Olive Garden

Yesterday was a pretty busy day for me; work, a baby shower (that I provided the food for), a housewarming party, homework, housework, and family time. I had planned for us to make pizza's for dinner, but decided that a dinner out sounded like a better idea.

We debated ideas, from fast-food burgers followed by bowling or the $2 theater, but decided a nicer meal would be perfect; we rarely eat out, and the kids are not used to going anywhere with cloth napkins. :) SO - to Olive Garden we went.

It was a wonderful meal; Josh and Donovan had the seafood alfredo while Audri had the chicken alfredo. I branched into the rosemary crusted steak toscano... all preceded by the wonderful salad (refilled for us once) and the breadsticks. The kids practiced their manners, and we all left feeling happy and full.

I think nice family dinners may have to happen more often! We didn't end up eating until 7, which was a bit later for us, but we enjoyed the ambiance, food, and company so much we didn't leave until 9! We had a wonderful server (who was well tipped!) who was generous with his time and his beverage refills. It's nice to enjoy an evening with one's family...