Friday, June 13, 2008

Real Life Tag

I was tagged to take pictures of my home with no cleaning, clearing, wiping, changing etc. allowed... Here goes:
#1 Laundry Room. I actually love my laundry room. It's right off the kitchen, so it is great to have room for trash and recycling. I also love the shelf/bar above the machines. I can hang things to dry and my bags for recycling.#2 Favorite Room. Our living room is where it all happens: family prayer, dancing, wrestling, and cuddling. We can see groundhogs, bunnies, squirrels, blue birds, cardinals, and butterflies from the french doors.I LOVE my rocking chair and our couch is comfy (but not as great as our old couch we sold in CA). This is 1 of only 2 areas that we hung anything on the walls. I feel so temporary in this house even though we will live here for 2 years.#3 What are the kids doing? Lucy was sleeping when I was taking pictures. She likes to cover her face with blankets while she is trying to fall asleep. That's usually how I can tell she is really tired. Leland was helping me take the pictures.#4 Favorite pair of shoes. My Old Navy flip flops I have had longer than my husband, for about 5 or 6 years. I wear them almost every day, when I lived in CA it was every day (except Sunday). I already have my tan line back on my feet. #5 Toilet. While I was looking at the blog where I was tagged, Leland starts to giggle and says "Mommy, someone took a picture of a potty. That's so silly!" I replied "It is silly. Do you want to take a picture of your potty?" So, of course, we did. #6 The sink. I really like to have an empty sink. I have an awesome husband that helps load and unload the dishes a lot, so that makes it easier. On the window sill is my cilantro that I had to bring inside because it is so stinkin' hot. I hope I can keep it alive.#7 Fridge. I chose an inside picture. The white canister in the freezer.....homemade strawberry ice cream. Yum!#8 Self Protrait. Me and my picture taking helper Leland.#9 My closet. Our closet is very small. I also have Rubbermaid tubs in the corner of my room that act as part of my closet.#10 Dream Vacation: Ireland. I've actually gone twice before, but would love to go back with Chuck.
I tag...1st Daughter, Kira, and Shana.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Happy Birthday Chuck

2 or 3 years old4 or 5 years oldOur wedding day

Happy Birthday my love. I am so thankful to have you in my life. You are a wonderful husband and father. I appreciate so much how hard you are working for our family every day to earn your law degree. You are passionate about so many things in your life and it is great to watch you to get excited. I love watching you as a father. I am so grateful for the wonderful daughters you have given me. I love you!!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Walking to the park

Tara, Leland, Conner

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Tag - Leland's It!

Leland was tagged to answer questions about her mom. It took me a while to get the answers because her automatic response to EVERY question is "I don't know?", even if she does know the answer. This started when she first started talking and she would say "I not know!" and then laugh because she really did know the answer. She hasn't kicked the bad habit yet, so sorry for all the "I don't know" responses. These are Leland's actual answers.

1. What is something mom always says to you? Wanna watch the dancing show? (So You Think You Can Dance?)
2. What makes mom happy? The happy part of the song
3. What makes mom sad? me crying
4. How does mom make you laugh? (falls on the ground kicking her feet and fake laughs)
5. What was mom like as a child? you looked like a baby, just like me
6. How old is your mom? 4
7. How tall is your mom? This tall - (jumps with arms in the air)
8. What is your mommy's favorite thing to do? dancing (Leland added: but my favorite thing is the park)
9. What does your mom do when you're not around? I don't know
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? I don't know
11. What is your mom really good at? I don't know
12. What is your mom not very good at? I don't know
13. What does your mom do for her job? maybe....the dishes
14. What is your mom's favorite food? salad
15. What makes you proud of your mom? I don't know
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? a green Snow White, and I'm Sleeping Beauty (I was wearing a green shirt)
17. What do you and your mom do together? Ring Around the Rosie
18. How are you and your mom the same? I don't know
19. How are you and your mom different? I am pink and you are green, white, and black (the colors of our shirts)
20. How do you know your mom loves you? You love me THIS much (stretching her arms high into the air)

We tag: the Benner kids (any that my sister has time for), Kylie T, Matthew P, and Tallon H.

(these pictures are from our fun day today - Boxerwood Gardens and Old Time Music Jam)

Monday, June 9, 2008

Cousins!

Oh happy day, our cousins are here to play!!!