Date Night

Last night was date night for Kristen and I and she decided that we were going to play a game as part of our experience.  As we got ready to go she said, "We are going to play the alphabet game.  Our goal is to figure out as we go through the night how we do something associated with as many of the letters of the alphabet as possible, in order. To start, we are going somewhere for appetizers.  That will be our "A"."  And off we went.

Jason's Entree

 It was certainly nice to get out with her.  We talked about her interviews, her upcoming work with CASA and future thoughts...things that we don't normally get to talk about.  We also ventured to a new place for those appetizers and dinner called Tavolino.  A nice place and not too expensive.  The presentation of their food was awesome, which Kristen always enjoys:



Kristen's Entree



We both tried items that we weren't really sure we would like...and while that was part of the experience, we probably didn't end up with food that we were that enamored with...



From dinner, we went to a movie and enjoyed both laughing and getting to see some friends unexpectedly there as well.



I think we only made it to M or N in our alphabet game, but that really wasn't the point anyway.  It was a nice way to spend an evening together and the alphabet game simply helped us try some new things while being out.

Jaden's offsite school adventure

Each year at Miscoe Hill Middle School, the 5th graders go off to Nature's Classroom.  Not sure how to describe it as I don't think I know exactly what all happens when they go...so, maybe I will have to add some more details once Jaden is back.  I do know that mom is nervous about Jaden being away for 2 nights and that apparently he will journal while there.  A friend who is one the parental chaperons snapped this photo and sent it to me last night.  Excited to hear what Jaden gets to experience while out there.