Our day started bright and early as Dave, my mom, and I left for Woodbine, Iowa at 8am. It's only a 2 hour trip and luckily it went quick. We got to meet Patton's mom and dad and his 9 littermates. We also met several other danes that his breeder owns. It was quite the place and there were lots of big dogs in sight.
We got to go in the kennel where Garth and Thelma, Patton's parents, were hanging out. Having 2 huge dogs vying for your attention is an experience. They actually tried to trap Dave in the kennel as were leaving. They really wanted him to stay! I think Dave may have been a bit overwhelmed. He knew Patton would be large but I'm not sure it really hit home until today.
Patton did really well on the ride home. No crying, no sickness, just lots of sleeping.
His Iowa mom (Gale Renz with Dynamite Danes, in case you are interested) gave him this puppy bling. Dave says he can wear it until he grows out of it but then it's not going to be replaced. A boy shouldn't have that much bling, I guess. I think it's adorable and I'm so glad she gave it to us!
The little guy had quite the busy day. After we arrived back in Lincoln, he visited my co-workers, Dave's co-workers, the vet, the park, the pet store, and the softball fields. Here he's taking in the softball game.
With all of those activities, it's no wonder he slept all day. When we finally arrived home, he barely made it in the door. He found the first soft spot on the corner of the dining room rug and crashed. 
He has subsequently moved to the living room rug and is trying to nestle under the hassock. It's not going to be very long before he won't be able to do that!
All in all, it was a busy but fabulous day. We'll be here all weekend if you want to stop by and meet him!
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