Hibachi

Tonight we decided to go out as a family for dinner.  We haven't done that in a really long time, so we decided to make it a fun dinner.  I had a coupon for Hibachi, so we went there. 

When we arrived it was packed, but they quickly sat us at a table with a couple and we had to order quickly because they had already ordered.  We ordered edamame for Mikayla and a couple of combo meals for the adults (Matt, Kristi and myself).  We were given chopsticks and a fork, so we could use whichever we wanted.  Matt and I used our chopsticks to eat our salad, and Mikayla wanted to try to use some for her "beans", or edamame.  We asked for a pair of "cheater" ones for her, and she did awesome!  I have a picture of her using them, but it is "stuck" in my phone.  Once I can get it...I will add it to the post.

Mikayla and Calli enjoyed the "show" while the chef cooked right in front of us!  He kept talking to Mikayla and she loved the attention.  Calli was asleep when we got there, but quickly woke up when she heard the cooking start.  They were both mesmerized by the "show". 

After the chef was finished cooking, he tossed a shrimp for each person to catch in our mouths.  Matt and Mikayla are the only ones who actually caught them!  Matt caught one for real, and Mikayla had a little help.  The chef had her close her eyes and counted to 3 and Matt tossed one in her mouth.  She thought she had caught one for real and was so very excited!!

When the chef said goodbye, and we all continued eating our dinner, Mikayla turned to Daddy and said, "Wow, that was really fun Daddy!"  That made the trip so much more fun for us.