Tagged!

Linda @ Growin' With It tagged me in a fun little meme! It's been a long time since I've been tagged, so I thought I better jump in and participate, I don't want to be a party pooper!

So Linda asked me the following questions:

1. What's your favorite time of day & why?
I'm definitely a morning person, that doesn't mean that I get up early, just that I am much more productive in the morning. I love how the sky looks in the morning and I love to feel the cool, crisp air in the morning. Plus, just knowing I have a fresh, new day to look forward to (or sometimes start over) is a great feeling.

2. What has made you laugh lately?
It cracks me up to hear my kiddos use "toot" or "tootie" in all their little made-up words. They crack themselves up and hearing all their giggles, totally makes me laugh too!

3. What was your favorite toy as a kid?
I didn't have one, but my favorite toy was the Barbie head that sits on a tray. You could do her hair, put make-up on her, she even had earrings. I didn't get one (but my cousins did) and I still think I have issues because they got them and I didn't. Does anyone else remember these?

4. What do you remember about your High School prom?
At my junior prom I was voted to be on the prom court, not the prom queen, but it was just fun to be a part of the court. I had a black sequin, mermaid-style dress with a fuchsia bow. It was fancy! My senior prom was fun too, but the thing I remember most was that another girl and I both had the same dress (tragic I tell ya!) and we both looked great! (sure wish I could go back to that size!)

5. What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

You asked!

6. Which do you like better hands or feet?
HANDS! Hands all the way! Feet are just yucky...especially my own! But, as my Grandpa always said, "At least you have feet!" There's really not much you can say to respond to that.

7. What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
Well, I don't know if I've ever done anything crazy, it's not really my style. I'm more of an in-control, gotta-have-a-plan kinda girl...crazy really isn't in my vocabulary. I know, I'm totally lame!

There ya have it. Thanks to Linda for including me in this fun little adventure!

Tagged

Kerry tagged me several days ago, and I'm just now getting around to this. Actually, it was 8 days ago, so I was planning this the entire time!

"8 is the magic number, yes it is, it's the magic (cue drums) number" Jack Johnson sings it with "3", but today we are changin things up a bit!


*8 Things I'm looking forward to*

1. Having these April showers turn into a lot of May flowers. It seems like its been raining for a long time here in the Midwest...can't wait to see all the flowers.

2. Getting rid of this darn cold that has settled itself into my chest...looking forward to not coughing ALL the time.

3. Opening the windows in the house again...I love the weather when it's warm but not too hot...I love to have the wind blowing through the house.

4. Getting my blog book done on blub.com....maybe I'll have it done by the 8th month....(August, that gives me 3 more months to work on it!)

5. Going to the beach sometime this summer....Max has been asking to go to the beach...not looking forward to the drive, but the family time will be awesome!

6. Watching my kids grow and become the people God intends them to be.

7. Being here to do number 6

8. Researchers finding a cure for MS, cancer and all the other terrible diseases that cause so people so much pain.


*8 Things I did yesterday*

It wasn't an exciting day here yesterday...just to warn you!

1. Went to the grocery store

2. Did 2 loads of laundry (that means washed, dried, folded and put away...just in case Andy is reading this)

3. Switched the kids winter and summer clothes, although it looks like they will need the winter stuff today (totally my luck....oh and Elizabeth...we'll be sending some clothes your way!)

4. Got Maggie's birthday party invites printed and ready to mail today!

5. Made a "bead thing" with Max..he loves to make these!

6. Took Maggie to get her hair trimmed, she did much better this time...remember this post!

7. Missed a church meeting (sorry Amy!)

8. Took a hot (well very warm...just in case my doctor is reading this) bath and was in bed at 8:30. (again I was thinking ahead to this post and knew the 8 o'clock bedtime would work out well)

Told you...it wasn't exciting around here yesterday at all


*8 Things I wish I could do*

1. Not worry and stress out so much over the little things (I am trying to work on this...but need a lot more practice)

2. Sing or dance, or have some sort of creative talent...oh, I can do a craft project or two, but most of the time, I get the idea from somewhere else.

3. Take a sneak peak into heaven...I'd love to just check the place out for a few minutes...like an open house on Sundays where you get to walk through people's homes for sale.

4. Speak what my mind is thinking. I tend to have great thoughts in my mind, but can never really get them out clearly when speaking to others. See, that doesn't even make sense.

5. I could be more knowledgeable in understanding the bible, politics, and history! I think I need to read and study more

6. Start my own organization business...call it "Tidy Up with Traci" I would totally love to help people get there life organized.

7. Have more patience...although, I'm done praying for that....cause we all know what happens when you pray for patience.

8. Cook something so well, that every time I was going somewhere people would say, "Bring your famous .........!, everyone always loves when you make ...........!"

*8 Shows I love to watch*

1. Jon & Kate plus 8
2. Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives....(Gotta love Guy!)
3. Divine Design with Candice Olson
4. Oprah
5. American Idol
6. CSI
Can't think of any more...I'm usually in bed when all the good shows are on

*Tag 8 others*

I'm just going to leave this up to you...if you want to play along great...if you want to play, let me know and I will post your link at the end of this post!

Have a gr8 day!

"4 Things"

So I got tagged again! Colored with Memories tagged me with "4 Things!" Here goes!

4 Things I was doing 10 years ago (1998):

• Spending quality time with Andy, spending weekends together hangin' out with friends, staying up too late and probably drinking too much.
• I was working at a credit union, living in my own apartment, and dating a great guy, who I was hoping was "the one!"
• I was dreaming about where I am now in life; happily married, a couple of kiddos and staying at home to take care of the little people.
• I was wearing about 2 sizes smaller than I'm wearing now - gotta blame it on the kids!

4 Things I was doing 5 years ago (2003):

• I was enjoying a wonderful, brand new (well, week old) baby girl!
• Who am I kidding, I was crying a lot, nursing a lot, and crying some more. Think I might have had touch of postpartum.
• Oh yeah, had married "the one" and what an AWESOME one I got!
• I wasn't getting much sleep!

4 Things I did yesterday! (Sunday)

• Skipped out of Sunday School (there wasn't an adult class yesterday) to go to a big flea market that is held once a month. Nicole @ Life in Progress skipped out with me.
• Enjoyed great conversation, lunch and cocktail and then more shopping! What could be better!
• Went to a Tupperware party, which I haven't been to one of those since the first group of 4.
• Went to a couples bridal shower/cookout!

Wow...it was a busy day!


4 Shows I like to watch:

• Jon & Kate plus 8 - Kate is amazing!
• Medium - Love that one, I think its on tonight (Monday)
  
• Nip/Tuck - Yes, I know its bad; that is why I like it.
• Divine Design with Candice Olson - Gotta love that girl!

4 Things that I love to do:

• Label things with my label maker - need anything labeled??
• Organize - Ever been to the Container Store? OMG!
• Scrapbook
• Find great bargains
  

Now I have to tag others! Interested?? Well, here is who I tag: Domestic Accident, I've missed you lately! Finding Joy in the Journey, and Our Little Savages. Amy I know you are just getting back so no worries if you can't get to it. Just thought it would be fun! I would love to hear from anyone willing to share "4 Things", so please link back to me so I can read about you!