LeAnna, one of my favoritest bloggy friends over at Thoughts and Whatnots tagged me on this one and really got me thinking. Please check out her blog. She has the sweetest little guy- Q. for short and she is such a clever blogger.
Thank you, sweet thang I must say it has been fun brainstorming. I had to come up with 10 pieces of Honest Scrap to share.
Now, let the rambling begin. May you not find it too boring and actually make it to the end of my post!
1. I got in trouble for eating the 1/2 of a Snickers that was supposed to be my brother's. What can I say, I have a mouth full of sweet teeth. I lied and said I didn't eat it. Why does this story stick in my head? I guess because I STILL feel guilty for lying about it. I know Mom saw right through it and knew exactly who ate it, but I still remember lying about it...shame on me. If you ever want me to feel bad, guilt is a very powerful thing for me.
2. Other than lying about eating the Snickers one of my biggest regrets was the time I was disrespectful to my parents as a child/teenager. I wasn't a bad kid at all, I was really pretty good, but there were times when my tongue got away from me. I talked back when I knew better. I also remember being embarrassed about Dad's pants being tucked in his boot when he came to watch my volleyball game. I think I've mentioned this before. I guess I feel really bad because I didn't realize how truly blessed I was to have a father that was ALWAYS there for me and loved me unconditionally...and still does. Both of my parents have given their all and were awesome. I hope Lane and I are as good of parents as mine were. I also wish I had paid more attention in church and Sunday school. I wish I hadn't felt like they were "making" me go. Many of my favorite childhood memories involve church and my church family.
3. I LOVE to bake and LOVE to eat what I bake just as much. I think based on popular opinion that I am pretty good. Since we are being honest here, I love the compliments too..who doesn't right? It is nice for others to like the fruits of your labor. I have to exercise extreme willpower to not eat everything I bake.
4. I HATE doing laundry, dishes, and dusting but don't mind vacuuming as much. I am NOT organized, so if you come over please don't snoop in my closet. I'd be embarrassed. I am also looking for a GOOD floor cleaner for laminate and tile. I have to get on my hands and knees with a Magic Eraser to clean the grout. It is the ONLY thing that will work. When I break down and clean the floors I hate when I still see ANY dirt. It is just actually doing it that I struggle with. It has gotten easier having a little one crawling around.
5. I don't have a decorating sense at all. I don't know if it is because I hate to spend money on those kinds of things or because I really wouldn't have a clue what to do with them if I had them. I end up copying other's great ideas....or thinking about it anyway. At the moment you wouldn't be impressed with my decorating I can assure you. I know we will not be in this house forever so I don't want to go overboard...of course, that could be another excuse for lack of skills or effort! For example, I have tons of pictures of Lena Kate and I even got them printed, but I have yet to do anything with most of them. I have about 6-8 empty picture frames on display as well. Sad, I know. I can say that Lena Kate's room is very cute thanks to help and great ideas from my sister-in-law. I'd be happy if that was the only room people saw. She is the most important anyway!
6. I have the best job I could ask for. I LOVE being a Mom and hope I can stay home for many more years. I'm very blessed to be able to be home and raise my baby girl. I love my husband for working so hard for what we decided was best for our family. I can't wait to see what tomorrow has to offer! I really don't ever want to go back to work..I might change my mind some day or need to go back sooner than I might want but whenever the time comes I will forever be thankful for the time I've had at home with my sweet baby girl.
7. I really enjoy reading, especially a book that makes me laugh and cry. If a book can bring such emotions it has done its job. I don't usually read deep or very intellectual selections but rather a good novel is my choice. I've read a few non-fictions that I also really enjoyed. There is something so wonderful about a good story...happy or sad. I'm not a big mystery fan and I do not like horror or anything scary.
8. I tend to worry too much about what other people think of me rather than being confident in the woman I am. At times I've not always stood my ground just so I didn't offend anybody or cause controversy..I'm adverse to that. I just want everybody to get along and be able to see another's perspective even if you don't agree with it. Sometimes I also need to practice what I preach;) I've always been a nerd, but am now proud of that status. I am just now, at 30 years of age, feeling confident in who I am what I believe in. We will grow throughout our lives, but it is nice to reach a point in life where you are comfortable in so many ways.
9. Ok, don't laugh. I just bought a box of hair color at the store last week and have yet to use it. I'm quickly going white...not gray, white! It might be pretty one day a long, long, long time from now, but not today. For some dumb reason I have a fear that coloring my hair might turn it green or something. I guess I need to read #8 again and just do it! It is silly, but to me a big decision-ha. I can't afford for my stylist to do it, so I just need to take the plunge. Any advice?! I'm hoping it will be so subtle nobody notices....other than them NOT noticing the salt and brown pepper look.
10. I love to grocery shop. It is like therapy....although my therapy sessions have to end much quicker these days before Lena Kate decides flirting with all the sweet elderly people that join me in shopping at 8:30 am is no longer fun. I can't tell you how many little old men in their veteran caps ask me which isle I found her on. Oh, and I wish I could sample so many products out there without having to buy the entire package. I hate throwing away something I thought I would like and didn't. It's like throwing away money and I won't eat something I don't really like. It'll sit there for years. On the other hand, I don't really like to shop for anything else. I LOVE the result and having something new to wear, but the act of shopping is not my favorite. A personal shopper would be great...any volunteers? You would have to put up the funds too. I'm willing to be somebody's project:)
I'm pretty sure that was more rambling than any of you bargained for. Now, I'm supposed to tag 10 others to keep the chain going. I'm not sure I have 10 real followers that are also bloggers and if I do, I know they will not all participate. Hey, don't worry. I'm ok with this fact:) So, lets try this. If you read my blog, please grab the decal above and participate. Mention me and I'll be your friend..hahahehe. Please, friends, don't let me down. Otherwise, I might never be tagged again and what fun would that be. Leave me a comment if you decide to participate:)
Thank you, sweet thang I must say it has been fun brainstorming. I had to come up with 10 pieces of Honest Scrap to share.
Now, let the rambling begin. May you not find it too boring and actually make it to the end of my post!
1. I got in trouble for eating the 1/2 of a Snickers that was supposed to be my brother's. What can I say, I have a mouth full of sweet teeth. I lied and said I didn't eat it. Why does this story stick in my head? I guess because I STILL feel guilty for lying about it. I know Mom saw right through it and knew exactly who ate it, but I still remember lying about it...shame on me. If you ever want me to feel bad, guilt is a very powerful thing for me.
2. Other than lying about eating the Snickers one of my biggest regrets was the time I was disrespectful to my parents as a child/teenager. I wasn't a bad kid at all, I was really pretty good, but there were times when my tongue got away from me. I talked back when I knew better. I also remember being embarrassed about Dad's pants being tucked in his boot when he came to watch my volleyball game. I think I've mentioned this before. I guess I feel really bad because I didn't realize how truly blessed I was to have a father that was ALWAYS there for me and loved me unconditionally...and still does. Both of my parents have given their all and were awesome. I hope Lane and I are as good of parents as mine were. I also wish I had paid more attention in church and Sunday school. I wish I hadn't felt like they were "making" me go. Many of my favorite childhood memories involve church and my church family.
3. I LOVE to bake and LOVE to eat what I bake just as much. I think based on popular opinion that I am pretty good. Since we are being honest here, I love the compliments too..who doesn't right? It is nice for others to like the fruits of your labor. I have to exercise extreme willpower to not eat everything I bake.
4. I HATE doing laundry, dishes, and dusting but don't mind vacuuming as much. I am NOT organized, so if you come over please don't snoop in my closet. I'd be embarrassed. I am also looking for a GOOD floor cleaner for laminate and tile. I have to get on my hands and knees with a Magic Eraser to clean the grout. It is the ONLY thing that will work. When I break down and clean the floors I hate when I still see ANY dirt. It is just actually doing it that I struggle with. It has gotten easier having a little one crawling around.
5. I don't have a decorating sense at all. I don't know if it is because I hate to spend money on those kinds of things or because I really wouldn't have a clue what to do with them if I had them. I end up copying other's great ideas....or thinking about it anyway. At the moment you wouldn't be impressed with my decorating I can assure you. I know we will not be in this house forever so I don't want to go overboard...of course, that could be another excuse for lack of skills or effort! For example, I have tons of pictures of Lena Kate and I even got them printed, but I have yet to do anything with most of them. I have about 6-8 empty picture frames on display as well. Sad, I know. I can say that Lena Kate's room is very cute thanks to help and great ideas from my sister-in-law. I'd be happy if that was the only room people saw. She is the most important anyway!
6. I have the best job I could ask for. I LOVE being a Mom and hope I can stay home for many more years. I'm very blessed to be able to be home and raise my baby girl. I love my husband for working so hard for what we decided was best for our family. I can't wait to see what tomorrow has to offer! I really don't ever want to go back to work..I might change my mind some day or need to go back sooner than I might want but whenever the time comes I will forever be thankful for the time I've had at home with my sweet baby girl.
7. I really enjoy reading, especially a book that makes me laugh and cry. If a book can bring such emotions it has done its job. I don't usually read deep or very intellectual selections but rather a good novel is my choice. I've read a few non-fictions that I also really enjoyed. There is something so wonderful about a good story...happy or sad. I'm not a big mystery fan and I do not like horror or anything scary.
8. I tend to worry too much about what other people think of me rather than being confident in the woman I am. At times I've not always stood my ground just so I didn't offend anybody or cause controversy..I'm adverse to that. I just want everybody to get along and be able to see another's perspective even if you don't agree with it. Sometimes I also need to practice what I preach;) I've always been a nerd, but am now proud of that status. I am just now, at 30 years of age, feeling confident in who I am what I believe in. We will grow throughout our lives, but it is nice to reach a point in life where you are comfortable in so many ways.
9. Ok, don't laugh. I just bought a box of hair color at the store last week and have yet to use it. I'm quickly going white...not gray, white! It might be pretty one day a long, long, long time from now, but not today. For some dumb reason I have a fear that coloring my hair might turn it green or something. I guess I need to read #8 again and just do it! It is silly, but to me a big decision-ha. I can't afford for my stylist to do it, so I just need to take the plunge. Any advice?! I'm hoping it will be so subtle nobody notices....other than them NOT noticing the salt and brown pepper look.
10. I love to grocery shop. It is like therapy....although my therapy sessions have to end much quicker these days before Lena Kate decides flirting with all the sweet elderly people that join me in shopping at 8:30 am is no longer fun. I can't tell you how many little old men in their veteran caps ask me which isle I found her on. Oh, and I wish I could sample so many products out there without having to buy the entire package. I hate throwing away something I thought I would like and didn't. It's like throwing away money and I won't eat something I don't really like. It'll sit there for years. On the other hand, I don't really like to shop for anything else. I LOVE the result and having something new to wear, but the act of shopping is not my favorite. A personal shopper would be great...any volunteers? You would have to put up the funds too. I'm willing to be somebody's project:)
I'm pretty sure that was more rambling than any of you bargained for. Now, I'm supposed to tag 10 others to keep the chain going. I'm not sure I have 10 real followers that are also bloggers and if I do, I know they will not all participate. Hey, don't worry. I'm ok with this fact:) So, lets try this. If you read my blog, please grab the decal above and participate. Mention me and I'll be your friend..hahahehe. Please, friends, don't let me down. Otherwise, I might never be tagged again and what fun would that be. Leave me a comment if you decide to participate:)
Those that have made it this far will be rewarded. I forgot that Mom had some of our wedding snapshots on this old computer! Enjoy. I may have to have a whole wedding post!
One of my favorites to start things off. I LOVE my dress. Maybe Lena Kate will wear it one day. I think all moms hope this, but I do think it is a timeless style:)
Dad and Daddy's little girl
Me and my man-notice the row of little girls...too cute
Let them eat cake...I could go for a piece of this right now. Simple and beautiful (and yummy). Family friends made my cake for me which made it all the more special. Thanks ladies!
1 comment:
Clrox bleach pens are great for grout too, and not as much work as the magic erasers. Love your wedding pictures, you were a beautiful bride. :)
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