout, we had a very nice time as well. Our room had a fireplace and the best bathtup/shower I've ever seen. It had my favorite shower head--the flat kind that rains down on you. It was very cozy and nice to have our dog with us for a change (okay, I'm back to the dog again).

All in all, it was a wonderful trip. Kevin did a great job planning it and mostly keeping it secret. I hope we'll have some pictures up soon.