We made the 10:00 AM session at the Dallas Temple this morning. The temple is really pretty and the exterior reminded Bubby of the Boise, ID temple. Our session was small (only seven men), but it was nice. When we stepped outside, we talked a woman who was photographing her visiting parents into photographing us. The wind was whipping, so I buttoned my coat to keep my tie from slapping me in the face. Too bad I didn't get my gig line straight.
We did a lunch at the Corner Bakery Cafe after the temple and then we rested until 3:00 PM. Booty went into work early and so we were able to pick him up at about 3:15 PM. This is the sign out in front of his building, which is located about three miles from their apartment. I know they are glad that they don't have to take the freeway anywhere each morning. We went to a big 15-theater complex to try to decide on a movie. There was general ambivalence about what to see, so we didn't go. There are a couple of films that Bubby wants to see, but she can wait until we get home.
We went to TJ Max and found Laur a couple of new table cloths, and then began our planned progressive dinner. We have no photos of our first stop, a return to Matt's Mexican market. We all (except Laurie who only wanted a taste of her favorite strawberry agua) had an "agua fresca" as an appetizer. Booty had a tamarindo flavored iced beverage, Bubby had a pina colada made with real pineapple and flakes of coconut in the bottom of her cup, and I had an horchata (the best I have ever tasted). We sat in the store and toyed with the idea of eating a Mexican dinner there, but opted for our original plan, Maggiano's in Plano. The restaurant was huge, and located in a really upscale neighborhood.
Having experienced Maggiano's before (the portions are huge) we all shared a spinach and artichoke dip. Matt and Laurie weren't as familiar with the drill, so when the waiter offered half-portions of a Ceasar salad and spaghetti with meat sauce, they both declined in favor of full portions. Here is Matt holding his salad. It was large enough to feed a family of five. It was delicious, and we all had some, but there was plenty to take home for his lunch. He had a massive amount of spaghetti left over to go with it.
Bubby and I decided to share an eggplant parmasean, pictured here. There was enough for us each to eat all we wanted and take a chunk home for Booty's lunch later this week. Of course the atmosphere was wonderful, the food amazing, the service impeccable, and the whole experience quite delightful. We certainly have not wanted for fun and food while we have been here. There are tons of great restaurants and stores in the Dallas area, which suggests that there is a lot of disposable income around.
Our final stop was Salt Grass steakhouse where we saw amazing desserts earlier in the week. Bubby and I shared a key lime pie (the red stuff is fresh strawberry puree). It was sinfully delicious and we licked our plate clean.
Booty and Laurie opted for a huge brownie sundae. They said the brownies were a little too rich, but I watched them put quite a dent in the dessert anyway.
We drove home and passed Mary Kay corporate headquarters (our photos didn't turn out) and we caught the last performance on American Idol (Booty and Laur are following it). We talked to Daniel and Blair and his girls on Skype, and then I went to bed. Tomorrow at 2:10 PM, we begin our journey home. It was been really fun to visit with Matt and Laurie in Dallas. We know that they feel far from home, but this place, and their situation is really very, very good. This looks like a good place for Leo to start out.
Buboppy
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