Awww man!!!

Personally, I am not a big fan of the whole blog tagging thing. In my opinion the only place where there should be any tagging is on a school playground or a laser tag arena. However, Kristine tagged me with some sort of photo thing and people keep getting after me about how I don't post on this blog anymore. All I've got to say is that I live with a woman who has a degree in English and is on the verge of becoming a professional author. Now I ask you, who do you think would do a better job of detailing our adventures, the author or the computer nerd? I rest my case. Stacy says that this should be an easy post for me so here it goes. This is the 4th picture in my 4th folder of photos.


This is a sheep. Neat, huh? I knew you'd be impressed. This was taken last year for a book that Stacy wrote for our friends and family as a Christmas present. We went to the petting zoo at Gardener Villiage and I had to be very carefull not to get any of the kids there in the pictures as I didn't want any of the parents thinking that I was some sort of petifile. Another fun part about our trip to the petting zoo was the little billy goat that kept trying to put the moves on Stacy. At least I think that's what he was doing. He kept head-butting her in the butt. Pretty funny. Anyways, this is the part where I'm supposed to tag someone else, but I'm not going to. Tagging someone would be against my morale principes. Till next time. Keep reading our blog and keep your pets away from grease fires.

4 Random Things

I got tagged. Again. Matt hates the whole tagging concept, but I think its kinda fun sometimes, especially when each time I get tagged its completely different questions.

4 Things I like about my husband:
1. He is the sweetest man on the planet
2. He always makes me laugh
3. We can talk about ANYTHING (and we do)
4. He is super good with kids

4 Movies I can watch more than once
1. While You Were Sleeping
2. Hairspray
3. Music and Lyrics
4. Enchanted

4 TV shows I watch (Since we don't get TV, my shows are all viewed via the internet or DVD)
1. The Office
2. My Boys
3. Scrubs
4. Gilmore girls

4 Places I've been
1. New York City
2. Washington DC
3. Disneyland
4. Disney World

4 People I email regularly
1. Matt
2. Errin
3. Rose
4. Mom

4 Favorite foods
1. Sushi
2. Lobster/Crab/Shrimp
3. Steak
4. Salad

4 Places I would like to visit
1. Latvija
2. Hawaii (with my hubby this time)
3. Ireland/Scotland
4. Caribbean

4 Things I am looking forward to in the next year
1. Having a baby
2. Getting the nursery ready
3. Baby showers
4. Finding out the sex of the baby

4 People I tag
1. Julie (you need to be initiated since you're new)
2. Janae
3. Stacy
4. Dana

Tagged for Quirkiness

I was tagged by Bonnie to list six of my quirks, so here goes:

1. As soon as I get home or if anyone leaves my house, the door immediately has to be locked! I know I'm anal about it, but I can't even function if there is the teeniest possibility of someone walking into my house. I've even locked Matt out a couple times while he's gone to get the mail. Oops! I'm gonna have to learn to deal with my craziness someday when I've got kids traipsing in and out of the house all day.

2. I am physically incapable of sitting with both feet on the floor. I just can't do it! If I am sitting down and I have to look nice (church, work, etc.) I will cross my legs so one is hanging in the air. If I'm at a movie theater, one foot is always crossed under me or I sit cross-legged. If I'm at home, my feet are always up on things or underneath me. I really don't know why. Its just not comfortable!

3. I am very particular about the sounds of fabrics. Like when corduroy rubs against itself, or when someone rubs their hand over a velvety surface it gives me the chills. I can not STAND the sound of many fabrics being touched. Along the same lines, I am also super particular about how things feel. I will not touch certain fabrics and surfaces at all because I can't handle the way they feel.

4. I am super protective of my dogs. Maybe its because I don't have kids, I'm not sure, but if anyone offends my dogs in any way-it takes all my self-control not to lose it. People make comments all the time on how funny they look with their stubby little legs, but the one that gets me most is when people comment on Sobaka's weight. He is a Corgi. They are built like that. He is supposed to be short and stocky. I think its mostly cause Kutse is so petite and un-Corgi-like that when people see them together they assume he is just overweight. Either way, nothing boils my blood faster than hearing someone make fun of one of my babies.

5. I am very very scared of guns! When we would go to the rifle range for girl's camp, I would sit as far away from everyone else as I could get. I've been hunting with my dad probably a dozen times, but I refuse to shoot one or even hold one! Even if he asks me to hold it for a second while he ties his shoe or something - nothin doin. Not too long ago we were at a friend's house who had another friend over who happened to have a handgun permit. This guy left his gun sitting on the couch. Just sitting there! When I noticed it next to me, I almost passed out. Toy guns don't bother me at all but I've never touched a real gun in my life and I never will.

6. I have OCD when it comes to expiration dates. If something has expired, even just the day before, it goes straight in the trash. I have a weird sense for expired foods. Something can taste or look completely normal to everyone else, or to Matt, but I can just tell if it has expired. I'll look at the lid or check the bottom and if I'm right, it goes in the trash. I also clean out my fridge about weekly to check for expired yogurt containers or condiments or anything else. And if a leftover has been in there for more than a few days it is deemed "bad" and i get rid of it.

So do you still want to be my friend or have I completely weirded you out? I want to hear about your quirks too so I am tagging Aubrey, Kim, and Kristine.

Tagged

I have been tagged by both Kristine and Bonnie, so I thought it was about time I responded.

Have you ever...
Gone on a blind date? (Yes, only once)
Skipped school? (Yes and got caught)
Watched someone die? (No)
Been to Canada? (No, I had the chance and it fell through. But I was only 45 minutes away…)
Been to Mexico? (No. Why must you keep rubbing it in that I haven’t been out of the country?)
Been to Florida? (Yes! And willing to go back. Road trip anyone?)
Been on a plane? (Yes)
Been lost? (Yes, many times but they always ended in some beautiful car rides.)
Been on the opposite side of the country? (Yes)
Gone to Washington, D.C.? (Yes, one of my fav places in the world!)
Swam in the ocean? (Yes, I love it! I actually prefer the Atlantic though)
Cried yourself to sleep? (Yes)
Played cops and robbers? (Last night, how’d you know?)
Recently colored with crayons? (Yes, hurray for primary callings!)
Sang Karaoke? (Yes, fat chance ever hearing it again.)
Paid for a meal with coins only? (Yes, Breakfast at work - aka soda and candy)
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? (Probably?)
Made prank phone calls? (Yes and got caught. I wasn’t a very sneaky child.)
Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose? (No, but I’ve seen it. Gross!)
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? (Yes)
Danced in the rain? (Of course!)
Written a letter to Santa Claus? (Again, Probably?)
Been kissed under the mistletoe? (Yes)
Watched the sunrise with someone you care about? (Yes, and then we got mooned)
Blown bubbles? (Yes, both gum and soap bubbles)
Gone ice-skating? (Yes - HATE it)
Been skinny dipping outdoors? (No. Too cold)

1. Any nicknames? Stace, StacyLynn, StacyLu
2. Mother's name? Liz
3. Favorite Drink? Peanut Butter Smoo from Maggie Moo’s. Mmmmmmm!
4. Tattoo? Does Henna count?
5. Body Piercing? Pierced ears
6. How much do you love your job? I don’t think I could possibly hate it more.
7. Birthplace? TX
8. Favorite vacation spot? Anywhere with a beach and lots of sunshine.
9. Ever been to Africa? No
10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? I prefer them for breakfast.
11. Ever been on TV? I was on the news once - the camera went right by me, so you saw my face for like 2 seconds. Go me!
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? No
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes, but not until this last winter. Stupid snow.
14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4 door
15. Favorite salad dressing? Balsamic Vinaigrette
16. Favorite pie? Any, as long as it doesn’t have a “pie” crust. I prefer a chocolate or graham cracker crust.
17. Favorite number? 5
18. Favorite movie? So many choices! While you were sleeping.
19. Favorite holiday? Halloween and Valentines (doesn’t that seem contradictory)
20. Favorite dessert? Molten chocolate cake (Chilis)
21. Favorite food? Seafood
22. Favorite day of the week? Fridays (TGIF!)
23. Favorite brand of body wash? As long as it smells nummy, I will use it
24. Favorite toothpaste? Crest
25. Favorite smell? Fresh Chocolate Chip Cookies.
26. What do you do to relax? Go for a walk, take a bubble bath, write, read.
27. How do you see yourself in 10 years? With a couple kids and a few best-selling novels =)

28. Who are you tagging? I don't know...Matt, your turn! ;)