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Poll
What can you not stop eating lately?
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows)
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!)
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share?
Favorite baby names?
How do you make your hamburgers?
Re: Poll
What can you not stop eating lately? Lately, Braum's Chocolate Malt Ball ice cream. If you like Whoppers candy, this stuff is incredible. Today, however, I seem to have consumed my weight in peanut m&m's.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) Not to be too gross/mushy, but I'd say we're at a 10. Things have been going really well.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) I'm definitely NOT the cook in our relationship. I think H said something about making pork enchiladas with the meat he slow cooked over the weekend. If he left it up to me, we'd probably have frosted mini wheats.
Favorite baby names? Oh man. I am obsessed with this lately! A few current favorites for a girl: Evie, Liv, Aurora, Annie, Ruby; for a boy: Elliot, Liam, Cy, Finn, Eamon...
How do you make your hamburgers? Another cooking question... I pretty much let H handle all of the grilling. However, I did come across a recipe for "stuffed" burgers that everyone loves. You make one patty (a little thinner than normal), put a dollop of cream cheese/chopped jalapeno mixture on top, and sandwich it with another patty. Yum!What can you not stop eating lately? Crispy Tacos from Taco Mayo. I have no idea why, but I've been craving them all the time lately (I had 2 for lunch today.) I can't look at the meat though. If I look at it, it grosses me out and I wouldn't be able to finish it haha. Also, Chocolate Chip shakes from Braums.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) Ummmm....probably an 8.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) DH has softball games tonight, so we're having pizza since it's quick (either frozen or homemade, haven't decided yet.)
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? Nope! Everything has been pretty drama-free lately.
Favorite baby names? Girl: Kinsey, Josie, Elsie, Gracie (I apparently like names that end in an -ee sound lol) Boy: Brody, Eli, Evan, Levi
How do you make your hamburgers? I usually leave burgers up to DH. I think he just uses some of that Daddy Hinkles (sp?) stuff.
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Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) We're at a 9. The trip to Jamaica really brought us closer and helped us realize that we shouldn't be so uptight.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) Meatloaf, cheesy squash, and green beans. I may make crescent rolls. (meatloaf is: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 box cornbread stuffing mix, 2 eggs. Bake at 350 for 1 hour and top with ketchup.)
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? We're going to start TTC next fall.
Favorite baby names? We're naming our next boy Pierson. NO STEALING!
We don't have any girl names at allllll.
How do you make your hamburgers? 85% lean ground beef from the meat market, shape into patty, top with serendipity seasoning, grill. I usually saute onions with a little butter, salt and pepper and add some balsamic vinegar to them once they're soft.
What can you not stop eating lately? Peanuts. The kind in the shell.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) 10! We had a great weekend!
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) I had a few pretzels and some leftover steamed veggies. Lame.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? My lesbian SIL changes her relationship status on FB multiple times a week between two different girls. Now the two different girls are friends with each other. I'm dying to know what the hell is going on, but not enough to actually ask her...because that would require me to speak to her.
Favorite baby names? Girl- Hadlee. Boy- Brody and Mason. I also like Harper, but I'm torn on if I like it for a boy or girl.
How do you make your hamburgers? Simple. Round them into patties and then salt, pepper, and season all both sides. H grills them to perfection and keeps them really juicy. I usually saute onions to put on top.
What can you not stop eating lately? I've been trying to count my calories, so nothing really. I have had a couple of banana fudge sundaes from Braum's in the past few weeks though. So yummy.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) Really good, I'd say an 8.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) I put some steaks in the fridge to thaw, I'm not sure what we'll have with them though.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? not that I can think of
Favorite baby names? Boy names - Bradley, Drake and Hank. Girl names - I really love the name Jolie, but I kind of think it's too cute-sy. I have trouble finding girl names I really like.
How do you make your hamburgers? mix ground beef with diced onion, worcestershire sauce, salt and peppeper and form into patties. I prefer them cooked in my cast iron skillet, but in the summer we usually grill them.
What can you not stop eating lately? Ice cream. I love the stuff and there were tons of ice cream stands in Maine so I tried about every berry flavor I could find. It helps make up for all this heat.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) We are a solid 10 right now after just getting back from vacation in Maine. We had the perfect trip and I love the memories we're going to have forever. I love going to a place where we both enjoy it SO MUCH compared to something that's just on one person's bucket list.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) I'm probably just going to grab some salad fixins from Braum's on the way home.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? There's a guy at work who comes in late and leaves early every single day... and he keeps his desk light and computer on so it looks like he's just away from his desk. And we're not talking 5 or 10 minutes by any means. Oh, and he charges in mileage when he's supposedly "running errands" for work. I'm going to start messing with his desk and make it more obvious what he's doing just to see if anyone notices.
Favorite baby names? I like the baby name that Ivanka picked out for her baby... Arabella Rose. I have other favorites, but I think that's one of the better celeb names lately that's not too wacky.
How do you make your hamburgers? We generally don't make hamburgers at home.
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What can you not stop eating lately? oreos, the single stuffed ones. If I could, I would just buy the cookies without any filling.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) 7
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) I think DH's making tacos from a seasoning packet. It's time for a full grocery trip, not just picking things up here and there.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? not really drama, but I'm taking a trip to Canada next month for work and just found out today that per company policy for international travel, I have several additional documents I need to submit before then. I've known about this trip for 6 months; this morning was the first time our training coordinator mentioned the policy, which everyone else in the meeting already seemed to know about.
Favorite baby names? I prefer traditional names. For a boy, I like Alex or Anthony. I don't have any favorite girl names though.
How do you make your hamburgers? basic ones, just form the patty then add a little salt and pepper before grilling. Add cheese when done.What can you not stop eating lately? Luigi's Italian Ice.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) I'd give it a solid 8.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) I had an early supper with my mom, littlest sister, and little brother at Olive Garden. H is on his own tonight.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? I don't think I have any...
Favorite baby names? I tend to like names that others give a good eyeroll at - they're mostly family names: Girls: Murphy, Morgan, Lucy Jane - Boys: Ransom, Mason. I also really love Teddy, Kirby, and Charlie. They were all names of men in my family, but I think they're super cute girl names.
How do you make your hamburgers? Simple. On the grill, medium, cheese, ketchup, and pickles!What can you not stop eating lately? Sour Punch Straws - the green apple kind. They're my weakness right now.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) Probably about a 7.5, mainly because of the distance and how busy we both have been this summer. I'm keeping my fingers crossed they give H leave before the next deployment list comes up.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) Last night, I ordered pizza. It was goooooood, too.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? Not really - life's been pretty boring in that department lately. Either that or I just haven't been paying enough attention around me to catch the drama...
Favorite baby names? I really like Tessa and Brooklyn. I'm hoping that once we start TTC again [probably sometime this winter, if H isn't deployed], and if we have a girl, I can get H to agree to Brooklyn.
How do you make your hamburgers? 85% lean ground beef...toss in some seasoning salt and a couple of other ingredients that are currently slipping my mind, shape into patties and grill. I typically do them on the stove top since I don't have a grill, but they're still good.What can you not stop eating lately? Mini kit kat bars that are in my freezer
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) I would say about a 9. It's been really good since we were able to go on vacation and have a night to ourselves.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) It's my MIL's birthday so we are taking her out where ever she wants to go.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? There is a lot of drama that went down with my SIL and brother several weeks ago and some how DH and I got pulled in. Just crazy....but it seems to have blown over.
Favorite baby names? I love older and more traditional names.
How do you make your hamburgers? We put zesty italian dressing on our patties. Yum!
What can you not stop eating lately? Cheese, I freaking eat some sort of cheese every.single.day.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) I am going with 8, room for improvement but pretty damn good too.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) We are having enchiladas with cheese sauce.Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? I found out some more info about my new neighbors (the unwanted renters) and I am even more furious about them being there. A few other neighbors and I take turns calling the owner every day.
Favorite baby names? Alexander, Reed, and .... I have no girl names right now.
How do you make your hamburgers? I mix the meat with a bit of seasoning salt, Lea & Perrins, garlic pepper and French fried onions. Plop them on the grill and done.... maybe we will have burgers tonight!
What can you not stop eating lately? manderian (sp) oranges
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) I'd say high 6 low 7. We have been throught ALOT this last year. It's not where I would like it to be but I am not sure what to do to get us back to a 10.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) no clue
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? not that I can think of
Favorite baby names? Brycin, Macy, Reece, Beau and I am kind of liking Jones for a middle name.
How do you make your hamburgers? I love mixing my hb meat with dry ranch and then grill them. They are super yumm-ola!
What can you not stop eating lately? Chick-fil-a. That's always true though, not just lately.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) I'd say 7. I'm a hormonal pregnancy mess so the reason it's not a 10 is my fault right now.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) We're going to my grandma's for dinner!
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? Hmm....surprisingly, no!
Favorite baby names? Ugh. Apparently H doesn't like my favorite name anymore and I don't love his favorite name... so we're back to the drawing board on names.
How do you make your hamburgers? with grass-fed beef of courseWhat can you not stop eating lately? Ice cream topped with strawberries or bananas and hot fudge.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) 10 : )
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) I had a frozen pizza.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? I can't think of anything interesting.
Favorite baby names? We have a few picked out for our future children, but refuse to tell anyone.
How do you make your hamburgers? We add a bit of A-1 sauce, Tony Chaceres (sp?), salt, and pepper to the beef. Sometimes I add different seasonings. I usually grill them on a small indoor grill.
How do you make your hamburgers?
I don't... DH does.
Patties from Rhett's, medium, wheat (or no top) bun, pepperjack cheese, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. YUM.
What can you not stop eating lately? I feel like we get Wingstop once a week lately. Healthy, right?
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) I'll say a 7. Varies depending on the day. On Sunday we were a solid 5, yesterday a solid 9.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) Not a clue! Depends what's in the fridge/freezer/pantry when I get home.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? Nothin' crazy right now. Got DH on board with the horse thing, so now just waiting to find out how much.
Crossing fingers and toes.
Favorite baby names? Grace and Evelyn are probably near the top for girls. For a boy, even though we decided on the name John, I also like the name Landon a lot. Always have.
How do you make your hamburgers? I use super lean ground beef that falls apart easily, so I add some breadcrumbs or oatmeal to keep it together a bit. Add some ketchup to the meat to keep it moist from the breadcrumbs, season it with Penzey's Chicago Steak Seasoning, and then grill. Add cheese (generally American for me--I'm pretty traditional when it comes to homemade burgers, and whatever else we have in the house for DH).
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Re: the bolded - just had to say you have fabulous taste in names!
Right??
I thought you might approve. Such a great name!
I think so. HA!
What can you not stop eating lately? I LOVE sweet potato fries!
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows) I'll say an 7. There are a lot of stressors right now. But we're trying to not get pissy with each other.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!) H is on shift, so I had a veggie burger.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share? My brother and his girlfriend broke up, and won't tell us the reasoning. He's extremely upset, she's really upset and our whole family is upset. They were planning to get engaged soon. It was like she was apart of the family. It's been a big deal and everyone is heart broken.
Favorite baby names? Girl - Olivia, Kate and Charlie. We don't have boy names.
How do you make your hamburgers? H makes them...forms patties, salt and pepper and throw them on the grill.What can you not stop eating lately?
Rainer Cherries. Mmmmm.
Where's your marriage/relationship at right now? On a scale of 1-10: (1 being complete crap and 10 being puppies and rainbows)
10. Couldn't be better.
What are you making for dinner? (recipe share if you're interested!)
I think we're going to Eischens.
Any drama/gossip/stories in your life or someone else's that you'd like to share?
Connor had his tonsils and adenoids removed yesterday. He's staying with his dad and it's killing me to not be there comforting him.
Favorite baby names?
We've never actually talked about this.
How do you make your hamburgers?
Usually on the grill. I make giant burgers usually. Occasionally, I'll get nostalgic for the way my dad made burgers and cook up a greasy mess on the stove.