Last night, for the first time in about 2 months or so, Christina and I got away for a "date night." First let me say, spending family time with us and Lil' is of utmost importance, but we also feel like spending some "us time" is also important. So, Grandma & Grandpa watched Lil' for the night and we went out on a date. Our first stop - Jimmy Buffet's Cheeseburger in Paradise.

It was good. Christina had the famous mini-Cheeseburgers and I had the wonderful Baja Burger, complete with Jalapenos and Salsa instead of Ketchup. I also had a Strawberry Lemonade (with real Strawberries, of course. I mean, Jimmy Buffet wouldn't have it any other way!)

And while we were there, we enjoyed the live music.

This guy was funny - and talented. He really knew his crowd too - all late 20somethings and early 30somethings.
He played 90's music! (with the exception of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'")
We heard songs from Blues Traveler, Tom Petty, Counting Crows, and The Violent Femmes. It was really cool. He had this big loop pedal that his mic and guitar were plugged into, so he would do drum loops with his mouth and sing backup to himself. It was very cool.

Then, because my wife loves me very much, we went to Circuit City. I just wanted to look around and she wanted to buy a cd. I'd tell you which cd it was, except that it was terrible & we're probably going to throw it away. It's not worth elaborating on...

Then, we went to the Kerasotes Theater and saw...

About two-thirds of the way through, Nick Cage and the crew began the entrance into this incredibly hidden cave to find the City of Gold. They have to go through many obstacles and clues to get through - you know, the classic "hanging from a cliff, about to drop" things. And they funally find it, but must escape. Under one of the Golden buildings, there's a tunnel that the water is flowing through - and long story short, they walk through it - about 20 feet, to daylight. So, the obvious thought is, why didn't they just come through that tunnel? And why hadn't anyone else found this "lost city" I mean, duh. So it was a serious with-holding of disbelief that helped me get through that part. And of course, there will be a third movie.

I'd say that we had a very fun time, and I look forward to next month's date night!