100 Things Just For You

100 Things About Me -
I was challenged to do this.....it was really fun. I hope I don't dash anyone's expectations or realities ;-) I now challenge each person that reads this to try it. It doesn't take too long (about 20 minutes). Leave me a message where I can find your responses. Good times!!!

1- I love movies. I should be more selective.
2- I got married just shy of my 20th birthday. Brian was 25. We didn’t have a clue.
3- I always knew that I would only give birth to boys.
4- I never thought about adopting myself until I watched Adoption Story on TLC and then Heavenly Father made sure I didn't let it go.
5- I am stubborn
6- Brian TRULY is my best friend
7- Carol is a very close second
8- I am funny at just the right moments (thanks Carol)
9- I spend money when there is nothing else to do, when there is something else to do…seriously, I have to stop. (love you Brian)
10- My feet are HUGE!!
11- Speaking of feet, I never untie my shoes when I take them off
12- I’m grumpy when my shoes are still tied and I have to put them back on
13- I have a pair of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Shoes. They are international.
14- I have very fine hair (as in skinny strands)
15- It’s amazing how versatile it is despite this shortcoming
16- I earned my R.N. degree after being married with five kids(now six) THANKS BRIAN!
17- I love to read
18- Brian doesn’t love it when I read…I tend to neglect everyone and everything
19- I love to take a long hot bath with a good magazine
20- I love to work alongside Brian…..doesn’t matter what it is
21- I like to work in the yard…if it’s not over 100 degrees. Then not so much
22- Our basement is almost finished. It has been almost finished for six months.
23- Speaking of which, my right shoulder is broken. It doesn’t work right.
24- I am sick of my arm hurting…..shopping anyone????
25- I have very funny friends
26- I love to find the perfect card for no particular reason and send it
27- Some people say I am generous
28- It’s mine! Mine! Mine!
29- I’m a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
30- I love that I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
31- I had nasty pregancies/deliveries
32- Others had it worse
33- Molar pregnancy of twins
34- Pre-eclampsia…..preemie Eric
35- Hospitalized for respiratory infection……only full termer….Jacob
36- Placenta previa and massive hemorrhage…..preemie Jonathan
37- Possible uterine rupture (uterine window)……preemie Samuel
38- Scared Brian one too many times
39- Adopted Mandi
40- Adopted Sarah
41- I had plastic surgery
42- I would not advise plastic surgery
43- It was my tummy if you must know
44- I have a very cool scar from hip to hip
45- Sam calls that same scar “my crack”
46- I was nominated by my peers to speak at my Nursing graduation
47- I spoke at my graduation…..it was scary
48- My daughter’s voice sounds like a smurf when she’s whining
49- I love my daughter
50- My girls are perhaps the two cutest girls ever born
51- If I could pick I would be a size 34B
52- Refer to #42
53- My natural father unexpectedly died when I was four years old
54- My dad unexpectedly died when I was twenty seven years old
55- My dad was my hero and my biggest cheerleader
56- I miss him
57- I date my husband at least once a week
58- Eric and Jake are superstar babysitters
59- I like to decorate my house and other people’s houses. It is more fun to spend their money
60- I worked as a Maternity Nurse for one year (postpartum and labor and delivery) until I quit to be back home with my kids
61- Being a stay at home mom is the HARDEST job in the world
62- Being a stay at home mom is the BEST job in the world
63- I am currently at home on this computer, Sarah has a runny nose, Mandi is wanting something and Sam ran off to play with a neighbor….see, the BEST job ever.
64- I am here for my child’s best moments
65- I am here for my child’s absolute worst moments
66- I am here!
67- People who are judgmental annoy me
68- Kindness is my favorite word – I wish I were better at it.
69- I love getting handwritten notes/letters
70- I have every note, scrap of paper, card, letter or message Brian has written to me…EVER
71- I struggle against being reclusive when I feel “yucky”
72- I am terrible! at returning phone calls
73- I feel so bad that I am bad at returning phone calls
74- I love Spring and Autumn. Each one is a time for reflection and change.
75- I have been on a cruise and I loved it. Absolutely loved it! Can’t wait to go back.
76- Genuine people are my favorite….the good, the bad, the ugly
77- Adults who act like they are in middle school drive me crazy
78- Mean people stink!
79- Buying little girl clothes is way too fun
80- My husband is way more witty than should be allowed
81- I can finish my husbands sentences….I try not to cuz he doesn’t really love when I interrupt him
82- I love to play Settler’s of Catan
83- I love most games…it is fun to interact with people and laugh and visit. You can tell a whole lot about someone by how they handle a game.
84- I really love college football
85- I have been a USC Trojan fan my whole life
86- Being a Bronco fan and Cougar fan is only in my adult life
87- Most of my best memories growing up are things that didn’t cost any money
88- Most people have issues. Some need tissues. That’s what makes us all unique.
89- I always liked the barbed wire tattoo. Not sure why. Never would get a tattoo. But that is beside the point.
90- I am in awe of those who sacrifice their time, their talents and sometimes their lives to serve our country. They deserve so much more than they get.
91- I hate when people say they don’t read the news because it’s too depressing.
92- I believe true differences are made one day, one person at a time
93- I was on the Homecoming Court in high school. ???????? What was that all about?
94- I have really great sisters-in-law. Really great. Cindy, Suzanne, Melissa, Jill, Tenna…you guys rock!!!
95- I got my first speeding ticket 10 days after I got my license. I had a cute boy in my car and decided to speed away from school (in a school zone) to look cool. Hello stupid!
96- My fourth grade teacher made a huge difference in my life…in a good way
97- My fifth grade teacher made a huge difference in my life…..in a horrible way
98- I’m still bitter about it ;-)
99- My youngest daughter had open heart surgery in January ’08. It was one of the most trying times of my life. I am grateful for my faith
100- I live a very blessed life. In every sense of the word. Heavenly Father deserves all the credit for every good thing.