Day with Dad

My dad and I don't always get to spend a lot of time together when it's just the two of us. Since I'm in Houston this summer, we'll get to do that more often. I have already been able to see him twice and we have set up a weekly lunch date.

On his birthday, we went to his house for a birthday dinner of ribs, corn on the cob, and yummy salad. I had a great (last minute) idea for a birthday/father's day gift for him, but of course I didn't have it in time for the dinner, so I got him a funny card and wrote his name in big bubble letters on it. As I was watching TV, killing time before leaving for dinner, I started doodling... I drew little pictures of things that make me think of my dad or memories of him.

Needless to say, he loved it! I knew he would; he loves sentimental, homemade stuff. He even said I gave "the best gifts" AFTER opening a new iPad2. Score!

Yesterday we went to lunch at Pappas and we split a greek salad and seared scallops. Delicious! We had good conversations and ventured into the kitchen a bit and visited with some of his coworkers. We talked about other things we could do while I'm in town: museums, the underground downtown tunnels, and possibly a restaurant supply store.

We then ventured to a little magazine shop and bought some of his favorite cooking magazines for me that we had talked about at lunch. Afterwards, I followed him to the downtown YMCA where he added me to his membership so I can enjoy the Y down the street from E's house. It is new with great equipment and 2 outdoor pools! Yessssss.

After a great afternoon with my dad, I went home to make some rosemary bread from scratch.

My all time favorite picture of my dad and me :)