Big day in the big city
Today the family traveled to Indy to enjoy dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and visit Trader Joe's. It was a long day for the baby, but she had a lot of fun. Amelia always enjoys being able to see new people and experience new things.
I have to say that the Cheesecake Factory is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. One thing that happened shortly after we arrived at the restaurant is the wait staff brought Amelia a plate of her own with banana and sourdough bread slices. I thought that was terrific. Amelia liked it, too.
Amelia had a lot to look at over dinner. The ceilings and walls, as you know, are very colorful at the Cheesecake Factory. She also found new friends with whom to play peek-a-boo. My Cajun jumbalaya was also toned down (a little disappointing, but we suspect this was so to not overwhelm Midwestern sensitivities to spice) enough to share with Amelia. She also loved getting small tastes of whipped cream and chocolate cheesecake after dinner (no surprise here).
Let me tell you about the Factory's special 25th anniversary cheesecake: it is super chocolaty and super yummy. It kicks so much butt, it's unreal. I may have eaten a taster cheesecake at some point in my life, but I don't remember doing so.
After dinner we walked around the upscale mall a bit to justify some of the calories consumed over dinner; then it was off to Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's is always fun and full of cool things that are difficult to find elsewhere in the Midwest like tri-tip and free range steak, sourdough bread, and "two buck Chuck" (good, cheap California Merlot). Of course, "two buck Chuck" costs three dollars in Indiana, and is not available for purchase on Sunday...but it's still nice to see it on the shelves.
Also at Trader Joe's Amelia got her first balloon. She just loves balloons. Every time I take her shopping she stares and points at the balloons at the grocery store. She really enjoys her new red balloon from T.J.'s.
Now, it's back to work for mommy and daddy. So far, we've had a great holiday weekend and nothing we have to do is anything we absolutely HAVE to do. So, things are good.
I hope everyone has a great Independence Day,
Lisa
I have to say that the Cheesecake Factory is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. One thing that happened shortly after we arrived at the restaurant is the wait staff brought Amelia a plate of her own with banana and sourdough bread slices. I thought that was terrific. Amelia liked it, too.
Amelia had a lot to look at over dinner. The ceilings and walls, as you know, are very colorful at the Cheesecake Factory. She also found new friends with whom to play peek-a-boo. My Cajun jumbalaya was also toned down (a little disappointing, but we suspect this was so to not overwhelm Midwestern sensitivities to spice) enough to share with Amelia. She also loved getting small tastes of whipped cream and chocolate cheesecake after dinner (no surprise here).
Let me tell you about the Factory's special 25th anniversary cheesecake: it is super chocolaty and super yummy. It kicks so much butt, it's unreal. I may have eaten a taster cheesecake at some point in my life, but I don't remember doing so.
After dinner we walked around the upscale mall a bit to justify some of the calories consumed over dinner; then it was off to Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's is always fun and full of cool things that are difficult to find elsewhere in the Midwest like tri-tip and free range steak, sourdough bread, and "two buck Chuck" (good, cheap California Merlot). Of course, "two buck Chuck" costs three dollars in Indiana, and is not available for purchase on Sunday...but it's still nice to see it on the shelves.
Also at Trader Joe's Amelia got her first balloon. She just loves balloons. Every time I take her shopping she stares and points at the balloons at the grocery store. She really enjoys her new red balloon from T.J.'s.
Now, it's back to work for mommy and daddy. So far, we've had a great holiday weekend and nothing we have to do is anything we absolutely HAVE to do. So, things are good.
I hope everyone has a great Independence Day,
Lisa
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