My stunningly amazing friend Simri tagged me!
The Rules:
1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.
2. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules. (**if you’re a non-blogger, you can email them!)
4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
Alright folks, here's the facts!
1. My parents tried for several years to have kids and couldn't. They found out about Edna Gladney Adoption Center from some friends and decided to adopt a baby! They were put into a small group to go through the process with, and one of the couples was George W. and Laura Bush! But, our future President and his wife got pregnant with the twins and obviously dropped out of the program. But if they hadn't, I couldn't have been adopted by them! Crazy! However, I am very thankful that I ended up with my sweet family! Love you guys! (my parents did end up getting pregnant- Josh is 8 months younger than me, and Amy is 6 years younger...God has a plan!)
2. I used to be a telemarketer in Lubbock, TX. It is the worst job I have ever had and I prayed every day for someone to rescue me from that job! You have no idea how horrible people are to you on the phone (or maybe you do...). I worked there technically for 3 weeks. 2 weeks I went to work, and the third week I called in sick for "mental health days" (and that option literally was a choice) the entire 3rd week before I quit. If you don't want to talk to telemarketers, just hang up. Don't cuss them out, or try any of your "witty" lines on them...haha...they've heard them all!
3. For some reason I can't bend my fourth toe on my right foot.
4. I never learned to do a cartwheel because when I was little, somehow the reflex to put your hands down when you are falling was not given to me. I have multiple scars on my face from falling down and hitting face first. I would just pull my hands back when I was on my way down! My dad had practice falling sessions where he would push me down after showing me how to put my hands down first! so sad...
5. I am starting to become allergic to random things. I have never had food allergies until recently. Summer 2005 I became allergic to bananas. Summer 2006 I became allergic to tomatoes. who knows...
6. I love everything theatre! I've done plays for as long as I can remember, and I regretfully "quit" theatre in college for ridiculous reasons (a boy). I keep trying to remind myself to save up enough money for season tickets to Dallas Summer Musicals, but haven't done that yet!
7. I will never get over my life long crush on John Cusack. Everything about him makes me smile :)
8. I like a lot of TV shows, but the one I can never ever miss or I get all anxious is LOST. Please tell me you guys are watching this show! I accidentally stumbled upon the very first episode the night it premiered and have been hooked ever sense! And, I'm proud to say, I have recruited several Losties along the way so we can all talk about the show afterwards! join us!
Ok friends! It's your time to shine! Can't wait to hear from Cat, Christine, Jennifer, Liz, Meredith, Susan, Wes, and Kelli!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Finding Nemo
Things in baby world are going pretty good! I haven't felt very good for the last few days though. I think that I'm attributing that to my diet. For the past 2 weeks I have not been eating very well. One week was camp, and I did everything I could to eat the healthiest items available, but this camp didn't do that good of a job at providing nutritious options unfortunately. Then the week before that was all drive through. And again, I would try to stick to the grilled chicken options, but you can only eat so much of that! (sigh) So, since I'm now at home for awhile, I've been able to eat some fresh veggies and fruit and I am feeling much better! I know that the baby is fine, considering he gets the nutrients first, but I obviously wasn't getting enough for my body! Those prenatal vitamins are lifesavers!
Today was such a fun day! Since the aquarium disaster for Amy's birthday happened (meaning, we drove all the way there and it was closed), we decided to get up this morning and get there when it opened so we would have plenty of time to see all the animals! I haven't been to an aquarium in a really long time and I love stuff like that anyways, so I was super excited! Now I will have to admit that place is pretty pricey but my mom blessed us today by paying for our ticket! Thank you Mom!! So we got to see lots of really fun exhibits but our definite favorite was the cute and cuddly manatee!
Isn't he just so precious?!
Here we are by the fish!
This tunnel was so beautiful!
And here we are at the end of the day!
Today was such a fun day! Since the aquarium disaster for Amy's birthday happened (meaning, we drove all the way there and it was closed), we decided to get up this morning and get there when it opened so we would have plenty of time to see all the animals! I haven't been to an aquarium in a really long time and I love stuff like that anyways, so I was super excited! Now I will have to admit that place is pretty pricey but my mom blessed us today by paying for our ticket! Thank you Mom!! So we got to see lots of really fun exhibits but our definite favorite was the cute and cuddly manatee!
He's hard to see, but can you find Nemo?
Isn't he just so precious?!
I just had to include this one! This little girl LOVED the manatee so much!
Here we are by the fish!
This tunnel was so beautiful!
And here we are at the end of the day!
Friday, July 27, 2007
18 weeks!
Today our little bundle is 18 weeks along! I'm so incredibly excited because in less than 2 weeks I go back for another check up and will get to hear the heartbeat again! And I'm hoping Wes will get to go too! And then of course on August 16 is the big sonogram day! So by now the baby is about 6 inches long and I can definitely tell! I don't know if I've felt the baby move yet. I'm sure all of you expert mommies could tell me when you first felt your baby move. I mean, I've felt things that other people have described before but I still don't know. I'll just hold off in saying that I have until I feel more sure. :)
Now for the picture. Let me try and save some dignity by prefacing this with a plead for you to keep in mind these things: this picture was just taken a few minutes ago after I read some myspace comments telling me to focus and get a picture up, this picture was taken just a few minutes ago after I just woke up, hence the pajamas, bad hair, no makeup, puffy eye thing, and finally this picture was taken just a few minutes ago by my incredibly sweet husband who was rushing out the door to go help his sister move to a new apartment this morning. (sigh) Why do I even bother? haha...you don't care! You just want to see the baby bump! Well, here it is...he's (or she) is just a small little guy, but definitely big enough to push me out of my favorite jeans!
Now for the picture. Let me try and save some dignity by prefacing this with a plead for you to keep in mind these things: this picture was just taken a few minutes ago after I read some myspace comments telling me to focus and get a picture up, this picture was taken just a few minutes ago after I just woke up, hence the pajamas, bad hair, no makeup, puffy eye thing, and finally this picture was taken just a few minutes ago by my incredibly sweet husband who was rushing out the door to go help his sister move to a new apartment this morning. (sigh) Why do I even bother? haha...you don't care! You just want to see the baby bump! Well, here it is...he's (or she) is just a small little guy, but definitely big enough to push me out of my favorite jeans!
I'm back from camp!!!
Hello out there! Well, I have successfully completed another long week! We were at Student Council Workshop in Sherman at Austin College. Other than it just being after a long, tiring week, and eating sub par food all week, and just the regular camp stuff, it was really fun! We got to meet some really great sponsors from other schools that we laughed with all the time! We shared our "foot in mouth" teacher stories and all the things we should write in a book. And the kids seemed to really love their small groups. There were a lot of students that we took that I didn't know at all but I got to spend a lot of time with them so that of course was the best part! Our t-shirts rocked (thank you Coby!) and overall it was a great week! SO GLAD I'M HOME, but it was a great week! (smile)
Friday, July 20, 2007
The beating is over.
Today I finished my final drive to and from Ft. Worth. And, as promised, I did my very best to use that time to do a lot of laughing thanks to Kidd Kraddick, and a lot of singing and praising to Jesus! However, I will say that on more than one occasion I would feel anger sweeping over me for someone who was driving wrecklessly or that was going way too fast or way too slow...I do confess that. And you learn a lot about your own character driving alone during peak traffic hours...the good and the bad. But, the week is done and I can honestly say that the workshop was worth it. I feel so much more prepared for next year which will of course bleed over to bless my sweet kids in having a much better teacher!
Today also makes this sweet baby 17 weeks along! I still haven't felt the baby move yet (I don't think) but my tummy is definitely expanding as I have already mentioned.
Wes is coming home today and I couldn't be more excited! I did get envious of our friends Jennifer and Coby though because I read that they also get to go on a vacation this summer! (sigh) I would love that...Wes and I would LOVE that! Everyone keeps saying to do something before the baby comes, but nothing has fit or worked out in our favor yet. And if nothing does, I will just be happy to have him home for awhile! (which of course won't be for another week...)
Well, I'm off to learn about Reality Therapy! My group is presenting that next week in class. I am so grateful that I am able to go to these graduate classes. I feel very blessed and very favored to have the opportunity and for my husband to take on extra work to pay for them. (smile) Thank you Wes!
Today also makes this sweet baby 17 weeks along! I still haven't felt the baby move yet (I don't think) but my tummy is definitely expanding as I have already mentioned.
Wes is coming home today and I couldn't be more excited! I did get envious of our friends Jennifer and Coby though because I read that they also get to go on a vacation this summer! (sigh) I would love that...Wes and I would LOVE that! Everyone keeps saying to do something before the baby comes, but nothing has fit or worked out in our favor yet. And if nothing does, I will just be happy to have him home for awhile! (which of course won't be for another week...)
Well, I'm off to learn about Reality Therapy! My group is presenting that next week in class. I am so grateful that I am able to go to these graduate classes. I feel very blessed and very favored to have the opportunity and for my husband to take on extra work to pay for them. (smile) Thank you Wes!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
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