101 things about me

I am copying Emily and Rachel....so here we go!

101 things about me

my favorite color is purple
When I was 5, I took nail clippers and “clipped” my front tooth leaving a small chip in the front. When my mom asked me why I did it, my response was the classic “I dunno…”
I investigated fraud/forgery for 6 years and absolutely loved it!
I still contemplate getting my degree in criminal justice
I got tattoos at 17, 18, and 19 total=3
I wish I could remove the tattoos, but they were a choice I made at a different time in my life and serve as a reminder.
I LOVE Italian sodas
My hair is not really red and I have been dying it red since I was 17
I play World of Warcraft with my husband.
When I was pregnant with my first son, I cried because I just wanted a pizza and we were poor.
I love the outdoors (fishing, camping)
I love Bridgeport, CA and want to be buried there with my husband
my favorite words are “Plate Tectonics”
I was diagnosed with depression at 22
I’d rather hang out with my husband and kids than anyone else
I enjoy yard work
I love to laugh
I can’t tell a joke without starting to laugh before I get to the punch line
I love to cook
I’ve had the eardrum on my right ear reconstructed 4 times
My left eye droops when I get sleepy
I love makeup
I had a drawing in the Santa Clara County fair when I was in high school
I love 80’s music
I love to dance
I love bookstores and the smell of books new or used
I dislocated my left knee when I was 14 just by stepping on a rock at girls camp
I enjoy learning
I like to read but struggle with reading the scriptures
I can sew and I am trying to learn how to knit
my best friend is my husband
I can set up my own fishing pole, camp site, and gut/clean fish
I struggle with making friends
I worked at Luckys grocery store in my Junior and senior years, and up until after I got married. I lived in Utah for 10 months in my first year of marriage, and then we moved back to Cali.
I’ve always wanted to work in Young Women’s
I snore really bad when I’m sick or pregnant
Wonder Woman is my favorite superhero
I had gestational diabetes, preclampsia/HELLP syndrome when I was pregnant/gave birth to Zachary.
I had preclampsia when I gave birth to Isaac
I still want to have another baby despite the issues I had with my other pregnancies.
I have lived in a house that was built in the 30’s that had no insulation; every thing ran on electricity with the exception of the heater that ran on propane.
I decided that if I have to live in the country, the house MUST have AC and heat
I strive to be a good Mom and wife
I had a hard time turning 30
I am cool with being 31
I love Phantom of the Opera
I hate the heat of Summer
I absolutely, positively LOVE Fall!
I had a hickey on my neck one time and told my mom that I ran into a pole
My mom told me when I was in grade school that at night they “roll up the side walks at 5 pm” and I took it literally
I had braces from 3rd grade to 5th grade
I draw my eyebrows on since they are so light in color (my husband likes to say that someone scared them off of me)
My feet get really tan in the summertime, and I STILL have somewhat of a sandal tan and it’s January
I love Sandals
I can only snap with my right hand
I am left handed
I love to watch shows, read about, and research weather. ESPECIALLY tornadoes
I have never been out of the country
I love Dogs
I am allergic to Cats
I am not a fan of having rodents (i.e. rats, mice, hamsters) as pets.
Guinea Pigs are cool
I sometimes wish I could shave off all my hair and grow out my natural color without people thinking I was a freak
I wonder if my hair would grow back curly or straight since I have straight hair and curly hair combined after having kids.
I am not a frilly fru fru type of woman.
I like natural elegance for things
I’m not materialistic
I like singing and making up songs but could never sing in public
I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up
The movie Ratatouille made me want to be a chef
I like Mad Libs
I failed the written part of the drivers exam 2 times and passed on the 3rd time
I failed the driving part of the exam 2 times and passed on the 3rd time
During my sophomore year, I cut a class and then went to the office to tell them I cut class because I felt so bad about it.
Math is not my strong subject
I hate word problems…yuck!
I LOVE tapioca pudding
Sometimes I talk in my sleep, which entertains my husband
Sometimes I have dreams about war and bombs and mountains
$50 is my favorite price. I feel that it is reasonable for most anything. It’s not too expensive for me and the other party is getting some money too.
my favorite flowers are daisies
I loved New Kids on the Block when I was 13 and 14. Okay Okay..I must admit, I do think it’s cool that they are getting back together. I am interested to see how they sound after so many years
When I was 14, my mom wouldn’t let me shave the sides of my hair as was the style for girls to do in 1990, so she just cut them short for me. I had HUGE bangs, short cut sides, and long permed hair..yup…a femmullet…I admit it
I’ve always struggled with my weight.
I lost a lot of weight in high school
I gained a lot of weight back after I got married due to depo provera
I believe Depo provera was created by the devil
Keraoke machines are fun
I love taking naps
I am not a fan of watching sports
Playing sports is better than watching sports
When I was 12, I played the trombone for ½ a year. I hated to practice and my mom made me practice every day for ½ hour. I would just blow on it for ½ hour because I was mad.
I really, really, REALLY do not like ants in my house..or bugs or spiders
There was a time when I was afraid of the dark
I have an extra cusp on one of my molars
I love living in a small city of 14,000
Eventually my family and I will move out of California
I love being a Wife and Mom
My hair was permed a majority of the time while growing up
I am happier being me now at 31 that I have ever been in my life101 things about me

I had a really nice Christmas this year. It was so nice to be healthy this year (without a severe sinus infection). The boys had a great time. Of course, Isaac ended up with a fever on Christmas Eve and Day, so Zachary and I went to my parents for dinner on Christmas Day. We found out some wonderful news that Jim is now engaged and they are expecting a baby in May. His girlfriend already has a 6 year old son and Jim is planning on adopting him when they are married. Very exciting! Zachary turned 5 on the 30th..it's hard to believe it has been five years already. I remember bringing home my small 5 lb guy after we were in the hospital all week...my how time flies.

Scott and Cindi's new baby Emmett is doing well. He now weights 4 lbs 12 oz and is still in the NICU, but breating on his own. They did a chair test to see if he would have any apnea episodes when he was in a car seat. He still had an episode so he can't go home just yet, but he is doing great!

Zachary started back at preschool this week on Wednesday, then on Friday...he is sick with a high fever. He still has a fever, but he doesn't let that stop him singing "Viva Las Vegas" when he is watching Looney Toons back in action even if he has to laydown to do it.

Isaac had his speech evaluation at Kaiser on Friday and Sam was supposed to go with me to it, but he had to stay home with Zachary since he couldn't go to my sister's house. I really wanted him to go with me for support as I didn't want to go through the whole evaluation thing alone again, but to my delight, it wasn't as horrible as my mind was making it. Isaac speaks at a 7 month old level and comprehends at a 9 month old level. This wasn't a surprise to Sam and I as we figured he was about a year behind anyway. So, he will get referred to VMRC to set up speech services. I am familar with the whole process, so that makes it easier. It was comforting to hear from the Speech Pathologist that speech delays can run in families, especially if an older sibling has a speech delay. Zachary did/and does very well with speech therapy. All I can do is take it one day at a time and not stress myself out over it. I feel very peaceful about it and know that Isaac with do well with speech therapy as well.

my sweet boys...I just love them