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Monday, October 14, 2013

9th on the 9th

(this picture was taken after dinner at a nearby Oktoberfest)

Our 9 year wedding anniversary was on the 9th of October.  I was glad it fell during the week between Ryan's trips so we could celebrate.  Ryan asked me where I wanted to eat and I told him I had heard of this neat place in Pensacola.  It is boasted as Al Fresco dining in where there is cobblestone, café tables/umbrellas all surrounded by 1950's art deco style campers transformed into gourmet food stands. 
After describing it to Ryan he said, "So, can I have this in writing that you want me to take you to a food truck for our anniversary."  I just thought it sounded different and fun; plus, there was a wine bar across the street.

We parked and walked to the Al Fresco dining area. The menus were impressive and the atmosphere nice but I could picture eating there with the boys.  Suddenly, I also wished to have somebody bring me my food and take it away (oh, the luxury).  So, we decided to walk around a bit.  We scoped out a couple of menus but without being impressed we decided we would head back to the food truck park. 

BUT, then I saw it. 
Across the street. 
White table cloths!
SOLD! 
Suddenly, I craved the exact opposite of the food park and longed for a romantic dinner with white table clothes and no ketchup bottle at the table.

 
So, cheers to my best friend who steals my heart again and again!