100 Things about Me

100 Things About Me. I'd like to learn 100 things about you. I'm tagging anyone who read this blog. :)


1. I have two boys and really always wanted boys.
1. I'm an Air Force Wife and sometimes I like it.
2. I'll eat any veggie, except for artichokes, unless they are in that dip with spinach.
3. I have lived in 6 states.
4. I hate doing laundry.
5. I love to cook.
6. I love cheesecake.
7. I've been to 37 states
8. I lost my dad when I was 24.
9. I don't care for Sci-Fi at all.
10. I love daffodils more than sunflowers now.
11. I loved working in the mortgage industry.
12. I never use an alarm clock.
13. I hate going to the dentist.
14. I have to sleep with a fan, not blowing directly on me though.
15. My favorite colors are pink and green .
16. I really like gummy candy, worms, bears, peaches, strawberries...yum.
17. I'm a registered Republican, but consider myself more a "Conservative"...there's a difference.
18. I love to read blogs.
19. I love to collect scrapbook supplies more than I like to scrapbook...I think. :)
20. I miss my old friends and family.
21. I like magazines and get all excited when I get one in the mail.
22. I could eat mexican food everyday.
23. I didn't make the best of grades in college.
24. I want another baby.
25. My husband is smart.
26. I only wear Clinique make-up...not to be snobby though.
27. I wish I could get a pedicure every week, at least.
28. I wish I could wear flipflops everyday.
29. I have an obsession with books, especially kid's books...I order at least $20 from Scholastic each month. You can get alot of books for $20!
30. I feel sorry for the people that lose on American Idol, even if I don't necessarily like them.
31. I hate coffee.
32. I despise popcorn and the smell even more...blech.
33. One of my great( to the 'nth' degree) grandfathers fought in the Revolutionary War.
34. I love being surrounded by history where I live.
35. I wish people were more responsible.
36. I hate saying goodbye...that's hard for a military wife.
37. I don't care for Tom Cruise.
38. I don't care for Oprah either.
39. I really like Ellen.
40. I love to shop for clothes for Jonathan and Seth. It's much more fun than buying for myself.
41. I love Grey's Anatomy and get pissed when it's a re-run!!
42. I miss my GranDoris.
43. I don't like eggs.
44. I love Whataburger.
45. I think Sonic has the best drinks.
46. I want the new Chris Daughtry CD.
47. I would love to meet my friends from SJ.
48. I am independent and honestly like it when I can be in an independent situation.
49. If I could, I'd buy a little VW beetle convertible or a VW Cabriolet convertible or a VW Karmega (sp?) just for me. I want that awesome blue color with a black top!
50. I swore I'd never drive a mini-van.
51. The ultimate gift for me would be Oklahoma Sooners season tickets, of course if we were there.
52. Texas is the best state and has the best drivers. ;)
53. I love Court TV.
54. I have Van Halen greatest hits in my car CD player right now.
55. I love to decorate.
56. I want a home with a big front porch someday.
57. I was a wild child growing up, but I had alot of fun! :)
58. I think salad tastes good, only out or at someone else's house.
59. I sometimes sleep in my makeup...I know lazy.
60. I don't know what I'd do without this laptop.
61. I'm a Baptist, but more, I'm a Christian.
62. I love silver jewelry.
63. I have no contact at all with anyone on my dad's side of the family and that makes me so sad.
64. My grandfather is in his 80s and he's still a fulltime pastor.
65. I was voted "Best Personality" in high school.
66. I lost my 'original' wedding ring.
67. Chewing gum hurts my jaw.
68. I hate any slang for the 'female' anatomy...eek!
69. My step-dad is one amazing guy and I'm so grateful that he and my mom found each other after their losses.
70. I've never received a speeding ticket, even though I speed...knock on wood!
71. I have no mercy for child molesters and honestly think they can't be rehabilitated.
72. I've never been outside of the US and really have no desire to.
73. I'm not that naive.
74. I think my mom has great hair. I think my mom is great period.
75. I got married young, but have no regrets.
76. I had to take remedial math in college and dropped it the first time because I was going to fail.
77. I hate math.
78. I laugh at my hubby all the time.
79. I teach TNT in AWANA, a children's program at my church.
80. I have to make my bed everyday or I feel blah.
81 I hate it when people are late.
82. I got to sit in the cockpit during a KC-1o landing. WOW! and I got to see a KC-10 refuel an F-16 at so many thousand feet up close and personal...right by the boom operator...another benefit of having a hubby in the Air Force!
83. I wear glasses to drive and see far away, but not as much as I should.
84. I would've skydived. Before I had kids.
85. I love scary rides!
86. I am an only child.
87. I have a VERY strong sense of smell and so does Seth.
88. I've dealt with infertility.
89. I believe in less government.
90. I like to waterski.
91. I think my boys are the cutest kids ever.
92. I don't talk to my neighbors...well any in my 4 plex. I've honestly tried.
93. I really do have to have chocolate.
94. I am English, American Indian, Irish, and who knows what else.
95. I really do like being pregnant AND giving birth.
96. Christmas is my favorite holiday.
97. I worked at Wal-Mart with my best friend in high school. We had alot of fun!
98. I think hospital food is gross and will literally puke if I smell it.
99. I breastfed both my kids and feel passionate about it.
100. I talk alot...can you tell?!

Guess What He Can Do??!

Yep, Jonathan's riding his big kid 2 wheeled bike! We just needed a nice day and some peer pressure from his best friend, Nathan. :)

Hair Bands

1. Metallica
2. Motley Crue
3. KISS
4. Winger
5. Slaughter
6. Damn Yankees
7. Cinderella
8. Quiet Riot
9. Twisted Sister
10. Def Leppard
11. AC/DC
12. Guns N Roses
13. Ratt
14. Dokken
15. The Scorpions (wow I can't believe I could remember them! LOL!)
16. Whitesnake
17. Poison

I can't think of anymore...oh yeah, what was the name of that group, Sebastian guy was the lead singer! Oh man, I forgot!! Can anyone think of anymore that I've forgotten???

Stuck in the 80s...yeah that's me!

I was surfing around on videocodezone and was looking up some of the old songs that remind me of my crazy, fun, wild days. Back in the mid to late 80s. I was just telling my friend the other day about my complete fascination and love for all the "Hair Bands". Loved them, still do... This one was a huge favorite. Man, to be hanging out at a gravel pit jamming to this, drinking whatever was on hand, just hanging out with my friends. Or, going down to Shreveport for a huge rock concert! Fun memories for sure! :) Ahhh...I had to grow up. Sad to say, I think some of the gang I used to hang out with might still do stuff like that! LOL!

Just Two Things

Stolen from Leslie's blog. Thanks Leslie! :) Loved reading your answers!

Two Names You Go By:
1. Jennifer 2. Mommy
Two Things You Are Wearing Right Now:
1. Blue Night Shirt2. Blue Undies (sorry, but that's all I have on!)
Two Things You Would Want (or have) in a Relationship:
1. Love2. trust
Two of Your Favorite Things to do:
1. Hang out with friends 2. Scrapbook
Two Things You Want Very Badly At The Moment:
1. Cheesecake 2. To see the new movie with Adam Sandler...forgot the name???
Two pets you had/have:
1. Rex, our Cairn Terrier (think Toto) 2. Riley, (think an ugly Toto)
Two people who will fill this out:
1. ? 2. ?
Two things you did last night:
1. Played with Jonathan and Seth 2. Plucked my eyebrows
Two things you ate today:
1. Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich 2. Taco Soup at my friend Beth's house...her's is WAY better than mine and it's the same recipe! LOL!
Two people you Last Talked To today:
1. My mom, she's so fun! 2. My friend Beth
Two Things You're doing tomorrow:
1. Taking Jonathan to Barnes and Noble, just us for a special date. ;) 2. Making chocolate pancakes for the boys
Two longest car rides:
1. Massachusetts to Texas 2. Wyoming to Texas
Two Favorite Holidays:
1. Christmas 2. 4th of July
Two favorite beverages:
1. Diet Dr Pepper 2. Cherry Limeade both from Sonic please! ;)

Can you tell I'm at a loss for ideas here?

Another Thursday 13

13 names I like right now. A thread on SJ got me thinking about this.

1. Addison
2. Camryn
3. Reagan
4. Kennedy (coming from this conservative, yes!) for a girl
5. Keagan
6. Ryan
7. McKenzie
8. Andrew
9. Aidan
10. Hayden for either a girl or boy
11. Ethan
12. Natalie
13. Jared

And no, for the sake and feelings of the ones that read this blog, I won't mention 13 names I don't like!

Thursday 13

13 of my favorite restaurants

1. Poblano's (Midwest City, OK place)
2. Taco Cabana
3. Padnuh's BBQ (Shreveport/Bossier place)
4. Olive Garden
5. Panera Bread
6. McAlister's
7. Tamale's
8. Texas Roadhouse
9. Whataburger
10. Ruby Tuesday
11. Chick Fil A
12. Quizno's
13. Cheesecake Factory

13 Least favorite restaurants

1. McDonald's (shhhh don't tell J and S)
2. Burger King
3. KFC
4. Golden Corral
5. Ryan's
6. Waffle House
7. Red Lobster
8. Applebee's, although it was pretty good when Beth and I went recently.
9. Any Indian place...not that I've ever been or even tried the stuff, but just looking at the food at the one we have in the mall...gag!
10. Denny's
11. Long John Silver
12. Macaroni Grill
13. Wendy's

Yeah I figured...

Stephanie's gone. I can't believe Chris R was 2nd! Who is voting for Sanjaya????????? All the little kids I guess?! UGH!

Who will get the ax tonight???

I'm hoping Sanjaya, but it will probably be Haley, Stephanie, or Phil. We'll see in a few...

Happy Birthday Dad

My dad would've been 53 yesterday. I miss him so much. It's hard. I miss the fact that he didn't get to meet his grandsons...boys, he always wanted a boy. Jonathan looked SO much like him when he was a baby. Even though I have some resentment and alot of regrets when it comes to my dad, I loved him so much. Yesterday was tough. I think with it being his birthday, it allowed me to get some very much needed rest. Like I had an excuse to be all mopey. It does get easier each year (wow it's been 8 years since he passed away), but it never gets easy.

Recent Layouts

Sorry about the horrible scan. Stitching red is so hard!

This is a crazy picture of me/us (see me all skiddish!). LOL! But I had to share. Seth loves to give us what he calls "slurps". Nate snapped the picture just as he was giving me one the other day.

I've been alot better about getting in the photos and even asking Nathan to take them of me and the kids.

I'm going to be very real here....

American Idol this year SUCKS! Yes, Lakisha, Melinda, Jordin, Blake, they are all good, hey even great performers. But nobody has that ummmphhh, kwim??? It's boring this year. Sanjaya has got to goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Sick of being sick

After 3 weeks of this crap, I finally went in to see my Dr this AM. Mainly because I had a scary lump on the back of my neck...didn't help watching Terms of Endearment on Saturday! I used to brag, "Oh I never get sick"! "I've got immunities of steal"! Whatever, not since moving here....who knows why. I can't remember if it was that way when we were here before...

Praying my sweet kiddos don't get this. Wait, I think they are the ones that GAVE me this! LOL! Well, at least the first 'leg' of it.

Now I feel really guilty

Sorry for the stale blog. Yeah yeah I'm bad. I've been a terrible poster on a message board that's so near and dear to my heart. I keep thinking I'm so lost and behind so why bother. But I'm going to bother because I miss it, everyone so much. It always happens. If any of you are reading here from Playland, yes I mean you guys! :)

But a SJ friend posted that we should update our blogs. So Michelle, if you are reading this, your post worked! Here I am! LOL!

Another Thursday 13

Here are 13 things that make me wierd or so they say. :)

1. I have an extreme phobia of snakes. I mean, it's even hard typing out the word. It's beyond normal.
2. I can't sleep with the closet door open.
3. I cringe if a shower curtain is open.
4. I cry whenever anyone gets cut from AI, even if I don't necessarily like them.
5. I can't stand even numbers of plants/shrubs. It has to be odd.
6. I have to have fan noise when I sleep.
7. When I drink water at home, I have to have a straw in the glass. Just water though.
8. I freak out if there's a newspaper lying around the house.
9. I can't drive in a messy car, within reason after having kids.
10. I take every single, little card subscrition offer out of a magazine before I read it.
11. It would totally blow my mind if I ever shopped at a grocery store, the opposite way of where I usually start. This reminds me of a good friend who says she alternates where she starts. CRAZY!
12. I HATE the feel of cotton balls and if they make a sound, I cringe.
13. I will honestly throw up if I smell hospital food.

And 13 more:

1. I despise mayo and Miracle Whip. But love Miracle Whip on saltine crackers as a snack.
2. I love listening to Johnny Cash...I guess not all that wierd.
3. I really do think Simon Cowell is on the HOT side. hee-hee
4. I hate popcorn. The smell of it will make me hurl, microwave or movie theater. I'd like going to the movies ALOT more if I didn't have to smell that. Seriously sometimes it smells like fart. GROSS.
5. I have to sort the cutlery in the dishwasher basket. Like, a spoon can't be with a fork, a fork with a knife and so on.
6. I like to be in tight, closed spaces. Like I could totally sleep in the bottom bunks of J's bunkbedand be all cozy.
7. I hate feet, but LOVE baby feet!
8. I have a strange obsession with true crime and forensic shows. I loved to be scared if that makes sense.
9. If i read a great book, I won't put it down til' it's finished. Like I'll stay up all night if I have to.
10. I can't stand Barbara Streisand or Barbara Walters.
11. I feel restricted if I fall asleep in my ring, watch, earrings, or makeup.
12. I love oranges, but despise orange juice.
13. I fantasize about Tom Brady! Well, I shouldn't say fantasize, but I am amazed at how someone could be so gorgeous and so talented. Don't tell my ANTI-NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT FAN hubby that though. He doesn't read this blog!!!!!!


Now I challenge whoever reads this, post your 13 wierd things about you!

Thursday 13

Here's my favorite 13 things about Disney World:

1. The Castle
2. The parades
3. Buzz Lightyear
4. Space Mountain
5. Splash Mountain
6. Having an excuse to buy cute little souvenirs and ice cream at will! :)
7. The Safari in Animal Kingdom
8. Lightening McQueen and Mater
9. MGM, simply put!
10. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (THIS WAS A SUPER FUN RIDE!!)
11. Mickey Mouse and Minnie
12. Seeing Disney at night/dark all lit up
13. Hearing about the legacy of Walt Disney himself


And here's a twist, another Thursday 13. 13 things I didn't like so much about Disney:

1. The crowds, I don't do well with huge crowds.
2. The yucky food, except for the ice cream of course!
3. Waiting in line to see a certain character and then all of a sudden, they leave.
4. The railroad ride, supposedly a roller coaster. whatever.
5. Splash Mountain being over so soon!
6. The wait time saying 30 minutes and it being 70 minutes...especially with a very active 4 year old!
7. The bathroom sinks not working worth a darn.
8. Waiting and waiting and waiting for the monorail.
9. The "Nazis" at Playhouse Disney...for heaven's sake, it's a kid's INTERACTIVE show.
10. Playhouse Disney (shhhh don't tell Seth)
11. Having to leave each evening.
12. Having to get there SO early.
13. Having to leave period.

See, I couldn't even think of 13 things I disliked about Disney really. I could easily think of 13 more things I loved. :)

Back from Disney

That place was fabulous! I hated driving two days to get there (and back), but it was so worth it! We all had a great time...Jonathan and Seth loved it. Florida is a great place. The weather, the attractions, the weather, the restaurants, the weather, the shopping!!! :)

Anyway, I'm going to start tomorrow on my Disney mini books and I'll post pictures soon.

Sorry for my faithful blog readers that this blog is so stale. I keep saying I'll get better, but I never do. Honestly. I'm not ready to give up yet though!

Thursday 13

Here's my 13 favorite movies of all time:

1. Pursuit of Happyness
2. We Are Marshall
3. Forest Gump
4. When Harry Met Sally
5. The Breakfast Club
6. St Elmo's Fire
7. Sixteen Candles
8. Walk the Line
9. The Notebook
10. ConAir
11. Fast Times at Ridgemont High
12. The Wedding Singer
13. The Rock


Now, what are your favorite 13? Either respond with a comment or post to you blog.

Started a Bible Study Today...

and it was excellent! I haven't been to an organized Bible Study, just for women in about a year and a half. I really do miss it. This is one that the base chapel puts on. Awesome leader, ladies, and study. It's from Joyce Meyer titled "Battlefield of the Mind". Great stuff. I need it.

http://shop.jmmestore.org/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=388

Wow! 36!

Happy Birthday to my sweetie. :) Nathan's 36 today!!

And a few more

Sorry for some of the crooked scans!

And a few more

Recent Layouts

Different takes on the same picture (sorry for the bad scan on the 1st one!).


Yes, I've decided to post online for all to see. :)

I WILL NEVER...

get a flu shot. I will never get a flu shot. I repeat, I will never get a flu shot! :( Yes, I'll just take my chances.

Stolen from Les's blog

Even though it's not Thursday, I love these!


Thirteen things that make me smile.....

Jonathan and Seth period.
Nathan coming home before 6PM
Scrapbook supplies
Talking to an old friend
Cheesecake
Nate's funny stories
Pictures of my friends and family, especially their kids
Getting fun mail
A clean house
A clean bathroom especially
When Nate cleans all three bathrooms, like yesterday
Hearing Jonathan read
Seth eating something that's significantly healthy for him

I'm back

Yes it's been way too long, but my job at WS is now over and things are starting to settle down a bit. So for those faithful blog readers who have been telling me to "UPDATE YOUR DAMN BLOG"! LOL!! Here goes. What's been going on with us:

1. I got a flu shot on Friday. NEVER ever had a reaction to it, but now I have the flu, or it feels like it. Chills, body aches, sore throat.
2. Jonathan and Seth are doing great in school and preschool. Jonathan's reading up a storm and Seth is recognizing words and writing! They are so fun and so sweet. I keep thinking the age they are in is the most fun, but it just keeps getting better.
3. Nathan got extended so we are here for another God-forsaken year. Ugh. Looks like we'll be at Barksdale (most likely) in Aug of 08. At least we get our 1st choice, but hey, we've had promises broken so I'm not holding on to anything.
4. We will be coming home on vacation soon, not sure when exactly. When Nate can take leave and when Jonathan will be on break, either winter or spring break.
5. We are really going to vacation in NC this summer! Disney in the fall. YAHOO!
6. It's COLD here, but still not a significant snow darn it. If it's going to be cold, it should snow.
7. I'm going to get my early ed certification! Starting soon. I'm sure I want to go back to teaching Prek in the future and I need that certification. I love that age and the flexibility.
8. We might be moving to a new base house. Jonathan' allergies are SO bad and we need a home without carpet. We'll have to downsize to get hardwood floors, but who cares.
9. I'm pretty sure I'm going to start posting my layouts here. Stay tuned. :)

What I've been waiting for all day!

GO OKLAHOMA!!! TAKE THE BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP!!

21-7, Oklahoma 13min left in 4th quarter...my heart is thumping!!

Thursday 13 even though it's Saturday!

Stolen from Leslie...I love Christmas music so I'm doing it. :)

1. O Holy Night
2. The War Is Over (Have a Very Merry Christmas) John Lennon/Yoko Ono
3. Feliz Navidad, the one with the kid's singing along
4. Mary Did You Know
5. Breath of Heaven
6. Mary's Boy Child
7. Silent Night
8. All Through The Night (not Cyndi Lauper song...lol)
9. Please Come Home for Christmas (Eagles)
10. Come On Here Those Bells
11. O Come All Ye Faithful
12. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
13. Away in a Manger

And just to add, I'm SO sick of "I'm Getting Nothing for Christmas"...William's Sonoma's favorite obviously...ugh....

I want this next from WS!

Actually, I want this for two boys that want this! It's a train cake pan...each section is a different car!

I love this place! I love working there! I love shopping there! :) I love my discount...went in yesterday and got some yummy stuff...can you believe this TRUE SOUTHERNER is changing her menu from cornbread dressing to focaccia stuffing!! Stuffing in a box already to go (well I'll add celery, onions, and mushrooms)! But it's Williams Sonoma stuffing!! Their gravy base is awesome...I probably will never do anything else. Let's see...I love their untensils. Got a new digital meat thermometer and a sporty new red apron! Oh and their garlic puree for mashed potatoes is wonderful! So let's see, got all that for $40 with my discount. Not bad! I'm praying that I get enough discipline to not spend every dime that I make on their products! My kids really do want Christmas and Birthday gifts! Sigh... :)