So Molly (my sister-in-law) tagged me and since she was so gracious to do it when I tagged her, here we go...
6 Random Things About Myself
1) I sang a solo part at my high school graduation - it was a Gloria Estefan song (I am making myself sound old, I know) and I sang 3-4 lines solo and then the choir joined in. I do love to sing, but have lost my love for being in front of an audience and so I don't really do things like that anymore... maybe someday I will join the ward choir or something.
2) I was able to travel around Scandinavia after I graduated High School. Two consecutive summers after high school, for about 3 months each time, I spent in Scandinavia. Mostly Sweden, but because the countries are so close there, I was able to go to all of the Scandinavian countries and Germany. While there and in between I even learned to speak Swedish and could get around pretty well, but have since lost most of my vocabulary due to lack of practice... sad how that happens.
3) I met my husband in Southern Illinois. I was going to school in a small little town of S. Illinois and he was working as a TV Weatherman. Our bishop introduced us and blah, blah, blah - "we are a happy family."
4) I went to 3 different high schools. We moved around a lot growing up - about once per year on average and so it just happened that my sophomore year I was enrolled in 3 different High School (one of those twice). We ended up returning to the original area (and original High School) where I graduated.
PS - I made the Varsity Tennis Team in all three schools!
5) I love to read! I mean really - I love it. I didn't always like to read, it is only been the last year that I really have had a passion for reading. I started with Twilight (as should everyone!) and went from there. I have read about 20 novels (aprox 450 pages each) in the last year. My relax time is no longer to watch TV after the kids go to sleep, it is to read!
6) My dream car is a minivan. Don't laugh and even if you do, I don't care! Think about it, I am a mom, we have a lot of crap to pack in the car when we go places. I don't want an SUV, they are too big, they are gas wasters, and I don't want to have to hurdle the middle seat to get into the back. Minivans are perfect for what I want. I have lots of room, you can get every extra to make it just perfect, they are okay on gas and they drive like a car. Plus I am up higher, but not in a tank in the air.
Jared and I have agreed that we will get one with our next child... so either we have another quick or we give in and get it early. I think Christmas would be perfect! Right now if anyone comes to visit we have to take separate car to go anywhere because we are maxed out... doesn't it sound like we need a minivan! :)
Tag - Cammie P, Melissa C, Becky M, Lindsey N, Lindsay O, and Teri
The Rules:
1. Link the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write 6 random things about yourself.
4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them.
5. Let the person know you tagged them on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when you've posted.
Our Family
Our Little Princess
Emma (7) started 1st grade this year! She is quite the student! She is one of the top readers in her class and loves that she can now read chapter books. She also started piano lessons and we love to listen to her practice everyday. Emma played soccer this year and had a ton of fun on her team. Over the summer she finally became an official swimmer! Once she got it, there was no stopping her and she spent hours and hours every week in the pool and jumping off the diving board. She keeps busy playing with her friends, dancing, singing (always) and running after her brothers. She is a very tentative big sister, always ready to help out with the boys and keep them happy. She will be baptized in November 2013 and to prepare as a family we made a goal to read the Book of Mormon all the way through. She keeps us on task and we have enjoyed the blessing this goal has brought us. We are so blessed to have her and are grateful that her brothers have her as an example to look up to.
Our Big Man
Carson (5) continues to be a busy preschooler! He is an awesome student! He enjoys reading, writing, painting, being creative and he LOVES to dance. It is one of our favorite activities to turn on iTunes and shake it! Carson also played soccer this year. He loved playing with his friends and his cousin Logan on his team! Over the summer he took swimming lessons and found his confidence under the water - he is the cutest little fish you will ever see! Carson is growing so quickly and this year started learning to ride his bike without training wheels. He did not master it yet, but he is very close and we are pretty sure once it warms up again that he will be zipping around in no time. He continues to improve with his speech and is quickly becoming an awesome little talker. We love our little guy; he has a great sense of humor and always strives to make everyone smile.
Our Dog
Harrison (3) brings us new adventures everyday! He is a great learner. He is starting to write his ABC’s, he can spell and write his name beautifully and loves “writing letters” with his sister at his side. He loves playing on the computer and iPad, playing pretend and being a train conductor with his Geotrax collection. He is a huge fan of his older brother and sister - he looks forward everyday for their return from school. Harry is very athletic and enjoys any type of ball playing! He loves playing outside in any weather and often times has to be dragged in to avoid hypothermia. This last month Harrison has FINALLY started potty training - it has become a special time for he and Mom - we are proud of him for the progress he has made and proud of her because he is still one piece. :)
Baby Dallin
Dallin (4 mos) is the newest addition to our family. He was born in the early evening of September 7th, at 8lbs 11 oz and 21 inches long - our biggest baby yet! It was a slow labor, but once he wanted to come, he was serious, his doctor even missed the adventure and his Dad nearly missed it also because they both decided to step out at the wrong time. He had a rough start and had to hang out with the NICU team for the first few minutes of his life, but quickly showed everyone he was a tough little guy and nothing was going to stop him! He has grown very quickly - weighing over 15 lbs already! It’s no wonder because his favorite hobby is eating! He is a great smiler and is always loves to brighten Jared’s day with an excited grin when he arrives home from work. We are so blessed to have his sweet little personality in our home. The whole family has wrapped themselves around his little fingers. His brothers and sister are addicted to holding, hugging, kissing and playing with him.
3 comments:
Good Job!
I love my minivan, so I don't think you are crazy. You are right on every point. And once the kids start school you need one for carpooling. We got ours just after having out second child, so start looking!
P.S. I happen to know a really good ward choir director.")
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