Random Trivia Questions

Opening…

Do you get regular massages?  No

Do you have an answering machine? Yes, but we rarely listen to messages

What cuss word do you use the most? crap

Are you underweight or overweight? over

Can you see your veins? I suppose.

Favorite…

Soap? Dove

Fruit? Pineapple

Kind of red meat? Beef.  Esp, Rib Eye.  Yum.

Fish? negative.

Candy bar? Twix

Have You Ever…

Eaten a whole bag of potato chips? sure

Eaten lobster? no

Climbed a mountain? no

Been skydiving? no, but my MOM has!!  :)

Been water skiing? no.  Apparently I'm pretty much a non-adventurer

Do You…

Wish you could change something about your life? of course

Like your nose? it's okay, but frequently sore, which I do not like.

Like salt and vinegar chips? yes

Eat salsa? Absolutely.

Own a boat? Nope


This/That…

Bath/Shower? shower

Markers/Crayons? crayons

Pens/Pencils? pencils

Jelly/Cream Cheese? cream cheese

Bagel/Toast? bagel

Finish…

My greatest weakness is... lack of self-control

I wish I was… less quick to anger

The oddest thing I’ve ever put in my mouth is… a roach.  Don't ask.  YUCK.

Firsts…

Credit card you had? Probably a VISA that was associated with my bank account.  it wasn't until after I was married.

Loan you got was for?  Our first car

Paycheck was for how much? I have no idea... but not a lot!

Time you had stitches? Probably my kidney surgery in 2007?  I can't think of any I had before that.

Time you went to the hospital for something? in 2000 ~ to have my 1st baby girl.  :)

Lasts…

List everything you ate in the last 24 hours? I plead the 5th.  I believe ice cream was involved.

Last thing you used a credit card for? lunch

What was your job previous to the one you have now? high school teacher

Last thing you celebrated? just a random fancy night at home with the family

Last time you were at a sports bar? No clue.

Day 59

My official daily image is above... but I took several today when we went on a family walk, so I have a few additional ones to share.  It was so nice to finally have a beautiful day!

Day 58

Today I taught a basic photography class at the studio.  Fun, fun.

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Day 53

Modeling their new duds for "Go Western" Day.

Day 52

Took this yesterday but didn't get around to posting it... self-portrait taken with iphone Photo Booth Application.

Mallory's Photo Shoot

Elizabeth, Zum & Abigail:

Felicity, Ruthie & Emily with Zum:

All her AG dolls with Zum:

Felicity:

Zum:

Mallory & Lila's Zums:

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Day 49

So, I know I've shared a studio pictures two days in a row, but how can I not use something this cute as my photo of the day when it came out of my camera?

Day 48

Day 47

She really thought she needed ice cream... but mommy didn't agree.

Day 46

Technology can be so wonderful at times.  I have been blessed this year by a Bible study I am doing long-distance with my best friend, who lives over 600 miles away.  (Yes, I looked it up).  Even though it would be ideal to be able to hang out in person, it's still a good feeling to be able to study together, pray together, and to share our lives with one another via modern technology.  Today I even learned to use headphones with a built in speaker, and I didn't even have to hold the phone!  :)

Day 45

My husband surprised me for Valentines day with a gift that he PLANNED IN ADVANCE.  For any of you who know me ~ this is huge!  I was so impressed.  Thank you Dear!

In honor of Valentines Day I thought I'd make a random list of things I love (in no particular order):

Sweet little girl cuddles in the morning.
The sweet smell of newborns
Singing in harmony
Listening to the Beatles
The aroma of coffee
Diet Dr. Pepper
Sonic Ice (covered with DDP)
Children getting along
Making playlists on my ipod

Slobbery Baby Kisses

A clean house (hey - a woman can dream!)
Long conversations with friends
Taking pictures
Caramel
Learning new things
My husband (duh!)
Traveling
Bubble baths
Pedicures
Warm sunny days
The sound of children playing outside
The quiet that fills the house after the children are asleep
A fire in the fireplace
Diet Dr Pepper from Sonic (oh - did I mention that one already?)
James Avery jewelry
Beautiful sunsets
Cozy pjs.
Cuddling during movies
Mexican food
A capella music
Funky bags/totes
The special way my grandma made peanut butter & jelly sandwiches
My black boots
Children meeting Santa
"Healthy" Babies with lots of dimples and rolls
THE sleep book
Sunday afternoon naps
Hearing my children read
Spending time with my mother
Cooking
The color combination of Pink & Brown
One-on-one time with my girls
Tutus
Watching old musicals
Movie popcorn drenched in butter
Giggles & Grins
Hearing the words "I love you"

Happy Valentine's Day!!

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Day 42

Not posed.  One of those rare moments when all three of my children are actually doing something together and getting along.  Ahhh....

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Day 40

Such sweetness in the studio today, I couldn't help but share.

Day 39

Not the same without my best friend...

Day 38

My obsession for the weekend...

Day 37: Guess Who's Coming for Dinner?

And just FYI, the Pringles were a hit...

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Day 35

My baby got her ears pierced today.

Day 34

Part of my weekday morning ritual is to stop by Sonic and purchase a large Diet Dr Pepper.  It lasts me through the morning.  It costs me $1.07, and so far this year, I'm still using a gift card that I was given for Christmas to pay for them.  (Thanks Travis & Rachel!)

Day 33

Tomorrow is the 100th day of school.  Lila has to wear a shirt with 100 "somethings" shirt.  So... this is her shirt with 100 pieces of macaroni/pasta artfully crafted by Stacey!

Day 32

One of the benefits to having your own business is setting your own hours.  My studio is closed on Mondays.  Since I work many Saturdays, it's nice to have a little time at the beginning of the week to get organized, do my grocery shopping, etc.  This morning I started off by having an un-rushed breakfast with a friend.  It was so nice to just take the time to sit and visit over a cup of coffee.  It got my week off to a good start!