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Why is it that when I want to get in a hard run at the gym the treadmill is filled with girls with full make-up, tiny clothes, walking at a snails pace never breaking a sweat, that are just there to be seen. Come on people, I want to workout!

OMG I just had a dream about my dress last night. I woke up in a panic but don't remember the dream. I'm glad I'm not the only one!

I'm sticking to my diet and closing in on 125lbs!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess3414 Like! Strawberry Soda? Dislike!!! peanut butter

Congratulations and welcome to the boards! happy planning!

Thanks for sharing! They are beautiful!

Once again Del Sol is AMAZING! Great pictures!

Thanks for sharing! Amazing photos!

BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing!

Love your puppy! And your shoes! Great pictures!

Wow, beautiful!

WOW thanks for these. This thread was great! And I have a lot of fun ideas.

Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!

WOW! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

I love your pictures!!!

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing!

Quote: Originally Posted by EmmaGaussoin My fiance and I are medical students and with limited funds it was hard to find a photographer. I finally found one that I liked and would do our wedding and engagement session at a great cost, then she backed out on us last minute! Over our last vacation back home my FI and I decided to buy a simple portrait lens for his SLR and shoot our own engagement session! We did a few with his tripod and then asked FI's sister to shoot the rest. So here are our some of our DYI engagement photos. Not as great as they could have been, but I am satisfied considering the circumstances. I think they look great!!! Nice work!!!!!!

I have to say I LOVE this thread! It's so fun to see all of the ideas! I'll be posting mine at some point!!!

Congratulations on your engagement and welcome to the board!!!

Welcome to the boards! Happy Planning!!!

Welcome to the boards Cait!!! Happy planning and congratulations on your engagement!

Quote: Originally Posted by Daily2011 I am sending positive thoughts your way. I agree with all the other ladies on trying to communicate with your folks, but let me also say that in the end, you and your honey will be married. You are celebrating your love for one another. Please don't let others actions dampen your celebration of love. It will mean as much and be just as special whether they choose to be there or not. It is their choice and you cannot make it for them as much as you would like to. They also have to be the ones to live with whatever flows from their choice. Lots of happy thoughts from me and love to you and your FI. Your day will be wonderful and special no matter what! Agree with this 100%. Easier said than done I know, but you'll be a Mrs. and this is YOUR day, don't let anything or anyone wreck it. You can't control what others do, but you can control how you react to it! Cheesy I know, but so true!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tammy Host hey all, i made this last night and it is surprisingly easy. Naan (14 servings) INGREDIENTS •1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast •1 cup warm water •1/4 cup white sugar •3 tablespoons milk •1 egg, beaten •2 teaspoons salt •4 1/2 cups bread flour •2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional) •1/4 cup butter, melted DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume. Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. During the second rising, preheat grill to high heat. At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle (1/4 inch thick), then pull it in teardrop shape. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared. (you can also save some of the balls in the refrigerator to make the next day and cook dough in pan on stove). Chicken Tikka Masala (4 Servings) INGREDIENTS Chicken Marinade (make day before) •1 cup yogurt •1 tablespoon lemon juice •2 teaspoons ground cumin •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon •1 teaspoons cayenne pepper •2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper •1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger •1 teaspoons salt, or to taste •3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces •4 long skewers Sauce •2 tablespoon butter •3 clove garlic, minced •1 small onion finally chopped •1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped •4 teaspoons ground cumin (garam masala sub) •4 teaspoons paprika •1 teaspoons salt, or to taste •2 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce •2 cup heavy cream •1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Preheat a grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side. (you can also cook chicken under broiler). Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, onion and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 4 teaspoons cumin (or sub garam masala), paprika, and 1 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Thanks Tammy! I'm going to test this on FI this week! :)

4:56pm finishing up my last few minutes of work before heading to the gym! Intervals!

Quote: Originally Posted by angelov321 LOL Sore boobs: nursing nursing: nipples