1/30/09

Last Friday of January--How the time flies!

1. I'd really like _a large piece of chocolate cake and a cold glass of milk_ right now.
2. _"Son of a" (I don't actually say b*$%#)_ is the word you'd most often hear me say if I stubbed my toe.
3. Possession is _9/10's of the law____.
4. _I like_ Captain Jack Sparrow.
5. Marshmallows and fire go together like _Tequila and limes____.
6. _It seems as though this crappy economy is going to go_ on and on.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _spending the evening with Chris and Xander_, tomorrow my plans include _hanging out with Xander_ and Sunday, I will be _watching the Super Bowl_!

1/28/09

25 random things about me!

1. I have 4 tattoo's and think I want more!?!?!?

2. I am writing a children's book (about one of my favorite people).

3. I love warm/hot weather. I am sorry Minnesota, but I can never live there again-too cold! I'll visit though!

4. I love to cook! I love trying new recipes. However, I very rarely follow a recipe to the letter. I only use the recipe as a guide!

5. I dislike baking, see number 4 to help explain why. Too many rules!

6. I want to go to Hawaii very badly!

7. I love to take photos. Especially of Xander!

8. I think I am addicted to shopping. I love it--the thrill of finding a deal. The problem is in order to be a stay at home mom, I need to be frugal, and budget and manage money! AAAAAHHH!

9. Being a mom is more than I could have ever imagined, and then some.

10. I am afraid of snakes.

11. I love spicy food! If it makes me sweat and my nose run, than I am happy.

12. I miss my friends and family more than I let on.

13. I like to scrapbook.

14. I do not have any pets--not even a sea monkey!

15. I miss my Grandma B's baking--hey I said I did not like baking, but the eating part-that is fantastic.

16. I am proud of all my husband has accomplished.

17. I am glad that I get to be a stay at home mom.

18. I can fold my tongue in half, and keep it folded without using my teeth or fingers! Yeah I know-kind of freaky! I can also roll it, but not as impressive!

19. Speaking of tongues, mine is a lot like Gene Simmons!! Again, kind of freaky I know!

20. I love the ocean--I love that I am only an hour or so from the beach. Except of course during hurricane season!

21. I want to cut my hair very short--but I just haven't worked up the courage yet!

22. I want to be a writer. Not just children's books, but novels too!

23. I love getting gift cards--it is so much more fun to spend money--when it is not coming out of your checking account!

24. I am very emotional, and will cry at the drop of a hat.

25. I worry about the future for my son and any future children I may have. I can only teach my children right and wrong, but what about the rest of the world?!?!?!

Here's to the simple things in life!

Oh how the simple things in life bring a smile!




Do you remember the joy of the simple things in life? A really good piece of cheesecake, some really rich ice cream, a peanut butter cracker? Seeing Xander so happy eating a peanut butter cracker, makes me realize that the simple things in life really are the best. A kiss from your spouse, a hold-you-tight hug from a toddler, a hot cup of cocoa on a chilly winter day, those kinds of things really can't compare with a diamond necklace or a fancy car in my book! I love that being a mom and seeing things through my son's eyes can reawaken that for me.

1/23/09

TGIF

1. Oh, I am so _ready for a better economy___!
2. _I like____ changes, big and little.
3. During _sleep____, I _steal the covers____.
4. _Give up ice cream?____; are you kidding me???
5. Right now I'd like to be _with my friends and family____.
6. _my camera____ is my favorite gadget.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _scrapbooking____, tomorrow my plans include _cleaning____ and Sunday, I want to _relax____!

1/19/09

My sweet boy


Oh my sweet boy, you are not a baby anymore. This picture was taken three days before his first hair cut, and now he looks so much like a little boy. Today he fell asleep on the floor in the living room, and I picked him up and held him in my arms and looked into his sweet little face, and I remembered back to when he was a baby. Oh how I cherish those memories! Now he is a funny, wild, and completely a boy!

1/16/09

Finally Friday!

1. Enough with the __sucky economy___.
2. __Shopping___ causes me to be conflicted. (Because I'm trying to be frugal)
3. I've been craving _nothing really, though chocolate's good anytime____.
4. _Xander____ makes me laugh.
5. I wish I could go to _Hawaii--I really would like to go to Minnesota to see my family-but it is just too cold!____ next week.
6. __My mom___ has been on my mind lately.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _scrapbooking____, tomorrow my plans include _lunch out with Chris and Xander____ and Sunday, I want to _RELAX____!

1/10/09

Saturday Fill-In!

1. It's January; __a new year and new hopes and dreams___.
2. _Family and Friends here with me___ is what I crave most right now.
3. Cork and wine go together like _peanut butter and chocolate____.
4. __Food is physically nourishing and love is spiritually___ so nourishing.
5. Let us dare to _dream____.
6. _Chris and Xander are____ my home.
7. And as for the weekend, last night __I went and picked out pages to scrapbook___, today _we went out to eat (yea) and to Barnes and Noble (yea)____ and Sunday, I want to _clean (ok not really but, it must be done!)____!

1/2/09

Day 2 of 365 in 2009

So it's day two of the new year, and I am off to a great start! I have faithfully written everything I've eaten and drank, I have made two new recipes this week! So far, so good! I am also challenging my self to a new project that was in Creating Keepsakes magazine. Basically you take a picture everyday (so 365 pictures) and then journal. Now the layouts are broken down into weeks, and if they ever get the kits back in, they sell everything you need! I am pretty excited by this project! It will be exciting to look back at 2009 when I am finished! Off we head towards day number three!!!!

It's Friday!!!!

1. The world is _so big, and yet so small____.
2. _"Have a good napper"____ was the last thing I said. (to my son)
3. I wonder _what I should do for a career____.
4. __Hopefully peace is___ at the end of all things.
5. There's something to be said for __good friends___.
6. __Home, with the loves of my life___ is where I want to be.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _planning some scrapbook pages____, tomorrow my plans include _taking the recycling in____ and Sunday, I want to _take down the Christmas tree :(____!