Happy Pappy Day 2010

Am I corrupting my kids by taking them to a vineyard/winery for Father's Day? This was the question I wrestled with for days (minutes really but sounds better if I say days) before finally deciding; “What the heck, if they don't like it I won't bring them next year and lesson learned.”

We loaded into the minivan and guided by Sandy we headed out to Indian Creek in Kuna. It was like arriving at the company picnic; laughing, kids giggling, wine drinking, BBQ and general goofing off. I remember the first time we visited Indian Creek I thought that it looked like the perfect place for a picnic and I was right! We were able to just kick back relax with a bottle of wine and enjoy the live music and wonderful food prepared by Mui Stowe.

We let the kids roam freely, it wasn't long before they found their dog-for-a-day Dahlia. I'm sure Dahlia must have slept for a week after chasing that tennis ball for ever person that threw it for her. I certainly know that my oldest son had fun playing with her. The kids may have not had the best time of their lives, but they didn't absolutely hate it either. I think they might even be agreeable to going again next year. I can definitely see it becoming a future family tradition.

Dahlia and her boy-for-a-day.

One of my favorite things from the day was that each adult guest received a commemorative stemless wine glass, this gift sparked a wondrous collection idea for me. At each vineyard/winery that we have visited since Happy Pappy Day I have purchased a wine glass with the vineyard/winery logo on it. It's a really fun way for guests to keep track of their glass, because each person has a different winery. I know you must be thinking, “But she said each adult guest received a glass so she has two from Indian Creek, so that couldn't possibly work.” Hah! Indian Creek is so awesome that they print their logos in several different colors, so we have one blue and one pink from Happy Pappy Day 2010. I look forward to collecting more.