Okay ... Here We Go

I don't usually do tags like this, but I guess I was feeling a little crazy today!

Where were you born? Hartford, CT

Middle name: Ellen

How old will you be this year? 39

Nicknames: Cindy Lou Hoo

Are you taller than your mother or father? Same as mom, shorter than dad.

Do you cry often during movies? Very rarely.

What is your biggest pet peeve? Cliques

Favorite color: Pink ... Pink ... Pink

Favorite foods: None ... I really don't like eating that much. However, I do have favorite candy ... Milk Duds, Hot Tamales and Fruity flavored tootsie rolls

Favorite beverage: Milk shakes, half chocolate, half vanilla

Favorite cold cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats

Favorite smells: Baby Lotion, a clean home, fresh cut grass and fall.

Favorite time of day: Night time

What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use? Pantene

Favorite make-up products? I don't use make-up

How many pillows do you sleep with? As many as I can locate, but I certainly do prefer three or four.

Do you play an instrument? Clarinet and I am so pleased to announce that I am getting rather good on the piano.

Have you ever been skinny dipping? Yes

Did you do any sports in High School? Softball and soccer

What was the last movie you saw in the theater? Aquamarine

What is your favorite article of clothing? My pink shirts and green sweater. I would wear that combination every day if it didn't have to get washed!

What is your dream vacation? A snow vacation -- Snowmobiling, hiking, skiing, and, yes a wood burning stove in a cabin.

What was your first impression of your spouse? I thought he was awfully cute, but more than that, so friendly. I had just come to Utah on an exchange program and saw Jonathan in the campus store. He remembered my name and that was huge to me because I knew absolutely no one.

If you were an animal what would you be? A dog

What is your favorite “me- time” activity? Reading and shopping.

Favorite TV shows: Family Feud, American Idol, The Dugger (sp?)Family( Lots of people make fun of them, but I love watching all of their cute kid)

What is your dream car? One that doesn't have mechanical problems.

What is one of your weaknesses? I don't do mornings well at all. I also procrastinate, and I hate that.

What do you fix for dinner when there’s nothing to fix? Egg and cheese sandwiches or macaroni and cheese. Though I have been lots better lately and typically have some meals I have frozen.

OKAY ... I'm getting bored with this! There are alot of questions, which is probably why I never do these!!!

If you could live in a different decade/era which one would it be? Early 20th century --- much simplier way of life.

Do you consider yourself outgoing? When I am comfortable in a situation, I am extremely outgoing to others. When I am new in the situation (moving), I am more of an introvert

What is something you are constantly working on? Being a better mother. I know how I want to be, but I always seem to fall short of that goal.

Any hidden talents? Nope. The few talents I have, I make sure to flaunt.

What is a word or phrase you overuse? Do you know what I mean?!!

What is the worst thing that happened to you this past year? Can't think of anything awful.

What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? The realization that I am going to go back to college and starting to plan for that.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? To become a better piano player and to have Andrew sit through church. Having Jonathan sitting up on the stand every week is truly the pits!

The best piece of advice you learned this past year? It's okay to say no once in a while when people ask you to do something. You have to keep yourself sane, too!

Don't Forget ... the Butter, too!

Jenna must have some nutritional deficiencies because she is addicted to sugar and salt. She will lick the salt right out of the shaker (I'll bet you all wish you could come eat at our home now, right?!) and eats sugar by the spoonfulls if she can get a moment alone in the kitchen. This morning, while eating breakfast, Jonathan was talking about this and said how she just seemed to have these huge cravings for them. Jenna heard and piped up, "And don't forget the butter, Dad. You don't know about that one, but I sneak it all the time when you're not looking!" What a silly child she is!