hoo are you?

1. If you could add one room to our house, what would it be?

an office for SURE...i'm drowning in paperwork

2. How many pillows do you sleep with at night?

one pillowcase with 2 pillows shoved in it

3. What is the best costume you've ever worn for Halloween?

I haven't dressed up in years, but I'd say a punk rocker

4. If you could erase one item off the face of the earth, what would it be?

hmmmmm. disease.

5. Where do you do your best thinking?
shower or late at night

I did it.

I've succumbed to technology. I'm not sure it will replace the worn pages feel in my hands, or that new book smell- but I CAN'T WAIT to get my hands on this beaut. I read usually every night and have HUGE stacks of books waiting to be donated.
I've heard from several die-hard readers that it's heaven....you read faster and 1000's of books at your fingertips? I cannot WAIT!!!!!
She is on her way to me- I'll let you know how the first read goes.

(Isn't she pretty?!?!?!)

Where did I get the 16 year old?

I LOVE my daughter. I do.
But whhhhaaaaaa?
With the 9 year old attitude. It's constant drama....the eye rolls, the flipping of hair. I have NO clue where she gets it. My Mother SWEARS it comes from me- but I'm thinking her FATHER.
But it all is worth is for those (few and far between) moments where she STILL wants to be my baby girl.




Any tips for a DRAMA MAMA?!?!?!?!?!







Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?

Things I've learned.......

As our two years here comes to an end- I've been reflecting on the past 24 months. Things I've learned, things I didn't see coming and things I want to change. I have met some amazing people here in WV- some that have changed my life for the better. I've also had relationships come to an end. I honestly believe that every single relationship we have is to teach us a lesson about ourselves. So here are a few things I've deduced.

1)NEVER, under any circumstances try to "recreate" something out of your past. There is a reason life went on.
2)LET GO. Of all the resentment and misgivings of the past. Move forward always.
3)NEVER live more than 20 minutes from base.
4)EVALUATE schools before moving.
5)Keep evolving. When you stay the same person for too long you become stale.
6)READ the Bible. There are great lessons that can keep you from making mistakes.
7)FIND a teen Mom and spread acceptance.
8)How you deal with things define your character.
9)SAY "I'm in my 20's for AS long as possible." It makes for laughter.
10)CHERISH the friends I've made- no matter how far I am away. Many times recently I've gotten EXACTLY the right words from some of my most long-distance best friends. I only have a handful, and I keep them close.
11)TOMORROW is a new day. Just get through the climb of this one.
12) I don't need so much STUFF. It clutters my house and my mind. SIMPLIFY.
13)CONTINUE to listen to loud music with my kids.
14)Be open-minded and NEVER judge-It's the right thing to do.
15) When you don't know what to say, just smile.

some q's

Are you currently in a serious relationship?

Yes, married for almost 8 years.

What was your dream growing up?

to be a famous rockstar.

What talent do you wish you had?

to be able to sing-hence why I am not a famous rockstar.

Favorite vegetable?

garden-fresh tomatoes (blah blah blah...its not a fruit in my eyes)

What was the last book you read?

reading Harry Potter....because Adelle wants to read them, so I'm reading them first

What zodiac sign are you?

Leo

Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.

2 tattoos- both of which Mark has too

lower back-three intersecting circles, symbol for husband, wife and child

wrist- X1 11 MM11 which is our anniversary date

Worst Habit?

putting off laundry until no one in the house has clean clothes

What is your favorite sport?

ehhhh......football, I guess

Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?

both at different times, but overall I'm pretty positive

What would you do to pass time if you were stuck in an elevator?

would Facebook on my Blackberry...or read blogs

Worst thing to ever happen to you?

being robbed at gunpoint

Tell me one weird fact about you.

I hate and love moving all at once

Do you have any pets?

no, not a pets-in-the-house person

If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?

weight....dang having babies!

Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?

partner in crime

What color eyes do you have?
brown

Ever been arrested?

no

Bottle or can soda?

can

If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?

donate some to my non-profs, and then get my SHOP on

What's your favorite place to hang out at?

home

Do you believe in ghosts?

no

Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

read or catch up on DVR

Do you swear a lot?

no too much...

Biggest pet peeve?

slow drivers, dirty fingernails,

In one word, how would you describe yourself?

busy

Do you believe/appreciate romance?

I do

Favorite and least favorite food?

fave-chips and queso dip

lease fave- green beans w/bacon (ewwwww)

Do you believe in God?

I do

Oh the places you'll go......

A compilation of our houses we've lived in. The memories come flooding back when I see these pictures. Good times!

Woodbridge VA (the two bottom apartments) (Mar.2003- Jan.2006)


Kansas City MO (Jan.2006-Feb.2009)

Inwood, WV (Feb.2009-?)

Delly is 9!

We celebrated Adelle's 9th Birthday yesterday. I CANNOT believe she is 9. She was JUST a baby! I took her and her friend shopping at Justice over the weekend for her "event." In our house, we don't usually do big parties anymore- we have a friend stay over, go to dinner, and we do an event as a family. We had a great time! (On a side note- I did this EXACT thing when I was little- with my good friend Laura. My Mother took us shopping and I even remember what we picked out. Such great memories!)