Wednesday, October 22, 2008

good sport

It was inevitable. I knew I would eventually be "tagged" to participate in the game going around in the blog world (thanks, Jen!). The rules are as follows: if "tagged" by a fellow blogger you have to write 6 random things about yourself and then tag 6 of your friends. I wasn't all that excited about doing this myself but I have enjoyed reading everyone's random facts about themselves so I thought I better be a good sport and keep this going...

Without further delay...

1. I am obsessed with lotion...and when I say lotion, I don't mean any kind of lotion, I mean the thick, creamy, buttery variety that comes from Bath & Body Works. Every time I step out of the shower I have to immediately put it on. Every minute that passes without the luscious lotion is agony. I feel my skin cracking, drying, and shriveling up. I honestly get stressed if the lotion is not close by.

2. Nothing gets me more fired up than politics. I am a staunch Republican and have great pride in our nation, our military, and our President. My blood boils and my temperature rises when engaged in "debates" over issues surrounding both parties and who is best for the future of our nation. I have resolved, as of late, that it is best not to even go down this path with me (unless, of course, you agree with me!). My passion is nothing new and is certainly not because of the present election. I have been a bit antagonistic about this since I can remember.

3. I hate feet. They seriously terrify me. The only feet I can handle are my own and those of little babies.

4. I am addicted to Photoshop. This stems from owning my own photography business and spending countless hours "correcting" images. I have been known to waste entire evenings obsessing over ONE photo. My poor husband has literally had to pick me up and remove me from the computer to get me to STOP working on an image. I will say ridiculous things like, "just 5 more minutes" and "I just have to fix one more thing." Never believe what you see in my photos...unless they are from my last few posts!

5. My favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice. I can't get enough of it. It makes my stomach turn and my heart flutter :) I dearly love to laugh and while few people can make me laugh as hard as my old college buddies, this movie makes me laugh out loud. Few people catch the humor in this movie but it's there.

6. I am a hopeless "messy." My mother says that she could never get me to keep my room clean so she finally gave up and just made me shut the door. I LOVE to be organized and have a clean home but somehow it always winds up destroyed. I am obsessed with tupperware totes, baskets, and shelving but somehow it never seems to be enough to keep it all together. Come over announced and it will be spotless. Come over unannounced and you may not want to be my friend :) I think I have multiple personalities as I can be totally OCD sometimes and other times not seem to be bothered by it at all.

Alright...that's it. Fairly boring and fairly unexciting. I tag JULIE JOHNSON, JESSICA MCCLENAHAN, JACQUE KOSINSKI, MANDY SELEY, and GINGER SKILLEN. Ready, set, go. Post 6 random facts about yourself...and yes, you have to do it :)

Monday, October 20, 2008

barnyard party

Well, Hunter is officially one today!!!! I can't believe it! We celebrated yesterday with an outdoor party and we were surrounded with many friends and family. I think Hunter enjoyed all the children and attention! It was a BEAUTIFUL day but true to Colorado weather the cold front moved in moments before the party started! The kids didn't seem to mind the frosty air and the occassional huddle around the BBQ and fun was still had by all. Aunt Kendra made 3 adorable farm animal birthday cakes (sheep, pig, and a cow just for Hunter!) which were a big hit! Hunter was spoiled rotten and had fun playing in his new tent from Grandma Judy, watching his cousins and grandpa play football, and getting lots of love from all his friends and family! What a blessing Hunter has been this past year. Michael and I are truly grateful to the Lord for entrusting him to us!

Hope you enjoy the overload of pictures below!


Cousins Mackenzie and Braden




Mandy and Avery Houle helping Hunter bowl


Sweet Bailey Spriggs showing off the puppy balloon she made!

Aunt Kendra and cousin Sawyer

FOOTBALL! I believe Uncle Ryan is on the bottom of the pile!

Bailey Spriggs, cousin Mackenzie, cousins Sarah and Teresa Ngo

Avery Houle and Bailey Spriggs

Focus On The Family friends!

Jarred Silverio









Great Grandpa keeping cousin Sawyer warm with kisses

Inside pic with Aunt Sue before the party