This fall I will be cutting down on daycare children. A few are going to 1st grade, another few to Kinder, and a few either are moving or have a change in situations.
I debated about just cutting back, tightening the purse strings and enjoying it a little more quiet.
But, today a friend told me about a job with her company which I know a few few people that work for. They have great flexibility, great hours, super casual attire (jeans/tshirts), and fair pay, not too far to drive, and best of all NO kids involved.
So after 15 years of sharing our home with my daycare children I just might be headed back into the work force. I sent in a resume today via email, and have an interview on Thursday.
Does the work puke mean anything. Because I so feel like it. Unsure of change, but sure I need on. My patience has been stretched thin this summer.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Remember my worst fear.....
Well, it got worse this afternoon. Sometimes a mom just has a feeling.
When I got home from my girls weekend at the beach, I looked over Savannah's injury.
On Thursday, it looked like her ankle took the worst of it. So after 3 days of RICE, and no walking the ankle was yellow,green & blue. The swelling had went down, but still did not look normal. So we tried to get her to put some weight on it. She said it did not hurt when she stood on it, but it really hurt on the side of the foot.
I decided to call our DR this morning, and he wanted to see her this afternoon. So at 2:45 we arrived at the DR, of course he was on call, and had 3 broken bones, so was running 55 minutes late. We got in, he poked, hmmmm'd and decided he wanted to x-ray the side of her foot since that seemed to be where the pain was.
Results: A fracture in the growth plate of her 5th Metatarsal (meaning her pinky bone, right before it joins the middle of her foot) ......... which ends up in a orthopedic boot cast for 4 weeks.
No swimming, no tumbling, no running= a VERY unhappy Savannah.
We have seen lots of tears today. Our friends from New Hampshire are coming next week, and since one of them was her coach, she really wanted to show her the progress she had made since they moved (3 years ago) and swim with Bri and Austin. Could be a long couple of weeks. But at least it is not a career or life ending injury.
Hopefully she will get it off in time for our vacation to the beach. I can't image that sand goes well with an orthopedic boot.
When I got home from my girls weekend at the beach, I looked over Savannah's injury.
On Thursday, it looked like her ankle took the worst of it. So after 3 days of RICE, and no walking the ankle was yellow,green & blue. The swelling had went down, but still did not look normal. So we tried to get her to put some weight on it. She said it did not hurt when she stood on it, but it really hurt on the side of the foot.
I decided to call our DR this morning, and he wanted to see her this afternoon. So at 2:45 we arrived at the DR, of course he was on call, and had 3 broken bones, so was running 55 minutes late. We got in, he poked, hmmmm'd and decided he wanted to x-ray the side of her foot since that seemed to be where the pain was.
Results: A fracture in the growth plate of her 5th Metatarsal (meaning her pinky bone, right before it joins the middle of her foot) ......... which ends up in a orthopedic boot cast for 4 weeks.
No swimming, no tumbling, no running= a VERY unhappy Savannah.
We have seen lots of tears today. Our friends from New Hampshire are coming next week, and since one of them was her coach, she really wanted to show her the progress she had made since they moved (3 years ago) and swim with Bri and Austin. Could be a long couple of weeks. But at least it is not a career or life ending injury.
Hopefully she will get it off in time for our vacation to the beach. I can't image that sand goes well with an orthopedic boot.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Mom's worst fears....
As a mother of a gymnast, you dread a call from her coach, let alone a call from the head of the gym.
At 12:19 today, I got that call. The yucky feeling in the pit of your stomach when you see the gym name on the caller ID hit me like a brick.
Kelsey called to let me know that Savannah was doing a back tuck on the floor, and landed on the side of her ankle. Savannah heard a snap, and crumbled to the ground.
So off to Urgent care we head, hoping there is no huge line and waiting. Evidently walking in carrying a 12 year old on your back, rushes you to the front of the line. She went straight to the room, and then straight to X-Ray.
They are 80% sure it is not broke. BUT with ankles they say it is hard to tell. The growth plate looks good, so we are doing RICE (Rest,Ice,Compression,& Elevation) for 5 days, then if it is not looking better back for more X-rays.
Savannah was so hoping it was NOT broke. She did not want to spend all summer in a cast. She loves to swim in our pool.
So summer is off with a bang.......let's home that is it for the year.
At 12:19 today, I got that call. The yucky feeling in the pit of your stomach when you see the gym name on the caller ID hit me like a brick.
Kelsey called to let me know that Savannah was doing a back tuck on the floor, and landed on the side of her ankle. Savannah heard a snap, and crumbled to the ground.
So off to Urgent care we head, hoping there is no huge line and waiting. Evidently walking in carrying a 12 year old on your back, rushes you to the front of the line. She went straight to the room, and then straight to X-Ray.
They are 80% sure it is not broke. BUT with ankles they say it is hard to tell. The growth plate looks good, so we are doing RICE (Rest,Ice,Compression,& Elevation) for 5 days, then if it is not looking better back for more X-rays.
Savannah was so hoping it was NOT broke. She did not want to spend all summer in a cast. She loves to swim in our pool.
So summer is off with a bang.......let's home that is it for the year.
Monday, June 9, 2008
CrAZy LoNG SUrvEy...
105 Facts About You (Minus a quite few that seem to be missing....)
1.EVER BEEN GIVEN AN ENGAGEMENT Ring? Yes
2.LONGEST RELATIONSHIP? 22 years, 3 months and counting
3.LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED? Birthday present from my in-laws
4.EVER DROPPED A CELL PHONE? More than once....
5.WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT? Tuesday (shut up)
6.THING(S) YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON? Groceries!
7.LAST FOOD YOU ATE? Homemade french fries & BBQ's burgers
8.FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX? Attitude
9.ONE FAVORITE SONG? Somewhere over the rainbow
10.WHERE DO YOU LIVE? Millersburg, OR
11.HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED? Lebanon Union High School
12.CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER? Verizon
13.FAVORITE MALL STORE? Nordstroms
14.LONGEST JOB YOU HAD? Daycare provider (almost 15 years)
15.DO YOU OWN A PAIR OF DICE? Yes
16.DO YOU PRANK CALL PEOPLE? Uh no
17.LAST WEDDING YOU ATTENDED? Corby's
18.FIRST FRIEND YOU'D CALL IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY? Angie
19.LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR BEST FRIEND? Yesterday
20.FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT? Sonic or Quiznos
21.BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD? I will pay you tomorrow....I promise! :(
22.Once again the missing question......
23.WHERE'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT WITH FRIENDS? Applebees
24.CAN YOU COOK? Yeah! Now ask me if I want to.
25.WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE? Tahoe
26.BEST KISSER? Aaron
27.LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Been a while, not really sure.
28.MOST DISLIKED FOODS? Peppers & Mushrooms
29.THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF? I am stronger than I think I am. I stand up for what I believe in!
30.THING YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF? How sometimes I have to have to be in control and have things just so. Some people call it OCD.
31. ????
32.LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB? 12 hours (almost every day :( )
33.FAVORITE MOVIE? Footloose
34.CAN YOU SING? Everyone can, but I sing awful!
35.LAST CONCERT ATTENDED? Rascal Flatts
36.LAST KISS? Kiss good moring from my husband
37.LAST MOVIE RENTE? Cant remember too long ago
38.ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT? Lipsick
39.FAVORITE VACATION SPOT? The beach!
43.LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER? Both, but prefer the laptop
44.FAVORITE COMEDIAN? Wayne Brady
45.DO YOU SMOKE? No way!
46.SLEEP WITH OR WITHOUT CLOTHES? With
47: ????
48.DO LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS WORK? Sometimes
49.HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE? 4
50.PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST? French toast
51.DO YOU LIKE COFFEE? NO
52. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS? Scrambled VERY dry, brown is great!
53.DO YOU BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGY?: No
54.LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Savannah
55.LAST PERSON ON YOUR MISSED CALL LIST? Amanda
56.WHAT WAS THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE YOU RECIEVED? No, I didn't drink at all.
57. ?????
58.NUMBER OF PILLOWS? 1 and a body pillow
59.WHAT ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW? Athletic shorts & sweat shirt
60.PICK A LYRIC, ANY LYRIC? Two people in love is a beautiful thing
61.WHAT KIND OF JELLY DO YOU LIKE ON YOUR PB & J? Seedless Blackberry
62.CAN YOU PLAY POOL? Not well
63.CAN YOU SWIM? Yes
64.FAVORITE ICE CREAM? White licorice
65.DO YOU LIKE MAPS? No, I get car sick if I read them
66.TELL ME A RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOURSELF? I hate to wear shoes!
67: ?????
68.EVER ATTEND A THEME PARTY? Yes
69.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Spring/Summer
70.LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED AT SOMETHING STUPID? Everyday, I work with children :)
71.WHAT TIME DID YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING ? 5:30am
72.BEST THING ABOUT WINTER? No allergies
73.LAST TIME A COP GAVE YOU A TICKET? 1998
74.?????
75.NAME OF YOUR FIRST PET? Dinky
76.DO YOU THINK PIRATES ARE COOL OR OVERRATED? Overrated
77.WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND?? Swim meet, run,.
78.BIRTHDATE? June 4th
79.WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? Happy
80-84.---Could not have been that important
85.ARE YOU ON A LAPTOP? Yes
86. Not important either
87.ARE YOU SMILING? Nope(I am wondering what happened to the missing questions)
88. ?????
89.DO YOU MISS SOMEONE RIGHT NOW? Yes, but they will be here in 21 days! WOO HOO
90.IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD YOU GO? Cruise around the world.
91. ????
92.ARE YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL? No, thank god!
93.DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?: No
94.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NAME? This is a stupid question... not mine that is for sure!
95.WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHING SUIT?:Hot pink/White
96.DOES YOUR SCHOOL START IN AUGUST? No, my kids in Sept.
97.DID YOU GO ON VACATION LAST MONTH? No
98.HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A CRUISE? No
99.DO YOU HAVE A SISTER? Yes
100.ARE YOU UPSTAIRS? No
101.ARE YOU IN LOVE? Yes
102.HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL? Yes
103.DO YOU WISH YOU COULD SEE ANYONE PARTICULAR RIGHT NOW? Yes
104.WHAT JEWELRY ARE YOU WEARING? Wedding and anniversary rings
105.WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO AFTER THIS SURVEY? Laundry
1.EVER BEEN GIVEN AN ENGAGEMENT Ring? Yes
2.LONGEST RELATIONSHIP? 22 years, 3 months and counting
3.LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED? Birthday present from my in-laws
4.EVER DROPPED A CELL PHONE? More than once....
5.WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT? Tuesday (shut up)
6.THING(S) YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON? Groceries!
7.LAST FOOD YOU ATE? Homemade french fries & BBQ's burgers
8.FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX? Attitude
9.ONE FAVORITE SONG? Somewhere over the rainbow
10.WHERE DO YOU LIVE? Millersburg, OR
11.HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED? Lebanon Union High School
12.CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER? Verizon
13.FAVORITE MALL STORE? Nordstroms
14.LONGEST JOB YOU HAD? Daycare provider (almost 15 years)
15.DO YOU OWN A PAIR OF DICE? Yes
16.DO YOU PRANK CALL PEOPLE? Uh no
17.LAST WEDDING YOU ATTENDED? Corby's
18.FIRST FRIEND YOU'D CALL IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY? Angie
19.LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR BEST FRIEND? Yesterday
20.FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT? Sonic or Quiznos
21.BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD? I will pay you tomorrow....I promise! :(
22.Once again the missing question......
23.WHERE'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT WITH FRIENDS? Applebees
24.CAN YOU COOK? Yeah! Now ask me if I want to.
25.WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE? Tahoe
26.BEST KISSER? Aaron
27.LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Been a while, not really sure.
28.MOST DISLIKED FOODS? Peppers & Mushrooms
29.THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF? I am stronger than I think I am. I stand up for what I believe in!
30.THING YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF? How sometimes I have to have to be in control and have things just so. Some people call it OCD.
31. ????
32.LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB? 12 hours (almost every day :( )
33.FAVORITE MOVIE? Footloose
34.CAN YOU SING? Everyone can, but I sing awful!
35.LAST CONCERT ATTENDED? Rascal Flatts
36.LAST KISS? Kiss good moring from my husband
37.LAST MOVIE RENTE? Cant remember too long ago
38.ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT? Lipsick
39.FAVORITE VACATION SPOT? The beach!
43.LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER? Both, but prefer the laptop
44.FAVORITE COMEDIAN? Wayne Brady
45.DO YOU SMOKE? No way!
46.SLEEP WITH OR WITHOUT CLOTHES? With
47: ????
48.DO LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS WORK? Sometimes
49.HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE? 4
50.PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST? French toast
51.DO YOU LIKE COFFEE? NO
52. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS? Scrambled VERY dry, brown is great!
53.DO YOU BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGY?: No
54.LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Savannah
55.LAST PERSON ON YOUR MISSED CALL LIST? Amanda
56.WHAT WAS THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE YOU RECIEVED? No, I didn't drink at all.
57. ?????
58.NUMBER OF PILLOWS? 1 and a body pillow
59.WHAT ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW? Athletic shorts & sweat shirt
60.PICK A LYRIC, ANY LYRIC? Two people in love is a beautiful thing
61.WHAT KIND OF JELLY DO YOU LIKE ON YOUR PB & J? Seedless Blackberry
62.CAN YOU PLAY POOL? Not well
63.CAN YOU SWIM? Yes
64.FAVORITE ICE CREAM? White licorice
65.DO YOU LIKE MAPS? No, I get car sick if I read them
66.TELL ME A RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOURSELF? I hate to wear shoes!
67: ?????
68.EVER ATTEND A THEME PARTY? Yes
69.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Spring/Summer
70.LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED AT SOMETHING STUPID? Everyday, I work with children :)
71.WHAT TIME DID YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING ? 5:30am
72.BEST THING ABOUT WINTER? No allergies
73.LAST TIME A COP GAVE YOU A TICKET? 1998
74.?????
75.NAME OF YOUR FIRST PET? Dinky
76.DO YOU THINK PIRATES ARE COOL OR OVERRATED? Overrated
77.WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND?? Swim meet, run,.
78.BIRTHDATE? June 4th
79.WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? Happy
80-84.---Could not have been that important
85.ARE YOU ON A LAPTOP? Yes
86. Not important either
87.ARE YOU SMILING? Nope(I am wondering what happened to the missing questions)
88. ?????
89.DO YOU MISS SOMEONE RIGHT NOW? Yes, but they will be here in 21 days! WOO HOO
90.IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD YOU GO? Cruise around the world.
91. ????
92.ARE YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL? No, thank god!
93.DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?: No
94.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NAME? This is a stupid question... not mine that is for sure!
95.WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHING SUIT?:Hot pink/White
96.DOES YOUR SCHOOL START IN AUGUST? No, my kids in Sept.
97.DID YOU GO ON VACATION LAST MONTH? No
98.HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A CRUISE? No
99.DO YOU HAVE A SISTER? Yes
100.ARE YOU UPSTAIRS? No
101.ARE YOU IN LOVE? Yes
102.HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL? Yes
103.DO YOU WISH YOU COULD SEE ANYONE PARTICULAR RIGHT NOW? Yes
104.WHAT JEWELRY ARE YOU WEARING? Wedding and anniversary rings
105.WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO AFTER THIS SURVEY? Laundry
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
39 and holding.....
Today has been a good day so far, I mean as good as it can be seeing I am another year older.
The daycare kids have been so sweet. Homemade cards, hugs and I love yous all day long. I think I may have enough coloring pages to wall paper a room with.
My sis sent me flowers....
.
Emma got me a gift certificate to 14th Ave Day Spa....
Jazzymn got me some great smelling "Instant Manicure" hand scrub from Beauticontrol....
My mother and daddy sent me a check to get a massage with! :)
Ang got me 4 sets of Scarlett Fiestaware silverware to match my dishes.....
Bobbie made me this so cool necklace. She is so creative. And even talked to Aaron to get one of my favorite pictures of the kids. But I just can not get a good picture of it.
Tonight Savannah has gymnastics practice, so Aaron, Dominick and I are heading to my favorite Mexican restaurant, then a small celebration when Savannah gets home. All in all a great day!
The daycare kids have been so sweet. Homemade cards, hugs and I love yous all day long. I think I may have enough coloring pages to wall paper a room with.
My sis sent me flowers....
.
Emma got me a gift certificate to 14th Ave Day Spa....
Jazzymn got me some great smelling "Instant Manicure" hand scrub from Beauticontrol....
My mother and daddy sent me a check to get a massage with! :)
Ang got me 4 sets of Scarlett Fiestaware silverware to match my dishes.....
Bobbie made me this so cool necklace. She is so creative. And even talked to Aaron to get one of my favorite pictures of the kids. But I just can not get a good picture of it.
Tonight Savannah has gymnastics practice, so Aaron, Dominick and I are heading to my favorite Mexican restaurant, then a small celebration when Savannah gets home. All in all a great day!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
I am alive.......
Goodness, it has been a long, long time since I posted last. I have been getting comments to make sure I am still here, and yes I am, but just crazy busy.
I promise a good post soon!
I promise a good post soon!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Layers of me.....
LAYER ONE:
Spell your name with animals.
P- pony
A- ant
T- tiger
T- tuna
Y-yak
LAYER TWO:
Name: Patty
Birthday: June 4
Nickname: Mom
Current Location: my couch
Eye Color: hazel
Hair Color: lt brown
Right or Left: right
LAYER THREE:
Shoes you wore today: white flip flops
Your perfect pizza: lots of meat, onions and olives
LAYER FOUR:
Best holiday: Christmas
Most missed memory: being thin
LAYER FIVE:
Pepsi or Coke: Diet Dr. Pepper
McDonald’s or Burger King: Neither.....
Adidas or Nike: Nike
Lipton Ice Tea or Hot Chocolate: Hot Chocolate
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
LAYER SIX:
Curse?: Yes, too much
Do you sing?: no
Want to go to college?: Heck no
Get motion sickness: yes
Think you’re a health freak: absolutely not
Play an instrument: not any more
LAYER SEVEN
In the past month. . . . . .
Drank alcohol: yes, wine
Gone to the mall: Yes, pacsun & bath & body
Eaten an entire pizza: no
Been on stage: no
Gone skating: no
Made homemade cookies: no
LAYER EIGHT:
Have you ever… . . . .
Been in big trouble with your parents: Yep.
Lied about your age: No
Used a fake ID: Nope
LAYER NINE:
Age you hope to be married: For all the rest of them
Number of Children: two
LAYER TEN:
In a girl/guy........
Best eye color: brown
Best hair color : brown
Short hair or long: short for guys
LAYER ELEVEN:
Number of people you could trust with your life: 5
Number of CD’s you own: too many
Number of tattoos: zero - two for now
Number of piercings: 3 - two in each ear
Thanks to Nicole whose blog I stole this from — and feel free to steal from me and share 11 layers of YOU!
Spell your name with animals.
P- pony
A- ant
T- tiger
T- tuna
Y-yak
LAYER TWO:
Name: Patty
Birthday: June 4
Nickname: Mom
Current Location: my couch
Eye Color: hazel
Hair Color: lt brown
Right or Left: right
LAYER THREE:
Shoes you wore today: white flip flops
Your perfect pizza: lots of meat, onions and olives
LAYER FOUR:
Best holiday: Christmas
Most missed memory: being thin
LAYER FIVE:
Pepsi or Coke: Diet Dr. Pepper
McDonald’s or Burger King: Neither.....
Adidas or Nike: Nike
Lipton Ice Tea or Hot Chocolate: Hot Chocolate
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
LAYER SIX:
Curse?: Yes, too much
Do you sing?: no
Want to go to college?: Heck no
Get motion sickness: yes
Think you’re a health freak: absolutely not
Play an instrument: not any more
LAYER SEVEN
In the past month. . . . . .
Drank alcohol: yes, wine
Gone to the mall: Yes, pacsun & bath & body
Eaten an entire pizza: no
Been on stage: no
Gone skating: no
Made homemade cookies: no
LAYER EIGHT:
Have you ever… . . . .
Been in big trouble with your parents: Yep.
Lied about your age: No
Used a fake ID: Nope
LAYER NINE:
Age you hope to be married: For all the rest of them
Number of Children: two
LAYER TEN:
In a girl/guy........
Best eye color: brown
Best hair color : brown
Short hair or long: short for guys
LAYER ELEVEN:
Number of people you could trust with your life: 5
Number of CD’s you own: too many
Number of tattoos: zero - two for now
Number of piercings: 3 - two in each ear
Thanks to Nicole whose blog I stole this from — and feel free to steal from me and share 11 layers of YOU!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
I.....
I am: surfing the net when I should be folding a load of laundry while the kids are napping
I want: to feel better about myself
I have: some many things to be thankful for
I wish: I was more motivated
I hate: nagging my kids just to get them to do something
I don't: like to exercise....... yet
I can't: wait for summer
I need: to empty the dishwasher
I hear: the hum of the fan on the desktop comuter and the cars on the road going by
I wonder: if Shawn will meet us for dinner tonight
I believe: anything is possible
I regret: a decision that was made long, long ago
I am not: the best NOR the worst mom in the world
I dance: silly with my daycare kids and they laugh and laugh
I sing: well, I used to sing...
I cry: at weddings, funerals, births, birthdays, but most of all when my kids make me proud
I am not always: happy with myself
I make with my hands: scrapbooks that my kids love to look at
I write: lists, upon lists. I love lists
I confuse: doing things for me with being selfish
I should: cleaning and getting my laundry done
I start: my day way too early most of the time
I finish: my day by kissing my husband good night
I want: to feel better about myself
I have: some many things to be thankful for
I wish: I was more motivated
I hate: nagging my kids just to get them to do something
I don't: like to exercise....... yet
I can't: wait for summer
I need: to empty the dishwasher
I hear: the hum of the fan on the desktop comuter and the cars on the road going by
I wonder: if Shawn will meet us for dinner tonight
I believe: anything is possible
I regret: a decision that was made long, long ago
I am not: the best NOR the worst mom in the world
I dance: silly with my daycare kids and they laugh and laugh
I sing: well, I used to sing...
I cry: at weddings, funerals, births, birthdays, but most of all when my kids make me proud
I am not always: happy with myself
I make with my hands: scrapbooks that my kids love to look at
I write: lists, upon lists. I love lists
I confuse: doing things for me with being selfish
I should: cleaning and getting my laundry done
I start: my day way too early most of the time
I finish: my day by kissing my husband good night
Thursday, April 10, 2008
My Favorite Things from A to Z
From my friend Stacy.....blog challenge, not as easy as it looks.
My Favorite Things From A to Z
A - autumn. I love the changing of the leaves here in Oregon, it is just beautiful.
B - babies. Nothing is better. They are so precious, I would have another and another, if I could. They make everyday special! Nothings is as sweet, innocent, or as perfect.
C - capris. I love them, and wear them every chance I get! Being tall makes finding jeans hard.
D - dollars. Come one. Who DOESN'T love to find an extra dollar in the bottom of your purse, or in the pocket of your winter coat, or under the seat of your car?
E - email. I'm hugely dependent on it, and couldn't run my life without it!
F - family. It's everything to me! Nothing is better than visiting them, sure i like to leave them too, but now that they are so far away, I cherish it more than ever.
G - gymnastics. I loved to do it as a child, and now that Savannah is doing it it really has become a passion. I never get tired of taking her to practice or meets. I could watch routines for hours and hours. College......oh ya! Them are some great girls!!
H - Hydrangeas. I think they're beautiful, especially the blue variety.
I - Ice. I love ice! I must have ice in my drink, whether it is water, pop, or a grown-up drink, it must have ice.
J - Jif. Don't make me eat Peter Pan or Skippy (do they still make that?). Gotta be Jif creamy.
K - kids. A little in my coffee, or in my brownies. Either way, mmm mmm good.
L - laughter. I love the sound of laughter. Kids, adults, babies it does not matter, it is just the best sound. My new years resolution was to laugh more, and it has been a great one! Just kick your heads back and let it rip!
M - massages. From the spa, no one is better at getting those stubborn muscles in my back to relax and loosen up. Love me a massage!!
N -news. Who'd thunk! I watch the 6 o'clock in the AM, read the paper daily and watch the 10 and sometimes even the 11 o'clock too! I can't get enough of it.
O - onions. Grilled, to be exact. I love me some grilled onions! This is a new thing for me, last year, no how no way. Trying to try some new foods, people think I'm picky for some reason. :)
P - pedicures. I would get them every week if I could afford the time. Just having someone else massage my legs, rub my toes, polish my nails............ahhhh heaven!
Q - quilt. Not just any one, the one that my great grandmother did the front to, and Aaron's grandmother did the back to and quilted. It is made by two people that I loved dearly that are no longer this us. It is perfect, not too heavy, not to thin, just right on those cold Oregon nights!
R - radio. Sure there's Ipods, MP3 players, but where for free can I listen to any type of music I want, at any time of the day!
S - sunday ads. I'm obsessed, even if I don't need anything I look through them. Just to see what is new, on sale, or what I just might need even if I don't think I need it :).........OK this was the hardest one, it could of been many things: soccer, shopping, surfing the net, singing in the car....etc.
T - teamwork. I finally have discovered that I can't do it all alone. Well I can, but I loose out on valuable family time. Everyone else is having a great day, and I am doing all the housework, laundry, grocery shopping,etc. Now we all pitch in an then get to enjoy each other the rest of the time!
U - USA. Enough said!
V - vacuuming. I love a clean floor, and try to vacuum at least once a day! To see the vacuum marks left in the carpet just makes me smile.
W - water. Fill the glass to the rim with ice, then add ice cold water. Yum!! And I won't share it!
X - Xyron, a wonderful little gadget that makes scrap booking easier by applying adhesive to the backs of hard-to-adhere things like ribbon and tiny letters.
Y - Yellow. Seriously. I love sunny yellow, baby yellow! I am never so happy to find the perfect top and it comes in yellow! Yellow daffodils, yellow lemons, yellow sunshine!
Z - zip code. Specifically, mine: 97321. I love where I live and feel so blessed to have a beautiful safe home, in such a lovely neighborhood, out of the city, with such a wonderful school!
My Favorite Things From A to Z
A - autumn. I love the changing of the leaves here in Oregon, it is just beautiful.
B - babies. Nothing is better. They are so precious, I would have another and another, if I could. They make everyday special! Nothings is as sweet, innocent, or as perfect.
C - capris. I love them, and wear them every chance I get! Being tall makes finding jeans hard.
D - dollars. Come one. Who DOESN'T love to find an extra dollar in the bottom of your purse, or in the pocket of your winter coat, or under the seat of your car?
E - email. I'm hugely dependent on it, and couldn't run my life without it!
F - family. It's everything to me! Nothing is better than visiting them, sure i like to leave them too, but now that they are so far away, I cherish it more than ever.
G - gymnastics. I loved to do it as a child, and now that Savannah is doing it it really has become a passion. I never get tired of taking her to practice or meets. I could watch routines for hours and hours. College......oh ya! Them are some great girls!!
H - Hydrangeas. I think they're beautiful, especially the blue variety.
I - Ice. I love ice! I must have ice in my drink, whether it is water, pop, or a grown-up drink, it must have ice.
J - Jif. Don't make me eat Peter Pan or Skippy (do they still make that?). Gotta be Jif creamy.
K - kids. A little in my coffee, or in my brownies. Either way, mmm mmm good.
L - laughter. I love the sound of laughter. Kids, adults, babies it does not matter, it is just the best sound. My new years resolution was to laugh more, and it has been a great one! Just kick your heads back and let it rip!
M - massages. From the spa, no one is better at getting those stubborn muscles in my back to relax and loosen up. Love me a massage!!
N -news. Who'd thunk! I watch the 6 o'clock in the AM, read the paper daily and watch the 10 and sometimes even the 11 o'clock too! I can't get enough of it.
O - onions. Grilled, to be exact. I love me some grilled onions! This is a new thing for me, last year, no how no way. Trying to try some new foods, people think I'm picky for some reason. :)
P - pedicures. I would get them every week if I could afford the time. Just having someone else massage my legs, rub my toes, polish my nails............ahhhh heaven!
Q - quilt. Not just any one, the one that my great grandmother did the front to, and Aaron's grandmother did the back to and quilted. It is made by two people that I loved dearly that are no longer this us. It is perfect, not too heavy, not to thin, just right on those cold Oregon nights!
R - radio. Sure there's Ipods, MP3 players, but where for free can I listen to any type of music I want, at any time of the day!
S - sunday ads. I'm obsessed, even if I don't need anything I look through them. Just to see what is new, on sale, or what I just might need even if I don't think I need it :).........OK this was the hardest one, it could of been many things: soccer, shopping, surfing the net, singing in the car....etc.
T - teamwork. I finally have discovered that I can't do it all alone. Well I can, but I loose out on valuable family time. Everyone else is having a great day, and I am doing all the housework, laundry, grocery shopping,etc. Now we all pitch in an then get to enjoy each other the rest of the time!
U - USA. Enough said!
V - vacuuming. I love a clean floor, and try to vacuum at least once a day! To see the vacuum marks left in the carpet just makes me smile.
W - water. Fill the glass to the rim with ice, then add ice cold water. Yum!! And I won't share it!
X - Xyron, a wonderful little gadget that makes scrap booking easier by applying adhesive to the backs of hard-to-adhere things like ribbon and tiny letters.
Y - Yellow. Seriously. I love sunny yellow, baby yellow! I am never so happy to find the perfect top and it comes in yellow! Yellow daffodils, yellow lemons, yellow sunshine!
Z - zip code. Specifically, mine: 97321. I love where I live and feel so blessed to have a beautiful safe home, in such a lovely neighborhood, out of the city, with such a wonderful school!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Middle School Conferences
Tonight was Savannah's 6th grade conferences. It is a student led type of thing, were she takes you to each class, shows you what she has been working on, and then you get a few minutes one on one with the teachers.
She is taking.......
Literature
Composition
Social Studies
PE
7th grade math
Band (Oboe player)
Science
Her math, Band, & Lit/Comp teachers all specifically asked if I would be coming. Now I know that she could not be doing to horrible, since I can see her grades online for all her classes, and she was getting all A+'s. But the mom (aka not great student) in my starts to panic.
Math - She wants her to skip 8th grade Math/Pre-algebra and move on to Algebra.
Lit/Comp - Teacher want to let me know that her "Oaks" testing exceeded the benchmark, and was the highest she has this year. But she still did not feel like Savannah was at her top performance, and was just doing what she had to to get an A.
Band - He feels that she has outgrown what he can teach her about the Oboe technically, and wants her to do private lessons with the high school teacher.
All in all, great reports. Still must think she got her brains from Aaron though HA HA.
I am one proud mama!!
She is taking.......
Literature
Composition
Social Studies
PE
7th grade math
Band (Oboe player)
Science
Her math, Band, & Lit/Comp teachers all specifically asked if I would be coming. Now I know that she could not be doing to horrible, since I can see her grades online for all her classes, and she was getting all A+'s. But the mom (aka not great student) in my starts to panic.
Math - She wants her to skip 8th grade Math/Pre-algebra and move on to Algebra.
Lit/Comp - Teacher want to let me know that her "Oaks" testing exceeded the benchmark, and was the highest she has this year. But she still did not feel like Savannah was at her top performance, and was just doing what she had to to get an A.
Band - He feels that she has outgrown what he can teach her about the Oboe technically, and wants her to do private lessons with the high school teacher.
All in all, great reports. Still must think she got her brains from Aaron though HA HA.
I am one proud mama!!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Spring Break Part II
Thursday 3/27 - Got up early, got in the rental car and head for Arizona. 6 hours later, we arrived. Only two slightly upset tummys, thank heavens for car sick pills. The road was like a bad roller coaster. We mainly just hung out and visited with mother and daddy until we crashed.
Saturday 3/29 - Breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, and then got things ready for Daddy and Wes's (another man from the neighborhood that was born on the same day as Daddy) 70th birthday parties. We partied until 6pm or so, then headed back to the pool. nice day. Oh ya, then Mother watched the kids for us and Aaron, Chris, Patrick and I headed to the casino for a few hours just to relax.
MONDAY 3/31 - We woke up and said our goodbye's, hopped in the car and headed back to Las Vegas to catch our plane (5:35pm ). We drove through Lake Havasu and the Hoover Dam. Much straighter road, but took almost an hour longer.
Friday 3/28 - Happy 70th birthday Daddy!! Today we went to the biggest flea/outdoor market I have ever seen. Dominick bought a watch, Savannah some dried pears, Aaron some nuts, Mother a new duster and Daddy a new cell phone holder since his did not work well, and he lost it down the drain at the car wash. Me......NOT A THING!! :) After we had lunch at Da Boys, the BEST pizza I have ever had, we headed home to drop off the men & kids and headed to the store for things for daddy's party on Sat. Next we headed to the pool until dinner. Around 8pm, Sis, Patrick & Autumn showed up, after some car troubles.
Saturday 3/29 - Breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, and then got things ready for Daddy and Wes's (another man from the neighborhood that was born on the same day as Daddy) 70th birthday parties. We partied until 6pm or so, then headed back to the pool. nice day. Oh ya, then Mother watched the kids for us and Aaron, Chris, Patrick and I headed to the casino for a few hours just to relax.
Sunday 3/30 - Breakfast, Chris and family head back to their house (about a 6 hour drive and Autumn had school on Monday). The rest of us headed to Mexico, browsed the shops, Savannah got her hair braided, ate lunch and had some great margaritas! Made it out safely, though Savannah was scared she would have to stay there since we did not have passports :) Silly girl of little faith! And I made it back without the Border Patrol being angry at me, much better than last time! :)
MONDAY 3/31 - We woke up and said our goodbye's, hopped in the car and headed back to Las Vegas to catch our plane (5:35pm ). We drove through Lake Havasu and the Hoover Dam. Much straighter road, but took almost an hour longer.
All in all it was a great vacation, no missed flights, no car troubles, great times, good food and great family memories!!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Blog challenge from Sherry in Southern CA
1) Right now I want: My back spasms to stop. They hurt, I can sleep well, and I am just tired of it.
2) I wish I knew how to: forgive and let thinks go. I am not good it it, I hold a grudge and a good one at that. Especially if it effects my family.
3) When I want to indulge myself, I: head to 14th Ave Day Spa, and get the "works"
4) You’ll never see me: NAKED ...........ha ha ha
5) A childhood memory that I love: flying kites at the Oregon coast with my grandparents and all my cousins.
6) 2 things I do every single day: Take my medications, bathe
7) Happiest moment of 2008, so far: The most beautiful peach and yellow roses from my husband
8) Describe yourself in 3 words: giving, anxious & organized
9) 2 scrap related goals for this year: Get our spring break vacation into an album, and make it to at least 3 crops
10) You have $40 that you MUST spend on yourself – what do you do with it? Spa Pedicure!
YOUR TURN!!
2) I wish I knew how to: forgive and let thinks go. I am not good it it, I hold a grudge and a good one at that. Especially if it effects my family.
3) When I want to indulge myself, I: head to 14th Ave Day Spa, and get the "works"
4) You’ll never see me: NAKED ...........ha ha ha
5) A childhood memory that I love: flying kites at the Oregon coast with my grandparents and all my cousins.
6) 2 things I do every single day: Take my medications, bathe
7) Happiest moment of 2008, so far: The most beautiful peach and yellow roses from my husband
8) Describe yourself in 3 words: giving, anxious & organized
9) 2 scrap related goals for this year: Get our spring break vacation into an album, and make it to at least 3 crops
10) You have $40 that you MUST spend on yourself – what do you do with it? Spa Pedicure!
YOUR TURN!!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Savannah's Birthday & Spring Break 2008
What a busy week + a few days!!
Friday 3/21 - Savannah's 12th birthday. We both worked all day until 6pm, at 6:01pm, she had a sleepover with 6 girls (Kacie, Adrienne, Chelsea, Kiley, Dani, Jessica). Goodness they were crazy and loud.
Saturday 3/22 - Girls still here, had a Cosmic Bowling party where 3 more girls showed up who could not spend the night. Ran home, cleaned house, finished packing, and left to spend the night in Portland.
Sunday 3/23 - (Easter) Got up to catch our flight to Las Vegas, the kids first flight. Savannah was her usual anxious self, Dominick excited until we take off and his ear hurt (previous surgeries seem to have made it hard for him to unplug them). Arrive in Las Vegas, take the shuttle to the rental car center (oh my, I have never seen such a huge building just for rental cars, and busy it was), drive to the hotel, check in. Then drive to Mike/Karen/Ana/Sam's for Easter dinner. Great food and company!!
Monday 4/24 - Walked around the strip all day. Saw the MGM, NY NY, M&M, Luxor, Excalibur, ESPN Zone. Then for dinner we went to the Excalibur (where we stayed) and saw the dinner show (Tournament of Kings). We got great seats (front row, Russia area) or so we thought they were great until the horses went flying by and dirt also went flying, right at us. They do a jousting match against the other areas, and the Dragon. It was awesome. The only draw back was eating dinner with NO silverware. Not my cup of tea but the kids and Aaron enjoyed it.
Tuesday 3/25 - We went to the Red Rock Canyon and went on a 1 1/2 hour horse back ride. It was beautiful, wonderful, great, THE BEST! Everyone loved it!!
My favorite picture of the trip so far!
Then we went down to Fremont street to see the "old" town.It had an amazing over head light show. Though pictures did not turn out well, it was still a memory I will cherish forever.
Wednesday 3/26 - We went to Mandalay Bay and saw Shark Reef, then sat by the pool. Great relaxing day.
Stay turned for part II
Monday, March 17, 2008
More about me.....
Who were your last 3 texts from? Angie, Julie & Julie
Where was your default picture taken? Beach
Your current relationship status? Happily married
What is your current mood? Stressed
What color shirt are you wearing? Grey
Who has the ability to hurt you most? People that I care about
If you could go back in time and change something, would you? I could say yes, but every thing you go through makes you who you are.
Where was the last place, out of town, that you went to? Salem (Meeting tonight)
Something you like a lot? Willamette Valley Vineyards Reisling
Do you have a fondness for gnomes? No way!
Who can you tell EVERYTHING to? Aaron and a few dear friends
When was the last time you cried? Saturday night at Senior night
Where are you right now? On the sectional in the living room of our home
If you could have one super power what would it be? Let me fly!
What is your fav color? Red
What is one thing that annoys you on TV? Commercials
Do you still like kiddy movies? God no, I can't stand them!
What are you eating or drinking at the moment? Diet Dr. Pepper
Do you speak any other language? Nope
What's your favorite smell? Enchanted Orchid from BBW
Describe your life in one word? Complicated
Have any tattoos? Yes, two (for now)
What are you looking forward to the most? Spring break (horseback riding through the Red Rock Canyon, seeing my niece & nephew!)
What are you thinking about right now? Why, oh why, did I committ to going to the gym tomorrow at 4:15AM!!
What should you be doing right now? Sleeping
Who was the last person that made you upset/angry? Myself
What are you listening to? Kids talking while getting ready for bed
Do you like working in the yard? HATE IT, with a passion!!!!
Do you act differently around the person you like? No! We've been together for 22 years, he knows exactly who I am.
What is your natural hair color? Brown/blonde, with some grey
What's your favorite place in the world? Sitting in our backyard, with a roaring fire in the firepit ,sipping a glass of wine, watching the sun setting.
What is the holiday closest to your b-day? Before - Memorial Day After- Independence Day
What is your dream car? BMW Z4 Roadster in Black Sapphire Metallic
Has anyone sang or played for you personally? No
Have you broken a bone or had stitches? 2 broken ankles & stitches from having babies :) count
Anyone on your mind right now? Yes, and I can't wait until June 30th!!
Where was your default picture taken? Beach
Your current relationship status? Happily married
What is your current mood? Stressed
What color shirt are you wearing? Grey
Who has the ability to hurt you most? People that I care about
If you could go back in time and change something, would you? I could say yes, but every thing you go through makes you who you are.
Where was the last place, out of town, that you went to? Salem (Meeting tonight)
Something you like a lot? Willamette Valley Vineyards Reisling
Do you have a fondness for gnomes? No way!
Who can you tell EVERYTHING to? Aaron and a few dear friends
When was the last time you cried? Saturday night at Senior night
Where are you right now? On the sectional in the living room of our home
If you could have one super power what would it be? Let me fly!
What is your fav color? Red
What is one thing that annoys you on TV? Commercials
Do you still like kiddy movies? God no, I can't stand them!
What are you eating or drinking at the moment? Diet Dr. Pepper
Do you speak any other language? Nope
What's your favorite smell? Enchanted Orchid from BBW
Describe your life in one word? Complicated
Have any tattoos? Yes, two (for now)
What are you looking forward to the most? Spring break (horseback riding through the Red Rock Canyon, seeing my niece & nephew!)
What are you thinking about right now? Why, oh why, did I committ to going to the gym tomorrow at 4:15AM!!
What should you be doing right now? Sleeping
Who was the last person that made you upset/angry? Myself
What are you listening to? Kids talking while getting ready for bed
Do you like working in the yard? HATE IT, with a passion!!!!
Do you act differently around the person you like? No! We've been together for 22 years, he knows exactly who I am.
What is your natural hair color? Brown/blonde, with some grey
What's your favorite place in the world? Sitting in our backyard, with a roaring fire in the firepit ,sipping a glass of wine, watching the sun setting.
What is the holiday closest to your b-day? Before - Memorial Day After- Independence Day
What is your dream car? BMW Z4 Roadster in Black Sapphire Metallic
Has anyone sang or played for you personally? No
Have you broken a bone or had stitches? 2 broken ankles & stitches from having babies :) count
Anyone on your mind right now? Yes, and I can't wait until June 30th!!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Fun survery
I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 5 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. what do you buy?
1. Produce: romane lettuce
2. Bakery: sourdough bread
3. Meat: Lobster
4. Frozen: Vanilla ice cream
5. Dry goods: Pasta
Lets say we are heading out for a warm weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you. So, whats in your bag?
1. jean shorts
2. t-shirt
3. underclothing
If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?
1. I love you
2. Quiet down
3. Yes, you may be excused
4. Did you go potty?
So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood?
1. Go to the bathroom
2. Eat
3. See my family
4. Sleep
You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?
1. People driving way to slow
2. Drivers not using their turn signals
3. Being late
Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?
1. Go shopping
2. Go out to eat with friends
3. Surf the web
4. Take a nap
5. Call a friend and catch up
Were going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it will have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?
1. Big cats
2. Monkeys
3. Penguins
You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on t.v. of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?
1. CSI Miami
2. Las Vegas
3. ER
4. Without a Trace
You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?
Frist off they have to be on seperate cones/dishes............then
1. White Licorice
2. Rocky road
3. Peppermint
Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?
1. Mac Sugar Daddy plumper gloss
2. Picfolio of family pictures
3. LG Cherry Chocolate cell phone
4. Cream wallet
5. Keys to Tahoe
You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Lets pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted, so what 4 careers would be fun for you?
1. OB Nurse
2. School teacher
3. Wedding Planner
4. Race care driver
1. Produce: romane lettuce
2. Bakery: sourdough bread
3. Meat: Lobster
4. Frozen: Vanilla ice cream
5. Dry goods: Pasta
Lets say we are heading out for a warm weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you. So, whats in your bag?
1. jean shorts
2. t-shirt
3. underclothing
If I was to listen in on one of your conversations throughout the day, what 4 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?
1. I love you
2. Quiet down
3. Yes, you may be excused
4. Did you go potty?
So, what 4 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood?
1. Go to the bathroom
2. Eat
3. See my family
4. Sleep
You're driving down the road, and suddenly you're hit with this sense of road rage. What 3 factors probably contributed to it?
1. People driving way to slow
2. Drivers not using their turn signals
3. Being late
Sweet, you just scored a whole afternoon to yourself. We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?
1. Go shopping
2. Go out to eat with friends
3. Surf the web
4. Take a nap
5. Call a friend and catch up
Were going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it will have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?
1. Big cats
2. Monkeys
3. Penguins
You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on t.v. of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?
1. CSI Miami
2. Las Vegas
3. ER
4. Without a Trace
You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?
Frist off they have to be on seperate cones/dishes............then
1. White Licorice
2. Rocky road
3. Peppermint
Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?
1. Mac Sugar Daddy plumper gloss
2. Picfolio of family pictures
3. LG Cherry Chocolate cell phone
4. Cream wallet
5. Keys to Tahoe
You are at a job fair, and asked in what areas you are interested in pursuing a career. Lets pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted, so what 4 careers would be fun for you?
1. OB Nurse
2. School teacher
3. Wedding Planner
4. Race care driver
Friday, February 22, 2008
50+ things about me
1. Are you taller than your best friend? - Yes, both of them
2. Do you have a favorite type of pen? - Depends on what I am using if for, must be medium point .07 or larger(size really does matter)
3. Look at your planner for March 10th, what are you doing?- Monday Go to the gym
4. What color are your toenails usually?- Red
5. What was the last thing you highlighted? Info on our trip to Las Vegas
6. What color are the curtains in your bedroom? On the window we have custom wood blinds, on the slider we have white vertical blinds (but I HATE the verticals, and want to replace soon with some type of curtain)
7. What color are the seats in your vehicle?- Grey leather
8. Have you ever had a black and white cat?- Yep, Ivy ( what a psyco cat)
9. What is the last thing you put a stamp on?-Birthday card to Autumn
10. Do you know anyone who lives in Wyoming?- Nope
11. Why did you withdraw cash from the ATM the last time?-Cant remember the last time I did
12. Who is the last baby that you held? Peyton
13. Can you spell well? No
14. Do you like Cinnamon toothpaste?- No
15. What kind of car were you driving 2 years ago?- 2005 Chev. Tahoe (same one I drive now)
16. Pick one: Miami Hurricanes or Florida Gator? -I don't want to pick either
17. Last time you went to Six Flags?- Two years ago
18. Do you have any wallpaper in your house? - No
19. Closest thing to you that is yellow?- Ducks on the babies blanket
20. Last person you gave a business card to?-When I get business cards I let you know
21. Who is the last person you wrote a check to? Orthodontist
22. Closest framed picture to you? - My parents on their cruise
23. Last time you had someone cook for you? -Aaron, 2 nights ago. Great chicken!!
24. What do you hate about sleeping? How long it takes me to settle down and actually fall asleep
25. How many emails do you get in your inbox daily (excluding spam)? - 20 or so
26. Last time you gave flowers?- ohhh been a while
27. Hey where is 27??
28. Do you play air guitar?-No
29. Has anyone ever proposed to you? - Yes, still married to him :)
30. Do you take anything in your coffee? - No I dont drink coffee
31. Do you own any Willow Tree figurines? No, hate clutter
32. What is/was your high school's mascot? - Warrior
33. Last person you spoke to from high school? - Kristin
34. Last time you used hand sanitizer? -Yesterday at the gym
35. Would you like to learn how to play the drums?- Not really
36. What color are the blinds in your living room? - wood
38. Last thing you read in the newspaper? - About the eclipse
39. What was the last pageant you attended?- what? Probably the Sea-Bee's that Jordan was in many many years ago (1992 or 1993??)
40. What is the last place you bought pizza from? - Cidicci's
41. Have you ever worn a crown? -Yep, back in my princess days
42. What is the last thing you stapled?- I can not remember, but I remember trying to staple somthing the other day, and was out of staples.
43. Did you ever drink clear Pepsi? - No
44. Are you ticklish? - Yes, but i H.A.T.E to be tickeled!!
45. Last time you saw fireworks? -4th of July at Western Days in Independence
46. Last time you had a Krispy Kreme doughnut? -I wish I could remember. They are best fresh and hot!
47. Last person that IMed you, and you actually responded? - Angie
48. Last time you parked under a carport? - Who knows
49. Do you have a black dog? - No she is more orange/golden
51. Are you an aunt or uncle? -Aunt to 5
52. Who has the prettiest eyes that you know of? - Savannah
53. Last time you saw a semi truck?- Last night on the drive home from Savannah's gymanstics practice
54. What is the last song you belted out in the car? -You can't stop the beat, from the Hairspray shoundrack
55. do you have a little black dress? -No
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The 80's....
1.How old were you in 1980? Before June 4th, 10 after 11
2. How old were you in 1989? Again, before June 4th 19, after 20
3. Were you a Toys R' US Kid? No, there was none around the town I grew up in
4.Did you watch Transformers? No
5. Did you see E.T. on the big screen? I think so
6. Did you own a Lite Bright? yes
7. Who is your Favorite Golden Girl? Blanche (aka Rue MaClanahan) she was "sassy"
8. When someone says " Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!!!
9. What was your favorite toy? Hmmm.....cant remember many toys, we played outside alot.
10. Did you have a Pogo Ball? No
11. Did you listen to New Kids on the Block? Uh, totally!
12. What New Kid did you have a crush on? JOEY!!
13. Did you play M.A.S.H? No
14. Did you watch The Care Bears? Yes
15. Did you have Jelly bracelets? Yes in lots of colors
16. Did you have a charm necklace and/or bracelet? Yes, I wonder where it is now
17. Did you have a Glo Worm? Not that I remember
18. Did you ever own a slap bracelet? Yes, bought them with my allowance
19. The Breakfast Club or Sixteen Candles? Both! Who could choose!
20. Did you have a crazy hair style? Does making the sides stand out with many sprays of hair spray and bangs that stood almost straight up count?
21. What was your first bike? I remember one with a white seat with lots of flowers on it.
22. What one thing you still own from your childhood? Nothing, I hate clutter
23. Did you have a Cabbage Patch Kid? Yes , but got it in high school from my boyfriend ( my nephwe loved to play with it0
24. Did you dress like Madonna? Yes.......floursent colors, crazy hair, etc
25. Rainbow Brite or Strawberry Shortcake? Strawberry Shortcake
26. Did you watch Miami Vice? Yep
.27. Did you own a pair of Jelly Shoes? Yep, like 20 pairs again in all different colors
28. Did you own a Trapper Keeper? Yes
29. Atari or Nintendo? Neither, poor deprived children that we were :) My parents got some educational game call Odessey 12.
30. Did you play Pac-Man? Yes, at the bowling alley and pizza parlor
31. Which was better: Jem or Barbie and the Rockers? Jem
32. He-Man or She-Ra? She Ra....girl power
33. What movie scared you the most? Poltergiest
34. Did you try to dance like Michael Jackson? No!
35. What Is The First Thing That Comes To Mind When You Hear "Flux Capacitor"? Delorian.....Back to the Future.
36. What other colors did Pepsi come in? Clear adn brown is all I remember
37. Roger Rabbit Or Howard The Duck? Roger Rabbit
38. Did you ever beg your parents to have your school picture taken with the 'LASER' background? No
39. Do you know what the Ninja Rap is? No
40. Do you know why people cringe when they hear the word BUCKNER? No, never heard the word
2. How old were you in 1989? Again, before June 4th 19, after 20
3. Were you a Toys R' US Kid? No, there was none around the town I grew up in
4.Did you watch Transformers? No
5. Did you see E.T. on the big screen? I think so
6. Did you own a Lite Bright? yes
7. Who is your Favorite Golden Girl? Blanche (aka Rue MaClanahan) she was "sassy"
8. When someone says " Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!!!
9. What was your favorite toy? Hmmm.....cant remember many toys, we played outside alot.
10. Did you have a Pogo Ball? No
11. Did you listen to New Kids on the Block? Uh, totally!
12. What New Kid did you have a crush on? JOEY!!
13. Did you play M.A.S.H? No
14. Did you watch The Care Bears? Yes
15. Did you have Jelly bracelets? Yes in lots of colors
16. Did you have a charm necklace and/or bracelet? Yes, I wonder where it is now
17. Did you have a Glo Worm? Not that I remember
18. Did you ever own a slap bracelet? Yes, bought them with my allowance
19. The Breakfast Club or Sixteen Candles? Both! Who could choose!
20. Did you have a crazy hair style? Does making the sides stand out with many sprays of hair spray and bangs that stood almost straight up count?
21. What was your first bike? I remember one with a white seat with lots of flowers on it.
22. What one thing you still own from your childhood? Nothing, I hate clutter
23. Did you have a Cabbage Patch Kid? Yes , but got it in high school from my boyfriend ( my nephwe loved to play with it0
24. Did you dress like Madonna? Yes.......floursent colors, crazy hair, etc
25. Rainbow Brite or Strawberry Shortcake? Strawberry Shortcake
26. Did you watch Miami Vice? Yep
.27. Did you own a pair of Jelly Shoes? Yep, like 20 pairs again in all different colors
28. Did you own a Trapper Keeper? Yes
29. Atari or Nintendo? Neither, poor deprived children that we were :) My parents got some educational game call Odessey 12.
30. Did you play Pac-Man? Yes, at the bowling alley and pizza parlor
31. Which was better: Jem or Barbie and the Rockers? Jem
32. He-Man or She-Ra? She Ra....girl power
33. What movie scared you the most? Poltergiest
34. Did you try to dance like Michael Jackson? No!
35. What Is The First Thing That Comes To Mind When You Hear "Flux Capacitor"? Delorian.....Back to the Future.
36. What other colors did Pepsi come in? Clear adn brown is all I remember
37. Roger Rabbit Or Howard The Duck? Roger Rabbit
38. Did you ever beg your parents to have your school picture taken with the 'LASER' background? No
39. Do you know what the Ninja Rap is? No
40. Do you know why people cringe when they hear the word BUCKNER? No, never heard the word
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
60 Things you possibly didn't know about me..
60 Things You Possibly Didn't Know About Me
1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? A basket with the remote and headphone fro the DVD player, & the car charger to Savannah's phone.
2. When was the last time you threw up? An over indugelence of Captain Morgans last March
after the rascal Flatts concert.
3. What's your favorite curse word? Jack Butt (made up by Savannah)
4. Name 3 people who made you smile today? Savannah Dominick & Meghan
5. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Telling the school age kids to get their shoes on and get ready for the bus.
6. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Feeding Peyton a bottle.
7. What will you be doing 3 hours from now? Getting ready to start lunch.
8. Have you ever been to a strip club? Nope
9. What is the last thing you said aloud? Stay out of the road!
10. What is the best ice cream flavor? White licorice
11. What was the last thing you had to drink? Orange juice
12. What are you wearing right now? Black capris and a white shirt
13. What was the last thing you ate? Soda cracker, to wash my medicine down
14. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? Not for me, for the kids yes
15. When was the last time you ran? High school? :)
16. What's the last sporting event you watched???? Savannah's gymnastics meet this past weekend
What happened to 17?
18. Who is the last person you emailed? Carrie
19. Ever go camping? Unfortunately yes
20. Do you have a tan? Not currently
Ok, now what happened to 21, 22 & 23????
24. Do you drink your soda from a straw? If it is a fountain drink yes, from a can no.
25. What did your last IM say?ni-night
26. Are you someone's best friend? Yes
27. What are you doing tomorrow? Working, grocery store, watch Emma's swim lesson
28. Where is your mom right now? In Arizon somewhere, doing something
29. Look to your left, what do you see? End table & baby swing
30. What color is your watch?Gold & white gold
31. What do you think of when you think of Australia ? Vacation
32. Would you consider plastic surgery? Yes
33. What is your birthstone? Pearl
34. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit thedrive thru? Drive through
35.How many kids do you want? Just the 2 that I have
36. Do you have a dog? Yes, Scarlett
37. Last person you talked to on the phone? Aaron
38. Have you met anyone famous? Not really
39. Any plans today? Work, pick Dominick up from basketball practice, meetin at 7:30pm with Steve, I think that's it.
40. How many states have you lived in? One (except when I was a nanny, and that was only for less than a year (does that count?)
41. Ever go to college? Yes, for a while
42. Where are you right now? Living room
43. Biggest annoyance in your life right now? the lack of sun
44. Last song listened to? Taylor Swift's
46. Are you allergic to anything? No
47. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? Flip flops
48. Are you jealous of anyone? No, I don't think so
50. Is anyone jealous of you?LOL! They shouldn't be if they are!
51. What time is it? 8:35am
52. Do any of your friends have children? Yes, most all of them
53. Do you eat healthy? Trying to do better at this
54. What do you usually do during the day? Take care of children, do laundry and housework.
55. Do you hate anyone right now? Maybe dislike strongly is a better term.
56. Do you use the word 'hello' daily? Yes
58. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?29 + 10
59. Have you ever been to Six Flags? Yes
60. How did you get one of your scars? C-Section from Savannah 's birth
1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? A basket with the remote and headphone fro the DVD player, & the car charger to Savannah's phone.
2. When was the last time you threw up? An over indugelence of Captain Morgans last March
after the rascal Flatts concert.
3. What's your favorite curse word? Jack Butt (made up by Savannah)
4. Name 3 people who made you smile today? Savannah Dominick & Meghan
5. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Telling the school age kids to get their shoes on and get ready for the bus.
6. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Feeding Peyton a bottle.
7. What will you be doing 3 hours from now? Getting ready to start lunch.
8. Have you ever been to a strip club? Nope
9. What is the last thing you said aloud? Stay out of the road!
10. What is the best ice cream flavor? White licorice
11. What was the last thing you had to drink? Orange juice
12. What are you wearing right now? Black capris and a white shirt
13. What was the last thing you ate? Soda cracker, to wash my medicine down
14. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? Not for me, for the kids yes
15. When was the last time you ran? High school? :)
16. What's the last sporting event you watched???? Savannah's gymnastics meet this past weekend
What happened to 17?
18. Who is the last person you emailed? Carrie
19. Ever go camping? Unfortunately yes
20. Do you have a tan? Not currently
Ok, now what happened to 21, 22 & 23????
24. Do you drink your soda from a straw? If it is a fountain drink yes, from a can no.
25. What did your last IM say?ni-night
26. Are you someone's best friend? Yes
27. What are you doing tomorrow? Working, grocery store, watch Emma's swim lesson
28. Where is your mom right now? In Arizon somewhere, doing something
29. Look to your left, what do you see? End table & baby swing
30. What color is your watch?Gold & white gold
31. What do you think of when you think of Australia ? Vacation
32. Would you consider plastic surgery? Yes
33. What is your birthstone? Pearl
34. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit thedrive thru? Drive through
35.How many kids do you want? Just the 2 that I have
36. Do you have a dog? Yes, Scarlett
37. Last person you talked to on the phone? Aaron
38. Have you met anyone famous? Not really
39. Any plans today? Work, pick Dominick up from basketball practice, meetin at 7:30pm with Steve, I think that's it.
40. How many states have you lived in? One (except when I was a nanny, and that was only for less than a year (does that count?)
41. Ever go to college? Yes, for a while
42. Where are you right now? Living room
43. Biggest annoyance in your life right now? the lack of sun
44. Last song listened to? Taylor Swift's
46. Are you allergic to anything? No
47. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? Flip flops
48. Are you jealous of anyone? No, I don't think so
50. Is anyone jealous of you?LOL! They shouldn't be if they are!
51. What time is it? 8:35am
52. Do any of your friends have children? Yes, most all of them
53. Do you eat healthy? Trying to do better at this
54. What do you usually do during the day? Take care of children, do laundry and housework.
55. Do you hate anyone right now? Maybe dislike strongly is a better term.
56. Do you use the word 'hello' daily? Yes
58. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?29 + 10
59. Have you ever been to Six Flags? Yes
60. How did you get one of your scars? C-Section from Savannah 's birth
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
52 Random Questions
52 random questions
1. Would you forgive your best friend for sleeping with your wife or husband?Hell no!
2. Where were you on your 17th birthday?Hmmm...that was a long time ago but probably with Aaron and my family
3. Have you ever seen a live bat?Yes
4. Is there anyone you hate?Totally
5. How much are you on the phone daily?Not much
6. Do you like the color orange?Not unless it has to do with the Beavers
7. Do you find it in your heart to forgive?Hmmmm......forgive maybe, forget NEVER!
8. Have you ever seen a prostitute?Sure
9. Have you ever seen a real redneck?Hello..... sweet home is not that far away
10. Do you like tattoos and piercings?Depends where and what
11. What size shoes do you wear?11
12. Whats your favorite season?Summer
13. Do you care if people talk smack about you?Depends if it is true or not
14. Do you like someone?Yes
15. Does your dad call you a nickname?Not in years
16. Are you in a good mood?Yes
17. Do you think people will exist forever?No
18. What is your sign?Gemini
19. Do you believe in luck?Yes
20. Would you rather sky dive or bungee jump?Sky Dive definitley!
21. Do you like snakes?NO
22. Where is one place you would like to visit?Italy
23. Do you like waffles?Sure
24. Anything you are looking forward to?Yes, Vegas baby!
25. What clothes are you wearing?Capri sweats and a sweatshirt
26. Do you watch TRU TV?No
27.Be honest, do you like people in general? Generally yes
28. Big or small dogs? Both, as long as they dont yip all the time
29. Do you like Big Macs? Not really
30. Did someone bother you today? No
31. What do you think about death? I try not to think about it
32. Sometimes, do you wish you were someone else? Sure
33. Does someone love you? Yep
34. Do you know anyone named Dave? Yes, quite a few actually
35. Name a friend whose name starts with an M?Mandy
36. Has anyone ever mistaken you for a family member? No
37. Got any nicknames? Mama, Mom, Mother, Mommy
38. What color is your hair? Brown
39. Do you like starbucks? No, not really
40. Are you named after anyone? Nope
41. Say you were given a drug test right now. Would you pass or fail? Pass
42. How tall are you? 5'8
43. Are you taller than your mom? Yes
44. Do you like the color blue? Its ok
45. Who was the last person to send you a AIM? Angie
46. Last restaurant you went to?Hmmm....Olive Garden I think
47. What do you order at Outback Steakhouse? The Wallaby Darned, Aussie style
48. How do you like your steak cooked? Medium rare
49. Last voicemail you receive? Rhonda
50. What is the first thing you would do if you won five million dollars?Quit my job
51. How many hours did you sleep last night? 5
52. Any upcoming concerts you want to attend?Yep, 04/02/08 Rascal Flatts
1. Would you forgive your best friend for sleeping with your wife or husband?Hell no!
2. Where were you on your 17th birthday?Hmmm...that was a long time ago but probably with Aaron and my family
3. Have you ever seen a live bat?Yes
4. Is there anyone you hate?Totally
5. How much are you on the phone daily?Not much
6. Do you like the color orange?Not unless it has to do with the Beavers
7. Do you find it in your heart to forgive?Hmmmm......forgive maybe, forget NEVER!
8. Have you ever seen a prostitute?Sure
9. Have you ever seen a real redneck?Hello..... sweet home is not that far away
10. Do you like tattoos and piercings?Depends where and what
11. What size shoes do you wear?11
12. Whats your favorite season?Summer
13. Do you care if people talk smack about you?Depends if it is true or not
14. Do you like someone?Yes
15. Does your dad call you a nickname?Not in years
16. Are you in a good mood?Yes
17. Do you think people will exist forever?No
18. What is your sign?Gemini
19. Do you believe in luck?Yes
20. Would you rather sky dive or bungee jump?Sky Dive definitley!
21. Do you like snakes?NO
22. Where is one place you would like to visit?Italy
23. Do you like waffles?Sure
24. Anything you are looking forward to?Yes, Vegas baby!
25. What clothes are you wearing?Capri sweats and a sweatshirt
26. Do you watch TRU TV?No
27.Be honest, do you like people in general? Generally yes
28. Big or small dogs? Both, as long as they dont yip all the time
29. Do you like Big Macs? Not really
30. Did someone bother you today? No
31. What do you think about death? I try not to think about it
32. Sometimes, do you wish you were someone else? Sure
33. Does someone love you? Yep
34. Do you know anyone named Dave? Yes, quite a few actually
35. Name a friend whose name starts with an M?Mandy
36. Has anyone ever mistaken you for a family member? No
37. Got any nicknames? Mama, Mom, Mother, Mommy
38. What color is your hair? Brown
39. Do you like starbucks? No, not really
40. Are you named after anyone? Nope
41. Say you were given a drug test right now. Would you pass or fail? Pass
42. How tall are you? 5'8
43. Are you taller than your mom? Yes
44. Do you like the color blue? Its ok
45. Who was the last person to send you a AIM? Angie
46. Last restaurant you went to?Hmmm....Olive Garden I think
47. What do you order at Outback Steakhouse? The Wallaby Darned, Aussie style
48. How do you like your steak cooked? Medium rare
49. Last voicemail you receive? Rhonda
50. What is the first thing you would do if you won five million dollars?Quit my job
51. How many hours did you sleep last night? 5
52. Any upcoming concerts you want to attend?Yep, 04/02/08 Rascal Flatts
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Typical Sunday
Got up today around 9am, started cleaning the house with the family, worked on some laundry, got the Sunday newspaper and checked out the ads.
Finally showered around 11:30am, then Savannah and I headed to the store. Needed to go to Target, Fred Meyers, and Kohl's. Tyring to find a swimsuit for Savannah from Vegas trip, and because she has sprouted up the past 6 months or so, some new under garments. Boy, this is when I wished we lived in a bigger town. Not many stores to shop at.
Came home just before 2pm, got the food set up for the Super Bowl gathering.
Kick off just happened..............catch ya later! GO NY GIANTS!!
Finally showered around 11:30am, then Savannah and I headed to the store. Needed to go to Target, Fred Meyers, and Kohl's. Tyring to find a swimsuit for Savannah from Vegas trip, and because she has sprouted up the past 6 months or so, some new under garments. Boy, this is when I wished we lived in a bigger town. Not many stores to shop at.
Came home just before 2pm, got the food set up for the Super Bowl gathering.
Kick off just happened..............catch ya later! GO NY GIANTS!!
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