Finally, After 4 Years We Did It!!!

So this whole thing goes way back to 2004 when Gary, Madi, and I moved down to Las Vegas.. It was during the Bush/Gore Election that I started listening to Sean Hannity. Gary started listening to him too. When you listen to Hannity you can't help but notice he talks about Ruth's Chris Steakhouse ALL the time. He really talks it up and makes it sound wonderful. Well, there was a Ruth's Chris in Vegas and we never went before we moved and were really bummed about it.. Well, when it opened a location in Downtown SLC we were really excited and thought, "We have a second chance!!" Well, this location opened at least a year ago and we still hadn't gone. On Wednesday we were trying to decide what to do for our anniversary and we jokingly said, "Let's go to Ruth's Chris..." We just looked at each other for a minute, smiled, and said, "Let's just do!!!" The reason we have put it off for so long is because this is one of those steakhouses where you order your steak, salad, and sides all separately and they are all priced kind of high. We knew what we were getting into price wise, but we have wanted to try it for so long so we went for it..
Our date started with taking the kids to Gary's parents who said they would watch them for us!!! Thanks a lot Dave & Gae! You're wonderful!
We headed to see a movie in SLC.. We saw Iron Man.. Pretty good show, Gary loved it. I must admit I was a little weary at first, but it was a good movie.. I'd go see it again anyways if that means anything.

We then went to Ruths.. We started our meal with some Tuna. I had never had tuna cooked this way so I was a little nervous.. Thankfully I was pleasantly surprised!! It was great!! Gary and I really liked it..

We then got our salad.. It was an interesting salad, but it was good.
Obviously I didn't take this picture.. I forgot to take it before I dug into it.. I was also pretty self conscious about taking pictures in that kind of restaurant, but really, when am I going to spend this kind of $$$ again and go to this restuarant? I wanted something to show for it other than a full tummy.

For our main dinner we both ordered the New York steak with steak frys, Au Gratin potatoes, and broiled tomato for our sides.. It also came with some wonderful soft bread and butter.

Because it was our anniversary they offered to comp our dessert so we ordered one of those lava cakes topped with berries and it came with a small side of rich, chocolaty pudding.. We really liked our dessert!! Gary called it a "great big chocolate explosion.." Really though, how can you make a bad dessert..

Everything was good, but I think we both really psyched ourselves up for this meal (who wouldn't after 4 years...) so we were slightly disappointed. We felt a little funny just being there. It was a little too "Hoitey Toitey" for us... Does that make sense. I think I'll stick to my hamburger and frys at our local joint here in Lehi, Emmitt's. We are both so glad we went and had the experience of the restaurant. If you like steak than I recommend you go just so you can have the experience.. After tonight I think from now on if we want a good piece of meat we will just go buy a pack of Rib Eyes from Costco and call it good.. Gary is really good on the BBQ so I will leave it to him to grill me up a great steak!!
Gary and I never go out on dates so it was so nice to be together today. Again we were celebrating our anniversary and it was fun to relax and be together. Gary is such a great husband and is fun to be around. We still manage to laugh at dumb things together and enjoy each other's company. Love you Gary!! I'm lucky to have you for my husband and lucky to have you as the father of my children. You're such an amazing Dad to Jackson and Madi! I couldn't have done any better than you! Thanks for all that you do for me and our family! Happy Anniversary.