Jessica

I don't think we are dressing up. After we got Aiden's costume, DH decided he wanted to do a family theme, but I can't really think of anything to go along with Aiden's blue monster costume. I don't really want to dress up like a monster... Maybe next year.

That sucks. How is the treatment coming along? How many more sessions will you need? I hope it comes off! I heard it can get costly. What was the meaning behind the angel wing tattoo. Or did you just like the design? How big was the piece? I put so much obsessive thought into my tattoos. I seriously ponder a design for YEARS before I actually get it done so I've never had any tattoo regrets. I do need to get my most recent one fixed though. There's a small mistake.

Awww. My son isn't even 1 yet and I'm already dreading him going to school! But remember, she'll always be your baby, even when she's 16 and groaning "Oh mooooooom!" And think of all the cool ceramic candy dishes you'll be getting every mother's day from now on. Gotta love those school craft projects! Good luck to the little one and her first day of school.

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren oh, girls, i feel so special! jess, i'm going for an MEd in reading, and i'm taking psycho-sociolinguistics and reading. i couldn't even tell you what it's about. all i know is that i have a paper every week plus online discussions and 50+ pages of reading each week. aren't you almost done w/ yours? That sounds... totally out of my scope of knowledge! That's a LOOOOOT od reading. Yikes! Gotta love grad school, huh. Yeah, I'll graduate in May. Thank goodness!

i forgot all about the lottery. i haven't played in months.

Yeah, they are moving it to Lifetime. Before this season came out they announced it would be their last on Bravo. I don't mind the move, as long as the quality of the show doesn't decrease!

Ditto everything you just said. I just got home a few minutes ago and am trying to catch up while waiting for the next Hills rerun. But yeah, during the week I'm swamped with grad school, Aiden, my internship, etc. It sucks. I feel out of the loop. What grad class are you taking, Lauren?

The America's Player thing was only for a week not the whole season. I guess technically Dan should take it. Memphis didn't seem to really come up with any great moves or plans, at least that I can remember. Dan was the way who really manipulated things in his favor.

I read that on another blog. I don't really pay much attention to that show anymore, but I know she really wants to get married and have kids, so I wouldn't be totally surprised if she left him.

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie so wait, i swear in the past i've gone back to an older post and edited the first post to update something, has this ability changed recently? i think thats a good idea to inable people to delete stuff, what if someone had posted a great idea, then deleted it, and then someone else went looking for it and it could never be found again I think it's a recent change becuse I know I've edited posts older than 60 minutes in the past. I can see the reasoning behind the change though. I just thought I was losing it for a minute there!

Ahh, ok. That's fine. I mostly just edit my spelling errors. I'll just have to remember to use my spell check. Thanks Tammy!

Ohh.. hmmm... wait. The edit button only shows up with my recent posts. I guess we can no longer edit old/older posts?

Are we no longer able to edit posts? I was going to edit one of my posts and the edit button was missing... Or at least I suddenly can't find it. Just wondering if I'm being a flake or if the option to edit is removed at the moment? Uh-oh, now I'll actually have to proofread before posting!! I always go back and edit all the spelling mistakes I make, I'm so bad with that EDITED TO ADD: WTF?!?! Suddenly the edit button re-appeared on my screen. Either I'm going crazy or my computer is posessed. Sorry!!!! Mods: You can delete this if you want!

Phoenix: River (as in the actor)

I don't like Terri either so I'm glad she's gone. For awhile she was just kind of non-existant... she was always the designer I never remembered. Then she started being a little b*tchy and I didn't think her designs were all that interesting. I kinda like Kenely's designs, but she is getting super obnoxious and I almost wish she was sent home as well. At this point, I think I'm pulling for Jarell to win. I didn't really like his dress in tis last episode, but over all I like most of his stuff.

I wore them for my wedding. I forgot the name of the brand, but I can check if you want to know. I tried it at home and it worked fine... but once I was actuallylat my wedding, it was crazy hot and I was SWEATING big time. I kept grabbing my boobs to "re-stick" them because they kept unsticking because I was so slick from the sweat

coffin in a box! i love decorating for halloween too! this is our first year as homeowners. before we lived in an apt/condo so decorating wasn't really anything to get excited about, but this year i hav big plans!!! i just have to find the time to actually get everything together!

Yikes! I was ok with the pronounciations until #5 too. That's a tough one. She (?) needs a nice, simple nickname.

He sounds fun!!! He's also really cute. Both your babies are!

It's always flattering to know another guy thinks you're hot... even if he is creepy.

It's pouring outside right now. And to make things worse, it's humid which means my naturally curly hair has formed into a big frizzy mess.

Crustless Spinach, Onion and Feta Quiche 1 medium onion, diced 6-oz fresh baby spinach 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt pinch cayenne pepper 1 1/3 cups milk (low fat is fine) 1/2 cup feta cheese Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease a 10-inch quiche/tart pan (or a pie plate) In a medium frying pan, cook diced onion with a bit of vegetable oil (or cooking spray) over medium-high heat until translucent and tender. Add in fresh spinach and cook until just wilted. Set aside to cool for a few minutes In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk in milk, then stir in spinach-onion mixture. Pour quiche base into prepared pan. Top with feta cheese. Bake for 25 minutes, or until center is set and the outside edge is golden brown. Let set for 5 minutes, then slice and serve. Serves 4. salt and pepper, to taste Thai-Inspired Peanut Noodle Salad 1 package (12-oz) Thai rice stick noodles 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/4 cup peanut butter 2-3 tbsp honey 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic) 1/4-1/2 tsp chili oil 1 cup broccoli florets, raw or steamed 1 cup thinly sliced red bell peppers 1 cup sliced and seeded cucumber 1/2 cup chopped scallions fresh cilantro for garnish (optional) Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package directions, or until tender (6-10 minutes). Drain noodles and rise with cold water. Drain again and transfer to a large serving bowl. While noodles are cooking, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, ginger, garlic and chili oil (can substitute red pepper flakes, or use them in addition) until smooth. Adjust amounts of chili oil and honey to taste. Toss veggies and sauce with the noodles until everything is evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve, at least 1 hour. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serves 4-6 as a main or 8 as a side. Seven Layer Tortilla Pie 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup salsa, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 7 (8 inch) flour tortillas 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1 cup salsa 1/2 cup sour cream DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, mash pinto beans. Stir in 3/4 cup salsa and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup salsa, cilantro, black beans and tomatoes. Place 1 tortilla in a pie plate or tart dish. Spread 3/4 cup pinto bean mixture over tortilla to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top with 1/4 cup cheese, and cover with another tortilla. Spread with 2/3 cup black bean mixture, and top with 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layering twice. Cover with remaining tortilla, and spread with remaining pinto bean mixture and cheese. Cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Cut into wedges, and serve with salsa and sour cream.

I've been vegetarian since I was 11. There's lots of yummy vegetarian dishes out there! If you like "international" foods, ost other cultures have a great selection of vegetarian dishes. I guess maybe I'll post some recipies I have saved in the other thread. Since you have a child, here are some links to book recs/sites with great vegetarian ideas for children: Amazon.com: Honest Pretzels: And 64 Other Amazing Recipes for Cooks Ages 8 & Up: Mollie Katzen: Books Amazon.com: Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes: A Cookbook for Preschoolers & Up: Mollie Katzen, Ann Henderson: Books Vegetarian Recipes for Kids - The Veggie Table - Vegetarian Recipes and Info In a Vegetarian Kitchen: Vegetarian and Vegan Kids and Teens Vegan Recipes at VegFamily.com Oh, Mama Likey! The Shop. - The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook: Whole Foods To Nourish Pregnant And Breastfeeding Women - And Their Families

Speaking of Britney, I was just reading about the book her mother wrote. Apparently her mother says some not so flattering things about Briteny including things I think are no one's business (like when she lost her virginity). Unfortunately I'm swamped with academic reading for the next few months, but I hope to read this book over the break (just to see if it's as bad as the media is making it seem). What a crappy ass mother.

Re: Thur Night's Episode (spoilers) 1. April is such a hater. Talk about your stereotypical catty girl. Did anyone else roll their eyes as April kept commenting on Keesha being "fat" when they were watching the video? What a bitch. I love how Libra looked like she wanted to punch both April and Michelle in the face when they were being petty. 2. I'm sad Renny is gone. I actually wanted her to be in the final 2. She's a riot. 3. Dan is HoH again. I wonder what antics he's going to pull this week. 4. I wonder what the prize with the whole Sumo Wrestler is going to be?