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Ingredients 2 artichokes, halved and choke scraped out 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 shallot, chopped 1/2 cup butter DIRECTIONS Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the artichokes into the boiling water, and season with salt and pepper. Throw in half of the garlic, and half of the shallot. Boil for about 30 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted into the stem of the artichokes. Drain and set aside. Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and shallot. Cook just until fragrant, then remove from the heat. Place the artichoke halves onto the preheated grill. Brush some of the melted butter onto them. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, brushing with butter occasionally, until lightly toasted. Serve with remaining butter as a dipping sauce.

Hooray Tami, I'm so glad everything you have got done Love the purse (wink) Have a wonderful wedding and trip.

haven't bought the book yet, actually it's sitting at the library waiting for me.....I'll try to pick it up this weekend. I've been really sick this week.

Quote: Originally Posted by becks Oh shoot Abbie! I wish you'd said so yesterday! I actually finished reading it in less than 24 hours (it really flies when you have 3 hours at the hairdresser). But I returned it to Barnes and Noble. (Terrible, aren't I?!) lololol I did this with the last book too...just as long as it looks new they take it back

hooray, Congrats Christa, I'm so happy for you.

best: my eyes worst: my chicken leges, stomach, and everything

E's Grandma gave him bright colored thongs (underwear) to wear, she gave it to him in front of his whole family....was a serious gift too LOL

ahhhh, how cute are you ladies

I'm so glad he kicked off Kelly (drunk girl) and Ashlee (singer) didn't like either of them....now he needs to kick off Robin. I was also questioning Marshana (sp?) why is she there??

Heidi, so sorry I got this late, but congratulations, love the hair, especially love the dress (wink), and love all the pics. Congrats again to the new Mr. and Mrs.

hooray, can't wait to hang out with u again

hmmmm, Thank you girls for the suggestions. I don't think Erik would like to do a beach camping though.....We have gone to Joshua tree and up to the mountains (i.e Idyllwild, which he is going with the guys next weekend). I want to go somewhere where they have a river or a stream like they do in WA. loved it when I camped there, though I'm not really a camper Would you girls be interested in going if I pick a place....thinking May 2-4

tetris, pacman, pacwoman and worm

hmmmm honor is a unique name, going off a unique name I know a girl whose name IS Unique. Anyways, Honor is a really really interesting name, (j/k)

ooo thanks Kash, I'll check them out I'm thinking on planning this for the first weekend of May.

Yari, I'm glad you got a hold of him. Men can be such pains sometimes.

So I want to plan a camping trip, mind you I don't camp a lot but Erik does...he is going to Idyllwild next weekend with his guy friends. So I was thinking about making a group camping trip, girls and guys, not just couples. I want to find a place that is near water (like the sound of the river)....any suggestions? Also if you like I can send you the evite too so you can join us

I'm sorry Yari. I'm sure he will call you soon. Erik does this at times too and I get furious when he doesn't call me back but there's always an excuse. on a side note: What I think is funny is that Erik was going to go to Vegas last night too for a convention, hey maybe it's the same convention. He decided not to go though saying that he has work to do here. He also has a meeting on Sat. What sucks is that I know he will not be just at the convention but out partying too or gambling, so I know your fears. I would say I would go with you to Vegas to check on him but I'm leaving to San Fran in a couple of hours.

Good job girls, you are all doing so well. I know I wouldn't be able to do this.. I like to eat to much lol

oh my gosh I can totally relate, E snores a lot when he is really tired or sick too. It seems, though, that he is really tired everynight. lol. I have to shhhhhhh him or tap him or roll him over (which is very hard to do) until he stops. He occasionally wakes up and gives me a look like, what the heck are you doing waking me up. It's bad sometimes and I don't get sleep. He says the nights I wake him up he doesn't get sleep either. The dog snore sometimes too. It sounds like a chorus in the room at night lol

I send texts to Erik most of the time with sexy notes....Especially when I'm bored at work Pictures....Erik likes taking pics of me,randomly and I have to always remind him to erase them or take them off my camera lol

Quote: Originally Posted by froggie1013 My mom loves pasta with sour cream and Parmesan. I thought she was the only one! I grew up eating it this way, love it, it's my comfort food Quote: Originally Posted by MelissaH Andrea I can't do scary movies either - I literally won't sleep for weeks after watching them...I even freak myself out just thinking about them - and I always dance when I clean too! I'm banned from watching the Grudge and (ooo crude, what's the one with the girl comes out of the tv and she was buried in a well)....nevermind got it, The Ring 2 I saw the Ring 1 and omg! I still can't be left with a blank tape in front of me...I'm serious.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP Im sorry I just decided to back track. Yes it was SIDS. Ayanna was her name it means Pure flower and she would cry when her father left the room or went to work. She would not sleep and was only happy when she nursed. I was dehydrated and he came home early from work and she nipped my breast and grinned (atleast what looked like a grin from a dehydrated tried stinky person). lawrence took her laid her down and that was the last time I saw my baby girl alive Catherine, Ayanna is such a pretty name. I'm sorry this happened to you. Amir is very lucky to have you Ok I think I posted this before (no I know I did ) but wanted to add to my list: 1. Scared of porcelin(sp?) Dolls and life size dolls, they freak me out. I have to ask the owners of the dolls to take them out of the room for me before I can come into that room. 2. Hate scary movies, though I will watch them sometimes, but I will have nightmares (cold sweats) for days. 3. I love to dance around (with music) my house when I clean....can't clean otherwise. 4. I love to drive, can't sit in the back seat or I get really sick. 5. I love pasta, can eat it almost everyday...my favorite is pasta with sourcream and lots of Parm. cheese. there is more but I'll add later.

Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka Shayne and her shoes... OMG! I think she goes final 2 by the way. I really like Shayne, she's cute....but ditzy (sp?) at the same time. Amanda and her "meeps" is so flippin' funny. I'm waiting for her to do it with him one on one LOL Her "meeps" are funny....kind of annoying also. I think that Kelly girl, resembles Cameron Diaz, is nutso! What a FREAK! Is this the one who massaged him? If so, I don't like her. I want her off. I really hope he gets t know Noelle the next few months, she seems very down to earth and sweet. hmmmm which one is Noelle? Is she the auburn hair one? I would love to smack that ugly grin off Robin's abnormal face. I really don't like her. Oh Robin drives me nuts, I was screaming at the tv last night saying he should boot her off. lol I also think that Matt only chooses the girls that kiss him. It's like he's thinking " if you don't kiss me, I won't pick you" I think he is very good looking but a player too.

Quote: Originally Posted by Stormsong sighs...not yet. My secret bunny...ie..barefoot bride...has been in touch with me several times already. So, hopefully soon! I am patient. Darn postal service! <laughs> She let me know what she sent though. Maybe it will be here in time for my birthday!! (April 9) Well I'm glad you at least know who it's from though .....Hey you both are out of the country so that maybe why....Let us know when you get it though