So, today I decided that it is beautiful outside so why not go finish putting that trampoline together on the patio. We aren't talking the little exercise ones. So do just that when Ryan goes down for a nap. I cannot stress enough how this must be a 2 person task or one very strong person who is "Strong like Bull." Apparently, I am not. I do have half of the bands attached to the frame now but my back just won't let me do another. So, who wants to come over and finish it for me? Anyway, here will be the finished product once Allen smacks me and tells me I am crazy. It is going on our porch so I don't have to deal with the leaves and debris as well as lots o'feces from the pups.

Tiburon's Giveaway

Follow the link for my friend, Tiburon! She is doing a giveaway in honor of her 500th post. She doesn't care if she knows you or not. It is all about connecting and making new friends! So, go there and enter. The drawing will be Monday! So, run, don't walk.

My Life In Music

What would be the soundtrack to my life? Well, let's find out! I am running with this from good ol' Tib and Kelly!
Here is how you play:
1. Open your music library (iTunes, Media Player, iPod, Winamp etc.)
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press play.
4. For every question/subject, type the song that’s playing.
5. When you go to the next question, press the next button.
6. Don’t lie and skip songs and pretend you’re cool. Use the first one that pops up.

1. Opening Credits
Mickey Mouse Club March (and no, I am not kidding. It was on there from Ryan's birthday montage last year.) Haha

2. Waking Up
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
(interesting that this would come up...I am a morning person)

3. First Day of School
Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Debbie Gibson
(Ok, not exactly what I would call Heaven. Maybe elementary school. Who doesn't love to eat a little paste? But Junior High? Really? And High School? I always had butterflies in my stomach not warm fuzzies.)

4. Falling In Love
Take My Breath Away by Elliott Yamin
(Again, not lying here. That is what popped up.)

5. First Kiss Song
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Alvin and the Chipmunks
(Wow, this is totally wrong. Let's see who was even my first kiss? David Thomas? Outside the school bus area at Jewett? Definitely not a Christmas. And completely awkward.)

6. Breaking Up
Let's Hear It For The Boys
(Really? I will admit I only broke up a handful of times with people out of the 20-something boyfriends on the list. Mostly because I was never one to hurt someones feelings, so I would just wait for hem to do it if it wasn't right. BUT I would hardly call that cheering a boy on for breaking up with me!)

7.Prom
Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith
(Ok, we have completely gone off track here. I don't know that it ever rained on a Prom I went to.)

8. Life
Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears for Fears
(Ok, so this is right. Who doesn't want to somehow rule their own little world?)

9. Mental Breakdown
I Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore by Air Supply
(The title of the song would have it. However, it's a love song, hardly a mental breakdown song. Although, I guess some relationships lead to that. hmmmmm)

10. Driving
Speed of Sound by Coldplay
(I have never really listened to the words. I like the song and do drive to it. I do drive faster than the speed limit.)

11.Flashback
You Raise Me Up by Selah
(Let's see what Flashback would this remind me of. Not because of the song because it wasn't even out, but in 1992 my Dad lost his battle with cancer. Without the grace of God or the wonderful friends He put into my life, I would not have been able to get through that. It was gut-wrenching and life altering, to say the least.)

12. Getting Back Together
Hey Baby from Dirty Dancing
(Ok, it's cute. What else is there to say? Maybe it would define someone who came back into my life after a break-up. Matt? I don't know. This song does deem a CandyLand factoid: I saw Dirty Dancing in the movie theater 7 times.)

13. Wedding
Can't Live a Day Without You by Avalon
(Just by the title, let's say a collective Awwwwwww. But really, the song is about God, not Allen. In some arenas he may think he is a God.)

14. Birth of a Child
Yeti Stomp by the Backyardigans
(Hilarious. Maybe I was doing the Yeti Stomp during my 23 hour labor. Actually, that would be impossible with an epidural.)

15. Final Battle
Keep Tryin' by The Doodlebops
(Aw, frick, my greatest nightmare made it into my soundtrack. Yes, they are on my iPod but it's Ryan's song)

16. Death Scene
Te Chicken Dance on Jock Jams
(OMGosh, I hope that isn't true. The song, however, does make me want to kill myself. Too bad Ryan digs it.)

17. Funeral Song
Lifesong by Casting Crowns
(I couldn't have played that any better. Great song to have at my funeral!)

18. End Credits
Hey Ya by Outkast
(Well, at least it has a great beat for people to jam to.)


Alright, readers, it's your turn and NO cheating!

I am reserving this Thankful Thursday for my husband, Allen. On March 13, 1999 (almost 9 years ago) we were married. It was the start of our new lives as a team, as one. We've had so many wonderful memories together and I look forward to many more that we have yet to make. Thank you so much for being a wonderful husband a great friend and an awesome (said like Brett Michaels) daddy.


And memories from our wedding day. Wow, we all looked so young!

Please, people, vote off the Rock-n-Roll Nurse! She's a one-trick pony with an annoying voice. Seriously.

53 Things About Me.

Taking this tag is from Tib and I am running with it! And if you read my blog, consider yourselves tagged. You know who you are!

1.What is in the back seat of your car right now?
A car seat, stroller, huge amount of books, toys and videos, some shoes and some trash.

2.When was the last time you threw up?
When I had morning sickness last year.

3.What's your favorite curse word?
Hmmmm, the one that slips out is s*#!%.

4.Name 3 people who made you smile today?
Always Ryan, Allen and Sharky (does he count?)

5.What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Waking up Ryan for preschool

6.What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
folding laundry

7.What will you be doing 3 hours from now?
Probably working and playing with Ryan

8. Have you ever been to a strip club?
No way.

9.What is the last thing you said aloud?
"Bye, Ryan!"

10.What is the best ice cream flavor?
I liked almost any ice cream flavor. And it loves me right back. I guess mine would be mint chocolate chip.

11.What was the last thing you had to drink?
Coffee

12. What are you wearing right now?
new home outfit, pink and black capri outfit.

13.What was the last thing you ate?
Frosted flakes

14.Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
No and I am not allowed to buy anything new for ome time. I am currently on a spending freeze.

15.When was the last time you ran?
I can't even remember.

16.What's the last sporting event you watched?
SuperBowl

17. Who is the last person you emailed?
Sarah

18. Ever go camping?
Yes, but it has been quite awhile. I'd like to take Ryan some time.

19.Do you have a tan?
Heck no. But I wouldn't consider myself pastey white either.

20.Do you drink your soda from a straw?
Yes when I am out. Not a home.

21.What did your last IM say?
"Log off your compute, Candy." from John, my IT guy.

22.Are you someones best friend?
Am I? I would hope so. I would consider alot of my friends "BFF's".

23.What are you doing tomorrow?
Hmmmm, that is a good question. I am sure I am working bu am also hoping to get Ryan's trampoline together so we can jump!

24.Where is your mom right now?
With my sister, eating lunch in Virginia.

25. Look to your left, what do you see?
Toys, toys and more toys.

26.What color is your watch?
silver

27.What do you think of when you think of Australia ?
kangaroos and a handful of stars, including Heath Ledger.

28.Would you consider plastic surgery?
I think I would.

29.What is your birthstone?
blue zircon? Or something? I know there are 2, maybe aquamarine?

30. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Mostly drive-thru

31.How many kids do you want?
I really couldn't tell you. I am content with 1 but would be happy with more. I am learning to be content with what God has given me these days.

32.Do you have a dog?
2, Chance and Sugar.

33. Last person you talked to on the phone?
Mom.

34.Have you met anyone famous?
Actually met them, not saw them from afar? Then Earl Campbell, from the defunct Houston Oilers when he was in the bathroom. I ran in, I was maybe 6, and tried to get his autograph. He was pretty surprised, as was my dad.

35. Any plans today?
Pick-up Ryan. Work. Play. Clean? Cook? Watch American Idol?

36. How many states have you lived in?
Ohio, Texas, Delaware and Florida

37.Ever go to college?
Yes, to Polk Community College and University of Central Florida.

38.Where are you right now?
Ryan's play area and my office. haha

39. Biggest annoyance in your life right now?
money, always money.

40.Last song listened to?
"Remember Me" by Mark Schultz

41. Are you allergic to anything?
No, well yes but it's a medicine that they use aftermy c-section and we have no clue what it was.

42.Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
flip-flops

43.Are you jealous of anyone?
No one specific but I do long to have the desire to be very organized and clean. BUT I think that goes against every part of my character. Who knows, maybe one day.

44. Is anyone jealous of you?
I doubt it. If you are ,please tell me why!

45. What time is it?
11:51 am

46.Do any of your friends have children?
all of them, for the most part, do.

47. Do you eat healthy?
Sometimes.

48. What do you usually do during the day?
everything. Ryan engulfs alot of my time. He is actually at the age now where he wants mommy to be an elephant with him. But I also work part-time out of the house and then there is all the other house stuff.

49. Do you hate anyone right now?
Hmmmm, hate is such a strong word. Really, it is. So, no. People irritate me but that isn't hate.

50.Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
Yes, all the time.

51. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
Frick, I don't know. Let me think. 34? Or is it 35? Is that right? How is it that you hit the 30's and you all of a sudden can't remember your age?

52. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
No, I can't say that I have. Odd.

53. How did you get one of your scars?
On my lip...I was flung into the couch when I was little. Bit THROUGH my lip. Lots of blood all over my friend's mom's nice white couch and carpet.

So, I will call out Amy, Sarah and Kaylyn.

ESPN Weekend at Disney MGM

or Hollywood or whatever they are choosing to call it these days. Anyway, we decided to break in our annual passes this past weekend and go. ESPN spnsored the weekend, which brought in sports figures, on-air sports guys and lots of fans. So here are some pics...
Seeing Jojo, well actually bearhugging her and not wanting to let go

Ryan and Daddy watching the new Playhouse Disney show (raise your hands as high as you can and yell "Blast Off!)

Basketball

And just because I want you to see Ryan's well-defined calves (also known as White Boys Can Jump)