GTKY: 08/01

Wow. This Sunday I started the morning at a party.
I was enjoying some friendly company enjoying some beers.
ugh, I know.. beer.
I know why I don't like the stuff because it get's warm fast and
then you're stuck drinking half a bottle that is warm.
Anyways I had a blast feeling like a youngin again because in
12 days I will be celebrating another birthday.
YIKES!!So with further ado I am linking up with my girl Keely at
Mannland5 with some GTKY

The Q's..

1. If you were to win an award today, what would it be for? The cleanest house. In spite of my busy mom, friend, 8 hour of work, wife and everything in between schedule I still keep and amazingly clean house. It is my OCD and it's the one upside to having it.

2. What is your shoe style? anything comfortable, I usually just slip on flip flops for most occasions and if it's going out or church I like to wear heeled sandal type flip flops. This is Florida and the only time I'm wearing a shoe is in the winter (haha) and at the gym.

3 Does your car reflect your personality? uh, no. It reflects where I am in life. The minivan~it's a mom thing.

4. If you could take over someones body for a day..whose would you choose? Jennifer Anniston
HOT! She has a great body! If I had a personal trainer and the willpower to eat like she does I'd look close. (ok, yeah I'm dreaming)
5. Love or be loved? Be loved. It's an awesome feeling. Yeah I know that it's selfish but seriously they go hand in hand and if you're loved then you are loving back.

6. If you were on death row, what last meal would you choose? Ribeye steak, homemade macaroni and cheese, caesar salad with croutons, garlic bread and chocolate silk pie with whipped cream. Yeah, seriously I have thought about it before so I know what I would want to eat. ( i love food.)

7. Have you been on vacation this Summer, if so where? no vacation this summer. :( We gave up the summer vacation to take a winter one this December. The most we've done is the beach.

8. What is your favorite food related guilty pleasure?

eating whopper's. I love those things and I will sit and eat a whole box before I realize they're all gone.
They should have the label like the Lay's potato chips used to have
"You can't just eat one"

Happy Sunday Ya'll!! See you on the flip side!

GTKY: IT Happens

I am so glad it's Sunday because I will be celebrating my little man's birthday at one of our local State Parks with a cool springs that will help beat this heat. We will be grilling and enjoying some yummy homemade foods I have labored over for two days and enjoying the sunshine with a dozen little friends.
I am also excited that I will be linking up with Keely at Mannland5 with some Getting to Know You. I've been absent from this meme for a few weeks and I'm missing it.
Message from Keely:
I had absolutely nothing to do with these questions this week..and they are pretty freakin great questions..I have to give a shout out to the 4 peeps that came up with the questions..Tami at Talking with Tami, Tanii at Ethnically Ambiguous, Megan at Everyday Mama, and April at A Kingly Affair. Thank you so much ladies!!

1. If you had to choose a country to live in besides USA (or the country you live in), which would it be? England, I love some of the movies that are set there and the housing and countryside looks so quaint and I LOVE the accent. I am so there.

2. Which would be worse, wearing flip flops in the snow or wearing gloves in the summer? flip flops in the winter, Youch!! That cold snow on my feet.

3. Fried or Bake and why? Both, depends on what we're cooking. Fried shrimp, fried french fries, fried corn dogs, and fried egg rolls. Those would be the only items worth frying, oh besides fried eggs.

4. If you were an entertainment reporter, which celeb would you love to interview and why? Julia Roberts, I would love to meet her and see how she really is not just the characters she plays, hopefully meet her children and talk to one of my all time favorite leading ladies and see how she pulls off showbiz and motherhood.

5. What was your favorite book as a preteen/teenager? Heaven

6. List your top 3 guilty pleasure television shows.Grey's Anatomy, Mercy, Law and Order

7. What bumper sticker slogan best describes you/your attitude/your life? Shit Happens

8. If you were to join a circus - what performer would you be? The lion tamer

GTKY: Happy 4th of July

Today is going to be full of food, fireworks and
friends.
But before I start standing over my hot stove
making my grandmother's potato salad recipe
I am linking up with Keely
for some Getting to Know You.

1. What do you look forward to the most on the 4th of July? fireworks. I could have said that I enjoyed the gathering of friends but we do that pretty regularly. My mom reminded me of the years when I was growing up and we used to have firework's wars with the next door neighbor. It was so fun! I love watching my kids enjoy the sparklers.

2. Are you a hugger? I used to not be a hugger but now I can't go without getting a hug when I greet family and friends. I thank my mother in law for being the person to change my heart. She never gave up on hugging me and making me enjoy hugs.

3. What is your favorite BBQ'd food? RIBS!! I so wish my daddy was making ribs today.

4. Do you like to watch parades? only Christmas parades. I hate sitting in the heat to watch a parade.

5. Who has stinkier farts..boys or girls? boys, by far!!

6. Vampires or Werewolves? werewolves. I would love it if more werewolf movies were like the Twilight series. I am a dog lover and it would be great to have a hunky guy be your man and "best friend" all wrapped in one.

7. Do you read your horoscope? randomly. I am a superstitious person and I like to see what it has to say. I believe in fate, fortune cookies, psychics, palm readings and spirits. But it's a hard subject to discuss when you're a devout Christian.

8. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? mint chocolate chip!! It has to be green ice cream though because there is something about it being green.

Simple Woman's Daybook

I've seen this link on some other blogs before
I planned on participating but
not sure why I never did.
The Simple Woman's Daybook.
I'm always searching for something to keep me
wanting more and opening up my creativity.
I really would enjoy the simple life.
I wish I could pack up the family, move to the country in the mountains
and raise my babies in the woods.Back to nature with flower gardens, vegetable gardens, chickens and fresh eggs
barn cats with kittens running a muck and
goats.
Ok. So I think I'm in a dream world again and that life will never happen.
Here's a coffee cup to my quiet evening while
my hubby is at the track watching some Nascar.

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... quiet darkness, the neighbors finally stopped their fireworks
I am thinking... about all the things I will be cooking for tomorrow's 4th of July party
I am thankful for... my awesome friend. If only I had great friends like this when I was growing up.
From the kitchen... I made homemade french toast for dinner with the kids and you can still smell the cinnamon and syrup.
I am wearing...a Busch Gardens t-shirt.
I am creating... a new baby book for Miss K with scrap booking.
I am going...to try to remember to buy a new photo frame for my latest pictures of the kids.
I am reading...Sarah's Garden A Patchwork of Heaven Novel by Kelly Long.
I am hoping... that I get to sleep in tomorrow morning.
I am hearing... the fish tank water gurgling because my husband has let it run low again.
Around the house... the carpets were vacuumed and the kitchen floor was mopped.
One of my favorite things... is shopping for clothes for the kids and I am eager to buy school clothes for Miss K. She has outgrown a lot of her stuff.
A few plans for the rest of the week: beach on Monday with the family and friends, dance class for Miss K on Tuesday, Thursday I am having my hubby grill some steaks for dinner. Fresh Ribeyes.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing... the adult cat is Teeko and the kitten is our new addition we brought home from the neighbor's house on Thursday. We named him Oscar. I have a likeness for tiger cats.

Getting to Know Me-Summer 2

This weeks' edition of Getting to Know YOU err...me
also falls on Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day to all you
dads out there!

The questions..

1. While at the beach, pool, etc..Do you cover up your assets or show them off?
I show them off.
Especially more now because I have been working out at the gym and
I am showing off my mom sexy body.
2. Road trips or Plane trips?
I like both, but I have taken more road trips and you interact more in
the car than on the airplane. I hate the feeling of having
to contain my kids for the sake of others on the airplane. KIDS ARE KIDS.
3. I can't stand it when...?
my husband takes his towel and wipes the bathroom mirror of fog.
It leaves tiny fibers on the glass and it drives me crazy! I have
to get the windex and clean it.
4. Have you ever gone topless at the beach?
Nope. I have never been to a nude beach.
5. How many blog carnivals do you do a week?
Usually 4-5. Monday-Friday. It keeps me on my toes.
6. My favorite thing about the weekend is...?
Spending quality time with the kids and my husband is there.
And lazy Sunday afternoons after church.
7. Pancakes or waffles?
Who can choose...I say both.
Homemade pancakes only and waffles that you
get from a waffle maker.
8. Water Park or Amusement Park?
Ack! Water Park in the Summer and Amusement Park in the
winter. Living in Florida, unless you're a tourist
you don't brave the heat to see Mickey Mouse.

Getting to Know Me-Summer

It's Sunday and for me it's usually spent at church
but today we're taking a lazy day and enjoying God's creation.
So I'm taking a quiet moment and linking up with Keely at
Mannland5 with Getting to Know You.

The questions..

1. If you could have one of Superman's, powers which one would you want? Superhuman strength..Flight..Superhuman speed..X-Ray vision..etc

Flight, I would love to be able to fly.


2. The best thing I ever won is....?

My husband's heart.


3. Have you ever skyped with a bloggy friend?

Nope. I do not own a webcam.

4. What is your favorite Summer month?

This is a hard choice because the kids' birthday's are on each month so I will base my choice on another reason. I'm going with August. My birthday is in August and school starts in that month. I always looked forward to summer as a kid because I was going to be celebrating my day!

5. Pool, Lake, or Ocean?

Pool for swimming. I like to go to the beach and walk in the surf, but I don't like to swim in the ocean and I like to go boating on the lake but don't swim in it. The lakes here are full of gators and you cannot see the bottom so no thanks.

6. One of my favorite Summer memories is.....?

My 5th Birthday. My mom gave me a party ( something we never did until I turned 16 because it's hard to celebrate a summer birthday-all the kids are on vacation) and she put out balloons, streamers and decorated our picnic table. I was so excited. Then it rained, so mom moved the party into our formal dining room and I had the best time. All my neighborhood friends came and I will never forget it.

7. What's your favorite secret bargain?

Yard sales. I am so looking forward to hitting some yard sales this summer.

8. Do you plan on or have you been watching the World Cup?

Nope. I'm not much of a sports fan, except for Football!!!!

GTKY: Memorial Weekend Edition

Getting to know ME

Sundays are my day to hang out with my family. You can usually find us at church in the morning followed by lunch, naps and then doing something together. Whether it's a movie at the theater, going to the park or hanging out with friends. So I'm glad I'm taking a moment to participate in GTKY with Keely at Mannland5. This weekend we'll be floating down the river on a boat.

Here we go!

1. Have you ever snooped around someone else's house? In the kitchen at most people's houses. Once I'm comfortable enough I will snoop into the fridge and cabinets looking to see what food they have. I'm just nosy like that. But I would never go through anything else in some one's house.

2. Can guys and girls be friends? ( thanks Jen!) I believe so. I had more guy friends growing up than I did girl friends. Guys were easier to talk to for me ( I grew up with 2 brothers) and guys don't backstab ya.

3. Can you curl your tongue? yes I can.

4. Have you ever stolen anything? yes, that includes paperclips, pens and paper from places I have worked at.

5. Would you rather talk on the phone or text? depends on who I am talking to. Some people I prefer to talk to on the phone and then I have friends who like to text more than talk. But I prefer to talk because it's hard to decipher text meaning sometimes.

6. Memorial Day plans? On Sunday, we are renting a boat with my parents and brothers family, riding down the river, bqq'ing, swimming and fishing. On Monday, we're chilling out, hitting some Memorial Day sales and grilling steaks!

7. What do you do to relax? lay on my recliner and read a good book or watch some tv.

8. Do you do anything to honor those that have died fighting for our freedom? I haven't but I was considering going to a parade or memorial service on Monday morning since this is the first time I have not had plans on Memorial Day.

Have a most wonderful weekend!

Getting to Know Me 05/16

1. The most expensive thing hanging in my closet is.....?
a business suit that I've had forever and wore like 10 years ago

2. Have you ever played a team sport?
yes, I was on the swim team in my senior year of high school.

3. If you were a bug, what kind would you be?
It's hard to choose to be a bug because there isn't much that seems remotely interesting about any of them. I guess being a web making type of spider would be cool. It's pretty neat to see them make a web overnight and then tear it down in the morning.

4. Where on your body is the worst place to get sunburned? (thanks Ian)
on top of my feet. Especially if I have to go to work and put on socks and shoes. OUCH!

5. Are you happy?
yes I am. Life is good.

6. People are always abbreviating..are there any abbreviations that make your skin crawl when people use them?
ur. I really think it's pretty retarded when they write ur. I don't like lol much either but I use it so much because writing haha has been so outdated. Sadly. I liked writing hahahaha. I think people just say lol if they have nothing else to say. ya know?

7. Do you love where you live..or could you live anywhere?
I don't love where I live. I've been stuck in the same vicinity of my hometown since I left home. If given the opportunity I would move to some place where it snows.


8. What, if any, extreme measures do you go to to keep yourself from overeating when you're full?
When eating out I just order smaller meals to keep from over eating. At home, I just make a small meal and drink more. I at least allow myself to enjoy some of the food and then fill up on liquid.

Getting to Know YOU

This is my first time participating in this blog carnival. It's all about getting to know you, which in this case is me...


Wanna play?..copy the questions..answer them on your blog..come back here and link on up!


The questions..

1. Mens chests..hairy or hairless?
oh hairless by all means, a few stray ones are fine but no more than that. I do not do hairy chests or backs. ewwww.

2. How often do you run red lights? hardly ever, if it does happen it's because I miscalculated the yellow light time.

3. If you could raid any celebrity's closet..whose would you raid? Nicole Ritchie or Tori Spelling or Faith Hill. Their styles seem comfy yet chic. Not that my hips and butt would fir their clothes but what's that matter.

4. Would you rather have more followers/friends on Facebook, Twitter, or your Blog?
My Blog, of course.

5. What makes you feel sexy? when I feel good after a workout, after I get my hair cut and colored and my husband says it looks good, when I'm wearing a nice pair of jeans that hug my curves in all the right places

6. I get excited when...........? when I buy new shoes or a new purse, when we take a vacation, when I save a "boatload" of money on bargains, when my son goes #2 on the toilet (we're PT)

7. Are you the "outdoorsy" type or more "indoorsy"? oh indoorsy by all means. I told my roughing it, camping outside husband that we need a camper before I go camping in the woods again. I need a toilet, running water, A/C and a fridge. Why leave home?! HA!

8. Would you rather have your dream home or a million dollars? The money of course! I can buy a great house with less than half and invest the rest and double my money!