But I really don't know what is worse- having Mary stare us down because we bought ice cream through the drive-thru and didn't give her any OR that Lou and I have now officially lost our quiet talk time in the front seat.....
No, we don't have assigned seats when it comes to riding in the car. We try to mix it up so that they each get a turn with a different view. 
Trips and Dad at the Flaming Wok. It was a bit of a gamble heading over to the Chinese-gone- Japenese hibatchi grill (let's just say 1980's decor and an empty parking lot) but the staff was very friendly (especially after we left a mess of rice on the red carpet floor) and the sushi was great! The kiddo's enjoyed their shrimp, tofu, and rice, too!