Photo Tag

Michelle tagged me so here is my photo:

The 6th picture from the 6th folder on my computer.
This is Kylie last summer who insisted she have a turn on the rock climbing wall at the Washington Community Center. We had just gone swimming so I threw Bradley's shirt on her so she had clothes on to climb.

Husband Tag

Husband TAG
1. Where did you meet your husband? We were in the same ward at BYU and our apartment was assigned to go to his for dessert one Sunday evening. No one in his apartment had made dessert so he whipped up some brownies and brought them to our apartment.
2. How long did you date? 8 months
3. How long have you been married? 15 years
4. What does he do that surprises you? Makes the kids clean the house whenever he is watching them
5. What is your favorite feature of his? He muscular arms
6. What is his best quality? He is a hard worker and is loyal
7. Does he have a nick name for you? Not one specifically. He knows what not to call me though...Lovey- don't like that one.
8. What is his favorite food? Comforting Chicken
9. What is his favorite sport? Football
10. When and where was your first kiss? On my couch in Raintree apartments
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Anything alone. We like to play games, do puzzles, go out to eat, watch movies...
12. Do you have children? Yep 5 of them.
13. Does he have hidden talents? Brian is a jack of all trades, he can jimmy-rig almost anything, fix just about everything and thinks about and knows about a lot.
14. How old is he? 40
15. Who said I love you first? No idea to be honest. I'd guess it was me but maybe he remembers?
16. His favorite music? Stuff he grew up with like Enya
17. What do you admire most about him? He is a hard worker and helps others. He befriends people that others overlook. He is a great father and loves me.
18. What is his favorite color? Blue
19. Will he read this? Yes, I have blogger set up to automatically send him an email whenever I post.

Tagged - Your Turn

Outside my window... there is blue sky, sunshine and an overgrown pomegranate tree.
I am thinking... I would really like to climb back in bed and get warm under the covers.
I am thankful for... 5 healthy children who bless our home.
From the kitchen... I can see the golfers golfing.
I am wearing... the same clothes I had on yesterday because I haven't showered yet today.
I am going... to clean the basement in a few minutes.
I am reading... The Book of Mormon.
I am hoping... for a calm peaceful day.
I am creating... new habits to replace old ones.
I am hearing... a computer humming and Kylie finding "matches" whiles she plays memory on the floor by me.
Around the house... Chaos is slowly becoming organized.
One of my favorite things... to do is read.
A few plans for the rest of the week... get the basement clean, spend time with the kids, try to be patient and not lose my temper.
A picture thought I am sharing with you... Time passes quickly and you don't know how much of it you will have ... so enjoy the moment while you have it.

Tag!

I am. . . a daughter of God, a mother, a wife, a sister, a aunt, a cousin, a friend and I'm not always good at all these roles.
I think. . . houses should be self cleaning.
I know. . . I am very far from perfect but learning and growing through my trials.
I want. . . more quiet time with no guilt for what I should be doing.
I have. . . . a wonderful husband & 5 terrific kids.
I miss. . . my mother.
I fear. . . being stranded somewhere and being unable to get back to my family.
I hear. . . quiet... hmmmm does that mean someone is up to no good?
I smell . . .apple cinnamon candles I bought for the ladies I visit teach.
I crave . . . cheddar cheese popcorn.
I cry . . . often, doesn't take much, a movie, a sappy commercial, a touching story, a hurt child, a wounded heart.
I search. . . for socks on an almost daily basis.
I wonder. . . how some people manage to keep their houses immaculate.
I regret. . . not keeping in better touch with my extended family.
I wish. . . I had more patience and didn't get defensive.
I love. . . my husband, kids, dad, brothers, in-laws, friends...
I care. . . about how others feel.
I am not. . . very good at getting the kids to get all the chores and homework done.
I remember. . . climbing out of a window in the apartment we lived in when I was young to go play outside.
I believe. . . in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I sing. . . off key and out of tune and off tempo always.
I argue. . . too much with those I love.
I write. . . on this blog a lot lately.
I win. . . power struggles with Kylie (occasionally)!
I lose. . . when I arm wrestling Brett.
I listen. . . to audio books on my MP3 player.
I don't understand. . . all the mysteries of God.
I can usually be found. . . at home, on the computer, rocking Kylie, reading a book, running errands and occasionally cleaning my house.
I need. . . time for just me once in a while.
I forget. . . how quickly time flies by and that my kids will be gone before I know it.
I am happy. . . when we are together as a family and the kids are all getting along.
I tag... Kristen C. because I want her to start a blog!

Image Tag - Your turn to play

What are you doing right now?
My Age

First Name (ok I used my screen name-use caution when searching for a first name)
Middle Name
Last Name
Maiden Name
Favorite Food (I've got to make whole wheat crust so I can have this again)

Bad Habit
Past pet
Grandmother's names

Past Love (still do love it but don't eat it anymore)

First Job
Favorite Place
If I went back to School
If I could visit any place in the World

Now it is your turn!

Go to Google.

Do an image search for your answer to each question.

Pick a picture off the first page of images that best answers the question.

Tag - Your It!

So here is the latest "tag". Go to your pictures and open the 4th folder and then post the 4th picture in that folder.

The 4th folder in my pictures was labeled Bradley's Birthday & New Years 2007! This is Kylie at the age of 1.

Since the folder was labeled Bradley's Birthday I figure we need a picture from his birthday party. Here is Bradley turning 5.

And Kylie miniature golfing on New Years Day.

A Few Random Things...

What was your favorite toy as a child?
My mom saved a few things. One was a My Friend Mandy Doll so I'm guessing I liked that doll as a child.
If money was no object, but you could only buy ONE thing, what would you buy your spouse/significant other?
Toyota Landcruiser - A really old one from the 70s that Brian could restore and going 4 wheeling with.
What about your children?
I probably wouldn't buy my children anything but I'd take them on a trip somewhere in a foreign country so they could experience somewhere different.
Now, if you only had $10 to buy one thing, what would it be?
I'd go out to eat somewhere that had something I could eat on my no sugar/no white refined diet.
What's on your refrigerator?
2 magnets, a letter from our Stake Presidency about keeping the sabbath day holy, a picture one of my kids drew and 2 coupons.
What's on top of it?
There's no room for anything on top of it because if fits snugly under a high cupboard.
Go look in it. Whats in there that would gross the rest of us out?
I threw out a bunch of stuff yesterday so there's nothing gross left. There is something wrong with it and water builds up inside of it so there is always a couple rags under the drawers to collect the water. If you wait a few days I have some broccoli that will turn bad if I don't use it soon.
Whats your favorite type of potato?
Baked potato loaded with sour cream, butter, cheese, etc.
Do you have an address book? Do you write in it or do you just stick return addresses/envelopes in it?
I have an online address book in Microsoft works but it's really outdated.
Look up. Do you like your ceiling?
It's just a ceiling what is there to like or dislike about it? It does have a few marks on in that must be from years ago when this was a bedroom with the kids bunk bed in it!

The Great Eight!

8 T.V. Shows I love to watch:
I don't watch TV anymore. I think the last time I watched a show regularly was the Amazing Race 8: Family Edition and that was on 3 years ago. Occasionally I watch something on PBS if it catches my interest. So we are going to have to go with reruns I enjoy.

• I Love Lucy
• The Brady Bunch
• Andy Griffith
• Gilligan's Island
• Everybody Loves Raymond
• Home Improvement
• Who's the Boss
• M*A*S*H

8 things that happened yesterday:

• I got to sleep in
• Nursery at church was crazy
• We went on a walk as a family
• Brett collected fast offerings
• I made brownies and didn't eat any
• We had whole wheat spaghetti for the first time
• We listened to President Monson's talk Finding Joy in the Journey
• Bryce read his book for over 5 hours

8 favorite places to eat:

• Olive Garden
• Red Lobster
• Durangos
• Cafe Rio
• Outback
• Panda Express
• Wendys
• Pizza - from anywhere I'm not picky

8 things I am looking forward to:

• No school on Thursday or Friday this week
• Going to Provo in 2 weeks
• The Twilight Movie
• Halloween being over - candy & costumes = Not my favorite holiday
• Thanksgiving - Even though we have no plans yet
• Christmas - A nice quiet simple one
• Finding a good book - any suggestions?
• Quiet time when the house is clean - ok I'm dreaming!

8 things on my wish list:

• new carpet
• take the kids to Disney World
• go on another cruise
• a day with no stress
• a clean house
• health for ailing family members
• to be debt free
• to have my complete year's supply & 72 hr kits done

Tag - You're It!

Where was I ten ten years ago today...
I was about to become a Pampered Chef demonstrator. I did a total of 2 parties and quit. I remember well the party I did for Donna Shoop... Note to self if you are going to demonstrate how to use the cheese grater make sure you have used it and know where the cheese goes before attempting to use it!
Actually I just pulled out a scrapbook (back from the days when I used to have time for them) and I know exactly where I was 10 years ago today. We were at Lattin's Cider Mill in Washington State picking out pumpkins for Halloween!

Five things I need to do today...
I've actually got my have to dos done already. I volunteered in Kim & Bradley's classrooms, worked out for an hour and worked at the country store.... But let's see 5 things I still need to do today...
Unload and load the dishwasher
Go to a Bridal Shower for Christina Warr
Do some laundry
Have the kids help clean up the house
Find a movie for us to watch for Family Night

Five snacks I enjoy...
We'll my list is much different than it would have been a couple weeks ago. Ice Cream, candy bars, cookies, brownies & strawberry shortcake are things I've given up... So snacks I enjoy that I can still eat....
Pineapple
Raspberries
Whole Wheat Tortilla Roll Ups
Cashews/Nuts
Strawberries

If I were A billionaire what would I do...
Travel
Hire a maid
Hire a private tutor for my kids
Help those in need
Pay off our Debts
Buy a new house
Buy a new car
Restock my year's supply of food
Pay 100,000,000 in tithing

Five bad habits I have....
I'm a procrastinator
I stay up too late
I turn the alarm off instead of getting up early
I waste a lot of time
I get annoyed & irritated with my kids and husband too easily

Five places I've lived...
Glendale, CA
Provo/Orem UT
Lacey, WA
Cedar City, UT
St. George, UT
If you throw in Alhambra, CA that is everywhere I have ever lived

Five Jobs I've had....
Chatham Becker - worked for my dad for years while growing up doing everything from filing to counting payroll hours, video rentals to cashier and answering phones.
Once Upon a Time Book Store while in high school
Burger King & Taco Time while going to college
Helaman Halls Mail Room delivering mail at BYU
Delivered Newspapers & Babysat to help put Brian through school

About Me...

20 Years ago I was:
1. A Junior at Crescenta Valley High School
2. Had perfect early morning seminary attendance
3. Barely 16 and driving

10 Years ago I was:
1. Living in a mobile home in Lacey, WA
2. Proud mother of 2 boys
3. Hoping Brian would find a job in the counseling field.

5 Year ago I was:
1. Living in Cedar City, Ut
2. Proud Mother of 3 boys and 1 girl
3. Attempting to Home School my children

3 Years ago I was:
1. Living in St. George, UT
2. About to have my 5th baby
3. Serving in the Cub Scouts

1 Year ago I was:
1. About to start reading Twilight...
2. The nursery leader (still am)
3. Running the country store at the school for the 3rd year

So far this year I have:
1. Gone on my 1st Cruise
2. Traveled to Forks, WA home of Twilight
3. Gone to Disneyland with the kids again

Yesterday I:
1. Worked out for an hour
2. Played Peggle with Brian
3. Cleaned my kitchen and folded Mt. Washmore

Today I:
1. Am going to Tuacahn to see Big River with Brian
2. Took Kylie to a playgroup at the church
3. Ran to Target because Kylie wanted to go shopping

Tomorrow I will:
1. Not eat any added sugar or white refined foods
2. Workout
3. Try to entertain Kylie