If You Give a Mom a Moment: This Post is for Desta

Friday, August 29

This Post is for Desta

Yes, we went to In-N-Out Burger for dinner today. I had never been, and my friend Desta had talked it up (as in, when she is driving to Las Vegas she plans mealtimes so she is in St. George for lunch, and Las Vegas for dinner at In-N-Out Burger). So, since we had errands to run in St. George (I am sad that I live in a place where I have to drive to "the big city" to go shopping), I took the opportunity to stuff my face. And I mean that pretty literally. Three minutes after we received our burgers, mine was halfway gone, and Christian said, "You hungry Erin?" Yep. It was good. And our entire family ate dinner for only $13.50. What a deal.

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Desta said...: Next time order two and tell Christian you're eating one for me. I'm glad you liked it. Did you have just a regular one or did you try "Animal Style." Those are always extra juicy - they grill the onions. Argh! Now my mouth is watering. At least I got to hang out with Deneal tonight. And thanks for putting my name in the title. Made my night!; August 30, 2008 at 1:58 AM
Brooke said...: I have never been to in n out burger but would like to try one. When I come and visit you sometime we will have to go to "the big city" and go shopping and eat there!; August 30, 2008 at 7:22 AM
Kayla said...: I like the burgers animal style as well. However, I don't like the fries there.; August 30, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Liz said...: Glad you got to experience in n out burger. Sad to say when we go to the city, we like to go to Cafe Rio!!
Liz; August 30, 2008 at 8:09 PM
Erin said...: Christian had it animal style. I just asked for grilled onions on mine. And I loved it!; August 31, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Jeremy Renshaw said...: Hey, I never told Christian congratulations on his PhD ... so, congratulations. We miss you guys here in Iowa. Hope things are going well there!; September 1, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Jessi said...: They have an In 'N Out in St George now? Sure, right after we move away from Cedar! We LOVE In 'N Out! Anyway, we're actually in Mesquite and coming home today. I wanted to come by and say hi. Will you guys be home? Does Christian work? I tried calling an old number I had for you guys.. don't know if it is still your number though. anyway mine is 801-427-7390. Call me or email or something if we can come by and say hello! love ya!; September 1, 2008 at 8:44 AM

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