SPT: Joy

The SPT for this week was JOY... The best thing that I could think of was the joy that I have from being Auntie Aranne. I love all of my nieces and nephews. I feel so blessed to be able to be an aunt and to have them in my life. Some of them I see more often then others but I love them all so much. They grow up so fast and I just want them all to know how much I do love them and how happy they make me and how much JOY they bring into my life.

The newest nephew... Preston born November 26th!

Ellie Bellie.... Smart as can be and a great big sister!

Our first nephew... Benjamin. What a precious little guy. So sweet and growing so fast.

My brother's two girls. Morgan is smart and very helpful. McKenna is energetic and loves her sister to pieces.

December SPT : Part 1 - LOVE

I really enjoy participating in the SPT challenges. I don't always follow the rules and I don't always including myself in the pictures, but I still love to do them.

This month is no exception and I love the theme this month for sure. This month Lelly has given us a theme of Christmas Chi.

" I don't want SPT to add to the chaos. quite the opposite - i hope to continue to enjoy it throughout the holidays. to be able to find those moments throughout the season where i choose to be still. the challenge for us this month will hopefully give us an excuse to remember to care for ourselves while we are busy creating amazing holiday memories for all. take deep breaths. channel your chi. don't sacrifice the small, still moments. enjoy them! and photograph them!"

tuesday, december 2 love
tuesday, december 9 joy
tuesday, december 16 comfort
tuesday, december 23 joy
tuesday, december 30 hope

So... here we are with Tuesday, December 2nd and the topic of LOVE.... This was an easy one and I took the easy way out.

Dan and I in Utah this past summer when we attended the National Adoption Convention. He is truly the Love of my life. I can't express how much I Love him and all that he does for me. He is wonderful and I can't picture myself anywhere but with him.

SPT: 100 Things #28

#28: I love to Snowboard

I do love to snowboard. I am not very good at it, but it is something that Dan and I have found that we can do together and that we enjoy and that makes it even better. We took our very first lesson in 2005 and then bought our gear in 2006 and have been going ever since.

I told him that I wanted to try it out but that I had to have a lesson. I am the kind of person that gets frustrated very easily if I don't know how to do something and especially if everyone else does. I knew that he would be able to pick it up and that I would have a harder time so if I didn't get a lesson and at least have some idea of what I was SUPPOSE to be doing that I would get angry and give up. So we took the lesson together, got the basics down and then were on our own. I was pretty proud of myself for sticking with it and giving it a go. I was not fabulous by any means (and still am not) but went back the next day for more. Dan has gotten pretty good and attempts jumps and turns, while I on the other hand feel like I have had a successful day if I go up and down the mountain without having a horrible spill. We have Mt. Charleston close by so that is where we go most often. It does not have the best snow but it is close and that makes it nice. We have been to Big Bear in California and that makes a fun trip, and we have also been to BrianHead in Utah and so far that is our favorite. We will see what this season brings us!

I am still not a huge fan of the chairlifts. In fact I HATE them. I nearly panic when it is my turn to get off but I know there is no other way to get to the top of the mountain. I fell one time pretty bad (my jacket got caught somehow and nearly ripped my arm off) and now I am pretty scared of them! But snowboarding is a great activity and so much fun for us to go and enjoy the outdoors and the time together. We are for sure not the best ones on the mountain and got started a little late in life, but it shows that you can teach an old dog new tricks and they can still have fun!

SPT 100 Things: #21

#21: My favorite calling was as Assistant Girls Camp Director

I know I have plenty more time to have lots more callings but up until now this was by far my most exciting and fulfilling calling. I loved being a part of Girls Camp and working with the girls. I had been in Young Women's as the Mia Maid Advisor but working on camp was so much more exciting. Not only was the director my best friend (Yeah!) but I had never been to camp myself so that was fun too. We were able to plan what we wanted, eat what we wanted, and do the activities that we wanted. It was awesome. We also had a chance to really get to know the girls on a different level. It is great to take them out of their normal enviornment and see them interact with you and each other. They all were really great girls and I loved the whole experience.

I don't know what my future holds as far as callings go, but it is going to take a pretty amazing calling to top this one!

SPT 100 Things #14

#14 - I Love the Rain

I do love the rain. I love the smell that it has. I love the coolness that it brings to the air. I love what it does for our Earth. I love to sit inside and watch it fall. I love to stay at home all day and watch movies, cuddled up in a blanket on days that it rains. I love to build fires when it rains. I don't like to drive in the rain very much. I don't use umbrellas, they are just too much extra work. I just walk fast!

It is a shame that I live in the desert because it doesn't rain that often here. But maybe that is a good thing after all. Because maybe if it rained all of the time I wouldn't appreciate it and wouldn't love it so much!

SPT - My 100 things #7

# 7 - My best friend lives in the UK

My best friend's name is Lina and we met in 1993 when I was only 12! At the time she lived in Sweden and had come over to watch her older sister graduate from high school here in America. Her sister had just spent a year living with my family as a foreign exchange student. That was the start of a very long friendship and a lot of crazy mischief....

After the two weeks she spent here with her family we wrote letters back and forth and stayed in touch. Two summers later she came and spent the summer with me and we had a great time. Then and there we decided that she had to come and spend a year with us like her older sister did, living and going to school here. After lots of hard work, paperwork and talking our parents into it, our plan finally worked. During the school year of 1996-1997 she came. It was a great year. We did everything together. We had separate rooms but didn't really need them because it was like a sleepover every night. It was the hardest thing to have to say goodbye and watch her get on that plane to go back home.

The next year I graduated and for my graduation gift I was able to go to Sweden to spend some time with her. It was a great time in that I was able to see her and also see her older sister once again and her parents.

We then didn't see each other for quite a long time and have had to keep up our friendship through emails (thank goodness for the computer). But then we got a call from her sister saying that she was getting married. What an opportunity! My whole family decided it was a great excuse and we all made the trip. This was in 2004, and this time I was able to take my husband. Then in the summer of 2007 she came to visit with her new boyfriend who she had met through work who lives in the UK and we had a great visit. She proceeded to tell me that she was moving out of Sweden and going to live in the UK. How weird? She was always my friend who lived in Sweden. Still a crazy thing for me to get use to.

Well a few weeks ago she called and told me they were getting married next September! So now I will be saving money and next year my whole family once again will be making a trip to visit but this time we are off to the UK.

It is so great to have such a wonderful friend and one that no matter how much time has passed we can always pick up right where we left off. It also doesn't matter the distant we understand each other and are there for each other. She is truly like a sister to me. We have spent most of our relationship apart and that is just how it is. We cherish the time we are able to spend with one another and I guess that makes us more appreciate of one another in a way. Can't wait to see her in 9/09!!!!

8 Things Tag

I was tagged by Janeal over at { Enjoying Life } so I figured I would go ahead and play along... Who doesn't love a good tag???

8 THINGS I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT:

* Adoption
* The Gospel
* My husband (my marriage)
* Having fun!
* Scrapbooking
* Blogging (okay, not passionate but really enjoy)
* Helping others
* Organizing (to a fault sometimes)
* My family

8 WORDS OR PHRASES I SAY WAAAY TOO OFTEN:

* Fan-ta-bu-lous
* Ridunculous
* "No stinkin' way"
* "Check you later!"
* "Oh Snap"
* "Daniel" (when I am whining to my husband!!)
* "For real?"
* "anyways..."

8 THINGS I WANT TO DO BEFORE I DIE:

* Be a mom (a really good one)
* Learn how to sew
* Take a photo class
* See a taping of Oprah
* Be a better friend
* Attend an Olympic games
* See my family sealed
* See a Steelers Game in Pittsburgh


8 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED FROM MY PAST:

* People can change
* Learn to forgive, it is worth it
* Patience is something I didn't always have
* Be grateful for what you have and recognize it at all times
* Laugh at yourself - not others!
* Everything happens for a reason
* You have to have Faith!
* Some of the things you learn are taught by those you are teaching.

8 PLACES I WOULD LOVE TO SEE:

* The UK (should be checked off next September!)
* The Eiffel Tower
* New York
* The Sacred Grove
* Australia
* Italy
* Whistler, Canada
* Hawaii

8 THINGS I CURRENTLY NEED OR WANT:

* A baby to call our own
* A new camera
* More time in the day
* To sell our timeshare
* A vacation to anywhere!!!
* A back massage
* More discipline in my life
* A brown Coach purse

8 MORE PEOPLE I TAG!

* Amy W.
* Kirsten K.
* Kim H.
* Rebecca J.
* Kristen
* Holly U.
* Linda I.
* Joanne F.

Autumn Test

Since we are talking fall right now I took this quiz just to see what it had to say. It was pretty accurate I guess. Try it for yourself and see what you think! Your Autumn Test Results

You are a dynamic, vibrant person. You aren't afraid to pursue your passions. When you are happiest, you are calm. You appreciate tradition and family. You enjoy feeling cozy. You embrace change. You love change. You see change as a rebirth. You find novelty to be the most comforting thing in the world. You love anything that's new or unusual. Your ideal day is spent in contemplation. You enjoy a quiet day where you can take time to think and day dream. You tend to live in the moment. You enjoy whatever is going on, and you don't obsess over the past or future.

The Autumn Test

Grab some Popcorn!

Okay... so Kami, over at the Biggie Blog, had a fun idea. Her family usually gets together and has a movie night, showing clips of their favorite movies, and she decided it would be fun to do it over the "blogosphere". I wanted to play along and so here are some of my favs!

1. The Notebook: This is one of my all-time favorite movies... I loved this mix of scenes with the music of Chris Daughtry... Great combo!

2. DIRTY DANCING: Another great movie. I love the feeling of a care-free summer and all of the great songs and dancing of course. And I love a happy ending too.

3. BETTER OFF DEAD: A great little 80's comedy. The whole movie is hilarious and I love it so much that I can't stand to part with my VHS of it... yes, I said VHS.

September SPT - Week 1

These challenges that Lelly gives us are really fun. This month she has challenged us to explore all of the ways that our lives have been touched and inspired by other bloggers. This week it is through home decor/table elements.... This is right up my alley. I love to look around the blogosphere and find inspiration. I am not always as crafty as I would like to be in my home decor and am always looking for great ideas and there are TONS out there.



I have found lots of fun ideas over at TIP JUNKIE, and over here at 6th Street Design School and also here at The Nesting Place. Thanks ladies for all your great ideas and help. Keep them coming. Maybe one day I will have the strength to actually put these things into action in my house. For now this is as far as I have gotten.

I tried out the vinyl letter and love it actually. I just don't have enough empty wall space, but can't wait to put some up in the future nursery!

This big bold red wall was a stretch for me. I have learned to love it. My husband really likes it. I think it accents the fireplace night, now if I could only get rid of those candle holders!

I....EVERYTHING!

I am...Aranne, enough said!
I think... too much. My mind is always going and going.
I know... I am loved.
I want... a vacation. A "real" vacation.
I have... great family and friends.
I wish... we would get "the call".
I hate... doubting myself.
I fear... the unknown.
I feel... BLESSED!
I hear... music in the background.
I smell... my shampoo. AAHH!
I wonder... if I am doing enough??
I regret... not staying on my Senior trip.
I love... to laugh.
I always... make lists.
I am not... in the shape I want to be!
I believe... things work out they way they should.
I don't always... have enough patience.
I win... at Scrabble against Dan and he hates it.
I lose... at pretty much everything else!
I never... try new things and I should.
I listen... to those who have been there.
I am scared of... thunder and lightning.
I read... when I have time.
I am happy about... the choices we have made together.
I tag ... Anyone and Everyone!

SPT: August Week 3

Stronger, Faster and Higher...

That to me is our new air conditioner that was installed today... YEAH!!!

It should blower stronger, and faster for sure and made a higher bill for me... but it is totally worth it....

SPT - August Week 2

STRONGER, FASTER AND HIGHER.....

The OLYMPICS are fabulous and I enjoy everything about them. I love watching them and feeling the pride in our amazing country. I love seeing all the amazing athletes and watching their dreams come true as they stand up on the platform and the flag waves with the national anthem playing in the background. It really is an awesome moment for them and for us as a nation as we encourage them and cheer them on....

SPT - August Week 1

citius, altius, fortius (faster, higher, stronger)

These three words encourage the athlete to give his or her best during competition, and to view this effort as a victory in itself.

*** So what in my life fits into one of these categories...? I must say right now I am totally involved, no, consumed with, all things ADOPTION! I think that my first post for this challenge would not be sufficient if I did not call it Fortius.

Stronger... This process has helped me become a stronger person. Stronger in my faith, stronger in my desire to be a great mother (not just a mother, or a good mother, but a great mother), stronger in the relationship with my wonderful husband Dan and also stronger in the relationships with our extended family as they offer us such unending support and love. Hopefully I will be able to take this strength and hold on to it and use it in other areas of my life.

2oo things

I saw this on HER blog and thought it was a fun idea so here we go....

The items in BOLD I have done. The items in BOLD Dan has done. The items in BOLD we both had done. To play, copy and paste this into your blog and bold the items you have done.

1. Touched an iceberg.


2. Slept under the stars.


3. Been a part of a hockey fight.


4. Changed a baby's diaper.


5. Watched a meteor shower.


6. Given more than you can afford to a charity.


7. Swam with wild dolphins.


8. Climbed a mountain.


9. Held a tarantula.


10. Said "I love you" and meant it.


11. Bungee jumped.


12. Visited Paris.


13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.


14. Stayed up all night and watched the sun rise.


15. Seen the Northern Lights.


16. Gone to a huge sports game.


17. Walked the stairs to the Statue of Liberty.


18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables.


19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope.


20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment


21. Had a pillow fight.


22. Bet on a winning horse.


23. Taken a sick day when you were not ill.


24. Built a snow fort.


25. Held a lamb.


26. Gone skinny dipping.


27. Taken an ice cold bath.


28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar.


29. Seen a total eclipse.


30. Ridden a roller coaster.


31. Hit a home run.


32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking.


33. Adopted an accent for fun.


34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors.


35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment.


36. Loved your job 90% of the time.


37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied.


38. Watched wild whales.


39. Gone rock climbing.


40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach.


41. Gone sky diving.


42. Visited Ireland.


43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant.


44. Visited India.


45. Bench pressed your own weight.


46. Milked a cow.


47. Alphabetized your personal files.


48. Ever worn a superhero costume.


49. Sung karaoke.


50. Lounged around in bed all day.


51. Gone scuba diving.


52. Kissed in the rain.


53. Played in the mud.


54. Gone to a drive in theater.


55. Done something you should regret but don't.


56. Visited the Great Wall of China.


57. Started a business.


58. Taken a martial arts class.


59. Been in a movie.


60. Gone without food for three days.


61. Made cookies from scratch.


62. Won first prize in a costume contest.


63. Got flowers for no reason.


64. Been in a combat zone.


65. Spoken more than one language fluently.


66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone.


67. Bounced a check.


68. Read -and understood- your credit report.


69. Recently bought and played with your favorite childhood toy.


70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did.


71. Called or written your Congress person.


72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over.


73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge.


74. Helped an animal give birth.


75. Been fired or laid off from a job.


76. Won money.


77. Broken a bone.


78. Ridden a motorcycle.


79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph.


80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.


81. Slept through an entire flight; Take-off, flight, landing.


82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than two days.


83. Eaten sushi.


84. Had your picture in the newspaper.


85. Read the Bible cover to cover.


86. Changed someones mind about something you care deeply about.


87. Gotten someone fired for their actions.


88. Gone back to school.


89. Changed your name.


90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands.


91. Eaten fried green tomatoes.


92. Read the Iliad.


93. Taught yourself an art from scratch.


94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.


95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt.


96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common language.


97. Been elected to public office.


98. Thought to yourself that you are living your dream.


99. Had to put someone you love into Hospice care.


100. Sold your own artwork to someone that didn't know you.


101. Had a booth at a street fair.


102. Dyed your hair.


103. Been a DJ.


104. Rocked a baby to sleep.


105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all fours.


106. Raked your carpet.


107. Brought out the best in people.


108. Brought out the worst in people.


109. Worn a mood ring.


110. Ridden a horse.


111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap.


112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe.


113. Buried a child.


114. Gone to a Broadway play.


115. Been inside the pyramids.


116. Shot a basketball into the basket.


117. Danced at a disco.


118. Played in a band.


119. Shot a bird.


120. Gone to an arboretum.


121. Tutored someone.


122. Ridden a train.


123. Brought an old fad back into style.


124. Eaten caviar.


125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn't need.


126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant.


127. Published a book.


128. Pieced a quilt.


129. Lived in a historic place.


130. Acted in a play or performed on stage.


131. Asked for a raise.


132. Made a hole in one. (miniture golf!!)


133. Gone deep sea fishing.


134. Gone roller skating.


135. Run in a marathon.


136. Learned to surf.


137. Invented something.


138. Flown first class.


139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite.


140. Flown in a helicopter.


141. Visited Africa.


142. Sang a solo.


143. Gone spelunking.


144. Learned how to take a compliment.


145. Written a love-story.


146. Seen Michelangelo's David.


147. Had your portrait painted.


148. Written a fan letter.


149. Spent the night in something haunted.


150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane.


151. Ran away.


152. Learned to juggle.


153. Been a boss.


154. Sat on a jury.


155. Lied about your weight.


156. Gone on a diet.


157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget.


158. Written a poem.


159. Carried your lunch in a lunchbox.


160. Gotten food poisoning.


161. Gone on a service, humanitarian, or religious mission.


162. Hiked the Grand Canyon.


163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks.


164. Gone to the Opera.


165. Gotten a letter from someone famous.


166. Worn knickers.


167. Ridden in a limousine.


168. Attended the Olympics.


169. Can hula or waltz.


170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books.


171. Been stuck in an elevator.


172. Had a revelatory dream.


173. Thought you might crash in an airplane.


174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert.


175. Saved someones life.


176. Eaten raw whale.


177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint.


178. Laughed till your side hurt.


179. Straddled the equator.


180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing.


181. Gone to a Shakespeare festival.


182. Sent a message in a bottle.


183. Spent the night in a hostel.


184. Been a cashier.


185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.


186. Joined a union.


187. Donated blood or plasma.


188. Built a campfire.


189. Kept a blog.


190. Had hives.


191. Worn custom made shoes or boots.


192. Made a PowerPoint presentation.


193. Taken a hunter's safety course.


194. Served at a soup kitchen.


195. Conquered the Rubik's Cube.


196. Know CPR.


197. Ridden in or own a convertible.


198. Found a long lost friend.


199. Helped solve a crime.


200. Commented on Aranne and Dan's blog.
     

Play along... It is fun... and of course, change #200!

SPT - Grass

This weeks SPT challenge was grass and I had the chance to lay out in the grass* this afternoon and enjoy the sun. It has been a while since I had this done and I wanted to, so I did... but things changed rather quickly.

While I was outside I realized what a beautiful day it was and decided to call Dan and see what he was doing. He also realized it was a beautiful day and we both agreed it was a day we could not pass up going to the lake. (that happens when you live so close and own jet skis).... so an hour later we were at the lake enjoying the water and the sun.... a nice way to relax.... We were also able to take the kid that works with Dan and let him ditch work with us ( I am sure it was hard for Dan to talk him into it) These days don't happen too often but when they do they are sure nice!

** Our grass is fake. We have had it for about 4-5 years now and LOVE it. No watering required. No cutting required. Just beautiful green grass all year round, and in the desert that is hard to come by!

SPT Challenge - SHADE

Okay... we live in a DESERT here. It is not easy to find shade.

This is not a current picture but I thought it was a funny one that is for sure. This was taken about a year ago when our friends from Sweden came to visit for the 4th of July. We were trying to get all of the SHADE that we could. We have a covered patio but that wasn't quite enough, so after struggling a bit the boys managed to put up the canopy so that we could enjoy some water while we BBQ'd outside for the day. What a difference a year makes. This year we were in Brian Head, UT and were freezing on the 4th of July!!!

SPT Week 2 - WATER

Okay... this week's challenge for SPT was WATER... well, we have sure been getting our fair share of water time this summer. It has been so hot we have had to be in the water or we would not be able to survive.

I could not decide which picture I wanted to use so I put both on here....

This first shot is Uncle Dan with Morgan and McKenna. This is a typical day when they are in town. They want to spend every waking minute in the pool and most of the time Uncle Dan does too. He is such a great Uncle and loves to splash around with those two crazy girls and they love it just as much.

This is a shot of the water show at the Bellagio that I took when Nate and Katie were here visiting. I think it came out great. I love to see this show, I never get tired of it. It is amazing how they do it and I love this casino as well. Still my favorite I think!

First SPT Challenge

So... I came across a blog with a fun idea.... SPT (she photographs on Tuesday) and even though I am a little late I decided I wanted to play along anyways. So here are the rules....



It's definitely that time of year when blogging becomes sort of secondary to all of the other stuff that goes on. It may be extra challenging to fit in SPT posts this summer, so let's go easy for the month of July. Our routines can seem out-of-whack in the summer and it's more important than ever that we funnel our energy into the hearts of our families. Not so easy to do when there are more snacks to prepare, more laundry to do, more trips to the store/movies/museums/gas station... we must strike a balance between pool time, library time, travel time and quiet time!! To help channel our personal chi, let's take time this month to focus on the 5 Elements Of Summer: SUN, WATER, SHADE, GRASS, and ICE CREAM!!


these can be as easy or as challenging as you want them to be...just get out there and take some pictures!!


July 1 sun
July 8 water
July 15 shade
July 22 grass
July 29 ice cream



So to follow along here is my photo for the first week - SUN..... We definitely get plenty of this in Las Vegas and I have seen my fair share of it lately as well.

Here we are. It is Dan and Marvin at the lake applying SUNSCREEN in the SUN to avoid too much SUN exposure. I think that pretty much counts as a SUN picture. This shot is funny because we didn't really want to help either of them so they decided they would help each other with the process and then we grabbed a camera to capture the moment, of course!

Picture Tag

I was tagged by Kristen to do a picture tag! We have to answer the following questions by finding pictures online (not out of our own personal pictures!). It sounded fun so this is what I came up with....

My Favorite Color: Anyone who knows me knows that my favorite color is YELLOW. It has been yellow forever. I love it. It is just a fun, cheerful color and it always makes me happy. Our wedding was yellow and our living room is yellow.



Favorite Animal: I don't know if I really have a favorite animal but I have always kind of been fascinated by frogs. I had a few when I was in high school (tree frogs) and they were pretty cool.

Bad Habit: I think a bad habit that I have developed lately is sleeping in too late! Dan will wake up in the morning and ask me when I want him to re-set the alarm for and I will tell him not to set it at all and then I will go back to sleep and sleep in forever... It is getting really bad because then I am behind all day and it makes me more tired than if I would have just gotten up when I was suppose to!!!!!

My Favorite Food: Coconut Shrimp (and this picture for sure because it is from Joe's Crab Shack because I can tell by the plate - isn't that horrible?) I go there and order this and can eat the whole thing. Good thing we don't go there that often or I would weigh 500 pounds because these are definitely not very good for you, but they taste so dang good!

My Favorite Hobby: Scrapbooking! After 6 years of marriage, boxes of pictures and hours later, I still love to scrapbook. I think Dan was hoping that it was a phase and that I would start to grow tired of this hobby, but no such luck. I love to spend time putting pages together and really seeing the finished project. He makes fun of me but deep down I know he appreciates the hard work and likes that I do it!

My Favorite Song: Right now (actually for the past FEW months) I have had the entire Colbie Caillat CD on repeat in the car. I think that I like the song "Realize" the most, but all of them are so good. I am just waiting for another CD to come out but I know that is going to be a while.

My Job: I sit at the computer all day long. I do medical transcription, but the best part is that I am able to do it from HOME! Hopefully this will work out great when we have a little one. That is the plan, that I am able to still work and be the stay at home mom that I want to be.

My Favorite Author: I like a lot of authors, but I don't think I have read a single book by Nicholas Sparks that I didn't absolutely LOVE! There is just something about his stories that gets me every time. I can picture every detail of what he writes and I can't always do that with other books.

My Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake by far. If it has cherries on it that just makes it that much better. As long as there is no whip cream than I am set. I HATE whip cream.

A Picture of ME: Well this picture is the best that I could find to describe me. I think of myself as fun-loving. definitely LOUD, and I like to have a good time. I enjoy being around other people and like to make people laugh and enjoy themselves too. I am pretty GOOFY!

I tag: Amy, Lina, Lori and Kirsten!