Five Question Friday

I can't believe it's already 4rth of July weekend. This year is flying by! We have lots going on this weekend...
tomorrow we are celebrating my sister-in-law's bday; Sunday, we are going to the beach with our friends Maranda and Jason; and Monday we are cooking out at my parents and then at my husband's parents house. What are your plans for the 4rth??
Happy Birthday SIL! Hope you have wonderful birthday!!

Now... for Five Question Friday! You should link up at... My Little Life

1. If you had the opportunity to bungee jump, would you?

You know what? I think I might- but I might just pee my pants if I did, LOL
I have always said I would never do things like that.. like jump out of a plane or anything, but as I am getting older, I am getting more adventurous and wanting to try new things. :)

2. Would you rather go to the movie theater or to the drive-in?

I have never been to a drive-in because they don't have them where I live, but I think it would be awesome if there was one here!! Although, I really love the air conditioning that is provided in our theaters lol, because it is HOT here!

3. Do you have your groceries delivered?

Never! I love grocery shopping and yes.. I am one of those couponers! The pic shows my current shopping list :)

4. Eyebrows: Do you wax, thread, pluck, or stay au naturel?

I used to wax, but now I just pluck. Either way... it sucks. :(

5. Would the people you went to high school with be surprised by your life today?

Me in high school.. such a nerd!

Me now... still a nerd!

I don't know. I think my life has been pretty predictable. I work at a university and am in school to be a high school history teacher. I think most people could see me as a teacher. I dunno.

Hope you have a fantastic 4rth! Be safe!

Love, E

Five Question Friday!

Ya ya ya! It's Friday! and we're moving home this weekend, so I am of course tickled to death! :)
Not to mention it's Valentine's weekend, so hopefully I will be going on a date at some point ;)
Until then... here's FQF! Link up here to play along.

1. Would you rather be on ABC's Extreme Home MakeOver or TLC's What not to Wear?

Ummmm…. Extreme Home MakeOver in a heart beat! I would love to see what professionals could do with our tiny humble abode.

2. Do you have any tattoos?
Yes, I do. Just one. It’s a tiny little sparrow. I have always wanted one, but am horrified of needles. The first year we were married, my husband I randomly decided to get one on a Tuesday night, LOL
So we both got sparrow because they represent soul mates. His a more masculine version, but mine is very dainty (I think) and in a place that it can be easily hidden.

(yes... I am a big baby, lol)

3. Do you tell your kids about things you did growing up?
Right now he’s only almost 2, so I really can’t tell him things yet and him quite get the concept, but one day I do plan to tell all! Well, almost all.

4. If the traffic signal turns yellow, do you stop or speed up?
All depends where I am and what’s going on! LOL I usually slow down though.

5. What's your preference: chocolate or chips?
Umm… both! I always have to equal things out. If I have one bite of chocolate, it must be evened out with a salty potato chip. I know, I’m ridiculous, but it just bothers me!
If I had to pick one though- I guess it would be chips!

Have a blessed weekend!

Love, E

Five Question Friday

Whoo-hoo it's Friday!!! YAY! I plan on not studying or doing any homework this weekend! I have worked my booty off the past 2 weeks with school and my brain needs a break! Tonight is Mama's Night Out! No telling what we will get into ; )
This weekend is filled with all sorts of goodies, like we are FINALLY going home! It's been a year of us living at my parent's house and I appreciate everything they have done for us, but it's time to go home! We have been so homesick. Sunday, I have an out of town baby shower to attend for my cousin. It's going to be a good weekend.
If you have not already, you should join in on Five Question Friday!

1. If you had $1,000 to donate to a charity, which would you choose?

I have a passion for children and education so I would donate my money to Wilmer Hall Children's Home here in Mobile, AL. You can make a donation here or check out a list of needed items here.

2. Snow days: Do you welcome them happily or are they a pain in your butt?

Well, we don't get much snow around here! AND if we do, you better believe schools will be closed and we will be playing in it- even if it's just a few flurries! LOL

3. What talent did you wish you had and why?
I would love to be able to play the violin or sing. I love classical music because it is so beautiful and relaxing. And the singing would just be flat out fun! Especially if could sing like that last girl who auditioned on American Idol last night. Did you see her? She was fantastic!

4. Are you a news, politics or celebrity gossip junkie?

I love all of it! I don't obsess over it, but I do find it interesting. I always read the newspaper, watch the news, listen in on CNN, and read my PEOPLE magazine!

5. What is your favorite "cocktail"? (Are you a beer person, a kiddie cocktail junkie, or perhaps your more the "Cosmo" kind?! Anything flies...doesn't hafta be alcoholic!)

I love, love, love a good Vodka Collins with Grenadine! Tastes just like a pink lemonade.

Love, E

Hello all! School started back this week and I am for lack of better word, pooped. I'm ready to get some sleep this weekend. I'm hoping the little man allows me to do so. This week has been crazy at work and then to add the new semester into the equation- my brain is fried. Time to have a little fun- Five Question Friday!

1. Where did you meet your spouse and did you instantly know it was love?

I met him on MySpace. I sent him a comment because he looked familiar to me. Come to find out we lived within 3 miles of each other. After awhile of talking- we agreed to meet in person. AND yes, I knew in that few moments after meeting that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. I knew there was no turning back.

On our honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mexico

2. What is your favorite room in your house?

Our kitchen and dining room are combined, but my favorite part is in the dining area. I have an old china cabinet that holds all of my cook books, china, special collectibles, and on top sits a painting of bright green pear and a framed photograph of our family. The cabinet sits beside a window that overlooks our front yard and I just love it :)

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3. Can you wiggle your ears?
um.. I don't think I can. lol

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4. What is your evening ritual?

Usually leave work at 5 and if I don't have class or a chiropractor appointment, I go straight home and love on my little man. I then prepare dinner, clean up around the house, wash clothes if need be, give Judson a bath and get him dressed for bed, play with him and chit chat with the husband until Judson goes to sleep. I then get stuff ready for the next day- like Judson's bag, clothes, and lunches. Then the husband and I usually crash for the evening in our bed and usually watch "Three and Half Men" until we fade out. LOL HOW EVENTFUL!

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5. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?

Not enough! Well, I guess we do pretty good- usually 6 hours. Jimbo (my husband) starts his day at 5 and I start mine at 6. Judson sometimes starts his even earlier, but he has been sleeping good lately. We've officially made it to 7 a.m. on Saturdays! Hallalujah!

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Hope you have a beautiful, fun-filled weekend!

 

Love, E

Five Question Friday

Ahhh- feels good to be back at work and back to blogger world. My Grandfather passed away last weekend and so we were out of town this week for the arrangements and life was a little chaotic. Now, it's Friday and then I get a 3 day weekend! That's what I'm talkin' about! : )

You should visit My Little Life and join in on the Five Question Friday fun!

1. What movie could you watch over and over again and not get tired of?
I have too many movies that I like- but here are a few favorites that I don't mind watching over and over.

2. What's your biggest pet peeve right now?
Ohhh... I can't stand smacking. I understand that some children do not understand the concept of chewing with your mouth closed, but ADULTS? Come on now! It's so disgustingly rude.

3. If you had to describe your best friend in five words or less, what would you say?
Let's see-------- quirky, beautiful, ballsy (lol), hilarious, and charming :)

4. If you did not have to worry about money or go to school what would you do for a living?
Oh the possibilities! Well, I have always wanted to go to culinary school and one day own my very own restaurant, so I would probably open it up and whip up some delightful treats for you! I already have the menu ready!

-OR-
I would become an interior designer like the oh so talented Miss Candice Olson

-OR-
I would open my own store showcasing my favorite vintage furnishings and paintings much like the items sold at the store, "Objects" located in the Eastern Shore Center here in Spanish Fort, Alabama. I truly adore that store.

5. What is your one "splurge" item, that you will always buy, no matter the cost?
Anything by StriVectin. Magic in a tube I tell ya. ; )

Hope you have a blessed weekend!

Love, E

Five Question Friday

Thank goodness it is Friday! This has been a rough week for me. My Grandfather has cancer and is in his final days. Most of us grandchildren sat with him last night and said our final goodbyes. He was not expected to make it through this morning. My parents are still with him now. I am not looking forward to my phone buzzing with the news of his passing today. Our family is HUGE so it was nice to be surrounded by so many loved ones last night. Please keep our family in your prayers.

On a lighter note, it is FRIDAY! Did I say that already? ;) Here's Five Question Friday. Link up over at My Little Life and play along! It's fun!

1. What is your current favorite book, and why?

I really hate to say this because it is so commercialized now, but I really can't wait until the day when I can find a book to top the first book in the "Twilight" series. I can name three books that I have read in my lifetime that were so good that I could barely put them down. PLEASE someone please write me a book that is mind blowing, can't think straight because I can only think of the book, can't put it down, read in only 3 days because it's so good, kinda book! Pretty please? Here are the 3 that I've just LOVED.
1. Little Women
2. Swimsuit by James Patterson
3. Twilight and we all know who wrote it. LOL

2. Do you go to the dentist regularly?
Yes ma'am! I paid too much money for these little beauties to let them go. I am an advocate for good hygiene, especially when it comes to taking care of your teeth.  : )

3. What is your worst memory from High School?
I had a lot of days in high school that were not so great, but the one that sticks out to me the most is this;
Without going into too much detail.. there was a boy who had a crush on me, but I had a boyfriend. This boy decided to write fake letters from me stating that I wanted to be with him. He brought the letters to school and passed them around to all my classmates. They all thought I was a you know what, and I was completely humiliated in that 3rd block class. I cried the entire fourth block class while trying to defend myself (kids can be so mean, especially in high school) and thank goodness my boyfriend believed me.

4. What do you hope to be remembered for in your life?

I just want to be remembered as a kind-hearted person who would do anything for anyone, a good mother and hard worker. A loving person. That's all. : )

5. Are you superstitious or do you have any superstitions?

I don't really think of myself as being superstitious. I think about the whole opening an umbrella thing inside, but I always do it anyway. I have things that I am really weird about, but I don't think they are really superstitions. More like caution. You can't ride in the car with me without wearing your seat belt, I check my backseats before I get in the car, I lock my doors several times while I'm driving even though I know they are already locked, and I rarely drive over the speed limit. I am all about the car safety and am HORRIFIED of getting into a car accident! Just playing it safe sista.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Love, E

FQF

I am so excited that it is Friday. I was out of work yesterday because Boogs and I were feeling under the weather. Today, I still don't feel great, but I do feel better and Judson is at his school Christmas pajama party. He looked so cute this morning. Tonight, we are going to dinner, tomorrow we have my cousin's college graduation and then our favorite party of the year tomorrow night. It is friends of my husband's family that have had a huge Christmas party at their house for the past 30 (I think) years and it is packed full of wonderful food, presents, and a visit from Santa himself. Sunday is church and my husband's family Christmas party. BIG weekend to say the least. What are your plans?

1) Do you regift.. and if so, do you have a regifting horror story?
Nope. Why would you.. when it's so much fun putting thought into buying for others?

2) Do you know what you are getting for Christmas this year?
Surprisingly, no! I have not a clue! I just love surprises!!

3) Who brings the most gifts in your family, you or Santa?
Hmmm... probably me. We let Santa bring the special big-ticket items :)

4) What store do you love to buy jeans from?

Sounds crazy, but my favorite place and the ONLY place I can find jeans to fit my petite frame best is Stein Mart. They carry a line by Seven and their jeans are just the right size for me. They are petite but not too petite. Seems like I am in between petite and normal sizing. Too short or too long. BUT Seven brand jeans fit me wonderfully :)

5) Christmas Meal: Big, All Out Meal or Snacks and Apps?

Big meal of course. We have a traditional Christmas Eve dinner. Mama breaks out the china and we have a feast. Yummy.. I can't wait!

And I just wanted to brag a little and share with you a cutie-pie Christmas photograph. He is getting so big!

 Love, E

photographs via here and here

Five Question Friday

1. Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

We open presents Christmas morning after Santa comes, of course. We have always begged my Mama to let us open one gift on Christmas Eve but she refuses : )

2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie (or candy)?
Ritz Cracker Cookies- I told you about them the other day on my baking post. Take 2 Ritz crackers and put peanut butter in between. Dip the sandwich in melting chocolate and let harden. Delicious!! I also love Ribbon Candy. So pretty and so yummy.

3. What's the worst Christmas gift you've ever received?

Hmm... I don't think I have ever received a bad Christmas present. I guess you could say I was the most "disappointed" by the Mr. Potato Head I opened in 8th grade from a classmate. We drew names in our homeroom and I was so excited to open my gift and then so disappointed after I did. BUT, that may have been all she had to give and I was thankful for the thought and effort.

4. Christmas song that you love?
Ah man, I have so many! BUT the ones that come to mind are:
"Have yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland, "O Holy Night" by Celine Dion, and "All I want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey.

5. How many trees do you put up?
Our small home only allows us to have one tree, but one day I hope I have a beautiful big formal living room where I can do a great big tree and then another tree in our family den. Christmas literally throws up on our house and I love it! Every room must have something festive! LOL

photographs via here and here.
 
Hope everyone has a blessed weekend!
 
Love, E