16 Random Things about Me

My friends Christy and Janda posted a list, so since I can't seem to think of anything to blog about and I think they are pretty cool. I decided to give it a try.

1. I'd rather play with the kids or do a craft than do housework. (especially dishes or laundry) That's probably why I keep kids--it's a good excuse for crafting and no housework.
2. I could spend all day outside messing in the yard and garden or "checking" on the zoo animals.
3. I think my kids are absolutely fabulous--T.S. can come up with something funny everyday. Sadie can imagine and dream up more than I ever could.
4. I can't believe I lived 23 years of my life and went to college 8 hours away before coming home to Happy, TX to meet the love of my life at Happy High School. What are the odds?
5. I'm really looking forward to our family spending time together at the San Antonio Stock Show.
6. I'd trade anything for Nonnie to be living here on the farm instead of us. I'd love a lunch of home-made chicken tenders and biscuits. Followed by an afternoon snack of a Coke and a Hershey bar (with peanut butter and mini-marshmallows on it if I wanted).
7. I'm glad we can visit Nonnie and enjoy her company at the nursing home. The kids have made some fun memories there. Not many kids get to have good times and eat cheese dip with their great-grandmother.
8. I'm looking forward to working this summer with mom. She amazes me with all of the things she knows how to do around here. Maybe I should start taking notes.We're going to try our hand at a pumpkin patch this year. I think it and the zoo thing go hand-in-hand.
9. Bonza Bottler Day is the best least-known holiday to celebrate. More people should participate, it is important to take time out to have fun with your friends.
10. My husband works way harder than most people in his position. I think the community finally sees that and is starting to appreciate what he does for our kids.
11. I'm blessed to live in a small community that feels like a big family. Sadie (and T.S. next year) has teachers that have known her her whole life. It's fun to raise (or rear as Mrs. Smith would say) children with the people you grew up with. Even better is the fact that some of our parents grew up together.
12. It has been fun watching Sadie and Robby and T.S. with our show animals. At the stock shows, I've missed my dad more than I thought I would.
13. I love to mix Honey Nut Cheerios (the generic bag-kind), peanut butter, mini-marshmallows and M&Ms together for a snack. YUM! Other than that I'm not a big dessert/sweets fan.
14. The perfect day would be one spent outdoors with family and friends. A day with no obligations except just to "be"--be happy, be content and have fun.
15. I can't remember the last book I read. I really need to a)make time to read and b)read more books of substance.
16. I am a picky eater--I really hope my kids don't inherit that.

Okay, so that's 16 random things about me--a little deeper than I intended. Let me know if you decide to post 16 or feel free to post some things about yourself in the comments here.