if you can't beat 'em, join 'em

it didn't seem appropriate on the first day of school not to have dinner as a family, but with rich's long hours lately i wasn't sure how we could pull that off. so the kids and i met rich down town not far from his office and enjoyed a little dinner break at the garden restaurant. we have never been there before, a neighbor gave us a gift certificate to say thanks for some family portaits i had done for them. it was a great atmosphere, lots of arbors and flowers and trees everywhere. i especially loved the gorgeous sky light roof, and even better - about half-way through dinner the whole thing retracted and we ate under an open sky - so fun!the food was yummy, a little on the fancy side but definitely family friendly and a lot of fun. since the restaurant is at the top of the joseph smith memorial building we enjoyed walking around and taking in all the beautiful views of the city. rich is slowing being broken into the self-portait world, what a trooper.i was sad to say good bye to him after dinner knowing i would have to face h eading home alone, again, and managing all the first day mahem, school supplies, signing a million papers, etc. but i loved having a little bit of time with him for a family dinner, it was a great ending to an exciting day.