What a hoot! It's tough because so many of my buddies are doing this... pick and choose!
This is a crazy-fun tag, that I hope you'll get as a big a kick out of as I did....
Here's how it works: The first five people to leave me a comment get something made by me just for them. It can be anything I want, I get to choose. It can be silly or serious, edible or not, but don't plan on anything alive. There are a few rules involved (aren't there always?):
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It will be done sometime this year (Don't expect grand things if it takes a long time. I'm just lazy!).
4- You have no clue what it's going to be. (The choice is mine! --insert evil laugh here--)
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange and/or silly.
The catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they've posted on their blog win a hand made, super creative, possibly lovely whatever in the heck I decide! Be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!
(yes, I copied and pasted directly from Patti's blog...I'm that lazy right now.)
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
A Tag About Me?
My cute friend Megan tagged me! I hope this is fun for you... and I invite you all to play along!
1. My husband is the hottest man I've ever known and I am passionately in love with him.
2. I was born on the day my family was moving into our home. You're welcome, Mom!
3. I started student teaching ballet when I was fourteen years old. I was immediately hooked!
4. My brother says I have "doughy" toes.
5. My favorite colors are black, brown, and pink.
6. I love Mexican food, but have to be careful about what I eat this pregnancy.
7. I am addicted to musical theater.
8. I don't mind.
9. I believe in education big time: this is why we have chosen to do home schooling.
10. I know that home schooling is a controversial topic, but it really is what is best for my kids.
11. I hate it when people ask me when my baby's due when I'm not pregnant, and assume I'm just fat when I am pregnant.
12. There are few things I love to do as much as I love to spend time with my kids.
13. My friends are more important to me as an adult than they were when I was a kid. I think it's because I actually appreciate them now rather than taking them for granted.
14. I still look up to my mom and my brother is still my hero.
15. I hate it when my house is a mess, but I really don't mind if others are.
16. I adore going out to lunch with my friends; I would rather do that then just about anything else.
17. Breaking habits is really hard for me...
18. I cannot stand the smell of Gatorade--any flavor.
19. I think the best three flavors are: chocolate, peanut butter, and strawberries.
20. My kids make me laugh every day.
21. I am always in the mood for a good movie.
22. I like to make up words like "snackage".
23. I love to feed people.
24. My greatest fear is singing in front of other people.
25. We're naming our baby girl "Ellie Ann".
Tag! You're it!
1. My husband is the hottest man I've ever known and I am passionately in love with him.
2. I was born on the day my family was moving into our home. You're welcome, Mom!
3. I started student teaching ballet when I was fourteen years old. I was immediately hooked!
4. My brother says I have "doughy" toes.
5. My favorite colors are black, brown, and pink.
6. I love Mexican food, but have to be careful about what I eat this pregnancy.
7. I am addicted to musical theater.
8. I don't mind.
9. I believe in education big time: this is why we have chosen to do home schooling.
10. I know that home schooling is a controversial topic, but it really is what is best for my kids.
11. I hate it when people ask me when my baby's due when I'm not pregnant, and assume I'm just fat when I am pregnant.
12. There are few things I love to do as much as I love to spend time with my kids.
13. My friends are more important to me as an adult than they were when I was a kid. I think it's because I actually appreciate them now rather than taking them for granted.
14. I still look up to my mom and my brother is still my hero.
15. I hate it when my house is a mess, but I really don't mind if others are.
16. I adore going out to lunch with my friends; I would rather do that then just about anything else.
17. Breaking habits is really hard for me...
18. I cannot stand the smell of Gatorade--any flavor.
19. I think the best three flavors are: chocolate, peanut butter, and strawberries.
20. My kids make me laugh every day.
21. I am always in the mood for a good movie.
22. I like to make up words like "snackage".
23. I love to feed people.
24. My greatest fear is singing in front of other people.
25. We're naming our baby girl "Ellie Ann".
Tag! You're it!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Hubby Tag
My cute cousin, Audri, tagged me in this different adventure: a husband tag! Thanks, Audri!
Five Favorite Things That He Loves:
1. His kids. They are the world to him!
2. Fishing
3. Working. Working at his job, at home, wherever!
4. Four Wheelers. It was a sad day when we had to sell his.
5. My big tummy--when there's a baby in it...
To Do List:
1. Finish his bachelor's degree
2. Organize the shed
3. Finish the theater room
4. Put together the crib, find a changing table... etc. nursery room stuff
5. Remodel our bedroom
Five Snacks He Loves:
1. Chips and salsa (heavy on the salsa)
2. Diet Pepsi, Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke
3. Fresh fruit
4. Hot out of the oven cookies
5. Ice cream
Five Facts You May Not Know:
1. He is hilarious! He doesn't like to show off, but he is a mega crack up!
2. He is the only one of his parents' kids to have served an LDS mission.
3. My sweetie wants to run a marathon one day.
4. He wrestles our dog every day. It's fun to watch.
5. His hair is naturally curly, so he likes to keep it really short.
Five Places He Has Lived:
1. West Jordan
2. St. George
3. Hurricane
4. La Verkin
5. Sandy
Five Quirky Things About Him:
1. He has to drink milk with his spaghetti.
2. He adores his surround sound stereo A LOT.
3. He actually enjoys going to plays and musicals now... although I don't think it's quirky, no one who knew him in his younger years would believe it.
4. He cannot sleep in later that 8 a.m.
5. My honey gets really tired around 9 p.m.; it is hard for him to stay up super late.
Five People I Tag:
1. Malisa
2. Nicci
3. Erica
4. Emily
5. Robyn
...or anyone else who would like to play!
Five Favorite Things That He Loves:
1. His kids. They are the world to him!
2. Fishing
3. Working. Working at his job, at home, wherever!
4. Four Wheelers. It was a sad day when we had to sell his.
5. My big tummy--when there's a baby in it...
To Do List:
1. Finish his bachelor's degree
2. Organize the shed
3. Finish the theater room
4. Put together the crib, find a changing table... etc. nursery room stuff
5. Remodel our bedroom
Five Snacks He Loves:
1. Chips and salsa (heavy on the salsa)
2. Diet Pepsi, Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke
3. Fresh fruit
4. Hot out of the oven cookies
5. Ice cream
Five Facts You May Not Know:
1. He is hilarious! He doesn't like to show off, but he is a mega crack up!
2. He is the only one of his parents' kids to have served an LDS mission.
3. My sweetie wants to run a marathon one day.
4. He wrestles our dog every day. It's fun to watch.
5. His hair is naturally curly, so he likes to keep it really short.
Five Places He Has Lived:
1. West Jordan
2. St. George
3. Hurricane
4. La Verkin
5. Sandy
Five Quirky Things About Him:
1. He has to drink milk with his spaghetti.
2. He adores his surround sound stereo A LOT.
3. He actually enjoys going to plays and musicals now... although I don't think it's quirky, no one who knew him in his younger years would believe it.
4. He cannot sleep in later that 8 a.m.
5. My honey gets really tired around 9 p.m.; it is hard for him to stay up super late.
Five People I Tag:
1. Malisa
2. Nicci
3. Erica
4. Emily
5. Robyn
...or anyone else who would like to play!
Friday, January 23, 2009
A New Year's Tag
Another year, another tag! Things I've done are marked in color...
Started your own blog
Slept under the stars
Played in a band
Visited Hawaii
Watched a meteor shower
Given more than you can afford to charity
Been to Disneyland/world
Climbed a mountain
Held a praying mantis
Sang a solo
Bungee jumped
Visited Paris
Watched a lightning storm at sea
Taught yourself an art from scratch
Adopted a child
Had food poisoning
Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
Seen the Mona Lisa in France
Slept on an overnight train
Had a pillow fight
Hitchhiked
Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
Built a snow fort
Held a lamb
Gone skinny dipping
Been to a Broadway show in NY
Ran a Marathon
Been in three states at once
Ridden in a gondola in Venice
Seen a total eclipse
Watched a sunrise or sunset
Hit a home run
Been on a Cruise
Seen Niagra Falls in Person
Visited the birthplace of your Ancestors
Seen an Amish community
Taught yourself a new language
Had enough money to be truly satisfied
Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
Gone rock climbing
Seen Michelangelo’s David
Sung karaoke
Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
Visited Africa
Walked on a beach by moonlight
Been transported in an ambulance
Had your portrait painted
Gone deep sea fishing
Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
Kissed in the rain
Played in the mud
Been to Grace Kelley’s grave in Monaco
Gone to a drive-in theater
Been in a movie (well, not a movie, but a commercial...)
Visited the Great Wall of China
Started a business
Taken a martial arts class
Swam in the Mediterranean Sea
Visited Russia
Served at a soup kitchen
Sold Girl Scout cookies
Gone whale watching
Gotten flowers for no reason
Donated blood, platelets or plasma
Gone sky diving
Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
Bounced a check
Saved a favorite childhood toy
Visited the Lincoln Memorial
Eaten Caviar
Pieced a quilt
Stood in Times Square
Toured the Everglades
Been fired from a job
Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
Broken a bone
Been on a speeding motorcycle
Seen the Grand Canyon in person
Published a book
Visited the Vatican
Bought a brand new car
Walked in Jerusalem
Had your picture in the newspaper
Read the entire Bible
Visited the White House
Killed and prepared my own meat
Had chickenpox
Saved someone’s life
Sat on a jury
Met someone famous
Joined a book club
Lost a loved one
Had a baby
Seen the Alamo in person
Swam in the Great Salt Lake
Been involved in a law suit
Owned a cell phone
Been stung by a bee
Now I tag whomever would like to play along!
Started your own blog
Slept under the stars
Played in a band
Visited Hawaii
Watched a meteor shower
Given more than you can afford to charity
Been to Disneyland/world
Climbed a mountain
Held a praying mantis
Sang a solo
Bungee jumped
Visited Paris
Watched a lightning storm at sea
Taught yourself an art from scratch
Adopted a child
Had food poisoning
Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
Seen the Mona Lisa in France
Slept on an overnight train
Had a pillow fight
Hitchhiked
Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
Built a snow fort
Held a lamb
Gone skinny dipping
Been to a Broadway show in NY
Ran a Marathon
Been in three states at once
Ridden in a gondola in Venice
Seen a total eclipse
Watched a sunrise or sunset
Hit a home run
Been on a Cruise
Seen Niagra Falls in Person
Visited the birthplace of your Ancestors
Seen an Amish community
Taught yourself a new language
Had enough money to be truly satisfied
Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
Gone rock climbing
Seen Michelangelo’s David
Sung karaoke
Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
Visited Africa
Walked on a beach by moonlight
Been transported in an ambulance
Had your portrait painted
Gone deep sea fishing
Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
Kissed in the rain
Played in the mud
Been to Grace Kelley’s grave in Monaco
Gone to a drive-in theater
Been in a movie (well, not a movie, but a commercial...)
Visited the Great Wall of China
Started a business
Taken a martial arts class
Swam in the Mediterranean Sea
Visited Russia
Served at a soup kitchen
Sold Girl Scout cookies
Gone whale watching
Gotten flowers for no reason
Donated blood, platelets or plasma
Gone sky diving
Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
Bounced a check
Saved a favorite childhood toy
Visited the Lincoln Memorial
Eaten Caviar
Pieced a quilt
Stood in Times Square
Toured the Everglades
Been fired from a job
Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
Broken a bone
Been on a speeding motorcycle
Seen the Grand Canyon in person
Published a book
Visited the Vatican
Bought a brand new car
Walked in Jerusalem
Had your picture in the newspaper
Read the entire Bible
Visited the White House
Killed and prepared my own meat
Had chickenpox
Saved someone’s life
Sat on a jury
Met someone famous
Joined a book club
Lost a loved one
Had a baby
Seen the Alamo in person
Swam in the Great Salt Lake
Been involved in a law suit
Owned a cell phone
Been stung by a bee
Now I tag whomever would like to play along!
Friday, December 19, 2008
One Word
rULeS: aNsWeR tHe quEstIonS wItH OnE wOrD oNLy!!
Were is your cell phone? table
Were is your significant other? Colorado
You're hair color? blond-ish
You're favorite thing? family
You're dream last night? baby
You're life dream/goal? beauty
The room your in? kitchen
You're hobby? musicals
You're fear? loss
Where do you want to be in 6 years? happy
Where were you last night? Hale
What you're not? thin
One of you're wish list items? health
Where you grew up? Sandy
The last thing you did? win
What you are wearing: maternity
You're TV? died
You're pet? smelly
You're computer? sweet
You're mood? content
Missing someone? hubby
Something your NOT wearing? shoes
Favorite store? Target
Your summer? fast
Love someone? tons!
You're fave color? pink
When is the last time you laughed? yesterday...
When is the last time you cried? today
Your significant other's hair: dark
You're life in one word: lovin'
Now it's you're turn!
Were is your cell phone? table
Were is your significant other? Colorado
You're hair color? blond-ish
You're favorite thing? family
You're dream last night? baby
You're life dream/goal? beauty
The room your in? kitchen
You're hobby? musicals
You're fear? loss
Where do you want to be in 6 years? happy
Where were you last night? Hale
What you're not? thin
One of you're wish list items? health
Where you grew up? Sandy
The last thing you did? win
What you are wearing: maternity
You're TV? died
You're pet? smelly
You're computer? sweet
You're mood? content
Missing someone? hubby
Something your NOT wearing? shoes
Favorite store? Target
Your summer? fast
Love someone? tons!
You're fave color? pink
When is the last time you laughed? yesterday...
When is the last time you cried? today
Your significant other's hair: dark
You're life in one word: lovin'
Now it's you're turn!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Book Tag
Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence along with these instructions.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, use the CLOSEST.
Here's mine:
"He can gnaw and make me fall."
(From the book Classics for Young Readers "Mayor Rat's Niece)
*one of Jacob's language arts books...
And, TAG! You're it!
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence along with these instructions.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, use the CLOSEST.
Here's mine:
"He can gnaw and make me fall."
(From the book Classics for Young Readers "Mayor Rat's Niece)
*one of Jacob's language arts books...
And, TAG! You're it!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Fifth Folder, Fifth Picture...another tag!
This is from our cast party for "Savior of the World". My buddies (Kim, John, some-guy-I-don't know, Bethany, and Steve) are checking out a scrapbook of pictures from the performance.
I'm tagging anyone who wants to play!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
One Hundred Fifty Things...
Thanks, Kate, for the fun tag!
Rules: Bold the things you’ve done. I can honestly say that I don't have a desire to do a lot of things that aren't bolded.
01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said "I love you" and meant it
09. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby's diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on champagne
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb In Ireland. Very cute and pastoral.
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and didn't care who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Taken care of someone who was drunk
42. Had amazing friends
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country I think so...not sure.
44. Watched whales
45. Stolen a sign
46. Backpacked in Europe: We will before we have kids.
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Taken a midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger's table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day
60. Played touch football
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theatre
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Gotten divorced
76. Gone without food for 5 days
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice
80. Gotten a tattoo
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on a television news program as an "expert"
83. Gotten flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Kissed on the first date
89. Gone to Thailand
90. Bought a house
91. Been in a combat zone
92. Buried one/both of your parents
93. Been on a cruise ship
94. Spoken more than one language fluently
95. Performed in Rocky Horror
96. Raised children
97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
98. Passed out cold
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn't have survived
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Touched a stingray
110. Broken someone's heart
111. Helped an animal give birth
112. Won money on a TV game show
113. Broken a bone
114. Gone on an African photo safari
115. Had a facial part pierced other than your ears
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for 30 hours in a 48 hour period
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. States
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper
129. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Touched a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad and The Odyssey
135. Selected one "important" author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
145. Had a booth at a street fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone's life
I'm tagging anyone who wants to play. It was more fun than I anticipated!
Rules: Bold the things you’ve done. I can honestly say that I don't have a desire to do a lot of things that aren't bolded.
01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said "I love you" and meant it
09. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby's diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on champagne
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb In Ireland. Very cute and pastoral.
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and didn't care who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Taken care of someone who was drunk
42. Had amazing friends
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country I think so...not sure.
44. Watched whales
45. Stolen a sign
46. Backpacked in Europe: We will before we have kids.
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Taken a midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger's table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day
60. Played touch football
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theatre
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Gotten divorced
76. Gone without food for 5 days
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice
80. Gotten a tattoo
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on a television news program as an "expert"
83. Gotten flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Kissed on the first date
89. Gone to Thailand
90. Bought a house
91. Been in a combat zone
92. Buried one/both of your parents
93. Been on a cruise ship
94. Spoken more than one language fluently
95. Performed in Rocky Horror
96. Raised children
97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
98. Passed out cold
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn't have survived
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Touched a stingray
110. Broken someone's heart
111. Helped an animal give birth
112. Won money on a TV game show
113. Broken a bone
114. Gone on an African photo safari
115. Had a facial part pierced other than your ears
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for 30 hours in a 48 hour period
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. States
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper
129. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Touched a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad and The Odyssey
135. Selected one "important" author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
145. Had a booth at a street fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone's life
I'm tagging anyone who wants to play. It was more fun than I anticipated!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Seven Things I Love
Kate tagged me to come up with seven things I love. I have to admit, it will be difficult to narrow it down to seven....
1. I love my family. I'm madly in love with Dad; he is my everything and I feel honored and blessed to be his wife. I adore my sweet kids. They are my purest joy, my greatest strength, and my most treasured people ever. I don't know what I'd ever do without them. I feel so lucky to have my parents and Dad's parents in my life. Your examples, love, and strength make me want to be a better person. My sibs... you are my dearest friends. You are the first people I call to share joys and sorrows. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives even now that we're no longer under the same roof. Melissa, you know that means you, too! I love that we have "built in buddies" by virtue of families; I think it's one of the greatest institutions ever, and that families are truly inspired. I look forward to the time when I can see my "extended" family again.
2. I love my friends. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by a network of amazing women and men that continually support and love me. I feel that true friends are the spice of life; and I like life spicy! My friends make the hardest days bearable: you mean more to me than I could possibly ever tell you in words. Thank you for being who you are and loving me for who I am.
3. I love dance and the performing arts. I love to dance, to teach, to choreograph, to watch others, and to be in shows. I guess you could say I'm a bit obsessed. Actually, I tried to squelch that love several years ago and let it be on a shelf for a while. It didn't work! Dance and the theater are too much a part of who I am! (I can't wait to see Kate and Yakko in "A Christmas Carol" and my dad in "The Nutcracker"!)
4. I love our country. I don't care whether or not it's PC to admit it, but I do have a deep love of our nation, it's founders, and what our country stands for. I love that we have the freedom to worship "how, where, and what" we choose. I love the democratic processes and the organization that the Constitution creates. I love that our country is doing what it can to help others. I am proud of our armed forces for being so brave to keep us safe.
5. I love knowing that there is a true and living prophet on the earth. It brings me great comfort knowing that God hasn't forgotten us, but loves us individually and gives us guidance today. I may not be a "Molly Mormon", but I do have a testimony of the LDS church.
6. I love to travel. My favorite places to travel: Cleveland, Disneyland, Dad's parents', Fish Lake, New York, Washington D.C.. I would do just about any thing to be able to go to Cleveland or Disneyland soon. I miss Nate's family so much... it's so hard to be so far away. I think of you every day, and am thankful for technology that allows blogs so that I can see your pictures every day.
7. I love education. I love to learn, to teach, and to be inspired. I love that I get to be such a big part of my childrens' education through home schooling. I love that Dad's going to school, that my mom teaches, and that so many others lift and inspire our minds. I love to read, watch educational programming, and to study. I love to learn new programs and tricks on the computer. I love the internet and the things it makes possible: like connecting with my friends and family!
Have I cheesed you enough? Please know that I am sincere, and that this has been such a joy to me: I've loved reflecting upon such blessings.
I'm tagging whomever would like to lift their spirits to list the seven things you love most.
1. I love my family. I'm madly in love with Dad; he is my everything and I feel honored and blessed to be his wife. I adore my sweet kids. They are my purest joy, my greatest strength, and my most treasured people ever. I don't know what I'd ever do without them. I feel so lucky to have my parents and Dad's parents in my life. Your examples, love, and strength make me want to be a better person. My sibs... you are my dearest friends. You are the first people I call to share joys and sorrows. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives even now that we're no longer under the same roof. Melissa, you know that means you, too! I love that we have "built in buddies" by virtue of families; I think it's one of the greatest institutions ever, and that families are truly inspired. I look forward to the time when I can see my "extended" family again.
2. I love my friends. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by a network of amazing women and men that continually support and love me. I feel that true friends are the spice of life; and I like life spicy! My friends make the hardest days bearable: you mean more to me than I could possibly ever tell you in words. Thank you for being who you are and loving me for who I am.
3. I love dance and the performing arts. I love to dance, to teach, to choreograph, to watch others, and to be in shows. I guess you could say I'm a bit obsessed. Actually, I tried to squelch that love several years ago and let it be on a shelf for a while. It didn't work! Dance and the theater are too much a part of who I am! (I can't wait to see Kate and Yakko in "A Christmas Carol" and my dad in "The Nutcracker"!)
4. I love our country. I don't care whether or not it's PC to admit it, but I do have a deep love of our nation, it's founders, and what our country stands for. I love that we have the freedom to worship "how, where, and what" we choose. I love the democratic processes and the organization that the Constitution creates. I love that our country is doing what it can to help others. I am proud of our armed forces for being so brave to keep us safe.
5. I love knowing that there is a true and living prophet on the earth. It brings me great comfort knowing that God hasn't forgotten us, but loves us individually and gives us guidance today. I may not be a "Molly Mormon", but I do have a testimony of the LDS church.
6. I love to travel. My favorite places to travel: Cleveland, Disneyland, Dad's parents', Fish Lake, New York, Washington D.C.. I would do just about any thing to be able to go to Cleveland or Disneyland soon. I miss Nate's family so much... it's so hard to be so far away. I think of you every day, and am thankful for technology that allows blogs so that I can see your pictures every day.
7. I love education. I love to learn, to teach, and to be inspired. I love that I get to be such a big part of my childrens' education through home schooling. I love that Dad's going to school, that my mom teaches, and that so many others lift and inspire our minds. I love to read, watch educational programming, and to study. I love to learn new programs and tricks on the computer. I love the internet and the things it makes possible: like connecting with my friends and family!
Have I cheesed you enough? Please know that I am sincere, and that this has been such a joy to me: I've loved reflecting upon such blessings.
I'm tagging whomever would like to lift their spirits to list the seven things you love most.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Eight Greats
I think I was tagged by Megan.... so here we go!
Eight T.V. shows I love to watch:
1- Law and Order (any of them)
2- The Office
3- Dancing with the Stars
4- Sponge Bob Square Pants
5- Myth Busters
6- 30 Rock
7- Dirty Jobs
8- Almost anything on the History Channel
Eight Favorite Places to Eat:
1- Olive Garden
2- Barbacoa
3- Bajio
4- Applebees
5- Wingers
6- my parents/in-laws houses
7- Subway
8- The Melting Pot
Eight Things that happened yesterday:
1- I awoke feeling a lot better
2- Dot had a "light bulb" moment in math
3- I finished the bulk of my kids' Halloween costumes
4- Yakko had rehearsals
5- Wakko did a whole lot of math
6- I fixed meatloaf, baked potatoes and corn for dinner
7- Dad bought his "new to me" vehicle (more to come later...)
8- Kate and I hung out in the family room and watched "30 Rock"
Eight Things I look forward to:
1- Having my dishwasher work
2- Getting energy back
3- My next trip to Disneyland (some day...)
4- "Into the Woods" on Monday
5- Seeing Nate, Melissa, and their darling beautiful kids
6- To Wong Foo night
7- The next time I get to eat at the Olive Garden-- I want their salad!
8- Halloween
Eight Things I love about Fall:
1- Halloween costumes
2- Pumpkin recipes
3- Snuggling in blankets
4- Hot Chocolate
5- General Conference
6- Comfort foods
7- Crisp air
8- Family and Friends gathering
Eight Things on my wish list:
1- Disneyland vacation
2- A raise for Dad
3- Feel like myself again (kiss the nausea good-bye!)
4- Size 8
5- My dishwasher working!!!!
6- Health and happiness to my friends and family
7- Visiting Nate's family here or in "The Cleve"
8- Bubba will decide that his barking is unnecessary, and voluntarily stop doing it
Eight people I tag:
Nicci, Dot, Eve, Bonnie, Tracy B, Tami B, Laren, and Melissa
Eight T.V. shows I love to watch:
1- Law and Order (any of them)
2- The Office
3- Dancing with the Stars
4- Sponge Bob Square Pants
5- Myth Busters
6- 30 Rock
7- Dirty Jobs
8- Almost anything on the History Channel
Eight Favorite Places to Eat:
1- Olive Garden
2- Barbacoa
3- Bajio
4- Applebees
5- Wingers
6- my parents/in-laws houses
7- Subway
8- The Melting Pot
Eight Things that happened yesterday:
1- I awoke feeling a lot better
2- Dot had a "light bulb" moment in math
3- I finished the bulk of my kids' Halloween costumes
4- Yakko had rehearsals
5- Wakko did a whole lot of math
6- I fixed meatloaf, baked potatoes and corn for dinner
7- Dad bought his "new to me" vehicle (more to come later...)
8- Kate and I hung out in the family room and watched "30 Rock"
Eight Things I look forward to:
1- Having my dishwasher work
2- Getting energy back
3- My next trip to Disneyland (some day...)
4- "Into the Woods" on Monday
5- Seeing Nate, Melissa, and their darling beautiful kids
6- To Wong Foo night
7- The next time I get to eat at the Olive Garden-- I want their salad!
8- Halloween
Eight Things I love about Fall:
1- Halloween costumes
2- Pumpkin recipes
3- Snuggling in blankets
4- Hot Chocolate
5- General Conference
6- Comfort foods
7- Crisp air
8- Family and Friends gathering
Eight Things on my wish list:
1- Disneyland vacation
2- A raise for Dad
3- Feel like myself again (kiss the nausea good-bye!)
4- Size 8
5- My dishwasher working!!!!
6- Health and happiness to my friends and family
7- Visiting Nate's family here or in "The Cleve"
8- Bubba will decide that his barking is unnecessary, and voluntarily stop doing it
Eight people I tag:
Nicci, Dot, Eve, Bonnie, Tracy B, Tami B, Laren, and Melissa
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Quirks Lead to Smirks...
I must admit that I adore my friends. I love them so much that I don't even mind being tagged again!
Here are 6 "quirky" things about myself. I'll tag 6 people when I'm done.
1. I seriously hate it when my house is a mess. I really don't care what state anyone else keeps their house, but mine messy drives me crazy.
2. I am allergic to milk. This makes me sad because of ice cream and cheese, but I eat them occasionally any way. I don't mind it for the lack of milk drinking: of this, I'm not a fan.
3. I would just about jab out an eye to be able to sing well enough to have a sporting chance at making it in a show at Hale Center Theater. However, practicing singing in front of Kate makes me more nervous than jabbing out an eye. I need to get over it so that I can grow. ("Grow in love...")
4. I love carrot cake.
5. I really do not like spiders, scorpions, snakes, or ear wigs. My dislike for these things (especially ear wigs) is the primary reason I won't watch "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan". It sends shivers down my spine!
6. I am really in need of a pedicure. Know any reasonably priced place that is any good?
Okay, now I'm tagging: Trisha, Tiffanie, Eve, McKenzie, Bonnie, Kate, and Sarah. Have fun!
Here are 6 "quirky" things about myself. I'll tag 6 people when I'm done.
1. I seriously hate it when my house is a mess. I really don't care what state anyone else keeps their house, but mine messy drives me crazy.
2. I am allergic to milk. This makes me sad because of ice cream and cheese, but I eat them occasionally any way. I don't mind it for the lack of milk drinking: of this, I'm not a fan.
3. I would just about jab out an eye to be able to sing well enough to have a sporting chance at making it in a show at Hale Center Theater. However, practicing singing in front of Kate makes me more nervous than jabbing out an eye. I need to get over it so that I can grow. ("Grow in love...")
4. I love carrot cake.
5. I really do not like spiders, scorpions, snakes, or ear wigs. My dislike for these things (especially ear wigs) is the primary reason I won't watch "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan". It sends shivers down my spine!6. I am really in need of a pedicure. Know any reasonably priced place that is any good?Okay, now I'm tagging: Trisha, Tiffanie, Eve, McKenzie, Bonnie, Kate, and Sarah. Have fun!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Memory Tag
My friend Amy is playing memory tag. Since I left a memory on her comments, I must now play, too.
Here are the rules:
1. Add a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments. I can't wait to see what people remember.
Here are the rules:
1. Add a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments. I can't wait to see what people remember.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
I've Been Tagged Again!
Okay, I admit that I love having friends!!! Being tagged is kinda fun!
Here we go:
Five goals:
1. Get my house in order. Some of my friends tease that I think if there's a crumb on the floor, my house is a disaster. It's not that bad. I just know that there are some neglected rooms that need some serious attention. My office, for one, has turned into a dumping ground. That needs to be fixed soon. My storage room is the basement dumping ground. Oy.
2. Keep up my exercise routine. I'm two days into my early morning walking revival. I need to--I must keep it up. It's how I lost 30 lbs. last fall.
3. Be more patient. My family deserves the best, and when I'm grumpy, they're not getting the best.
4. Tackle my fear of singing in front of people. This is a major problem. I get so scared that I literally shake for a long time after. Yikes.
5. Keep in touch with my friends and family better. Again, a major goal of mine since this is an area in which I've not been very good. This includes finding more ways to serve. Sorry, folks.
Places I've lived:
1. Sandy City, UT
2. Salt Lake City, UT
3. Springdale (Zion National Park), UT
4. LaVerkin, UT
5. Hurricane, UT
6. St. George, UT
7. West Jordan, UT
(Okay, so I'm kinda boring. Utah's my home... but I'll tell you what: some of those places... let's just say I've got stories!)
Now it's time for me to pick 4 people to tag:
Megan, Rachael, Susan, Sarah
Have fun!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
I've Been Tagged!
Okay, so I'm excited! I've never been offically tagged before! Here it goes!
Need to list: 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog!
3 Joys:
1. My children and husband. I know it sounds corny, but I just adore them! I love being a mom far more than I ever expected to. It's more wonderful and fulfilling than I ever imagined.
2. My friends. The saying "you don't know what you've got til it's gone" is so true. It's been a long time since I've had really close friends and I feel so blessed to have some of the most awesome friends ever. I love you guys!
3. Theater! I love it, and am so grateful to be back in it. I love to see the process of a show from start to finish; to gain new friends, and learn new things!
3 Fears:
1. Something bad happening to Troy or my kids. It's not to the point of paranoia, but it would break my heart forever if something horrible happened to them.
2. Getting super fat. Okay, I'm vain. I've been pretty heavy before, and I don't ever want to go there again. I don't expect to ever be a toothpick, but super fat's just not for me.
3. Losing touch with those I love. People and relationships are so important to me.
3 Goals:
1. To get in better shape. Since my walking buddy moved, I've been terrible about getting exercise in every day. I need to do better with that.
2. To stay in touch with my friends better. I go in streaks where I'll be great about it, and then not so hot. Sorry. I am trying to do better.
3. To watch my mouth. Enough said.
3 Current Obsessions/Collections:
1. Movies. We collect them like crazy. I know, it's sick.
2. A clean house. Since Birdie rehearsals and performances have gotten to point critical, my house has suffered. Those of you who know me well know that this is driving me nuts! I am obsessed with getting it clean.
3. Shoes. I can't afford to buy new ones, but I love to look at them at the stores and dream...
3 Random Surprising Facts:
1. My hair has been multiple shades of red, blonde, yellow, green, orange, brown, and black. Not in that order, and not always on purpose.
2. I can't stand feet. I know it's strange considering that I'm a dancer/teacher and that I love shoes. I just get grossed out by feet. Yuck.
3. One of my favorite things ever is to go out to lunch with my friends. I would rather do it than almost any other recreational activity!
Okay, here are my people I'm tagging... I hope you'll play!
1. Melissa
2. Steph J.
3. Emily
4. Kate
5. Amy
Need to list: 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog!
3 Joys:
1. My children and husband. I know it sounds corny, but I just adore them! I love being a mom far more than I ever expected to. It's more wonderful and fulfilling than I ever imagined.
2. My friends. The saying "you don't know what you've got til it's gone" is so true. It's been a long time since I've had really close friends and I feel so blessed to have some of the most awesome friends ever. I love you guys!
3. Theater! I love it, and am so grateful to be back in it. I love to see the process of a show from start to finish; to gain new friends, and learn new things!
3 Fears:
1. Something bad happening to Troy or my kids. It's not to the point of paranoia, but it would break my heart forever if something horrible happened to them.
2. Getting super fat. Okay, I'm vain. I've been pretty heavy before, and I don't ever want to go there again. I don't expect to ever be a toothpick, but super fat's just not for me.
3. Losing touch with those I love. People and relationships are so important to me.
3 Goals:
1. To get in better shape. Since my walking buddy moved, I've been terrible about getting exercise in every day. I need to do better with that.
2. To stay in touch with my friends better. I go in streaks where I'll be great about it, and then not so hot. Sorry. I am trying to do better.
3. To watch my mouth. Enough said.
3 Current Obsessions/Collections:
1. Movies. We collect them like crazy. I know, it's sick.
2. A clean house. Since Birdie rehearsals and performances have gotten to point critical, my house has suffered. Those of you who know me well know that this is driving me nuts! I am obsessed with getting it clean.
3. Shoes. I can't afford to buy new ones, but I love to look at them at the stores and dream...
3 Random Surprising Facts:
1. My hair has been multiple shades of red, blonde, yellow, green, orange, brown, and black. Not in that order, and not always on purpose.
2. I can't stand feet. I know it's strange considering that I'm a dancer/teacher and that I love shoes. I just get grossed out by feet. Yuck.
3. One of my favorite things ever is to go out to lunch with my friends. I would rather do it than almost any other recreational activity!
Okay, here are my people I'm tagging... I hope you'll play!
1. Melissa
2. Steph J.
3. Emily
4. Kate
5. Amy
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