Aladdin

Jenn - Oh, Disney movies - they are so great...I will never tire of them. The music of Aladdin is so awesome! I found myself singing along - much to Joseph's dismay. I LOVE Robin William's Genie - so comical! Also, I remember that the guy that is the voice of Aladdin is Scott Weinger who played Steve, DJ's boyfriend on Full House. He was so cute when I was 12! Not much else I can say - I love DISNEY!!!!

Joseph - It's not very good - I didn't remember it being as much of a musical - maybe when I was 12 I liked it, but I don't want to watch it again. Robin Williams was the high point.

Next movie - Austin Powers - Goldmember (probably tonight)

Austin Powers and the Spy Who Shagged Me

Jenn - This movie is just as I remembered it....STUPID. However, there are a few funny lines -

"I'm gonna go watch a moovie" - Austin Powers

"Get in my belly" - Fat....well you know

"You ain't all that and a bag of potato chips" - Dr. Evil

Joseph - It was funny when it first came out, but looking back...it sucks. Funny line...

"Try a Hot Pocket, they're breath taking" - Dr. Evil

That's all we have for this train wreck - we will take a break from Austin Powers - next movie is Aladdin

Life at the Movies!!

Anyone who knows anything about us, knows that we take turns picking the movies that we watch...so to mix things up a bit - since we have so many movies - we decided to watch all of our movies (268 movies) (minus the movies we have seen since moving into this apartment) leaving us with 225 movies. There are so many movies that we just skip over for one reason or another and we want to be able to watch and enjoy them all! So, in saying that - keep tuned - because we will post about the one's that we find interesting, funny, stupid, or just enjoy for reasons we can't explain. The next movie we will watch is "Austin Powers the Spy Who Shagged Me"

I know....I'm horrible since I haven't posted since September...so here goes...

Since September --

I am loving the new job! I am learning a lot there. It challenges me and that is a good thing because it keeps me on my toes and I don't get bored. I love the people I work with. I think we are forming good friendships. We have started our own "Biggest Loser" contest and everyone is doing really well! I myself in 2 weeks have lost 7.4 lbs...slowly but surely! I have discovered that I love Progresso soup!! We eat it practically every day for lunch. Also I am a big fan of 100 calorie packs!!!

Joseph and I were able to go to Baton Rouge for Thanksgiving and had a great time there with family. Christmas 2009 was a time of first for me because I wasn't with my parents for the first time in 26 years on Christmas day. We were able to spend Christmas Eve with them and we had a great time eating chicken enchiladas, opening gifts and laughing a lot! Another first during Christmas was that I didn't have the "traditional" Christmas meal....we had soups, which was a nice variation! One other first was that it snowed on Christmas Eve -- it was beautiful! My Christmas present to Joseph this year was brand new golf clubs. He had asked for them and he new that I went out to look at some one night and I came home and told him I wasn't able to get them...too expensive...and that maybe with Christmas money we good look into buying some. Well...I did buy clubs that night...so needless to say...he was surprised!

So, speaking of snow, we had another snow fall in February that was a record 12 inches for DFW. The snow caused our office building to loose power, so therefore, we got a snow day!!! Joseph and I had a great day together seeing movies and eating out and getting stuck in the snow....good memories!

Moving on.....every year (usually) we go bowling for Joseph's step dad's (Ed) birthday. Usually, James (step-brother) and Ed take the lead, but this year, Joseph and Lindsay took 1st and 2nd! I think Joseph enjoyed it a little too much....he might have discovered something else he really likes to do....looks like more bowling in my future!

Joseph's little brother (Graham) is so very cute. He is 2 1/2 now and talking and walking a lot. We don't get to see him as much as we would like to. We saw him during Christmas and he was walking all over our apartment carrying around our decorative cones and calling them his "Christmas Tree." So cute!! He knows that Joseph is his brother and he'll tell you that.

In May Joseph and I will be moving yet again. We are very unhappy in our current apartment. We will be looking for a rental house or town house. I think it will be another year before we buy a house. Which is okay. I'm learning to be patient about that. I'm not very good at it.

I know this was long...so those of you that read all of this...more power to ya!

Love to all,
Jenn and Joseph

Just because

Just some things to look forward to:

1. Learning new things and getting more familiar with the new job.
2. Getting Joseph's car fixed so I can have my car back.
3. Cody and Chela's wedding.
4. New Moon.
5. My 26th birthday, because it means we are 2 years closer to something....some of you will know.
6. Going back to Baton Rouge for Thanksgiving.
7. Enjoying another year with my wonderful husband!

That's all I've got right now. But I wanted to update.

New Shoes for a new Job

Here's the new shoes I bought today for my new job that I start tomorrow! So excited and looking forward to it!

New Recipe

Joseph really likes this one too! It's from the same book as below.

Smoked Sausage Potato Bake

1-3/4 cups water

2/3 cup milk

5 tablespoons butter, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

2-2/3 cups mashed potato flakes

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1 pound smoked sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, 4 tablespoons butter and salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in potato flakes. Let stand for 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Whip with a fork until fluffy. Stir in sour cream and cheddar cheese.

Spook half into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with sausage and remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.

Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-45 minutes or until heated through and edges are golden brown. Yield 4-6 servings.

Enjoy!