Sticker Shock

There is a restaurant near our favorite Mexican restaurant that we've talked about going to for quite some time. It's called The Keg Steakhouse. From the outside it doesn't look like anything too fancy, just another steakhouse.

Once you enter through the doors you see everyone dressed nicely and low lighting throughout. The wait staff is very friendly and the ambiance is pleasing.

Our waiter was very attentive and friendly, however the food was less than stellar.

The bread was ordinary, yet the salad was very fresh. I don't know what high dollar grain they are feeding their cows, but they happily pass on the cost to the diner. My steak was supposed to be teriyaki flavored, but it tasted like plain sirloin along with a big strip of fat. Also the baked potato is served with only a pat of flavored butter.

I've eaten at many steakhouses and had better tasting food with a cost that was more acceptable.


The Keg Steakhouse

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And That's What I Think.

They Grow Up So Fast sigh

Time for updates . . .

The weekend before last Johnnie had a birthday party to go to at Chuck E. Cheese. The kids love that place as much, if not more, than McDonald's.

Lacye's last soccer game was that Saturday and their soccer party was after that at one of the girl's parents house. They cooked out and swam in the pool and all received a soccer patch and a trophy. Lacye was very disappointed that soccer was over, but they will play again in the Fall.

The next Tuesday was the kid's final swimming lesson. They both are doing very well with their swimming. They're like a couple of fish!

Wednesday Jenny and I went into work late so that we could attend Lacye's award ceremony at school. She is such a smart girl! And Thursday was her last day as a first grader. We have a second grader in our household now!

This past weekend we went over to a friends house for a few hours and then we all went bowling. It was a lot of fun. Johnnie is a little pro-bowler if I've ever seen one. He almost beat Jenny!

Lacye had a birthday party / sleep-over on Sunday night. I was hesitant to agree to it, but it was her best friend and Jenny knows her mother fairly well. Lacye had a really good time, she could hardly wait to tell me all that they did, and how long they stayed up, etc. Before you know it, we'll be sending her off to college.

And That's What I Think.

Happenings

This past weekend we took the kids to the marina at the lake to feed the fish. We took a loaf of bread and all took turns throwing pieces of bread to them. It was hilarious to see all these fish swarmed around us with their mouths gaping wide hoping for a taste. When the fish would get under each other, the one on top would get above the water and start to freak out as it tried to get back below, splashing all the while. The kids thought this was the coolest thing! I forgot to take the camera, so we'll have to do that again soon.

Movies

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
This was a fun movie. Ben Stiller plays a night watchman at the museum of natural history. Little does he know that when the sun goes down, everything comes to life. His attempt to restore order creates the slapstick humor for this family friendly movie. An All-Star cast makes Night At The Museum a movie that will hold up for years to come.


THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS
Will Smith plays a struggling salesman trying to do the best for his family. When he decides to change careers, his wife leaves him and he fights to keep his son with him. This movie is about family bonding and pursuing your dreams. I tried to resist seeing this movie, but found it to be very enjoyable. The Pursuit Of Happyness is a keeper.


FANTASTIC 4
Jessica Alba is reason enough to watch Fantastic 4. The special effects were well done. To my chagrin, the four scientists were not in harmony with one another, neither before the accident nor after. The banter between them brings a chuckle or two. In the end, as in all super hero movies, they save the world.


In other news, Lacye has one soccer game left and both kids have one more swim lesson. School is out next Thursday. Things are winding down.

That's all for now.

And That's What I Think.

Wholly Mackerel

Today is the ninth anniversary of Jenny and I dating!

It's hard for me to imagine being with the same person that long. I have actually been with Jenny three times longer than any previous relationship. WOW!

What's more, I am just as happy with our relationship now as I was nine years ago. Our lives are different now than they were nine years ago, obviously, but my love for her and our bond together is stronger than ever.

Thank you, Jenny, for being with me and for giving me a life worth living and two beautiful children.

And That's What I'm Thankful For.

Woo Hoo ! !

Well, as some of you may or may not know, I changed careers a few weeks ago.

I am a third generation truck driver and have been running down the road for the past fifteen years. It was finally time for a change.

After thinking for myself, being told, and testing, I knew that sales was for me.

I tried for several weeks to get into outside sales, but with little to no experience, it was an up hill battle. I finally realized that my choices were limited if I really wanted to get my feet wet in sales.

A couple of weeks ago I interviewed and was hired to work at one of the oldest family owned auto groups in the area.

It was a hard decision to make and a lot of training was involved, but in the end, I feel that I made the right decision. Also I am enjoying doing something different.

I've been "on the floor" a total of three and a half days and I've already sold two cars! WOO HOO!

So now you know where I've been lately. I'll try to post more often, I have a back log of material, it's just a matter of time to get it on here.

And That's What I Think.

Pass The Muenster

This past weekend we drove up to Muenster for the 32nd annual Germanfest.
We met up with a friend of mine who is half German and has two kids about the same age as ours.

Our anticipation was high, and after the two hour drive, we found Germanfest to be nothing more than a hangout for locals and bikers.

They did have carnival rides for the kids and a playground and magic show. The kids had a fun time, I think. Muenster is a quaint little town of German descent and the food is alright, but how can you have a Germanfest without German beer?

Imagine our disappointment as we roll up to the beer trailer and learn that the closest thing to German beer they had was Widmer Hefeweizen (from Oregon), and that was completely sold out. The only other choices were Bud, Coors, Miller and Shiner (a Texas beer).

There were a couple of craft booths and a stage with live music and under a tent they played authentic German music known as oom-pah.

All in all, though, I don't think we'll visit for the 33rd annual event.

And That's What I Think.