Fill In The Blank Friday

1.  My best quality is  I can get down to the heart of things when analyzing a situation, for the most part anyways. It's the want-to-be counselor in me.

 

2.  One of my less flattering qualities is  that I tend to be far too insecure at times, I'm an over thinker and I really internalize things that are dumb or are entirely untrue. Working on it.

 

3.  I'd rather be    on a vacation, we need a vacation dang it!
 

4. Something I have been challenged with lately is   trusting God with our financial situation and living on less... It's tight and at the worst time of year. The whole living off school loans thing can be really difficult.
 

5. I am looking forward to  This weekend! Des and I have a playdate with friends tomorrow, were making some Christmassy crafts, then we are getting our Christmas tree with the family in the afternoon and my nieces birthday is on Sunday, which I am really excited to see my newborn nephew again- I havent seen him since he was born almost 3 weeks ago because we've been fighting off two colds over these last two weeks! It's nuts! Tonight we grabbed coffee and went to the Jacksonville Christmas parade together as a family..it was SO wonderful to have some real quality time with Tony. Made us all three very happy for sure.

6. A super random factoid about me is  here's a really gross one for ya- I was caught with a snail in my mouth when I was Desmond's age. I was sucking on it like a pacifier! I'll never live that one down, my parents often remind me of it. Thank God I don't remember it!
 

7.  I want to  to see The Hobbit movie and Lincoln SOOOO bad!I literally tear up to the point of crying every time I see the previews for both. Emotional much?

1. The best surprise ever would be,   a surprise trip to Disneyland. We want to do this for our kids one day, like Christmas morning or something. Tony told me a few weeks ago he wants to do it for me too...so yeah, Im counting on it! Talk about best surprise ever!

2. The moments I heard Desmond's cry for the first time   is my most favorite memory .

3. The hardest, but most worthwhile thing I've ever done was     this is personal but it is definitely the decision to wait until marriage. We had everything working against us, but we made it work despite people's disbelief and now we are so incredibly thankful for that commitment we made. What I love most is that it was just a couple years, it was 5 years and a majority of that we were a couple of weak, love-crazed teenagers! God is amazing and got us through though...that decision to wait until marriage will forever define the both of us.

4. The best part of my day is   When Tony is off work, which is early afternoon with this new schedule which I love. He closed until ten for many years. We usually go do something as a family when he gets home and it is the highlight of my day.

5. Something I like that most people don't is  sliced apples on my turkey or ham sandwich

6. Something I am willing to fight for is my marriage, my son and my faith.

7. Something you might not know about me is   Im afraid of lakes. They are dirty and nasty and  I refuse to go more than ankle deep...I once had a panic attack when I fell off a jet ski. It's a legit fear for me!

1. Something that is very near and dear to my heart is,  cherishing the moment..making memories. Capturing it all with pictures, videos..counting it all as blessings ♥

2.  Almost-Summer :) is good cause to celebrate .

3. The most fun I ever had was     our Disneyland Honeymoon will always win. Until we go again when Des is old enough to enjoy it.

4. True friends are   love you for who you are. Dont try to change you or like you less because you have different opinions.

5. Something that makes me terribly happy is  Desmond's little gap toothed giggle. It makes my heart sing!

6. A good way to spend a sunny day is    Starbucks,good music with the windows rolled down..and fun outdoors of course.

7. My favorite celebratory food is   fancy dessert. We only order dessert when we are out for our anniversary or Valentines day so when we get it it's a big deal hah.

fill in the blank friday...

1. I am     sitting here next to Tony eating pastrami sandwiches, watching The Middle and drinking Sparkling Cider out of champagne flutes..we're classy ;)

2. I wish money grew on trees or that I could fast forward time. Im so ready to be able to get that point in our lives. We are kind of at a stand still but God has a plan and I have to remember that.

3. I like chocolate peanut butter ice cream, the Oregon coast, early 1900s linens and glass, Summer drives in the country, fresh blackberries, the color coral, bird watching and the Farmer's Market.     

4. I can not wait for Dark Knight Rises in July and the new Tomb Raider game on Xbox this Fall. Dont judge me :]

5. I hope all my friends read 1000 Gifts...it will change you.

6. I think sleeping in is the best present Tony can give me, well that and beautiful awesome children.

 

7. I was that cool kid who wore her hair like Princess Leia to school in the first grade. More than once mind you.

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1. Today is a great day because, I get spend the afternoon in the sunshine with my loves. It's supposed to be in the 70s! That's a first since Fall! Im so happy the nice weather is here!

2. Tomorrow I will   get that mountain of laundry folded..Yes, I will..yes....

3. My favorite time of day is the afternoon because     that's when Tony gets home from work

4. Sometimes you just have to    go to the park almost every day of the week :) It's what Des lives for these days!

5. A song that I just can't get enough of lately is   "I Wonder" Leeland

6. My favorite accessory is   my sunglasses. Other than my wedding ring (which I dont really consider an accessory) they are the only thing I wear all the time. I love them, Ive gone to great lengths to fix these glasses..because of course Des has ruined them more than once!

7. My favorite thing about this week was   all the time we got to spend outside. Weve been going on walks at the park or around the neighborhood most evenings. Spring has sprung and we are SO ready!

Fill in the blank Friday (just a little late)

1. My greatest strength is my ability to counsel people, to understand their feelings and work explain them.

2. My greatest weakness is...taking things too personally, I tend to have pretty thin skin.

3. People always compliment me on  ...my adorable child, and Hey..I dont blame em ;)

4. If you found me procrastinating you'd probably find me ...instagraming, blogging or pinning on pinterest.

5. The most cozy place in all the world is my bed, when it's made and my room is clean. Candle burning and a little HG soundtrack playing. Yep, that's bliss.

6. Something new that I tried recently was   sadly I tried boiling eggs for our easter fun and we later found out that they didnt hard boil all the way..guess I was supposed to boil them for ten minutes from a boil and not from when I put them in the water. FAIL. Thankfully they were hard enough to dye, just not eat :|

7. This weekend I would like to   praise the Lord for giving His son for us!God is so good and Im so blessed to have been raised in a family who loves the Lord. I love that we can all celebrate this Easter with the same thankful heart for what this holiday really means.

1. The highlight of my week was   getting 11 glorious hours of SOLID sleep. Im a night owl because I cant sleep early...I also love a little 'me' time after Des goes to bed at 9.. which usually includes getting lost on Pinterest, blogging, Tony reading me The Hobbit -voices and all (very weird, yet awesome..), getting caught up on my shows (Portlandia, The Office, Up All Night, New Girl) and also it's my only time to really get work (cheer coach stuff) done. But exhaustion overtook me and I was dead to the world...and when I woke up I felt like a million friggin bucks! It will probably never happen again but it was aaamazing.

2. If I had to classify my interior design aesthetic it would be Ide like to call it "turn of the century chic"..I like antiques, preferably 1800-1940s..simple and old fashioned.

3. My first vehicle was a 1996 chevy corsica, still driving the beast.

4. An item I need to have in my day in order to function is  maybe not every day..because that's just embarrassing . . . but if Im having a particularly busy or hard day a Red Bull on the rocks with a half scoop raspberry is my drink of choice. I also clean like a mad woman when I have red bull so it's a win win..or at least Tony thinks so :]

5. My favorite way to waste time is  already listed in question numero uno.

6. Right now I could really go for   Biscuits and Gravy. Ive been craving it. I think a good old fashion brinner may be in order this week.

 

7. This weekend I will be  spending the day off tomorrow with my two loves and then eating a Greek themed dinner with my family...we're all making different Greek dishes, for no reason at all other then for the sake of good food.

Fill In The Blank Friday...

1. If money wasn't an issue, the first thing I'd cross of my life list is  a home. Im not in rush to buy a house because well, we need to focus on Tony's masters degree over this next year, and then finding him a job as a teacher. Then we can start thinking about buying a home...feels like a really far off goal but compared to the 8 years weve been together, hopefully only waiting 1-2 years wont be too bad :)

2.  apple slices on turkey sandwiches  is something I like that other people think is weird.
3. If my life were a movie right now, the title would be "Thankful"..I would say something funny or maybe negative but more than anything Im just thankful right now. I love my son and husband SO much, I have an insanely awesome and supportive family and Im working my dream job. Sounds all a bit over the top but it's true! Why wouldnt we celebrate our blessings!? Im just joyful for it all and Im also thrilled Spring is upon us :)

4. Three things I am looking forward to this month are    Our 3 year wedding anniversary, 8 years together anniversary on March 21st. All the preparation for the new cheer season and going to the coast with my family at the end of the month! March is going to be a wonderful month!

5. My favorite song to sing in the shower is   HA! like I have time to sing in the shower! That's funny...
6. If I found out that the production of     Red Bull    was ending this month, I'd go out and buy as much as I could tomorrow.

7. One thing I'll never grow tired of is    cuddling with Tony and Des. Those are the best moments ♥

Fill in the Blank Friday; New Years

1. New Years is a wonderful excuses to stay up late with the family..play games and laugh until we cry.. And to eat lots of good food too..there's always a good excuse for that ;) Mom's bringing homemade tamales and my sisters will do something equally amazing...gotta search Pinterest for something delicious to make! (and cross my fingers it turns out delicious! lol)

2. One of my New Year's resolutions will be It's not really a resolution, more just a recent realization...I want to delve into a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God. I need Him daily...especially now that Im a mom, especially always no matter what! Im starting the a book called "The Mission of Motherhood" by Sally Clarkson...Tony got it for me for Christmas (my one thing I wanted from him haha). Life just seems so much more bearable yet blessed and enjoyable when you are walking in a living relationship with the Lord. Im yet to be consistent but I guess you could say that's my resolution...a day to day walk with the Lord.

3. A New Year's resolution I've made in the past was to    to read more books. I havent read many this past year but more than normal..read two of my favorite, Jane Eyre and The Help.

4. The most time consuming resolution I ever made was     I havent really ever had a time consuming resolution, probably because Ive never really held true to one lol.

5. This year I will be spending New Year's Eve    at my sisters house with the whole fam, kids included. Staying up late and braving a very late bedtime for Mr. Desmond. My plan is to give him a really late nap in hopes that he wont be a grumpasaurus when we skip his usual bedtime of 9:30 since we will be staying at my sister's house until we ring in the New Year. Like I said, it will involve lots of good food and fun. Love my family, there's no where else I would rather be on New Years!

6. If I could wish one thing for my new year it would be to be the person God created me to be, the wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, coach, mentor...and so on. That's what Im striving for this year, I want to live the life He designed especially for me...Ive said this before but some kind of fire has been lit, I have a hunger for it like never before...

7. 2012 is going to be    SUCH an adventure, just like 2011 was. I cant wait to see where parenthood takes Tony and I...so happy to be sharing this life with him ♥

 

gonna go cuddle up in our new bed set and watch some 'Whites' and maybe 'Portlandia'...night friends :)

Fill In The Blank Friday..

My most favorite "little thing" is   when Desmond falls asleep in my arms. It's rare these days but when it happens I am in heaven.

I give anything to see the new Sherlock Holmes movie! Tony and I have been excited about it since the last Sherlock movie!

I can't believe   I kept this answer from Lauren at 'The little Things We Do', it's so true though, I had to keep it- "how awkward TLC's new show "The Virgin Diaries" is. Like...most awkward thing I think I've ever witnessed. Don't be fooled viewers. Real-life virgins do still exist and they aren't ridiculously awkward like that."

 The one thing I'd like to achieve today is  a shower and to get out of the house. Ive got some high aspirations today lol.

The last thing I want to do today is   to do nothing. Des and I are bored man! We need to freaking get out!

If I were writing my own blank today, it would say: What is the most valuable lesson you have learned from Motherhood?

My favorite candle scent is ....usually something related to the season. I love the Yankee Christmas candles, they are spendy but they really are the best! They smell JUST like Christmas time :)

Mayo-Hair and Fill In The Blank Friday

Im just sitting here with egg white and mayo in my hair while listening to Christmas music on Pandora..Im attempting to DYI 'deep condition' it, I got this idea from Pinterest (like all my good ideas of course)..Ill let you know how it goes! So far it's a lot of smelly-drippingness...not so cool but they say it makes your hair beautiful and shiny so Im crossing my fingers! My hair needs it baaad. Anywho- I need something to pass the time so here's some more stuff about me you probably dont care to read :) Happy Friday friends!

1. A nervous habit I have is...the typical disgusting one, biting my nails. It's gross, I know. Ive been doing it since I was a kid..I blame my dad because he has the same habit! There's always someone to blame! haha. No but really. It's gross and I need to stop.

2. Something that makes me sad is...how young girls have such low standards these days! Their boyfriends treat them like crap all while texting and flirting some other girl they're just 'freinds' with. Yeah. The whole 'friend' thing is a lie, they're really actually into that friend and they will tell you your just some psycho girlfriend if you dont want them to have this emotional (and often times physical come to find out later) relationship on the side. If you cant tell this really pisses me off, I watch it happen all. the. time. These girls deserve better, but you also have to choose to want better and broaden your horizons.

3. Today I am thankful for...days off. Football season is over so I dont have anything on Fridays for a while...Desmond and I will sleep in tomorrow, grab lunch and go find mama some much needed Fall clothes. I should probably stop wearing the same two outfits all the time. I swear someone needs to enter me in "What Not To Wear"...I would really love that $5000 shopping spree too :)

4. My favorite room in my house is...our living room. Which was once my parents room. If you dont know we are living in my parents house. We've turned this extra room into our living room with our couches, tv, computer and even a mini fridge...lol. Yep, a mini fridge. Which is actually really convenient when Des needs a bottle in the middle of the night and a trip down the stairs to the kitchen is really noisy..and tiring at 3am. We have fun in here plus it gives us our own privacy away from the rest of this house. I like this makeshift living room better than any we've ever had :)

5. I can't stand...cocky bicyclists. Dude, you are NOT a car and you are not cool either. I was once yelled at by an annoying man on a bike..Im a little scarred if you cant tell.

6. If I had an extra $100 to spend on whatever I wanted today I would...clothes, seriously..I need clothes.

7. The last person I hung out with was..my mom, we watched a bunch of episodes of 'Up All Night' and 'Whitney' tonight. My mom and I also love Hoarders and Monster In Law..every Monday baby.

Welp it's time to wash this gunk out of my hair! Wish me luck :) Night!

Fill In The Blank Friday

1. My favorite new blog of the moment is...honestly, I dont read blogs a ton anymore. Mainly just the ones I follow on Google Reader...Im mainly found compltely addicted to Pinterest. Although I dont follow hardly anyone...I just like to find stuff for my own board haha.

2. Something I am thankful for is this...modern medicine for sure! Weve been doing ibuprofen and acetimenophin every three hours and it has helped Desmond feel SO much better. If I didnt have that he would be miserable right now, he's still not himself (he's fighting a virus) but definitely in better spirits than he was yesterday when he had a fever of 104.5. Im so thankful to live in a time where we can easily get the medication that we need. It makes me angry when people take it for granted..they dont realize how hard life would be without it, or how many loved ones wouldnt be here.

3. Something that made me laugh this week was...my four year old neice seeing an add for maxi pads in a magazine and very sweetly asking me, "auntie, what is that thing?"..I thought for a good minute or so..trying to think of something, could I lie? should I tell her...finally I just said, "ummm, uhh well.....those are things you use when you are a grown up."...I didnt think she needed that talk yet lol.

4. An item that is currently on my wish list is...honestly, Im gonna be honest here and tell you. My mom is thinking of getting a Wii and I really really really want old school games...like Mario and Donkey Kong. We have an xbox 360 but you cant get those on that system, and the new Tomb Raider doesnt come out for like a year. So yes, Im a 12 year old boy and I want Wii games lol.

5. I am excited about...Thanksgiving, Christmas and my nephew's birth in Febraury :) I love this time of year, plus a new baby to snuggle makes life a million times better!

6. If I were a color I would be...red. I have a pretty bold personality and opinions. I also like red lipstick and red clothes- but only usually during the holidays. Weird explanation, I know.

7. My favorite way to spend a chilly fall day is...Starbucks with my little family and a jaunt around B&N. I want to do that this weekend and pick Desmond out a new book.

1. You should always take time to...make memories and capture them on camera.

2. Children (especially your own!) definitely make(s) the world a happier place to be.

3. I can hardly wait for ...oh so many things. Christmas time, my nephew or neice's (we find out the sex next week!) birth in February and then the cheerleading state championships shortly after that!

4. Sunday  is my favorite day of the week.

5. Something totally dumb and ridiculous that I love is the song 'Bass Down Low' by Dev. When I dont have Desmond I drive around in my car playing that songs super loud and my bass all the way up (which is kind of backwords) and I rap the words like a fool...I know, pretty cool right ;)

6. If I could, I would hire...a gormet cook. I love good expensive food but I suck at cooking (and im poor)...Ide take that over a maid anyday!

Fill In The Blank Friday....

1. My favorite color is...Tiffany's Blue or Martha Stewart blue...almost a Robin's Egg blue, my favorite color to decorate with.

2. My travel destination of choice is...the Oregon coast. It's my home away from home, especially Brookings...I love that little town.

3. My favorite food is...sweet potato fries, avocado or artichoke hearts.

4. My happy place is...sounds corny but my happy place is definitely when Im cuddling with my baby or when he's asleep in my arms. You cannot beat that.

5. My favorite saying is "To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket — safe, dark, motionless, airless — it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable." -C.S. Lewis

6. My dirty little secret is that...I use baby powder as a dry shampoo and it works wonders! Way better than any other store bought dry shampoo..it only works for blondes. And guess who I got that idea from? None other than the beautiful Marilyn Monroe.

7. Something friends might say about me is that...that Im a very passionate person, especially when it comes to being pro life and just generally not being an apathetic christian...I take that as a compliment.

fill in the blank Friday..err ..Sunday.

1. I love the classic Disney movies because I instantly feel like a little girl again. They bring back the best feelings and memories. Especially Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

2. A time that mama knew best was when...my mom was (and still is!) an amazing mother, so there are many..it's so hard to pick one. The biggest would probably be when I was a baby..I was born blind and was so until I was around 4 month old. I was born without optical nerves (which form around the 4th month in the womb)...I had all kinds of tests ran and was seen by specialists in Portland. One day (when I was 4 months old) my mom was cleaning out my ears with a q tip. All of a sudden I started fallowing the q tip with my eyes..I had never fallowed anything before...she called my pediatrician convinced I could see...he assured her that it was impossible, there was NO way that could be true. They brought me back for tests and believe it or not, I was no longer blind. It has actually been recorded as a miracle, the specialists and doctors who tested me have no way of explaining why or how I was able to gain my eyesight back. It was a medical phenomenon. My mom said that a bright light lit up the room in that moment....we believe it was the Holy Spirit. But yes, my mama knew, even when the doctors were telling her otherwise. :]

3. My first kiss went a little like this ...a stupid guy during a stupid movie...I was 15 okay? UGH : but just about 6 months later I met Tony..and now were married and have the cutest baby in the world together! soo yeah, God worked everything out ♥

4. My celebrity crush is...Robert Downey Jr. and it's actually kind of gross because he could be my dad...but Im a sucker for Iron Man..what can I say!

5. My splurge of choice is...um target? pretty much just random crap at target. Even if Im buying like laundry detergent and diapers..I still LOVE shopping at Target.

6. My biggest accomplishment is...Tony and I both being virgins when we married..and that was after five years of dating. enough said :]

7. My dance jam of choice is...Tequila, I love doing the Pee Wee Herman dance. OR Beat It by MJ...that dance/knife fight scene is classic. I think it's obvious that Im kind of a nerd..

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1. If I could get away somewhere for the weekend I would go...the ocean with my two loves. Great music + the amazing drive, lots of beach time, bedtime cuddles and cable, our favorite little coffee shop. GAH. Weve GOT to get back there.

2. Something I often rant about is...my generation. One word: SPINELESS

3. One item I need to have in my fridge at all time is...the question is need or want. Lets go with want: artichoke hearts, pesto and sweet pototo fries. Still my 3 favorite foods.

4. My "life-saving" product is...blonde hair dye. I am naturally blonde but I need that extra boost of platinum..it just make everything better.

5. A friend is someone who...values your relationship more than petty disagreements.

6. If I could write my own blank it would be...Three things Im looking forward to...Summer break for Tony in a little over two weeks (which means a whole lot more time together!!), camping with the family on the coast in a little over a month, Desmond's 1st birthday in July!

7. My favorite kind of art is...I would have to say movies are my favorite form of art. A few of my favorite examples- The Lord of The Rings, Marie Antoinette (the music too), The Passion

fill in the blank Friday...

1. What I love most about my home is...the people who live here :)

2. I'm excited because...final tryouts for the team I coach are Monday. So in other words, that is the day we decide the team! We have 50-something kids trying out and I am thrilled! :D We are having a panel of 8 judges so I also get to see some of my fellow coach friends! This is the first time in a long time that Im hoping the weekend goes by fast!

3. My preferred method for blowing off steam when I'm frustrated is....to have a good cry or vent about it to Tony or my mom.

4. Currently I am craving...chinese food from Yummy Yans!

5. If I could pick one type of weather to live with for the rest of my life it would be...Sunny, breezy and 60 degrees would AMAZING. I dont think I could ever get sick of that!

6. If I was going to write a book about my life, the title would be "Adventures and such..." We have our ups and downs, joyful times and stressful mundane times..but either way we are on this journey, making memories, enjoying our little life together..and I consider it quite an adventure!

7. This weekend...Im doing a maternity photoshoot for my lovely pregnant friend Bella! Getting together with Kristen to get some cheer stuff done, maybe dinner out with my two guys and probably just relaxing on Sunday with the family. Hopefully Starbucks will be involved at some point :)

fill in the blank friday...

1. The best deal I've ever gotten is...well there have been a few...im not gonna lie, Im pretty good at finding good deals! My wedding dress was a designer dress originally worth $1200 and I got it on clearance for only $299! ...I got my couch and loveseat off craigslist- although they were used they looked brand new- I got the set for $250 regularly $1100. And I got an antique slingback chair from the 20s-30s at a garage sale for $25 bucks! I even haggled the lady down $15 with out knowing it was actually an antique and worth something. I LOVE getting a good deal. I cant wait to go garage saling this Summer!

2. If I were hosting a dinner party and could invite people from my fantasy guest list it would include...in no particular order: the authors of my favorite books John and Stasi Eldredge, Ingrid Michaelson, George W. Bush, Larry David, The Swell Season, Ichiro Suzuki, Jim Gaffigan, Flight of the Conchords..I dont know about you but I think that would be a pretty fun dinner party!

3. Something that inspires me is...THIS story

4. If I could only choose to eat one flavor of food for the rest of eternity (sweet, salty, spicy, bitter....) I would have to go with...probably salty..which wouldnt be a good thing since I have kidney disease. Thankfully it's not my only option or they would be shot!

5. I dream about... people trying to kidnap Desmond or cougars trying to get into my house! Those are the dreams I have most often...not sure what that means.

6. My weekend will be spent...Saturday Desmond will be entered in the baby contest for our local parade this April- we entered him for 'bluest eyes' but all babies who enter can win the "Baby Bud and Baby Blossom" which is the winners of the baby pageant...and then all winners get to be in the parade. My niece was last year for 'quickest smile'...I hope Des wins! :) Sunday Tony is off and the 3 of us will most definitely be doing something outside in the sunshine! Im loving this nice weather lately....Im so ready for Spring!

7. If I could only watch one movie or TV show for the rest of my life, it would be...that's a hard one. It would probably be Arrested Development, that show never gets old. Tony and I have been watching it over and over for years now :)

for fun

1. If my house was on fire and I could only grab 3 things I would grab...Desmond's keepsake box, our laptop and our external hardrive (it has all our pictures and videos on it).

2. A smell I really like is...the chlorine-y smell at a pool...reminds me of Summer. The smell of waffle cones being made ..like when you go in an ice cream shop...that is what Disneyland smells like...MMM

3. Something you might not know about me is...I love lambs, Coldplay, the names Georgia and Charlotte, hymns, McMenimans, Starbucks iced breve and liquid eye liner.

4. Some of my favorite websites to putter about on are...I Heart Baby, SomeeCards.com, I Can Haz Cheesburger, Zulily.com, Fredflare.com...

5. This weekend I will be...tonight we went to Kscope and Target (fantastic combo)..tomorrow we are planning to go to Coscto, Starbucks, to my parents house and to the park at some point..it is supposed to be really nice tomorrow...Im so ready for Spring to be here!

6. Nothing makes me happier than...when Desmond reaches out for me...I swear I feel like Im going to explode with happiness...It really is the best feeling ever!

7. A bad habit I have is..leaving cupboards and drawers opens. My parents alway used to get on me about it when I lived at home and I didnt think anything of it...now that I have my own place Ive realized how annoying it is..I`ll walk to a room and almost ever drawer and cupboard door will be open...it's terrible!

Hope you are all having a lovely and relaxing weekend...we sure are :) were headed to Portland next weekend..I cannot wait ♥

just some things...

1. I feel happy when...I see a positive outcome to something Ive worked hard at...like watching the kids I coach rock it at a cheerleading competition, that great feeling after Ive cleaned the apartment...or even things like folding and putting away a load of laundry or getting Desmond to bed without it taking hours upon hours...sometimes it is big things and other times it's little things :)

2. I get silly when...Im playing board games with my family. We get weird and really loud. And we often times laugh so hard we cry. It's awesome.

3. Something that makes me sad...abortion. I dont think anything makes me so sad..and angry. And what makes me even more sad and angry is that most people dont care. Why? Why do we allow and excuse something so terrible and barbaric? When will people be honest with themselves and admit what it really is...we all know.

4. Something that makes me annoyed is...any movie where a cartoon character breaks out in some hip hop dance montage...such as, Yogi The Bear..Alvin and The Chipmunks..it even happened in the new Alice in Wonderland, it actually made me HATE that movie.

5. A time that I've been truly surprised was...when I got a positive pregnancy test...I was shocked. We both were...We shouldnt have been because well, that's what happens! ..I think we just didnt expect it to happen so fast.

6. I am so thankful for... a husband with integrity. As I grow older I have found that integrity is one of the most valuable and important traits in all my relationships...whether it be my spouse, family members or friends. It is a rare thing these days, especially in my generation...if anything else, I hope and PRAY our children grow up with a character of integrity.

7. I feel loved when...Im reading the being renewed by the Word of God, when my baby boy looks at me everyday with such love and adoration, when my husband comforts me and acts as my stronghold and when my parents show selflessness with their family time after time..whether they get a thank you or not. Those are the times I feel most loved.