Day 14

A picture of someone you cannot live with out.

I am going to pick my main squeeze. I also would say my children, parents, sister, and the rest of my family. I am so blessed and I love them all to pieces.

Day 13

Your favorite artist or band

Are you kidding me?! Didn't you see my last post? Man. I cannot select just one. How about a genre breakdown? Ridiculous. I first of all can't pick one and I also do not have the time to type them all out. Here is a short list:

1) Michael Buble

2) B-Spears

3) Mumford & Sons

4) The Beatles

5) The Muse

6) BEP's

7) Glee tracks

8) 30 Seconds to Mars

9) Hillsong United

10) Coldplay

That is a short list on the extremely long list I would have. Again, I cannot pick just one.

Day 12

A picture of something I love.

Music. I love it. It beats in my soul. I love almost every time of music. I am thankful I was brought up in a home where music filled the walls. It's an instant get away for me. I love being able to put it to use all the time in my life. I love being able to share it with my family and friends. It's a passion of mine and I love it.

Day 11

A picture of something you hate.

Junk food. I hate it but yet love it. I wish the US would just take this crap off the market. Pull the plug on it. It all needs to go away so I never see it ever again. Ugh....I don't think I will win this battle.

And Michael (I know you are reading this), STOP BUYING IT!!!!

I live with a Sugar Maniac.

Day 10

A picture of theperson you do the most messed up things with.

This is a given. Anyone who knows me knows that Michael and I are well....unique. We still have our hands all over each other (my apologies to people who have witnessed this) after almost 5 years or marriage and 7 years of being together. We are so in tune with one another that we know what the other is thinking. We tend to break out in dance sessions at home. We play pranks on one another non-stop. Some are evil, I know. And again, I will apologize to everyone who has heard the stories. Yet, they tend to bring tears to people eyes. I love all our food fights (yes we tend to have them), fart wars (don't ask!) and our wrestling matches. He keeps me young and in love. Every day is a new adventure and I love him dearly! We may be kids at heart but it keeps us going strong!!

Off track

I know I am doing this 30 days of photos but I would like to state for the record that his has been one of the suckiest months I have ever experienced in my life. Yes, I used the word suckiest. I dislike using that word just as much as people using the world 'gooder'. Since when is that a word? Back to my point. Nothing huge happened, just a ton, and I mean a ton of small, little things that crawl up your skin. I also feel like I can't talk any one about everything. I feel like so many things are going on in everyone's lives that mine just seems miniature compared to it all. I also just sort of feel like there is a shift in the air. People that could confide in me, don't and I feel like I don't know anything about what is going on with other people. Sometimes I feel it's due to being a new mom. I feel like people think I don't have time. Well, I do. Jax is 2 months going on 6 months. He sleeps through the night and is happy 98% of the time. I have no idea what it is, but I feel like I am in a game of telephone with some things. I even feel like people I see/talk to all the time, leave out (to me) important information. I find myself just sitting there amongst people, confused as to what they are talking about. We were out for dinner with some friends and they were like "Can you believe what happen to (enter name here)" and I had no clue. Their response "Oh we thought (this person) would have told you since you two talk almost everyday". I understand people forget things or they don't think things are that important but it has happened more then once. I guess I will just wait it out. Even though there are some people I talk to everyday, I feel like I never talk to them. Make sense? Probably not. Maybe it's just icing on this crappy month that I hope I never have to repeat ever again. Epic Failure = Month of February.

Day 9

A person that has gotten you through the most in life.

I could sit here and write a novel on some of my family and friends that have been there from the beginning or have even only been in my life for a few years. I am truly blessed with some fantastic people that I can always rely on, no matter what or how long it has been. I thank you all personally from the bottom of my heart. I will have to pick someone (yes, I do believe He is someone), that knows me at my worst. The one that never has never turned His back on me. The one that I know, without a doubt will always be there. God. I probably don't thank Him enough for all that He has done for me.

Day 8

A picture that can always make you laugh.

I have two and they are somewhat similar, just years apart.

**Side note: These faces do not reflect who they really are!! =)

Day 7

A photograph of your most treasured item

Those three right there. I wouldn't trade them for any possession in the world. They are my world!

Day 6

A person you would like to trade places with for one day

I love this woman. I would love to have the strength and determination she has. I would even take her attitude! I can only dream to be like her. She not only has kick butt moves and an awesome core, but she has dedicated a big part of her life to changing/helping others! I would love to wake up and be her for a day!

Day 5

Your favorite memory.

So maybe it's 3 memories. The day Michael and I said "I Do" and the two days that Jake and Jax entered our lives. I have been so blessed with these 3 men in my life! =)

Day 4

A habit you wish you didn't have

How about addiciton?

Ugh....downfall of mine. I have a habit of grabbing handfuls of M&M's, small size peanut butter cups, a package of fruit snacks, chocolate in general, and gummie bears. It is not something I am proud of. This is a habit I would love to break. I just sometimes crave 1 piece of candy a day. Someone end it, please. My worst habit aka candy of choice:

These are the worst for me. You can keep popping them in your mouth and never know how many you have consumed. BAD HABIT!

Day 3

A picture of the cast from your favorite TV show

This was a hard one (that's what she said) mainly because I don't watch that much TV and there are 3 that I am always keeping up on. Glee, Grey's, and The Office. Now, I own all the seasons for all 3 shows but I will have to go with The Office on this one. No matter what I have memorized, how many times I watch it, it is just as funny, if not more funny, then the first time. I love Dwight. I really do. He makes me laugh out loud every week. Jim, come on, it's Jim. I heart that man. Anything Jim and Pam gets to me too. Of course, Michael. He is so awkward and there are times I have to shut my eyes but he makes the show. Andy is a complete insane little man, but anytime he sings, you know it will be epic. Kevin....oh my word. Everyting Kevin does or says is a gut buster! I just love everything about that show. I am really nervous about Steve leaving the show. A) I know I will bawl my eyes out. B) I hope the dynamic stays somewhat the same. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica:

Kool-Aid Man:

Assitant Regional Manager (Assistant To the Regional Manager:

Nard-Dog:





Day 2

A photo of a you and a person you have been close with for a long time.

I selected my parents for this day. I could have picked quite a few friends, co-workers, animals (lol), but I decided to pick them. No matter what, they love me. No matter what I go through, they are there. They always have my back and support me in everything I do. It is amazing how your relationship with your parents does change over the years. I am still shocked that 28 years later, my parents are my friends. I wouldn't have it any other way. I look forward to the times when I get to hang out with them. What is up with that? I enjoy every moment and love to call them friends.

30 days of Photos

I have a couple of friends doing this on their blogs and I finally agreed to do it.

Day One: A Photo of Yourself with 10 facts

Facts:

1) I love Penguins

2) I do not find being a mom a job. Even on the hard days, it is not a job in my book

3) Michael and I have been together for 7 years and I still get butterflies

4) I wish I could be a professional football player

5) I am obsessed with music

6) I (well Michael) is lucky if I don't buy a DVD/Blu-Ray each week

7) My daddy is my hero

8) My family are my friends and my friends are my family

9) I have no problem breaking out in dance, anywhere

10) I sing obnoxiously loud in the car, shower, while cleaning, with friends, etc

11) I love Action (Bourne Series, Italian Job, Jason Statham anything) and Science Fiction (Serenity and The Fifth Element) flicks...it's my nerdy side

12) Laughing is one of my top hobbies

13) I could be dirt poor and not care because I am so happy with the people and love I have in my life.

14) God never gives up on me. No matter what hurdle I jump, he is always there to catch me

15) I love white cake! Especially white wedding cake!

Weekend

Short and simple.

Weekend sucked.

Highlight: Making Valentines with Jake and my parents catered Jethro's!

Being replaced sucks at times.

Elmo is now in dog heaven and I think I am still in shock.

I would like to just sleep for the next week.

I am now 28 and don't feel anything different.

I have some special gifts for friends tomorrow and can't wait to give them out/drop them off.

Weekend was pretty much an epic failure.

Epic Downfall

I am not naming names on who is to blame for the probably 5lbs that are about to appear on my thighs. I will however tell you what I have consumed to cause this....Tootsie Rolls. Talk about my Epic Downfall in life. This chocolate flavored treat is a weakness. Small, Midgee, Long...I love Tootsie Rolls. It is not a pleasant thing. Some of my friends know this weakness and leave them in random places. My hubby leaves them on my pillow, in the car, and in my purse. Friends always give them to me for Christmas, Birthdays, Valentines Day, or just to get on my bad side of a day (I swear!). It is especially bad at work. Again, someone that will remain nameless, is going to get set up on an Epic Downfall of their own soon enough. Revenge is 'sweet' and it's coming. If I am sitting at my desk, I will just eat them all. This is in reference to someone giving me a GIANT thing of them on Thursday. It is now Friday evening and I can say only 1/4 of them remain. I have no eaten them all myself. My trash can is/was full of about 500 wrappers due to people constantly stopping by both days. I also think the night crew grabbed a few because there were wrappers in my trash can AFTER they dumped it. Tisk Tisk. I honestly should just tell them to take them. I do not need them attaching to my thighs. Ugh, they taste so good though. I will ban them after Monday. I have to prepare myself for lent. Giving up candy again...this is not going to be a good 40 days. March 9th - April 23...look out for me! Kidding!

Thank you to a certain someone for filling me up with Tootsie Rolls for the past few days. The chocolaty little logs honestly are delish!

The lovely holiday that makes you sweat is coming up......Valentines Day. Don't get me wrong, I think it is great to celerate love, whether if it's in a significant other, children, friends, family, etc, but we should be doing it year round. I love them all everyday so why should one day be different? I love spur of the moment things rather then a day advertising you to do something. For instance, I enjoy those days when Michael comes home with flowers 'just because' or there is a card laying in my car or on my pillow to just tell me he loves me. I love enjoy the spontenaity of that. If you celebrate Valentines Day, it's perfectly fine. I enjoy seeing others get gifts and have their men/woman gush all over them. I maybe spoiled and just get that all the time. I will however, spoil my friends. Your friends are your friends no matter what. They are always there for you and I think those are usually the people I tend to not thank enough. I did send out/going to give out, some friendly valentines to some special people in my life. Jake got into it too and is sending valentines in the mail to some of his friends. Most of course are girls, but I can't help it that my children are severly out numbered in the sex category. Apparently we are one of the rare ones that have only boys! =) I love it though! My one I guess major let down about Valentines Day is when I see others not get what they want. I feel like there are some men out there that need to take full advantage of Valentines Day and don't. My heart aches for those people because they deserve it more then most. That is why my agenda this year is to make those who are single (even if by choice) or that sometimes don't get enough recognition, to give them a special day! I am so very fortunate to have some of the most amazing people in my life and I am very grateful for how they have blessed me and made me a better person! God always puts people in your life that complete you. I feel like every where I go, I have people that always complete me and make me better. I try to be that for others as well.

I hope everyone shows a little extra love on Monday to show people in your life that you care. Even if it's just a silly card or a piece of candy. I guess you can never really hear "I love you" enough.

Half Time Flashback

I miss half time shows like this one. I am not ashamed to admit that I loved it. I heart me some Aerosmith. The half time show from Sunday's game, just didn't do the band justice. I have seen BEP's in concert and it was fantastic. This still rates as my favorite though:

Mid week

I am officially over the hump for the first week back at work. Other then the snow, it has been pretty uneventful. I have been managing to go to bed by 9:30-10 every night and wake up to my 4:30 alarm clock with a little pep in my step. The first day was mainly catching up with people and emails. I ventured out and quoted 'a' policy and slowly information started to flow through my brain. Not too much had changed so that was very beneficial. As the days move forward, more and more comes back to me and I get more comfortable with everything. Down fall is I am completely useless and exhausted when I get home. I did 150% more things when I was on maternity leave and wasn't this tired. Jax sleeps through most nights so it isn't from lack of sleep. I don't know if it is because I am sitting at a desk all day or what. Man, I am just pooped. I have agendas for when I get home from work and they never get done. Blogging was not on the list but my computer is getting the workout my butt needed. Ugh. I need out of this funk. Today I severely needed a nap. I kept closing my eyes and almost had my face meet my keyboard 3 times today. It was painful. I do like being back into our normal routine. I just think my body needs to adjust to going back to the regular grind. Hopefully it happens sooner then later. 

On another note, the boys are doing well at my moms. I was so stressed about that but they are doing well together. Let's hope it continues.

Finally, I would like the snow to stop. I would like it to be Spring. I am not complaining about the snow because we do live in Iowa and it will happen. I am just sick of being cold! I want to put away the coat!