Kiwi's first restaurant experience!

At first, she didn't know what to do (she just stood there beside the table not wanting to sit down)

Then we decided that it would be good if she sat between Bryan and I (Mia took the picture under our table - she rested her head on my foot - completely spoiled!)

Definitely worth the stress of having Kiwi in the restaurant with us! :-)

 This was so funny... Kiwi was with us.... and we were hungry for lunch... soooo we pulled off where we saw an "Italian" Restaurant with an outside eating area. (Kiwi has never even been to an outside eating area for a "sitdown" lunch, so I was a bit nervous about that -  but no one was eating yet- at 12:30, so I thought we would be safe). Bryan, Mia, and Kiwi stayed in the car, while I went to ask if it was ok if we ate outside with Kiwi. The waiter proceeded to tell me that it was OK for Kiwi to come with us, but we would have to eat inside. I told him that she was big, and he said "no problem" - she will eat inside. Kiwi is a great dog, but definitely not "indoor, white linen table, restaurant ready" - HA! The restaurant was empty and the waiter said she was allowed, so I went back to tell Bryan and Mia that Kiwi would be joining us inside for lunch! They laughed out loud! We had a plan B (either Bryan or I were going to rush out if she started barking or crying). She exceeded our expectations and I think after the flight over, she is just happy to be with us in any capacity (inside a restaurant, in the city, or wherever we go)! It was such a funny experience and I absolutely love my dog - so we were so thankful it worked out!