"Hey, are you guys twins?"

Ah if only I had a dollar for every time I have been asked this question. Yesterday Ashley and I were at Pottery Barn getting a wedding gift for a friend. While we were waiting for our gift to be wrapped, a couple waiting in line asked us this question. We said yes we were, and they then proceeded to tell us in detail about EVERY set of twins they knew. I always cringe after people ask us this question, because it is usually followed by a detailed account of all the twins they know or a series of "twin questions." This always surprises me because there are so many sets of twins out there. Sometimes it is really hard to be as excited as they are about the twins they know haha! Here are a few of my all-time favorite twin questions (yes, we really have been asked all of these):

- Can you read each other's minds?
- Do you say and/or think the same thing at the same time?
- Do you get sick at the same time?
- If one of you gets hurt does the other one feel it?
- Are you telepathic?
- How do you tell you guys apart? (I hate this one! I never know what to say!)
- Do you guys like all the same things?
- Do you do everything together?
- Do you play tricks and switch places on people and/or the guys you are dating? (we never have, just to clarify:)
And my very favorite:
- Do you ever forget which one you are? (Yes, this girl was dead serious)

I am not trying to complain, and most of these people are really nice, I just still find it very surprising sometimes:) and wanted to share!

New Recipe: Turkey Burgers

I have been looking for new recipes to use my fresh herbs from my garden. My rosemary was getting a little big so I was happy when I came across this recipe for turkey burgers on one of my favorite recipe sites MyRecipes.com. They were seriously so good and so moist. I think it was the basting that made the difference. They were definitely a hit, even with the boys:) I altered the recipe a little, but you can find the original here.

Tasty Turkey Burgers

Prep: 15 min., Grill: 14 min.
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon minced dried onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons Fresh Herb Marinade
4 hamburger buns
Herb-Grilled Onion Rings (these I just sauteed in a pan with a little bit of the marinade instead of grilling them)
Toppings: spicy mustard, mayo, shaved Parmesan cheese, mixed greens

Preparation
1. Combine first 7 ingredients. Shape mixture into 4 equal-size patties.

2. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center, basting each side occasionally with Fresh Herb Marinade.

3. Grill buns, cut sides down, 2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with Herb-Grilled Onion Rings and desired toppings.

Fresh Herb Marinade

Yield: Makes about 1/3 cup

Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation
1. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Season with pepper to taste.

I found these peonies today while I was out shopping with my mom. They make me happy...