I don't really understand this 'tagging' stuff. I always thought that tagging was the spray paint art kids do on walls, etc. Apparently it's not in the world of blogging. As with everything in life I refuse to conform..., so though I am accepting the 'tag' if you will.., I'm doing it my way.
100 things about me....,
1. I have a 6 month old son whom I adore named Mason.
2. Dan and I met on-line. He emailed because he thought I was HOT!
3. I have a 150 lb Great Dane named Kava.
4. I work for a company that does supported living for adults with disabilities.
5. I'm incredibly blessed to have a flexible job that allows me to only put Mason with a sitter a max of 20 hours each week.
6. I didn't want to return Dan's first email because his head was shaved. My sisters convinced me to do differently and I'm so greatful for that.
7. If you place 5 identical pieces of clothing in front of me, I will always pick the most expensive one as the one I like best.
8. I love to watch Golden Girls. My husband teases me about this one.
9. I'm a member of the LDS church and have been since birth.
10. I went on a mission for my church to San Bernardino, CA over 10 years ago.
11. I speak Spanish. I learned this on my mission.
12. I hate speaking in church.
13. In fact, I hate speaking in front of any big group.
14. I love Chinese food and Mexican food. I can eat it all day long.
15. I love to entertain and throw parties.
16. I love to do artsy, craft projects.
17. I wish I had more money to do artsy, craft projects all day long.
18. I still watch Days of our lives. Though these days I tivo it and watch the highlights.
19. I hate watching tennis with Dan.
20. In fact, I hate tennis. I think it's a silly sport.
21. I have a problem with buying Mason clothes. He's the best dressed 6 month old.
22. It baffles me that Osama Bin Ladin is STILL not found. I don't understand it.
23. Politics are of very little interest to me.
24. I hope Hillary Clinton is never President because I think she is evil.
25. If Hillary Clinton does by some off chance become President, I will support her. You support the office not the person.
26. I've been to Cuba.
27. I love original art.
28. I use cheap Suave shampoo.
29. I think it's ridiculous to spend lots of money on hair products.
30. I have no problem dropping hundreds of dollars on pottery. I love pottery.
31. Dan is the love of my life and SO patient with all my craziness.
32. My mom passed away 6 years ago from Ovarian cancer.
33. I think people say incredibly stupid things trying to comfort a friend with a family member dying and all the friend really wants to hear is that it sucks and it's not fair.
34. I am the youngest of 3 girls.
35. My sisters are my best friends and some of my greatest supporter. I don't know what I'd do with out them.
36. I'm scared all the time that one of my sisters will one day get cancer.
37. I grew up in New Hampshire.
38. I love swimming in lakes, pools and most bodies of water except the ocean.
39. I grew up a mile from the ocean. Yes..., New Hampshire does have 16 miles of coast line.
40. Mason, my son, amazes me everyday. I can't believe we made him. He's perfect and the joy of my life.
41. I love reading People magazine cover to cover.
42. I consider People magazine a 'good book'.
43. Despite Stacy ripping on them, I still love the Twilight series and can't wait till the fourth book comes out in the fall. Who will Belle end up with???
44. I have all the Harry Potter's books yet have only read 2 of them.
45. I love to cook.
46. I hate to follow recipes.
47. I love emails. I think it's so fun and easy to keep in touch with folks.
48. I check my email at least 5 times a day..., okay probably more.
49. I love shopping and I get a thrill from getting great deals. I know that some what contradicts #7.
50. It drives me crazy when people try so hard to be different or stand out. Just be yourself!
51. I seriously can't believe I'm taking the time to do this!
52. I love old cathedrals and churches. I could walk around them for hours. Ask Kim...., Montreal, need I say more?
53. I think teaching a lesson to kids is harder than teaching to adults. Adults will fake like they are interested. Kids will tell you that they are bored.
54. My and my husband's song is Speed of Sound by Coldplay. I love when I hear it randomly on the radio. It makes me think of him.
55. I love playing games. Anyone want to come over for game night?
56. I completely adore my in-laws and feel blessed to have them.
57. If you've made it this far into the blog entry, I think you have way too much time on your hands and I'm really not that interesting for you to read all of these. Stop and go do something productive!
58. I think it's cute that Dan will put blog entries on our blog.
59. I truly believe that Mason is the most handsome baby I've every seen.
60. Before Mason was born, I was so worried that I wouldn't think he was cute.
61. I hate guns. I don't think it should be possible for the everyday person to own one.
62. My husband owns several guns in a variety of shapes and sizes.
63. I go shooting with him in hopes that it will help me get comfortable with them...., it hasn't.
64. I believe in chivalry
65. I woke my son up his first Christmas by coughing loudly because I was so excited I couldn't stand it.
66. I use pretty much all generic cleaning supplies and detergents except for SHOUT. I think it makes a huge difference with stains.., especially if you spray it on and let it set.
67. I don't like french fries. I'll eat them if they're in front of me, but I don't order them.
68. Mason touching my face with his little hand is one of the best feelings in the world to me.
69. I could be asleep by 9pm every night.
70. I love shoes and have at least 40 plus pairs, yet I typically end up wearing the same flips flops or crocs.
71. I want to go to Europe some day
72. I was born on my mom's birthday.
73. I was named after my mom.
74. I was baptized in the Atlantic ocean like my mom.
75. I've never been to Hawaii.
76. I think adults that hurt children mentally or physically should be put away for life. I have no tolerance for this.
77. I would love to open my own catering business one day when I'm old and my kids are grown.
78. I graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in Sociology.
79. A bachelor's degree from the University of Utah is basically a degree to go back to school.
80. Overweight people who complain they are fat and do nothing about it drive me crazy.
81. I'm a loyal member of Weight Watchers and Gold's gym. Hopefully by the time the next kid comes around, I'll be back to my pre-Dan weight.
82. People should never be given a disabled parking pass because they are overweight. These are the folks that should be walking the extra distance!
83. I want to key cars I see parked in disabled parking spaces and who aren't disabled.
84. I am amazed by the resilience of children.
85. I constantly try to clean my desk and all I really do is just shuffle papers around.
86. I am the worst speller in the world.
87. I'm excited about the Super Bowl because I get to plan the food for our little party.
88. Dan winking at me from across a room makes me melt.
89. I don't believe giving up carbonation does anything for your body.
90. I've run a 10K..., an incredibly slow 10K.., but a 10K none the less.
91. I love ice cream and could eat it 3 times a day.
92. Thunder and lightening scare me.
93. I had my belly button pierced in my younger years. Actually, it was once before my mission and once after.
94. I cry watching Homeward Bound. It's a kids show about lost dogs. Lame, I know, but the end scene gets me every time.
95. I wanted to join the Peace Corps when I was in High School
96. The news gives me anxiety to watch.
97. I watch the news every morning and every night.
98. I use a paper planner instead of a palm pilot. I think it's safer
99. I had a palm pilot and lost all my data on it once. I went back to paper after that.
100. I left and came back 3 times trying to write this blog entry.
I tag no one.
100 things about me....,
1. I have a 6 month old son whom I adore named Mason.
2. Dan and I met on-line. He emailed because he thought I was HOT!
3. I have a 150 lb Great Dane named Kava.
4. I work for a company that does supported living for adults with disabilities.
5. I'm incredibly blessed to have a flexible job that allows me to only put Mason with a sitter a max of 20 hours each week.
6. I didn't want to return Dan's first email because his head was shaved. My sisters convinced me to do differently and I'm so greatful for that.
7. If you place 5 identical pieces of clothing in front of me, I will always pick the most expensive one as the one I like best.
8. I love to watch Golden Girls. My husband teases me about this one.
9. I'm a member of the LDS church and have been since birth.
10. I went on a mission for my church to San Bernardino, CA over 10 years ago.
11. I speak Spanish. I learned this on my mission.
12. I hate speaking in church.
13. In fact, I hate speaking in front of any big group.
14. I love Chinese food and Mexican food. I can eat it all day long.
15. I love to entertain and throw parties.
16. I love to do artsy, craft projects.
17. I wish I had more money to do artsy, craft projects all day long.
18. I still watch Days of our lives. Though these days I tivo it and watch the highlights.
19. I hate watching tennis with Dan.
20. In fact, I hate tennis. I think it's a silly sport.
21. I have a problem with buying Mason clothes. He's the best dressed 6 month old.
22. It baffles me that Osama Bin Ladin is STILL not found. I don't understand it.
23. Politics are of very little interest to me.
24. I hope Hillary Clinton is never President because I think she is evil.
25. If Hillary Clinton does by some off chance become President, I will support her. You support the office not the person.
26. I've been to Cuba.
27. I love original art.
28. I use cheap Suave shampoo.
29. I think it's ridiculous to spend lots of money on hair products.
30. I have no problem dropping hundreds of dollars on pottery. I love pottery.
31. Dan is the love of my life and SO patient with all my craziness.
32. My mom passed away 6 years ago from Ovarian cancer.
33. I think people say incredibly stupid things trying to comfort a friend with a family member dying and all the friend really wants to hear is that it sucks and it's not fair.
34. I am the youngest of 3 girls.
35. My sisters are my best friends and some of my greatest supporter. I don't know what I'd do with out them.
36. I'm scared all the time that one of my sisters will one day get cancer.
37. I grew up in New Hampshire.
38. I love swimming in lakes, pools and most bodies of water except the ocean.
39. I grew up a mile from the ocean. Yes..., New Hampshire does have 16 miles of coast line.
40. Mason, my son, amazes me everyday. I can't believe we made him. He's perfect and the joy of my life.
41. I love reading People magazine cover to cover.
42. I consider People magazine a 'good book'.
43. Despite Stacy ripping on them, I still love the Twilight series and can't wait till the fourth book comes out in the fall. Who will Belle end up with???
44. I have all the Harry Potter's books yet have only read 2 of them.
45. I love to cook.
46. I hate to follow recipes.
47. I love emails. I think it's so fun and easy to keep in touch with folks.
48. I check my email at least 5 times a day..., okay probably more.
49. I love shopping and I get a thrill from getting great deals. I know that some what contradicts #7.
50. It drives me crazy when people try so hard to be different or stand out. Just be yourself!
51. I seriously can't believe I'm taking the time to do this!
52. I love old cathedrals and churches. I could walk around them for hours. Ask Kim...., Montreal, need I say more?
53. I think teaching a lesson to kids is harder than teaching to adults. Adults will fake like they are interested. Kids will tell you that they are bored.
54. My and my husband's song is Speed of Sound by Coldplay. I love when I hear it randomly on the radio. It makes me think of him.
55. I love playing games. Anyone want to come over for game night?
56. I completely adore my in-laws and feel blessed to have them.
57. If you've made it this far into the blog entry, I think you have way too much time on your hands and I'm really not that interesting for you to read all of these. Stop and go do something productive!
58. I think it's cute that Dan will put blog entries on our blog.
59. I truly believe that Mason is the most handsome baby I've every seen.
60. Before Mason was born, I was so worried that I wouldn't think he was cute.
61. I hate guns. I don't think it should be possible for the everyday person to own one.
62. My husband owns several guns in a variety of shapes and sizes.
63. I go shooting with him in hopes that it will help me get comfortable with them...., it hasn't.
64. I believe in chivalry
65. I woke my son up his first Christmas by coughing loudly because I was so excited I couldn't stand it.
66. I use pretty much all generic cleaning supplies and detergents except for SHOUT. I think it makes a huge difference with stains.., especially if you spray it on and let it set.
67. I don't like french fries. I'll eat them if they're in front of me, but I don't order them.
68. Mason touching my face with his little hand is one of the best feelings in the world to me.
69. I could be asleep by 9pm every night.
70. I love shoes and have at least 40 plus pairs, yet I typically end up wearing the same flips flops or crocs.
71. I want to go to Europe some day
72. I was born on my mom's birthday.
73. I was named after my mom.
74. I was baptized in the Atlantic ocean like my mom.
75. I've never been to Hawaii.
76. I think adults that hurt children mentally or physically should be put away for life. I have no tolerance for this.
77. I would love to open my own catering business one day when I'm old and my kids are grown.
78. I graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in Sociology.
79. A bachelor's degree from the University of Utah is basically a degree to go back to school.
80. Overweight people who complain they are fat and do nothing about it drive me crazy.
81. I'm a loyal member of Weight Watchers and Gold's gym. Hopefully by the time the next kid comes around, I'll be back to my pre-Dan weight.
82. People should never be given a disabled parking pass because they are overweight. These are the folks that should be walking the extra distance!
83. I want to key cars I see parked in disabled parking spaces and who aren't disabled.
84. I am amazed by the resilience of children.
85. I constantly try to clean my desk and all I really do is just shuffle papers around.
86. I am the worst speller in the world.
87. I'm excited about the Super Bowl because I get to plan the food for our little party.
88. Dan winking at me from across a room makes me melt.
89. I don't believe giving up carbonation does anything for your body.
90. I've run a 10K..., an incredibly slow 10K.., but a 10K none the less.
91. I love ice cream and could eat it 3 times a day.
92. Thunder and lightening scare me.
93. I had my belly button pierced in my younger years. Actually, it was once before my mission and once after.
94. I cry watching Homeward Bound. It's a kids show about lost dogs. Lame, I know, but the end scene gets me every time.
95. I wanted to join the Peace Corps when I was in High School
96. The news gives me anxiety to watch.
97. I watch the news every morning and every night.
98. I use a paper planner instead of a palm pilot. I think it's safer
99. I had a palm pilot and lost all my data on it once. I went back to paper after that.
100. I left and came back 3 times trying to write this blog entry.
I tag no one.
A Mexican chili pepper tee from grandma and grandpa.
Mason loved 
Don Valente. He is the son of Dona Rosa. Dona Rosa was the women whoh discovered how to give the black pottery the shine. Don Valente is 79 years old and works with the clay every day.
Cacao Beans
Another tomb, they're everywhere...
A busy day of hiking the ruins made Dan a little hungry.
Linda and Dan at Monte Alban.
Grandpa and I chose to sit out hiking up the last set of stairs.