Should we or Shouldn't we??

In two weeks Chris and I, along with my parents and grandparents are heading up to Issaquah to visit my sister and her husband. Everyone is excited to see their new condo, Kia's new car, and celebrate her 25th birthday. Since, we are rarely able to make the trip north, Chris and I have been talking about what we want to see and do when we get up there. I haven't mentioned it to Chris yet, but I was thinking about proposing a trip to the Issaquah landmark, XXX. Yes, I said XXX. You are probably thinking the same thing everyone thinks when those letters are mentioned (my grandparents were especially hesitant when we went there the 1st time....which has been our only time). XXX is probably one of the most recognizable Issaquah sights. It is one of those great old fashion diners that you rarely see anymore. They have won tons of awards for their homemade rootbeer and burgers.

When everyone was in Issaquah for Kia's wedding last August we finally made our 1st trip to the XXX burger stand. The food was great and we were able to see what XXX really stood for. It referred to their triple extra large portions. We were all starving when we got there and made the big mistake of ordering our own meals (If you go, no matter how hungry you are SHARE with someone).
Below is the biggest eater in the family, my cousin Glen. He can throw down with the best of them, don't let his small frame fool you. He ordered the largest burger (triple patty) burger, XXX offers. If that wasn't enough, he ordered it with fries and a large chocolate shake to wash it down. I am breaking out in a sweat with just the thought of that mammoth slab of food. Please notice, Sophia my cousin examining her burger with pure disgust, and Robbie my brother in law staring at Glen in awe.
The next shot is probably a classic XXX post meal face. The poor guy drank is shake, but as you can see couldn't finish the bun and the last few fries. Not pictured: His 3 hour food enduced coma as soon as we got back to the hotel.

Needless to say, it was a meal no one in the family will forget. I think we ALL learned our lesson on portion size and sharing that day.

Check it off the list!!!!!

I admit it....I am a habitual list maker. I occasionally find myself writing a list just so I can cross things off of it (I know I am pathetic). Being first time home owners and newlyweds has caused my list writing to become very necessary, there are so unexpected things we find ourselves needing or needing to get rid of. These past few weeks have been great because I got to cross lots of things off my list with the help of Chris.

• We cleaned our garage
• Broke down tons of boxes around the house, and filled our three recyle bins to the max
• Pulled weeds
• Bought fire extinguishers
• Got all of our donation items together
• Cleaned out and organized the office closet
• Started having weekly date nights: Last week we cooked a romantic meal together; this week we went to a movie.