Down Memory Lane: Milestones

Saturday, May 9, 2009

A Blog Milestone!

Hip Hip Hooray..... 100 POSTS TODAY!!!

100 Things about me: That you may or may not know...

1. I was born in Huntsville, AR. (Madison County).

I was delieverd by Dr. Box.

Madison County has a nickname....Booger County

2. I share my birthday with my sister, cousin, and mother-n-law.

3. I have one sister and one brother. I also grew up with 2 foster sisters and 2 foster brothers.

Foster brother Darrel age 17

The gang!

4. I grew up on a farm. I'm still a country girl at heart!

5. I helped my mom at the Busy Bee Daycare...that's when I knew I wanted to be a teacher. (About 10 years old.)

6. I starting cleaning houses when I was 12 years old. I made $.50 an hour. Then she felt that wasn't very much for my hard work and bumped it up to $1.00 an hour. I cleaned for people until I got out of college...now...a little burned out in the cleaning area!

7. I lost my dad in an auto accident when I was 14 years old. I still think of him and miss him!

8. I liked fishing with my dad. I don't like putting the worm on the hook.

9. I graduated from Huntsville High School in 1990.

10. I played the drums in band and was a flag girl.

11. I took piano lessons and baton twirling lessons. I wish I would have kept going in piano, and I still have my baton. I bring it out every once in a while. :o)

12. I was in Drama in High School.

13. I have been to Mexico. (Senior trip)

14. My first beach was Corpus Christi, TX. I saw my first jelly fish.

15. I was a cheerleader my senior year in High School. E-E-E-AG, L-L-L-ES, Eagles, Eagles...the best!

16. I went to Washington DC to President Bill Clinton's Inauguration in 1993. I very kind stranger gave me her earmuffs...cold!!! I vote conservative now...

After touring the White House...1993

17. I was legally blind after HS. I wore glasses after college. I had RK done on my eyes in 1996.

18. I've sold Girl Scout cookies.

19. I went to the U of A ...Fayetteville (1990-1994)

20. I lived in a dorm for two years....Gibson Hall.

21. I had pen pals in college. (Brian and Katrina)

22. I got my degree in Elementary Education.

23. I am the only one in my family that got a degree. (My family before I was married) My husband has a degree.

24. I did my student teaching at Elkins. Loved Kindergarten...6th grade was not my cup of tea.

25. I taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades at St. Paul Elementary. I also taught split classes. I had some students for three years! :o)

My first year as a teacher.... 1995

26. I lived in an apartment with my sister. I love my sister!

27. I let my teaching license expire. Brain cells out of whack! Now I have to take the Praxis again 15 years later!

28. I am a middle child.

29. I was a waitress at the Cracker Barrel. I received a $100.00 tip.......from
my fiance and a proposal there too. :o)

30. I have one cat...Snowball, and one dog...Buddy (Scottie)

31. I was married on 8-8-99 in Bella Vista, AR. I was 27 years old!

Married 8-9-99

32. I have the best 3 boys I could ever ask for. They are the only male grandchildren on Michael's side of the family. (Amongst 9 girls)

Gulf Shores...2005

33. I have been blessed to be able to stay home for 7 years! I will always cherish the years I stayed home!

34. I have the best husband! He is my best friend.

Super Man pose!

35. I would like to walk in Jerusalem.

36. I love water! Especially the ocean and water falls.

Daytona Beach

37. I have been on trains, planes, and automobiles...oh and a motorcycle, boats, but no big boat...hint, hint.

38. If I could go to only one place it would be... Hawaii!

39. I love to be frugal. I love to go to thrift stores and yard sales!

40. I have slept under the stars. I love to go camping, canoe, boating, and hiking.

41. I love spending time with friends and family.

42. I have a garden and fruit trees. I grew up with a big orchard.

43. I have had one traumatic 23 1/2 hour long birth, and one fast, smooth 5 hour long birth. They were worth it!

44. I dye my hair even though I'm naturally a blondie...now a dark blondie.

45. I have been on many, too many to name diets. I love the Biggest Loser!

46. I stopped drinking all soda...(Diet Coke junkie) in Jan. 2008. Wooohoo! Water is my drink of choice.

47. I like crafts.... making them and going to craft fairs.

48. I have donated blood and plasma. Maybe too much plasma...I have a hole in my arm to prove it.

49. I love babies and kids.

50. I like to mow. I have to fight my husband over who will mow...To him it's his responsibility...To me it's relaxing, out of house, music, and time to work on a tan.

51. My hobbies: I like to decorate, photography, crafts, and making cakes.

52. My favorite food....strawberries!!...or is it chocolate! Okay...chocolate covered strawberries...that's what I'm talkin' about!!!!

The groom's cake at our wedding... 1999

53. I have been happily married for 9 1/2 years. ;o)

Celebrating one of our anniversaries.

54. I have one grandparent still alive...Grandma Lane. (96 years old.)

Grandma Lane's 96th birthday party... 2008

55. I have blue eyes unfortunately now with sun damage spots on them. Wear your glasses!

56. I have been severely sunburned...3rd degree burn with blisters! Wear sunscreen!

57. I can fold my tongue in half and make it stick. Go ahead try it! See...I'm so talented!

58. I can do the splits. Yes, even now at 37!

59. I have owned two homes and rented one since I was married. Dream...build one.

60. I like to dream...plan...set goals, and organize.

61. I hate spiders, snakes, and public speaking.

Facing my fears!

62. I like going to Razorback Baseball games. Woo Pig Sooie!

63. I drive 45 minutes to church. I've been at the same church for 14 years.
I love my church.

64. I teach Sunday School to 4 year olds. Love it!

65. I have been in jail!

Okay, are you still awake?? Just on a field trip with my mom's daycare. I'm the tallest in red.

66. I'm a night owl.

67. I go to a chiropractor. I had chronic pain in my neck/shoulder...no more! Our whole family goes.

Cameron getting a scan of his spine...08

68. I like watching Dancing with the Stars...I would like to take a dance class with my hubby.

69. My favorite season used to be summer...now it is fall...I love the changing color.

70. I love pedicures/manicures and massages!!! I love SPA Days!!!

71. I like to bake and cook new foods.

72. My favorite color used to be...purple. If I had to choose today...blue...no wait...red!

73. I've lived in a dorm, mobile home, apartment, log home, rent home, and a fixer-upper home. I enjoy making a house...home.

74. I rode in an ambulance and have been to the ER....once! Only after I had BOYS!!!

75. I love being a mom...even if it's the hardest job out there.

76. I like movies. I like to read a good book. I am a magazine junkie. I like my FREE magazines!

77. I have expensive taste, but I am not high maintenance.

78. I recycle. I want to build a green home and have solar panels.

79. I like/try to be frugal.

80. I am on facebook. I'm not on My Space.

81. I go to eat at my mom's (with the family) every Sunday.

82. I like to learn new things...explore new possibilities.

83. I've been to Disney Land...Epcot Center.

84. I was in the church choir. I've been in the Living Christmas Tree.

85. I don't like scary movies.

86. My biggest pet peeve...whining.

87. I like roller coasters.

88. I like playing games...board games, card games, etc.

89. If we have another child...I want to adopt. ;o)

90. I love MUSIC...I love listening and singing. I listen to worship music every day!! I don't like constant humming.

91. I love flying. Taking off is the best part.

92. I make my own laundary soap.

93. I like surprises...good surprises only!

94. I believe in the power of prayer. I believe the Word of God is TRUTH!

95. I am a people watcher.

96. My favorite holiday is CHRISTmas!

Christmas 2008

97. I am a perfectionist...still working on that one.

98. My favorite flower- two-toned roses. My DH brings me lots of flowers!