Friday, December 19, 2008

The Friday 5

So, my life's been crazy. I've been a lazy blogger. Sorry.

This weeks Friday 5: Keeping it Positive

1- What's your favorite thing about the shoes you're wearing?  I am wearing my Ugg-type boots.  They are warm. And comfortable.  And fit like a glove.
2-What's your favorite thing about the people you work with?  I don't work.  Well, out of the home.  So, if my home's my work, my favorite thing about my kids is.  Hmm. Right now it would have to be their imaginations.  So fun to listen to them play.
3-What's your favorite thing about the climate where you live?  Ugh. I generally don't like our weather, but we truly get all 4 seasons.  I love all the different seasons in their own way.  Today's 60^ and rain/wind, not so much though.
4-What's your favorite thing about Friday? Usually it signifies a few days with help with the kids. Not this week. Dan's going hunting.  (Ugh!!) SO, I am alone for the weekend, too. :(
5-What's your favorite thing about the year coming to an end? It's been not a great year for my family. I hope this changes in 2009.  Plus, I love a fresh start. 

Your turn!!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

"Happy Sanksgibbing!!!"


From our little indians (and princess, because she refused to be an indian) to yours, hope your Thanksgiving is blessed and you take the time to remember all that we have to be thankful for!!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

17 Random Things...

Adam tagged me to do a list of 17 random things...he could only come up with 14, so we'll see if I can do better.

1. My three favorite musical artists: I don't know if I can name 3, but I love coldplay, Sugarland, Tom Petty, John Mayer, the list goes on. My iTunes playlist is full of a wide variety of artists.

2. My favorite tv shows are: Two and a Half Men, Grey's Anatomy, and the Office.

3. The Office (the show) seriously helped me recover from brain surgery. For almost two weeks straight, my mom, Dan and I all three sat in our bedroom and watched every season it. For those of you who know my mom, its no wonder they say laughter is the best medicine. Hearing her laugh made me laugh, and it really did help me recover faster.

4. I had brain surgery. Almost a year ago. (I totally think this counts as random.)

5. When I was 17 (I graduated high school young) I moved by myself to Honduras. It was there that I discovered my love of the medical field.

6. God has shown me over the past year and a half just how big he really is and that he really is in control (maybe I'm a little slow on the uptake, but it was shown in real, tangible ways).

7. I have to have Chapstick on my person at all times. No lie. After aforementioned surgery, Dan's sole instruction was to make sure my lips were regularly chapsticked. :)

8. I love to people watch. Dan used to (and still may) hate to go out to dinner with me because all I'd do is people watch.

9. I am a routine fanatic. To a fault. I need to learn to let go. :) I have to do the same things before I can go to bed: clean kitchen, start dishwasher, make coffee for the morning, get kids clothes out, brush teeth, etc. And only then can I sleep. Luckily Dan has started making the coffee for the morning so I can get the stuff done faster.

10. I don't know what IFNJPLSJSO I am. :) I took the test thing during pre-marital counseling, but I think they must have cut that part of my brain out. Maybe ESFP. Not sure.

11. I have never been in a wreck (with another car--did hit a brick wall on ice once, but not relevant) till September 26 of this year, and then proceeded to get rear-ended a total of 3 times in 6 weeks. I mean really. I'd think I was the problem if I wasn't the one getting hit.

12. I voted Democrat for the first time ever this year. And proudly.

13. I have some of the best girlfriends ever. Two I've had for years and years and years, and some that are new but becoming great friends.

14. I'm thinking of getting a tattoo.

15. The Christmas season (now til New Years) is my absolute favorite time of year. Always has been, but I am enjoying it way more now that I have my own kiddos.

16. I hate to fly, but hope to get over that soon so I can explore the "earff" (how Eli says earth). I guess I should get over it by next Thursday, since I am flying then. Hmm.

17. I love to read, but once I start, I can't stop. Harry Potter single-handedly led to the deterioration of my household.

Phew. I made it. Now, I tag:
Sarah A: she shares, or has been a part of, etc, many of these. 4, 7, 13, 17, she knows without even thinking about it. And, 17 is her fault.
Missi: I am pretty sure she shares 17.
Amy S: because many blame her for 12. :)

I am not sure who reads this. If you do and wanna play, do.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Wacky Hair Wednesday!!

Each year, Gabe's school does a year-long fundraiser for Relay For Life (last year they raised over $50,000!!), and all of the things they do are fun for the kids. For usually a quarter each, they get to bring a stuffed animal to school, dress as twins, etc. Well, today was wacky hair Wednesday. Here's the result!!




Friday, November 14, 2008

Projects

So, I love doing projects around the house. When we first got married, I had a hard time finding my style. As the years have past, I have found it (I think!!). Here are some pics of what I've (with Dan's help, and some friends as well) been up to:







Friday, November 7, 2008

Middles

And this Friday on the Friday 5....


  1. What usually marks the middle of your day? I would say lunch, but it's not true. I guess the horrible hours from 1:30-3 when I am dragging and there isn't much to do.
  2. From whom (or to whom) was your most recent middle-of-the-night phone call? I cannot honestly remember. I called Dan in the middle of the night in India when I found out about my aneurysm, but that was over a year ago and therefore cannot be the last time. Hmm.
  3. On what social, political, economic, or moral issue are you in the middle of the road? Gun control. I have misgivings about it but believe it's a basic right. Its a struggle.
  4. How likely are you to give someone your middle finger? Ha. Not very, if its a stranger, but I jokingly do it more than I should to people I know!! :)
  5. When were you last caught in the middle of a disagreement that really had nothing to do with you? Geez. No idea. I am currently in the middle of a disagreement that has EVERYTHING to do with me, though!! ;)
Ok, now your turn!! :)

Thursday, November 6, 2008

It's tiring being 2!!


This is how I found Ava Monday. Really.