5QF! I'm baaaaack!

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Yes, yes, yes...My favorite Friday ritual has started again.

1. Where did you meet your spouse and did you instantly know it was love?

Band Class. High School.  NO!  We had no idea what life had in store for us all these years later.  Fast Forward to January 10, 2010 - he's home on leave, we meet out for drinks, and the rest is history!

2. What is your favorite room in your house?

Bathroom HANDS DOWN.  Tan tiles = Sand, Blue walls = the beach ahhhhhhhhh

3. Can you wiggle your ears?

If I do that thing, you can't see me doing it, but those of you who can do it know what I'm talking about!

4. What is your evening ritual?

Dinner, cleanup, shower for the Minny, bedtime for the Minny, and then whatever sucks me in next.  It will be blogging if the COLD continues. Woooooo!

5. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?

Need?  6.  Like?  8.

Five Question Friday! & MILS Friday Fill In #21 & Randoms

Because I love to follow these awesome ladies, every week and play along, and wanted to share with the others that may not already participate in both. So here we go!!! 

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1. What is the most physically painful thing that has ever happened to you?

Most painful...Childbirth was ridiculous, but even more ridiculous that less than a week later you would do it over and over and over again. I think that stems from the lack of sleep after having the baby, so go on and do it again ladies!

But even more so than childbirth, bunion surgery. They say if you have them on both feet, if one isn't as bad as the other, you should do them both at the same time, because you'll never go back for the other.  Well needless to say, I had asked the doctor to remove my pinky toes because my feet are SO wide. He said, to my dismay, how about we remove the bunion on your foot.  OH. That's my problem? I have a bunion?  Hmmm...I wish he would have done that and still removed my pinky toes.  Jussayin!  Now, 7 years after having my right foot done, I need my left foot done. BUT!?  Having the one foot done was AWFUL. A baby, and crutches DOES not work well. And anytime I would move my stupid foot would hurt. And then learning to wear a shoe again on that foot and bending my foot was out of the question. Running again?  Hmmm, wait, I never ran to begin with!  High heeled shoes ARE MY FAVORITE, and I will tell you I had to have the screws removed after the surgery because I couldn't wear my heels.  If you ladies have any idea, you'll know that heels are very naughty when you have or have had bunions. Wow...Anyways, in closing, bunion surgery was the most painful for me.

2. How much sleep do you get at night?

What night of the week is it? Is there a weekend? What's the schedule look like?  I'm in MN, do you know how dark it gets here? And when in snows, do you know what people want to do? SLEEP/Hibernate.  I can get anywhere from 5 hours - 10 hours a night. Majority of the time I get about 6 hours. Chief is back out to sea, so I will be getting more sleep.

3. How long did you believe in Santa Claus? How did you find out that he does not exist?

Ummmm, still do! 

4. What was the last movie you saw in a theater?

Step Up 3D with the ABS girls!

We NEVER get to a movie together, so this was REALLY momentous.

5. What do you wear to bed?

lately, nini pants & a tank. when it starts to get colder here I will start adding layers!  I'm sure this is not the hottest thing ever but, until I live on a deserted island, it works!

 

 

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1.Were you named after anyone?

My mommy. She's BettyAnn Audrey & I'm BethAnn Audra. I know I know, snicker away.

                                          2.What color, if any, are your toenails usually painted?

toenails?  I haven't seen those...in days.  It's cold, I have to wear socks!  But I do know that they need a hug!  And I plan to give them, well get them a hug Sunday at the Charity event at Ta's Salon here in town.  POMPEI PURPLE!  Or...maybe one of the awesome new Burlesque colors that OPI has come out with...hmmmmmmm....

                               3.How do you flush a public toilet? Hands? Feet? Something else?

                                    With my knee!!!!  Ish, I amn't touching that.  Or I will flush with my foot.

                         4.When you were a little kid, which TV character did you have a crush on?

Zach from Saved by the Bell!  Maybe Kirk Cameron....

 5.Let’s say you had to lose one of your five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell). Which one would you choose? Why?

Taste!  Then maybe I would eat some really healthy things that don't taste good? 

 

 

I feel like the luckiest girl in the world this week. Talking to Chief on the phone this week and getting his flight itinerary for when he's back from deployment, and being blessed with Premier and sharing it with ladies, and for being able to say life is good, spending time with my godchildren on Thursdays and for Minny's speech therapy to be going so well she doesn't need one on one time.  I am blessed.  We have a weekend full of jewelry, celebrations and ... housework!  I am looking forward to having my family over for Thanksgiving in a couple weeks and need to start preparing for that too!!!

 

 my Thursday night snugglers

Five Question Friday!

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1. Who is the better cook, you or your spouse?

I got the kitchen, he has the grill.

2. How often do you talk to your mom?

Sometimes everyday, sometimes every other.  Sometimes...we just don't want to talk, so then once a week.

3. Are you adventurous in the kitchen or stick to the recipe?

Little bit of both. After the first time or two with the recipe, I will start to switch it up.  Or sometimes YOU JUST KNOW what will be better.

4. Is your second toe longer than your big toe?

On my right foot, yes!  Know what it means?  I'll tell you.  The nice little ladies that do my feet say - it means you wear the pants in your relationship.  AHAHHAAA.  I love how they think.  Guess it's a superstition, or maybe even wives tale?

5. Do you dress up for Halloween? (Bonus question: What will you be this year?)

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. This year, I'll pass!  Going to a wedding on Halloween eve instead. Maybe I'll sport Black and Orange tho!

Five Question Friday

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1. What do you listen to while driving?

Turn it up loud, sit down, LET'S GO!  I love all kinds of music! Right now it's the local Top 40 station. Love the old school funk most! 

2. What is your least favorite thing about Fall?

Here in MN it means that WINTER and SNOW are around the corner. I was kind of hoping that shiny thing they call a snowblower was just for looks...damn.   

3. What does your dream house look like, inside and out?

I live in my dream house. Sounds funny, eh?  I bought my first fixer upper, forclosure home ALMOST a year ago. I have put in new windows, doors, painted from top to bottom, refinished hardwoods, new carpet upstairs, deck railing, tore out and had a contractor come in and make a whole new bathroom. Carribean blue walls, tan stone tiled shower and floors with bright white fixtures, and a sun on the ceiling.  See where I went with that?  Yep, the beach. Even in the middle of winter here.  Needless to say, it is my first home, and I did it as a single mom, and rocked it out!  I would be happy here the rest of my life. If Chief decides to retire back to MN, we have a comfy cozy little place. :)

4. Would you ever own a minivan?

Ahahahhaa, oh. ahem. No. Bless the hearts of the people who drive them. I won't even own a conversion van. No. That's my final answer.

5. Do you wash new clothes before wearing them?
Depends what it is, really. Underwear, socks, yes. I don't think so about anything else. New sheets - FOR SURE

Five Question Friday! & Follow Me Chickadee!

Link up with  The Sippy Cup Mom for Chickadee Fridays -  - I can't seem to post the picture!  Bla!

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1. If you could speak with a different accent, what would it be (i.e Australian, Scottish)?

An english accent!

2. Can you fall asleep anywhere? (i.e floor, couch, deck)

No! I must be in bed, or on the couch/chair with a blanky!

3. Do you use public restrooms? If so, do you sit on the toilet?

Hover only!  Work is one of the few places I will actually sit on the toilet.  But there is only 2 of us that use it.

4. If you were stuck in an elevator for 24 hours, what celebrity would you most want to be stuck with?

Ahhhahhaaaaahahahaha, I love this question!  Lady Gaga!

5. Where did you & your significant other go on your 1st date?

Well, that's an interesting question...when we reconnected, we met at a local bar where I hosted karaoke one night a week...And then I went to Hawaii to be his date for the whole weekend, to include the Submariner Ball...When I got off the plane that night, we went and had dinner at this great little Japanese restaurant in the shops by the hotel.  Would we consider that our first date?  Or....maybe the Ball?  Either way, we were SO happy to see one another.

Five Question Friday!

1. What is the first nightmare you remember?

AAAAAAAACCCKKKK!  The cowboy who was like the size of Woody from Toy Story that had a wicked smile, and a big scary belly laugh. He chased me around and around, and when I would take solice and hide in the cupboard underneath the sink in the kitchen, and feel safe, he would open the other door and sit right across from me laughing, say "HA HA! I've found you!"

2. Even if you're not a sports fan, what's your favorite sport to play/watch?

HOCKEY!  MN WILD! I don't know much about any other sport besides soccer or baseball, but I don't follow along. Chief has asked me to send him scores while he's on deployment. Ahhahahhaaaa, I am trying to be the best ESPN Cheerleader ever.

3. If you could pull off one piece of trendy fashion, what would you want it to be (jeggings, hats, thigh high boots, etc.)?

Heels all the time, like where my feet NEVER hurt from wearing them of course! 

4. Did you make good grades in school?
Ahhaaaaaaa.  No. I took honors classes because I loved the pace, and I did okay. Not an A+ student, but I did okay.

5. What magazines do you subscribe to?

Good Housekeeping, it was my housewarming present to myself. I used to get Cosmo, Family Circle too, and I love Real Simple, and I LOVE the Kraft magazine but am such a miser I won't order them!

5 Question Friday!

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1. What do you do when you have time to yourself?
Time to myself...Hmmm, read my magazines that pile up, I am a sucker for Good Housekeeping & Family Circle. I also like to go and get my nails done by myself, kind of my secret indulgence!

2. When you look out your kitchen window, what do you see?
I am fortunate to have 2 kitchen windows!  One that looks out into the backyard, a couple of trees, part of the deck and the back 40 as I call it by the fence where there will be gorgeous plants popping up next Spring. The other window looks out onto the deck where you can see the grill and the side of the garage.

3. Who/What would you want to be reincarnated as?
Not any one person. I would love to be a Butterfly.  Over and Over again.

4. What is your biggest pet peeve about other people's kids?
When they don't use their manners.  I have never been a fan of crying kids. I can remember it started when I was pregnant, if I was on the phone with a friend and their child would cry, I would say I had to go and hang up. I did the same thing when my own daughter cried, instantly let someone go if we were on the phone. I don't know what it is, but it requires a wu-saaa moment.  But I love all the babies!

5. Regular or Diet soda?
Mmmm. DIET! Diet Dew, Diet Dr Pepper. The Coke Zero sodas are really good too!

Five Question Friday!

1. How many pets do you have?

3 little Monkeys.  Really, There's the Man of the House, Scotch. I love this boy and couldn't be happier to have him back with me. He's a white Dobie. I heart my Scotchy boy.  Timid, yet has the bark of the scariest dog ever.  Tiki the bird. We're not sure what it is. Tiki is most often referred to as the bird who needs to hush up. He's a Sun Conure and very pretty. (a boy = pretty)  And the there's Peanut. What a good kitty. Peanut belongs to Sarah Pants. She tells her mom when it's time for bed. And Tiki tells us ALL at The SHF when it's time to get out of bed. 

2. If you could switch places with anyone in the world for one day, who would it be?
Are you kidding me? I love my life!  Okay, fine. Gwen Stefani!

3. What is your favorite money saving tip?
Grocery Game Stockpile.  I dislike shopping with out coupons. Another is, find a local Farmers Market!!!

4. What do you want your kids to be when they grow up?
The BEST they can be and happy of course!

5. What is your favorite quote?
"The Best is Yet to Come"
"Honesty is the sexiest thing a man can give a Woman"  - Grace on W&G
"Do you know what a paradox is?"  It's 2 doctors - my Daddy