100 things about me

Stolen shamelessly from Monica's blog ;)
Hey Mon, its vital that I do this instead of cleaning my house ;)


1. I have 7 terrific kids
2. I have a little guy named Alex who has trisomy 21 (who I wouldn't change a bit if given the chance)
3. I love coffee
4. I always wanted a big family..I grew up with one brother and used to covet the Brady Bunch family ;) I even tucked in all my dolls and stuffed animals around me (as a kid lol), and pretended they were my siblings.
5. I have always been a stay at home mom
6. This is our 4th house we have owned
7. We have a swimming pool that I love..I love water..Another childhood dream!
8. I grew up in Idaho, and am not a potato head..Contrary to popular belief..We grew no potatoes where we lived! lol
9. I have a weird autoimmune thing that sucks lol
10. Obviously, I love my computer and think wireless laptops are heaven on earth!
11. I don't watch alot of tv..but am looking forward to American Idol again this season
12. I have a hard time sitting still for long lengths of time, except on the computer ;)
13. I am quite sure I have ADD lol
14. I love long hair and curse the day I let my friend try to highlight it..As now its only down the middle of my back :(
15. I use hair dye out of the box..And I cut my own hair..Always have.
16. My father used to be a barber many years ago
17. My dad died 4 years ago on august 18th and I miss him every day.
18. I have had 5 miscarriages and several chemical pregnancies
19. I am 99% sure I am done having children, but dread the day I know for sure.
20. I love to play slot machines..cheapy ones. I won $1,100 a couple weeks ago on a 40 cent bet :)
21. I also love to play Texas Hold Em with our friends (but usually lose)
22. I love red wine..my favorites are Shiraz and Pinot noir
23. I love to entertain
24. My favorite food is pasta
25. I think I am the only person in the US that doesn't like Doritos or Cola
26. I prefer vanilla over chocolate
27. I used to have a German Shepherd named Kina
28. I was 19 when I got married and dh was 22
29. I had my first baby at 20
30. I love to oil paint, but haven't had time in 10 years
31. Thomas Kinkaid is my favorite artist
32. I am a Christian
33. I am a Repulican
34. I a pro life
35. I love to talk on the phone in the tub to Monica
36. I have had countless cell phones, as Alex likes to send them swimming.
37. I hate potty training kids
38. I have acrylic nails
39. I love makeup and clothes
40. I hate buying anything that is not on sale (clothing)
41. I do not enjoy fast food..except for McDonalds fries occasionally
42. I love soup
43. I like micro brews and I have to have lemon or lime in it ;)
44. I drink diet squirt or diet lemonade mostly
45. I love to travel
46. I have been on 2 cruises and would like to go on another soon
47. I dread the day my first baby leaves the nest
48. I really dread the day my last baby leaves the nest (if it happens lol)
49. I have two very dear friends who have lost children, and I pray I never have to face that.
50. I just gave away all my maternity clothes
51. I have always had a messy room..my whole life, even though I always vow to keep it clean
52. I hate hanging up clothes
53. I like to cook
54. I prefer crispy over soft cookies
55. I love white chocolate
56. I can't mail anything to save my life
57. I love going to movies
58. I really love movie popcorn, but hate microwave popcorn
59. I love Disneyland
60. I love boating, but I get motion sickness easily
61. I used to waterski and was fairly good on one ski as a teen
62. I used to snow ski, but can't afford to take everyone
63. I love snow and wish we got more of it
64. My favorite holiday is Christmas and I love to decorate for it
65. I love to decorate in general
66. I am a lace and pearls type girl
67. I never go out of my house without makeup (unless to put alex on the bus)
68. I look really scary without makeup ;)
69. My favorite color has always been pink
70. I like my eggs over easy, but not with runny whites
71. I love sauce and condiments
72. I hate avocados and dried fruit
73. I love babies..Everything about them
74. I love going to the ocean..I am always reminded of the awesomeness of God when I see it.
75. I am scared of flying, but do it anyway
76. I am a bit claustrophobic
77. I am terrified of bees
78. I like to read, but have a hard time finding time to read entire books.
79. I enjoy reading medical stuff
80. At times I wish I had gotten a career in medicine
81. My worst subject was math
82. I have a terrible sense of direction
83. I love thunder storms
84. I am fascinated with tornadoes and hurricanes
85. I like joking around and tend to be fairly sarcastic
86. I share a brain with Monica
87. I have always breastfed my babies, but for whatever reason haven't had enough milk to fully breastfeed Jonah
88. I love Starbucks
89. I love pedicures
90. I like having my hair brushed
91. I am not a late night person or an early morning person lol
92. My favorite movie is "Good Will Hunting"
93. I love scary movies
94. I love traditional style homes
95. Swimming is my favorite exercise (although I usually end up floating on an air mattress ;) )
96. I love my hot tub, but is currently broken
97. I need to get out of the house daily
98. I am very social
99. I prefer small groups of people over large groups
100. I love vanilla lotion