Steak n' Shake

So here we were, it was Saturday night and we were leaving the temple, deciding whether we wanted to go home to eat or to go out to eat. We knew we already had one stop to make, the South Point to pick up Huger Game movie tickets, but did we want to make another?

The solution was obvious, eat at the South Point and finally try the good old fashioned Steak n' Shake. We had both heard good things about the joint so we decided to finally give it a try. 

First impression was good, there was a line to get in the door, but it didn't take too long to be seated, and once we were sitting down we were transported back to the 50's. It had a great diner feel, and good ol' fashioned music playing over the speakers. 

So here comes our waiter, we look at the menu, and the first thing I notice is the price, it is good news. A classic steakburger and fries are only $3.99. For a sit down joint that is just peachy. The most expensive burger was $6, I think. The downside to the price was that a milkshake cost just as much as the meal itself, in some cases it was more expensive. 

Our food came out rather quickly, and let me tell you...it was quality stuff. The fries were great, especially if you sprinkled on some of the fry seasoning they had at the table, and the burgers were good. It was an excellent value and I would definitely take the trip again. The food was good and the price was great. 

As for the milkshake, it was thick and tasty, totally  worth the $4, we got a brownie shake and a chocolate covered strawberry shake. I would like to go back and try the nutter butter shake, they were all out while we were there. Don't forget about the really awesome hats, they just make you look sexy. 

My only problem with the place is that due to their being very busy, they seemed to all be so fast paced that it felt a little rushed to me. Their goal was good food then get you out the door. I guess that's what it takes when you make people stand in line to eat at your sit down restaurant. 

Go, try it, you will enjoy it. Don't let them rush you though, just eat up the experience, and the burger. Nom Nom Nom. 

Your neighborhood food processor

Paul Tatum.

Tune in next time for a review of The Spot, a review you won't want to miss. 

Change, change, change....

   A couple of months after returning from my mission I was called by the Las Vegas Temple President, President Stucki, to be an ordinance worker.

   Due to my school and work schedule at the time the only shift that I could work on was the Saturday P.M. Shift. I felt extremely lucky that I was able to work at the Temple while I was young cause it is a rare occurrence. Most workers are older and retired and their schedules are more flexible allowing them to work more easily.

  I quickly made great friends and fell in love with working at the Temple. The sisters even tried to set me up with their inactive sons, which one was almost successful. The Temple President set my up with an Osmond that was a missionary as he served as Mission President. I even dated a boy for a while after having met his roommate in the Temple. A few of us single sisters started to go out to eat once a month after the Temple too. Just me and some old ladies. I loved it.

   After Paul and I met and decided to get married Paul put his name in as well to be a worker. Going to the Temple, with my at the time fiance, was great. It was nice not to have to go alone anymore and it kept us busy on Saturday nights so we didn't get in trouble. After getting married we just kept working and have been able to work together for about 2 1/2 years. We have felt so blessed.

   After multiple Presidents and coordinators we got a bomb dropped on us last week. The Temple Presidency has decided to change from 3 shifts on Saturday to 2 (that work every other week instead of every week). Making it impossible for Paul to continue working there. Paul works Saturdays and was already getting off early to get to the Temple by 4:00 P.M. in time for our shift to start. With the new schedule we would have to get there before 1:00 P.M. which doesn't work with his work schedule.

   With this change and after a lot of prayer and consideration Paul and I have decided that although it was fun while it lasted our time as ordinance workers has come to a very long pause. Probably a 25 year long pause until our future kids are 18. It is sad and will be a hard adjustment but I hope that our Temple attendance will increase with the changes. After having worked there for over 5 years I am scared of what my Saturdays will now be like but excited for some change.

Pablo

   Sorry for another post about Paul but I can't help it I'm in love!  For Christmas Santa brought Paul a penguin Pillow Pet.  We automatically knew his name was Pablo.  My niece Anna calls Paul, Pablo and we have told her that Paul is half human half penguin.  It has become a family joke and nickname so it was obvious to name him Pablo as soon as we set eyes on him.  At first I was worried that it was childish and that Paul wouldn't like it but he sure does.  Every night Paul lays on his back with Pablo on is chest as he falls asleep.  It is the cutest thing ever.  A couple of days ago I actually woke up before Paul, shocker cause he gets up at 5, and took this picture.  I love it and think it is so sweet! 

Graduation 2013!

   Paul met with his counselor yesterday and got some good news.  One of his English classes got waived for his degree so if he can get into both classes that are available during Summer than he will only have to take three classes in Fall with his Practicum II and Student Teaching next Spring.  This is the first time I have ever felt like graduation is in sight.  I am so happy plus with the classes spread between Summer and Fall I feel like they will be less stressful semesters for Paul which is always a perk.  I am just so proud of Paul!

The what comes first sandwich

So JoJo Da Jigga made the fabulous what comes first sandwich tonight for dinner. It was a wait for it mazing. So she got some chicken breasts put them in the crock pot with sweet baby rays sweet and spicy bbq sauce and let the chicken cook. Then we gathered bell peppers, mushrooms and chopped up onions and sauteed that stuff till it was off the hizzy. Following the sauteed goodness we sliced up some jack cheese, put the cheese and veggies on a thin bun, and the warm veggies made the cheese slowly melt. We then diced the chicken and put that on the bun with a little bit of sauce, and topped it off with a fried egg. (thus what comes first the chicken or the egg.) It was deeeeeeeeeeeviiiiiiiiiiiiine.

Jolynn

Jolynn looks cute in a paco hat.

Walk off the Earth...

  Somebody That I used to Know by Goyte featuring Kimbra is a fabulous song and music video but I must admit Walk off the Earth's version is lengen, wait for it, dary!  Five people playing one guitar equals fun.  I thought I would post it for all three readers of our blog just in case you haven't seen it yet. Enjoy! 

A night on the town...

Last night Paul and I got substitutes for the Temple so that we could go to our niece's play. Camryn is in a production company called Hollywood Kids that teaches kids how to sing, dance and act.  They put on shows a few times a year and this time was an audition only class/show.  Camryn got in and we were all super proud of her.  They did Disney's Mulan and Camryn was one of the three warrior friends of Mulan and other small backup parts.  She did  such a great job and looked like she was having the time of  life in the lime light!

After the play we headed to my co workers reception.  He got married two weeks ago in Utah and had a little open house here.  After we headed to dinner.  Paul couldn't decide what type of food he even wanted so I suggested the buffet we were going to pass on our way home.  The Feast at Texas Station.  It was $10 bucks a pop and we thought it could be fun.   Paul and I get this idea about once a year where we think it would be fun to go to a trashy buffet with no specialty items.  Every time we are disappointed.  The food is not great and the people are ghetto!  It was an adventure to say the least.

    We then headed to the theater to see if they had anything playing and nothing grabbed our interest to we came home and put in a favorite.  Another Earth.  It is such a great movie and the music is epic. Everything about that movie is perfect! Paul's words not mine.  I being a girl would have changed the very last scene but besides that would agree with Paul.  Anyway it was fun to have a night out but I will be excited to be back at the Temple next week.