Gimme a FIVE

A friend Angela tagged me in her blog!

She said she secretly read my blog....I secretly read hers too!

The Rules

1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.

2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.

3. At the end of the post, the player then tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read the player’s blog.

4. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

WHAT WERE YOU DOING 5 YEARS AGO:

1. I was bummed that I guy I had a crush on was leaving town for 6 weeks! (it was Carl and he went to scout camp!)

2. Moved out of Kerr and into my FIRST apartment!

3. I was getting ready to bring home the coolest puppy in the world, TILLY!!!

4. I was living with Cullen Shelton. Everyone thought the temptation would be too great for us to live together without having sex....HAH!

5. That summer was full of LIFE....the board game!

FIVE THINGS ON YOUR TO-DO LIST TODAY?

1. cook a healthy meal for my hubby

2. laundry....gag me (my Nini used to say that a ton)

3. Have people over for Cookie Night

4. did I mention that laundry was on my list? By that I mean it's a pile behind my couch

5. Pay bills....dang being a grown up!

FIVE SNACKS YOU ENJOY?:

1. Apples and Cheese

2. Baked Brie and grapes

3. Peanut Butter

4. Ice Cream

5. Avacado

FIVE THINGS YOU WOULD DO IF YOU WERE A BILLIONAIRE:

1. Go on Vacation.

2. Buy a dream house.

3. Give money to Perritte and Wesley.

4. Buy a vacation home.

5. Save it.

FIVE OF YOU BAD HABITS:

1. I am a clutterbug.

2. I burp and fart.

3. I whine.

4. I am not good at writing Thank You notes!

5. I let the dog lick my plates.

FIVE PLACES WHERE YOU'VE LIVED:

1. San Antonio, TX (born there)

2. Lewisville, TX (one home from 3 yrs until 18)

3. Nacogdoches, TX (dorms: Steen and Kerr)

4. Nacogdoches, TX (renting: Willow Oak Apts. and Swann Dr)

5. Nacogdoches, TX (buy: Willow Oak St with Carl!)

FIVE JOBS YOU'VE HAD:

1. Sears: sold doors, windows and siding!

2. Fitness Works for Women: daycare worker for a gym

3. Extended School Day: childcare worker for after school program

4. Wesley: Wednesday Night Cook

5. State Farm: I am not sure what I do. I just do it! (now)

TAG YOU'RE IT!:

Baby Drew!

Andrew and I had a photo shoot a few weeks ago. We gave the top picture to Mommy for Mother's day! He's such an awesome kid! I can't get enough of him!

Over it!
This is my favorite face!
Isn't he teeny tiny!

A Year Ago Today...

I was finishing my last day of work as Kalena DeFord.

I can't believe a year has gone by since Carl and I were married! It has been an amazing year! A busy and amazing year.

Carl is finishing up school and I am still working at Jamie Rodrigues State Farm. We have had many gatherings at our house throughout the year. I just finished painting and pulling down the last of the tape a month ago! Carl and I are so thankful for all the gifts we received at our wedding. They really helped to finish the house off! I suck at Thank you cards and I didn't reach my goal of sending all of them off! I am so sorry! I really tried!

I am MUCH better at hosting. This year (as in 2008) I have hosted the following at our home:
New Year's Eve Party
Boy's WEEKEND!
Britney's 21st B-Day
Kelly's Baby Shower
Ben's 21st last minute partay
Evan's Graduation Party
Sunday Funday (our SS class party complete with Pirate Theme)
Valentine's Party (can you tell these aren't in order)
Easter with both parents
Carl's Birthday Gathering
Washer Party
oh and don't forget the weekly "Cookie Night" event (7 years strong baby!)

Needless to say I have used and cherished almost every special dish we received at our wedding. The only thing I was unable to breakout was our cool Christmas dishes. Someday. Someday.

Wow a ton has happened! And that's just in the last 5 months! I can't wait to see what the years ahead have in store for Carl and me!

Don't worry...Whatever happens we'll have a party!

Tag, You're it!

What was I doing ten years ago:
I was finishing my freshman year at Marcus High School. I was getting ready to say good bye to all my senior friends. I was debating at wether or not to tell my crush about my feelings ( I didn't, Thank the Lord!)

Five things on my to do list today:
1. Buy supplies for my kids to make Mother's Day craft.
2. Buy a CD for meditation. (It's an exercise we do at Children's Choir)
3. Make it appear that I am working diligently
4. Get paperwork off of my desk
5. Clean my house enough for someone to clean it! (just this once)


Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
Put money away for future. Give money to Perritte and Wesley. Build a house and a vacation house. Pay off all our debt. Buy me a new car!!!

Three of my bad habits:
1. Asking too many questions ( I call it learning)
2. Being Blunt
3. Farting and Burping in public (gross I know)

Five places I have lived:
1. San Antonio TX
2. Lewisville, TX
3. Steen Hall, Nacogdoches TX
4. Swann St Nacogdoches TX
5. Willow Oak St. Nacogdoches TX

Five jobs I have had:
1. Childcare, Fitness Works for Women
2. After School Program
3. Cook for Wesley
4. Sales for Sears Siding
5. State Farm Customer Rep

a love like this

I had the oppertunity to watch Andrew for an hour last night! His mom, dad, Honey (grandma) and Deanie (great-grandma) went out for dinner. Kelly warned me that he might give me trouble because he had a rough night! Of course he was PERFECT! I am so in love! I fed him a bottle and then we just sat and stared at each other! I told him how lucky he was to have such an awesome family! We talked about all the people Andrew hasn't even met and that they already love him too! He certiantly won't be lacking in the love department and I will make sure of it!

Andrew will be 2 weeks old this Sunday! I can't believe how awesome he is already!

This was after a nice big bottle.

He was on a bit of a milk high!

What can you expect from a kid born on 4/20!!!

He is precious from the top of his head down to his monkey toes!

Carl was a bit worried that I would want a baby. I do! Just not right NOW!

I am totally content with being a mom to Tilly!