Tobyn McGlinn turned 1 yesterday, and today we're heading down to Lakeland for her party at the McGlinn residence. Trippi Szukis McGlinn is a friend of mine, and has been since first grade. FIRST GRADE. Of course we've had our times when we didn't talk for a while, but we can always just jump right back into our friendship. She is a wonderful person, a wonderful mom, and I'm excited to be able to celebrate her baby's birthday with them today.
Last night Nathan and I got to go on a date! WOOHOOOO! We went to dinner at The Ravenous Pig here in Orlando, a fabulous new restaurant. The head chef and owner, James Petrakis, is a class mate of mine from Bishop Moore High School. This restaurant is amazing, with gourmet food in a pub-like setting, called a gastropub. If you're here in Orlando, definitely try it, and if you're coming to visit, we'll take you there. Last night I had Grouper in a Greek Stew with orzo, and Nathan had Lobster Tacos. For our appetizer, we shared the shrimp and grits, which is one of the favorites that never leaves the menu. That's another great thing about TRP, is that they change their menu a lot, but always keep a few main staples that everyone loves. That way you get NEW things to try. Nathan said last night, "I could come eat here every time we have a date night because there is always something new to try!" :) Ha, me and food.
We went to see Iron Man last night at the movie theater, it was good, but not really something I would love to watch more than once. Ha. I've heard great reviews about the movie, and I'm glad other people enjoy it, but you can't really beat a good romantic comedy when it comes to my movie taste.
My mom, Grandma Kathy, watched the kids yesterday for the afternoon and then while Nathan and I went out. This morning when I walked into James' room to get him out of bed, he CRIED when he saw me. "I want Grandma Kathy!" he said, "I like her, and I want her!" It was very cute and pathetic, and melted my heart a bit at the same time. I hope my grandkids feel like that about me someday. Grandma Kathy is always a favorite with the grandkids, she sings to them, plays the piano, RARELY says no to them, and gives them pancakes for dinner. :) Grandma Kathy is the ONLY other person on the planet that can be holding Kaitlyn, and Kaitlyn not want to come to me. She pushes me away. It's so funny! Are my feelings hurt, no! I'm glad she loves her Grandma, and recognizes her even after she's been gone a month and comes home.
Kaitlyn has a new sound/word. She says, "WOOOOOOOOOW" in a whisper. Shock and awe. :) She's so cute. It's not perfect, and comes out sounding like 'ooow' a lot, but "wow" is what she means.
