Gina tagged me.
RULE #1 : People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blogs and replace any question that they dislike with a new question formulated by themselves.
RULE #2 : Tag 4 people to do this quiz and they cannot refuse. These people must state who they were tagged by and cannot tag the person whom they were tagged by. Continue this game by sending it to other people.
1. If you have pets, do you see them as merely animals, or are they members of your family?
Ummm…I HAD cats and they hated my first born so we "got rid of them". Enough said. I don't wanna talk about it.
2. If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?
I have no idea. I am blessed and I know I am. I wish I could know the future some days, but it's not meant to be that way.
3. What is the one thing most hated by you?
People who start their sentence with "I shouldn't be telling you this, but…". Then shut your trap!
4. What would you do with a billion dollars?
Live comfortably, pay off debt, hire somebody to build us a new house, invest it, put new lighting in our church, add to my retirement, give it away…
5. What helps to pull you out of a bad mood?
What bad mood? I am rarely in a bad mood…it's a waste of time.
6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
Both equally, but giving your love away is a rewarding feeling.
7. What is your bedtime routine?
Crash. If I have time, I'll do the remove eye makeup, wash my face, brush my teeth, but 5 out of 7 days I just simply go to bed.
8. If you are currently in a relationship, how did you meet your partner?
I stalked him with Gina at Rainy River. Then I asked him out. And then he married me. And we lived happily ever after.
9. If you could watch a creative person in the act of the creative process, who would it be?
Bear's Auntie Joyce is a painter. I would love to sit in a chair with a sugar free skinny latte and watch her paint.
10. What kinds of books do you buy?
I have a library card. I check out fiction books and kids books.
11. How would you see yourself in ten years time?
10 years from now…I'll be 40. YIKES! My kids will be growing up, we will still be running around like crazy people, but happy, healthy and thankful for the busy fun years we have shared together so far.
12. What's your fear?
Death.
13. Would you give up all junk food for the rest of your life for the opportunity to visit outer space?
Umm, NO. This is absurdity. Dido.
14. Would you rather be single and rich or married, but poor?
I am married and poor and doing just fine.
15. What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
I get woken up almost every day of the week…to one or two sweet little boys, who are nestling under the covers. We snuggle until somebody shouts, I have to pee!
16. If you could change one thing about your spouse/partner what would it be?
That he would complete projects for me faster. He's a starter, not a finisher which makes me a nag. I don't want to nag.
17. If you could pick a new name for yourself, what would it be?
Wonder Woman.
18. Would you forgive and forget no matter how horrible a thing that special someone has done?
Been there. Done that. I think I am burnt out in this area currently. I am not a bad person to not forgive, I am a good person who won't allow it anymore.
19. If you could only eat one thing for the next 6 months, what would it be?
Cheese. I LOVE cheese. Mmmmmmmm….me too!
I'm tagging, Summer, Daf, Anna, and Jen P
Another seasonal tradition fulfilled. Sit on Santa's lap and tell him what you want for Christmas.
The boys had just witnessed the coolest, cheapest balloon being blown up by Josh Cann and by golly they both told Santa they wanted a balloon for Christmas!
Bear was actually surprised at how long Parker sat out in the stand. They were out there for about 2 hours. 2 hours is a long time for a 5 year old little body.
Bear taught him how to call a deer in. I think he may have done more scaring off the deer than attracting them.
He got his coat for his birthday. His very own hunting coat. He and daddy have this thing going with orange gum. They call it hunting gum. Parker had the pack of gum in his pocket 2 days ahead of time! After they came in from the stand, he fell asleep in the truck on the way to town, took his nap, and when he woke up he was still chewing the hunting gum!
My two providers of the family. Off doing manly things like calling deer and peeing in the woods. And of course creating some great memories.
Brooks. Brooksy. Dude. He was hilarious. I kept hiding his nuk on him. He would communicate with his eyes. A lot. He doesn't need to say a word, just a look. At one point I told him he had "angry eyes" (watch Toy Story 2) and we all got the giggles at the table, and sure enough he would do it again to get a laugh out of us all.
I told Jillian while combing out her wet hair that God gave me boys for a reason! She looks like she is giving me attitude in this picture, but she really is a sweetie.
And alas...a shot of the 4 of them sitting still long enough for the memory...like 1 millisecond.
On the walk home...we came to the corner before piling back into the car...one of the reasons I love Fall so much in Northern Minnesota.
Should be fun! Is he really going to be FIVE?!!
On her journey to Emerald City she came across a Scarecrow. 
They decided to hook up and venture off together. She needed a home, he needed a brain.
Along the way they try to steal some apples off some very creepy talking trees and come upon a Tinman who had rusted in the rain while chopping down a tree. The Tinman joined them on the journey to Emerald City in search of a heart.
Next the fearless trio come across a Cowardly Lion. The Lion is in need of some courage and they all head down the Yellow Brick Road.
That is actually the story that Parker's tells...with a little help on wording from momma.
I adore pics + fonts • laughter + coffee • dry shampoo + naps. I am a boy mom + shack girl • hugger + plant juice lover • snarky swag designer + educator at Cultivated Oiler. I simplify natural living. I’m real + raw and a bit of a rebel.
