Thursday, May 19, 2011

Crazy Facts About Me


Okay, so I have lost my camera cord somewhere and am not able to download any pictures from the last month to update my blog with, so I decided to do a little post about me. I always do posts of my kids, holidays, trips, and some miscellaneous things, but I have never done a post on me. Most of you know me, but I don't think you really know me. So here it is, a post of crazy facts about me. Feel free to judge but know that one day my kids might just read this and have better understanding of their crazy mom. Also, if any of you feel like putting your stuff all out on the table like I am today, I would love to get to know you all better too. So here goes...

* My favorite color is deep purple. it just makes me feel good inside

* I crave doughnuts all the time, especially the ones with chocolate icing. YUM!

* I hate clam chowder with a passion. always have, always will.

* absolutely scared to death of spiders , but can handle the teeny tiny ones.

* Love Mountain Dew

* Have a very special place in my heart for animals. would love to adopt them all and get rid of euthanizing. It breaks my heart.

* I get teary eyed over feel good commercials and when someone wins or is given something very special. I am so happy for them.

* I look up to Ellen DeGeneres. She is always trying to help someone in need.

* I watch reality television and actually quite like the drama, even if its fake. Its entertaining for me.

* My favorite movies are comedy and romantic comedy. I love to laugh til my guts hurt, but also have that warm fuzzy feeling in my soul.

* I watch scary movies through the cracks in my fingers as I cover my eyes. Yes, I actually feel safer that way. A blanket helps too. LOl!

* I think Sean Connery is one sexy old man. His voice is amazing. Yep, he's my movie star crush.

* I like to read, but don't love it. The book has to capture me in the first chapter or its over for me, but once i get started on a good book, i finish it in a day or two.

* I could spend all day at a zoo.

* A horrible swimmer, but I try.

* Love that my kids think I can do anything.

* Hate being around negative people. They just bring me down.

* Had both of my children natural with no epidural. It was the most painful pain I have ever felt in my life. Also the biggest accomplishment I have ever done. I plan on doing it again and again. I figure if I've done it twice already , whats a few more times.

* Got to tell my mom how much I love her, what a great mom she was,and how proud I was to have her as my mom, and then helplessly watched her take her last breath in front of myself, and my brothers, sisters, and dad. I'd never seen anyone die before that. An experience I hope none of you have to go through in your life.

* Went through a spout of depression that I hid very well.

* Started sleeping with the television on so it would help drown all the sad, scary, and confusing thoughts that started going through my head after she died. I still sleep with the t.v. on and its been almost 4 years.

* I had dreams about her for 2 straight years that were confusing, and exhausting for me. I still have them once in a while .

* I stay up til 2 or 3 in the morning cause I can't sleep, but don't dare take sleeping aids cause I'm scared I'll get hooked.

* I check on my kids 4 to 5 times a night. I'm just always worried something will happen.

* Can not have my leg, arm, foot, elbow, or any part of my body hanging off the side of my bed. The boogie monster lives under there! Yes, its true. It has bothered me ever since I watched Freddy Kruger when I was younger. Hahahahah!

* I am absolutely scared to die. I wonder if it will hurt. I think about it all the time.

* Absolutely believe in Heaven, which brings me peace of mind.

* Am not active in the church like I should be. Simply have my priorities switched around when it comes to Sunday. That is our day to go fishing. One day it will change.

* Want to be sealed in the Temple with my husband and children.

* Would love to have 4 kids.

* Want to travel the world when my husband retires.

* Have only dated and kissed one boy my whole life, who I happened to marry and have been with for 13 years. When I met him, I knew he was the one for me. Simple as that.

* Got sprayed by a skunk when i was in 2nd grade. Mistake it for my cat. Big oops!

* I actually do care what people think of me. I try not to but it's hard for me.

* My feelings get hurt very easy.

* I don't like crying in front of people. I cry silently.

* I'm so tired of funerals. We have one or two every year guaranteed.

* I miss my Grandpa Miller's laugh and toothless smile.

* I don't like to be around my 3 step sisters that much.

* I wish my dad would have took his time getting remarried, but am grateful he's not alone.

* I love camping, fishing , and hunting.

* Am so thankful for growing up in the country and doing the crappy little jobs dad made us do. Such as, potato harvest, moving pipe, picking large rocks from the field,and picking potato beetles from the potato plants.

* I love doing hair and enjoyed beauty school, but hate working in a salon with all the drama that follows.

* I want to do more with friends.

* I have 2 butterfly tattoos on the right side of my back and plan on getting more. Even though it hurt, I enjoyed getting them done.

* Never smoked or done any drugs

* Have never been drunk or experienced a hang over. Never wanted too.

* Got breast implants when i was 26 and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. One regret, that I didn't do it earlier.

* Absolutely love my nieces and nephews and enjoy all of their different personalities.

* I respect the gay/lesbian people. I think that just because you love someone the same sex as you, doesn't mean your a bad person.

* I don't carry a tune very well, but love to belt out my favorite songs as loud as I can. My poor kids. LOL!

* Too shy to dance in public, but love to shake my booty in my kitchen. Oh yeah!

* Love to stick my face in flowers and smell as hard as i can to take it all in. Thank goodness I don't have allergies.

* Kiss my animals constantly. Love that my little poodle Twitch, sleeps right next to me, along with my cat Nebo. I don't know what I'll do without them.

* Secretly cuddle my chickens. I love them.

* I love reading my friends blogs.

* I can't wait to hold and smell my next baby.

* My main goal in life is to have a successful marriage and be the best mom that I know how to be. Just to be happy.

So, there it is. My little facts about me. That's who I am.

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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Sad Day





So as most of you know, Zach lost his mom, Cynthia, a week ago. They found her in her home unresponsive and wasn't able to bring her back. She was sitting in her recliner chair. We all think she died of a heart attack but really never found out if that was the cause or not. She was severely sick for the last 5 months, and living with us in our home. She had just moved out a week before she past away. It is a very sad time in our lives. We have once again lost a dearly loved one. I am most upset for my kids. Another grandma gone. It breaks my heart, but I know that Cynthia wouldn't have wanted to be here and be miserable like she was. She is at peace now and is with her daughter, Melanie. We are happy for her. My kids are doing ok with the fact that grandma is in heaven now. Karter is so strong and just says that he knows he will see her again and he has 2 guardian angels now. He is so amazing to me. Kaidynce doesn't understand, and I don't expect her too. She keeps asking if she can go to heaven with grandma to see her. I explain to her everyday that she will see her again just not anytime soon. It is a bittersweet thing. I love my kids and wish that they could have grandma here longer but that's just part of this life we have to live. I will miss Cynthia very much. She was an amazing friend and mother-in-law. As for Zach, he is coping as much as he can. I feel bad for him for losing his mom, cause it is a painful thing to have to go through. He is strong though. He will just keep on with his busy life. That's what I love about him, he doesn't slow down, a trait handed down to him from his mom.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Fresh Powder



Happy New Year everyone!! It's been way too long since I have posted last. Sorry about that. Sometimes life just doesnt slow down long enough to blog, but I will try to do better! To start off our new year, we were invited to go to Island Park and stay in a cabin for 4 days with 6 other couples, and NO KIDS!! IT was heaven. We spent most of our time on the snowmachines. The snow was perfect, fresh powder, and the hot tub was always full. We had good food and great friends! A perfect way to start off our new year. So I have decided that that is what I want for my new years resolution, to have as much fun this year as possible. I'm not going to fret about my weight and what I'm eating. That idea is over rated. Nope, I am having a fun year and I am doing everything I can to enjoy it to the fullest. That should be an easy resolution to keep!

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Happy 5th Birthday Karter




Well Karter has finally turned 5! His birthday was on the 22nd but we celebrated it on sunday with all of his cousing, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. We just had a little shindig at our house and ate cake and icecream. Nothing fancy but Karter enjoyed every bit of it. He was spoiled rotten with new toys, tractors, games, treats, clothes, and legos. It was awesome! Then on his real birthday, Zach and I took Karter and Kaidynce to the park to play, then Fongs, and icecream. It was a great day. Karter is amazing. He is so smart and funny. I love his big sense of humor! Every day is an adventure with him. Thanks everyone who supported my little man at his birthday party!

Friday, August 6, 2010

Sand and the Sun






On Wednesday me, my sister Jennie, our kids, and Diane and Cynthia headed out to the Egin Lakes for a day in the sand and sun. It was so hot and the water was warm! Perfect! The kids had a blast playing in the sand, building sand castles, throwing frisbee, and snail hunting. We all took out a little lunch and snacks and had a good old time! We stayed out for 5 hours. It was a great way to spend a day . The kids enjoyed every minute of it, and so did everyone else. We had a relaxing yet exciting summer day. If you are bored and don't know what to do , head out to the lakes and have yourself a fun day in the sand and sun!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Cancun






Hola!!! So about 4 months ago I got a call from my girl, Lacey Hawker, asking us if we wanted to go to Mexico with them. Of course we said yes and started making plans. My sister Jennie, had mentioned that they wanted to do something fun for their 10 year anniversary, so I invited them to go to. Time went fast and on June 2, we flew out to Cancun, Mexico.
It was AWESOME!!! We stayed at an all inclusive resort called GR Solaris. The food was ok but the resort was wonderful! It was very clean and the staff were soooo fun! The weather couldn't have been any better. It was HOT! Just what we all needed. The ocean was beautiful and the sand was white. PERFECTION.
We had a lot of crazy adventure. Like getting lost in down town Mexico after trying to find Wal-mart. (Yes even in Mexico we have to go to Wal-mart.) It was scary. But we made it safe and sound. Thanks to our bud Cody who happens to speak Spanish. We drove almost everywhere and every time it was an adventure. SO FUN! WE stayed there for a whole week and it was one the best vacations we have had. Thanks Hawkers for the invite!!