Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Great Cookbook

We have been having a great time trying new recipes every week. We plan our meals on Monday night and grocery shop on Tuesday night for the week. A majority of our recipes have come from a new cookbook called Everyday Food. We have liked almost all the recipes we have tried out of this book. They are perfect recipes for us because most of them are for about 4-6 servings. We haven't wasted any leftovers.

Some of our favorites include:
1. Sauteed Chicken in Mustard-Cream Sauce
2. Flank Steak with Lime Marinade
3. Spicy Black-Bean Cakes
4. Beef and Orange Stir-Fry
5. Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts
6. Tandoori Chicken with Yogurt Sauce

We think you should all go and get this book and try these recipes. However, I am going to post them on our family recipe blog if you want to try before you buy.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Wedding Pictures

We have been married for a month and a half. We are still waiting on our wedding pictures. I haven't worked with a wedding photographer before, so I am not sure... but is this normal? The only pictures I have to post are the pictures Mike's Mom took. If I weren't for her I wouldn't have any cute pictures to show. Thanks!

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

I Got Tagged

LOVEY DOVEY

What is your husband’s name?
Michael

How long have you been together?
Dated since May 2007
Married since December 28, 2007

How long did you date?
Started dating in May of 2007
Decided to get married August 28, 2007
Officially engaged September 8, 2007

Who eats more?
I used to think I could keep up with Michael, but lately he out eats me by a ton!

Who said I love you first?
Michael. I freaked out when he first said it. It was very unexpected. However, the next day I calmed down and assured him I loved him back.

Who is taller?
Michael, by over a foot.

Who has more speeding tickets?
We have both had one.

Who is smarter?
I think we are pretty equal in this category. We both get good grades in school.

Who is more sensitive?
Hmm... This is an interesting questions. I think we are equal?

Who does the laundry?
We usually don't have time until Saturday. So we both remind each other to switch it out. We fold and put it away together... cute huh?

Who does the dishes?
Usually I do, but this week Michael has done them almost every night. He always is a huge help around the house. I am a lucky woman!

Who sleeps on the right?
I sleep on the right. I decided I wanted to sleep on that side because it is the same side I prefer to sit by him on.

Who pays the bills?
Being newly married, we are both doing it right now. We are still getting the hang of things.

Who mows the lawn?
We rent. No lawn to mow right now.

Who cooks dinner?
We both cook dinner. We get home at the same time from school and work, so we are starving and work together to get it done.

Who drives when you are together?
Michael always drives. I don't like to drive if I don't have to.

Who is more stubborn?
We are both stubborn... but if I had to pick I would say me.

Who kissed whom first?
Michael kissed me first, but I saw it coming and didn't hold back.

Who asked who out first?
He asked me out first (after some convincing by his roommates).

Who proposed?
Michael proposed. No big story... just a special night with only us. It was perfect.

Who has more siblings?
There are 8 children in my family. Five in Michael's.

I am going to be nice and not tag anyone... but if anyone wants to do this one, feel free.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Will Michael Ever Post?

Mike wasn't excited as I would have hoped to be able to add to our blog. I hope I can talk him into posting soon. At least a short sentence or two? How about it honey? Please!

Friday, February 8, 2008

New Blog

I have decided to create a new blog for our family. I want Michael to be able to contribute. I think it will be fun to have a family blog.

I am keeping my own personal blog for posting random things about me!