Seven Random Things About Me

My mom, Celebration of Life, tagged me to blog about 7 unknown things about me. I have changed it to "7 random things" instead. Sorry Mom! Hope you don't mind!

1. We all know how I feel about Bon Jovi, but I also love Techno! A friend of mine introduced me to it and now I just can't get enough!

2. I have never walked on a beach...unless you count Sandy Beach in Pinedale...but I don't. Some day I will get to collect my own sea shells and drift wood!

3. I hate whip cream. Hate it! Can't stand it. The only time I have ever liked it was when I was pregnant.

4. My favorite candy bar is Almond Joy. Love the coconut, the almonds, and the chocolate! LOVE IT ALL!!

5. Many years ago my aunt Dellie Day gave me some of her salt and pepper shakers to start my own collection. I have since then given them back, but for some reason I am STILL getting them for gifts. I don't collect them any more.

6. I cross stitch as one of my hobbies. I never seem to get any of them done, but have lots of them started.

7. And last but not least....I LOVE the Raiders! They aren't having a very successful season this year, but I still love them! Oh, and I HATE the Broncos. Stupid donkeys!

Well, there you have it. Seven random things about me. Some you may already know, but I hope I caught you off guard with the rest!

I will call it Drifter

This piece of driftwood came with a note that said:

Laura,

This is honest to good, bonafide, genuine 1 of a kind, "driftwood" from the coast line of Bandon by the sea, OREGON. This was brought especially for you, 1,000 miles, across several states, upon your request. Please enjoy this little piece of "Oregon."

Courtesy of

Susan :)

Don't you just LOVE presents! Thanks Susan!

Stuffing anyone?

I know it's a little late...but I couldn't resist!

Bed Fairies

I had an overwhelming memory come to mind recently. Do you remember the bed fairies? Mynetta and I were named that by Grandma Lil. When ever we would visit Grandma we would sneak into her room and make her bed. She never failed to act surprised. I miss the summers when all of the grandchildren would take turns visiting her and our aunts. I have great memories of the fort we all built behind her house. I still live by her rules that were drilled into our heads:

Never ever walk in grass above your knees...you can't see if there are snakes. Always stay where you can see home...you don't want to get lost. Don't go walking at night...you can't see if there are badgers near by.

I miss her. Lots.

It's good to be back! Love you all!

Good bye for now

We go home tomorrow...the remodel is almost over...and I am exhausted!

SURPRISE!!!

Well, well, well. Look who it is! I am finally FINALLY updating my blog. I am at my mom's this weekend cleaning up the mess that Bryan and I made when we did the remodel in her kitchen and am taking a break to play on her computer. There's so much to tell you in such a short time.

Brooklyn is now over 4 months old and I have nicknamed her my "Rolly Polly Chuncky Monkey Babbling Brook." She's such a happy baby...until she's hungry and then she's screaming bloody murder.

Kaylee is in first grade this year. The school district we live in is year round. She started in July and LOVES it. On her first day I asked her how school was and she said "Mom, it is so amazing!"

Elizabeth starts pre-school on Sept. 2nd. I have had fun with her the last couple months while Kaylee is at school. We have had some much needed one-on-one time and I'm going to miss her when she goes to school.

I have decided to stay home and be a full time Mom and not go back to work. It's taking me some time to figure out a schedule and activities to keep me busy. I haven't been able to do this before and still feel like I'm playing hooky from work. It's been great having the summer off, though!

We have had a great summer and I can't believe it's almost over. Hope you've had a great summer too! Talk to you all soon...

8 more weeks to go! Dr. apt. went good yesterday. I have gained only 12 lbs! Can't believe it!