Day Twentynine: Favorite tv shows and why you like them

I have a few of these.. I would cry with out a DVR.

1. Justified- it's on FX ( and FX has some awesome shows- I miss The Shield) and has Timothy Olyphont in it..

2. Teen Mom: Love this show- maybe because I have kids, and it's interesting to me.

3. Kitchen Nightmares: ♥ Gordon Ramsey

4. Worst Cooks in America: It's nice to know there are worse cooks than me.. haha

5. Next Food Netword Star: Yep, I love food shows.

6. Hells Kitchen: More of Gordon Ramsey

Day Twentyeight: Cruise a thesaurus and pick out 10 words you like the sound of

not gonna lie- I don't own one of these.. and the one on the Internet isn't working.

but here are a few words I think are pretty awesome.

1. Chin
2. Yawn
3. Nifty
4. Blog
5. Glue
6. Picture
7. Glass
8. Experiment
9. Time
10. Chip

so, yeah.. that's it. I kinda just picked random words here.. haha.

Kale chips..

are AMAZING- and good for you. I first heard of them on one of the blogs I follow (can't remember which one) and thought they sounded pretty good. I forgot all about them until the other day while in the grocery store with Kevin and the kids. So, I picked up a bunch. Tonight while the kids were getting ready for bed I decided to make it.. I rinsed the kale off, and then ripped it into bite size pieces. I put all of the pieces into a mixing bowl, and then drizzled EVOO on top and mixed by hand to make sure all pieces were evenly coated. I then put some season all and black pepper and laid them out on a cookie sheet (covered in parchment paper for easy clean up) I baked them at 350 for 10ish minutes.. you can tell when they are getting close to done.. they will crunch. Be careful.. they will burn if you don't check them regularly (the burnt ones weren't that bad- and now I know for next time to make the sizes more uniform). Anyway, they crunch like a chip and are good for you. Try them out.

Day Twentyseven: My day job verses my passion

My day job: I work loss prevention at a local retail store. I like it alright, I enjoy the atmosphere and the people. I don't really like following people on the floor because I'm not really any good at it. Although I'm hoping to get better.

My passion: My passion is my children. I would love nothing more than to be a stay at home Mom again. I miss days of waking up early and doing arts and crafts in the kitchen, going for a long walk to the park and spending every minute of my day with my 2 beautiful children. I was blessed to have been able to be a stay at home Mom for 3 years.. and hopefully soon I will be able to again.

Day Twentysix: List 10 things that you are thankful for

1. My family (duh)
2. Faith
3. A roof over my head
4. To have been able to be a stay at home mom for 3 years
5. Health
6. A job (even though I complain about it sometimes)
7. Music
8. Food
9. Wine
10. A working vehicle


** no particular order **

Day Twentyfive: What I would find in your bag

In my bag.. well, I suppose it really depends on who I am with. If it's just me, you will find my wallet, taser, misc. receipts, chapstick, cell phone, hair tie and keys. If I have the kids with me, you will find all of the above plus a few diapers, wipes, cups, instant kool-aid packs and a couple of toys.

Day Twentyfour: Post your favorite quote or verse of scripture and why

This one was easy- right away when I saw the topic I knew what I was going to write..




"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)


I know sometimes I doubt, and feel like there is too much on my plate.. but then I remember this and feel better. I KNOW the Lord has a plan for me, and for my family. I just need to trust that everything will work out.

Day Twentythree: something you crave a lot

MEXICAN FOOD

Day Twentytwo: what makes you different from everyone else

I think what makes me different is that I have 12 nieces and nephews.. Bradley, Rian, Samuel, Joei, Jeffery, Avri, Aiden, Alysia, Dru, Hailey, Aubrie and Madison. They are all different and amazing.

Day twentyone: a picture of something that makes you happy

So, I know you are probably expecting me to put a picture of my family.. but that is too easy! Aside from them.. this makes me happy.. YUM!

Day Twenty: Write a letter to someone

Dear Hannah and Grahm,

Please Please Please go to bed! It's 10:00 on Monday night, and I am so thankful I don't have to work tomorrow. I wanted to watch a movie with daddy tonight, but I know if I stay up too late I will be tired when you guys wake me up tomorrow morning. Goodnight!

Love,
Mommy

Day nineteen: Write about a sweet memory from your past

Aww.. which one to choose from? I have tons of "sweet memories"



The one that sticks out the most was when Kevin and I first kissed. We were at a party/kick back at Dos's house.. and decided to go outside to look at stars (yes, we are that corny). We sat on the couch that was on the back porch, and somehow the conversation turned to "what would you do if someone tried to rob you?"- or something like that. I said I didn't know, and Kevin said "I'll show you what I'd do, make your hand like a gun" (cute right?) So, I did and he grabbed my hand and twisted it (holy crap did that hurt) I said "oww!" and then he turned and kissed me. Yes, we were drunk.. he asked me to hang out again, and I am glad I said yes. We've been together going on 10 years now.

Day eighteen: Plans/dreams/goals you have

There are soo many plans/dreams/goals that I have. I would LOVE to buy a house in the near future (a small one will work- big enough got Kevin, Hannah, Grahm, me and some crafty stuff). I want to publish my poetry book. I want to buy a NICE car.. and I want to go back to school.



I plan on going back to school within the next year (when Kevin starts working again), and then buying a car soon after that. We are hoping to buy a house before the kids start kindergarten- and get my book published when they are in school (I am counting on ME time).

Day Seventeen: Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

This one is kinda hard.. I think I might like to switch places with one of my kids for the day. I would like to see my/our parenting from their prospective. My kids are so imaginative and smart.. this would be fun for sure.

Hannah's "Diva Minnie Mouse" Room

As some of you know Hannah got a full size bed last year, and when I asked her to pick out the theme of her room she picked pink cheeta and pink, black and white zebra. This year she told me she really wanted a "Minnie Room" and that we just had to make it work out.. so, I searched the internet for something that might work for us- I found NOTHING. After searching Ebay on a whim, I found a guy that made vinyl Minnie Mouse heads, and e-mailed asking about adding a zebra bow instead of the traditional polka dot. I asked, and he delivered.. for only $10 I got 4 of them!

This is what her room looks like now:

Day Sixteen: A picture of yourself

This picture cracks me up. Kevin got a new grip for our gun, and wanted a picture of it. I decided I wanted to be in the picture too.. haha. Yes, I know I'm a dork.

Valentines Day.

Valentines Day came and went. My Mom came over and watched the kids so Kevin and I could go out to lunch and do a little shopping. We went to GK Mongolian BBQ, then to the furnature store and got a kick ass sectional. Then we drove around to 3 different stores looking at guns for me (yes ME, you read that right). I ended up picking out a 22 long rifle- yes, I know it's small but we already have bigger ones. The kids can learn on this also. We also picked up a gun case. All in all a pretty awesome day. When we came home we hung out with our perfect little kids and ate some treats that Grandma left for all of us, then I took a nap. When I woke up it was dinner in bed. My husband is AMAZING- most def. looking forward to the next 100 years =)

Day Fifteen: Put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play

Soo.. I guess I am the only person in the world who see's no use for an ipod. I did this with my computer (I download all of our music to it).

1. Future Reflections- MGMT

2. Hey Hey, My My- Crazy Horse

3. Free- Zac Brown Band

4. Blood to Bleed- Rise Against

5. Paper Wings- Rise Against

6. Fix You- Coldplay

7. Cinnamon Girl- Crazy Horse

8. Nothing Better- The Postal Service

9. Do Wah Diddy- Manfred Mann

10. Play the Game- Queen

Day Fourteen: a picture of you and your family

I also have 10 nieces and nephews, and inlaws.. but I don't want to fill this up with pictures.

Day Thirteen: your 5 favorite books and why

I hate to admit I am NOT a big reader.. I feel like there isn't enough time in my day to sit and read more than an article in a magazine, or a recipe in a cookbook. However, when I do find time to read a few of my favorites are:

1. Go Ask Alice- this book is AMAZING, I really can't tell you how many times I've read it- it never gets old to me. It's a real story (something I love) and it's not all rainbows and butterflies.

2. The Bell Jar- Ahh.. Sylvia Plath is a piece of work I tell ya.. this is a good book though.

3. The Crucible- Again, a book about real life events.. something people forget about.

4. A Pocket Book of Modern Verse- This book is HUGE, and full of poetry.. I think I've read it 100+ times.

5. Where the Sidewalk Ends- Who doesn't like Shel?

Day Twelve: Write a poem to someone you love

this one is pretty hard. I think I might have to get back to it. I was going to cheat, and post one of the older poems I've written.. but they are not too nice. =)

Day Eleven: Write a bucket list of things you want to do before you die

This is MY bucket list, and things I need to do before I kick it.

1. Swim with Sharks
2. Scuba dive in a shipwreck
3. Backpack in Europe
4. Ride a Gondola in Venice
6. Learn Sign Language
7. Build my own house with a grandmothers quarters in the back- just in case
8. Visit all 50 states (18 down)
9. Para sail
10. Base jump
11. Visit Africa
12. Buy a nice camera, and take tons of candid photo's and decorate my house with them
13. Have my own working darkroom
14. Learn to ski and snow board
15. Break a world record
16. Publish my poetry book
17. Learn to salsa
18. Learn to kick-box
19. Take singing lessons
20. Buy a cow and name it "Moonbeam" (don't ask)
21. Successfully start and run my own business (almost)
22. Learn to Yodel
23. Fly a plane
24. Go to the Grand Canyon
25. Visit all the Great Lakes
26. Go see the Pyramids
27. Go to Australia
28. Adopt a kid
29. Get a maid- haha
30. Live in Canada for a while
31. Retire in Indianapolis, Indiana
32. See a Colts game
33. Take a boat ride to the Statue Of Liberty
34. Own a vacation home in the Keys (I REFUSE to become a "Snowbird")
35. Ride an elephant
36. Participate in a Rodeo
37. Win an eating contest
38. See Tool AGAIN
39. Help out in a soup kitchen
40. Drink wine in Italy
41. Get good at driving stick
42. Learn to give my car a full tune up
43. Learn to cook my Granny's secret Mac n'Cheese
44. Decorate a wedding cake for someone
45. Design hip maternity clothing
46. Paint a mural downtown
47. Cook in a high end restaurant
48. Meet Rachel Ray and Paula Deen
49. Watch a Broadway play
50. See the ball drop in Time Square
51. Go to Mardi Gras
52. Smoke in Amsterdam (you only live once right?)
53. Go whale watching in the Pacific
54. Go on a crab boat in Alaska
55. Grow my own produce
56. Plant a tree
57. Drive a monster truck
58. Participate in a demolition derby
59. Make tons of money so when I die, my kids will be set.

I'll add more later

Day Ten: Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad

Isn't it funny how listening to a certain song can take you back to a certain time in your life? I love music, and listen to it often.

When I'm happy I like to listen to: The Postal Service, Greenday, CCR- pretty much anything

When I'm sad I like to listen to: Mostly country music..

When I'm bored I like to listen to: Anything really

and I can't say I've ever been "hyped" infact, I'm not even sure I know what that means.

Dear Laundry..

I hate you. I wish my laundry would wash and fold itself. I feel like the last few days I have been up to my ears in clothes. Today I did all most of Grahm's stuff, and counted over 110 articles of clothing in his closet (not counting pajamas or undies). I also got rid of 3 bags of clothes that were too small for him, and put away clothes that will fit him next year. I am dreading working on Hannah's room next- that kid has tons of clothes. I guess this is what happens when you "shop" for a living. Blah!

Day Nine: Something you’re proud of in the past few days

I'm proud of my kids for being so good when I'm at work (well, not always- but most days). I'm proud of my Kevin (DH) for being so dedicated to losing weight.. I try to say I'll exercise, and just never get around to it. Overall I suppose I am just proud of my little family, they truly amaze me.

Day Eight- Short term goals for this month and why

Lets see here.. short term goals for the month:

1. Spend more time with my family (this is really a long term goal though, just feel like I'm not spending as much time since I'm working these fantastic hours)

2. Get caught up on bills

3. Save most of our tax money

4. Exercise more

not too many more I can think of. This month I'd like to buy a reliable car and trade the van in, but I'm not sure if that counts as a short term goal or not.

Day Seven: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

They're a world my world revolves around. My sacred piece of solid ground. The flesh and bone that gives me strength to stand.."-Family Man by Craig Campbell


I know I'm not a man, but these lyrics describe EXACTLY how I feel about my sweet sweet family.

Took a day off yesterday..

Remember my "I quit" post? I really feel like it sometimes. I worked on Friday from 2-10pm and then on Saturday from 10-7.. Friday I got home when my kids were sleeping, and Saturday I left before they woke up- so I didn't see them for 2 days pretty much =( Sometimes I really hate my job. Today is Super Bowl Sunday.. and I'm working again! Luckly today is my Friday.



Go Packers!

Day six: Favorite Superhero and why

"Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!"



I love Superman because he is the only one born a superhero, he didn't drink poison or get bit by a spider- he was just born a badass.

Facelift..

Just figured out how to make my own header using Picnik. I love it. These are a few of my favorite pictures of my kids.. 2 of them I hadn't seen until yesterday when Leslie (MIL) came over and let us upload them onto our computer. Hope you enjoy.

Day five: A picture of somewhere you’ve been to

I've been to a lot of places (driving across the country will do that to you) and this one is by far my favorite. Indianapolis, Indiana. I would like to live there someday (even though it will take some serious convincing on my end to get Kevin on board with that idea).

If you're gonna quit..

give your two weeks notice. Trust me. There is nothing crappier than getting called into work because your co-worker just up and quit. Thanks buddy, I really like working 9 days in a row, and closing is just what I wanted to do with my Friday night.. I also didn't want to spend any time with my kids for the next 3 weeks while they look for someone to take your place.

Day four: A habit that you wish you didn’t have

I think I might have a few of these.. lets see..

1. Second guessing myself- I am trying so hard to work on this. I need to be able to trust my gut feelings, and do what I know is right. I spend a lot of time doubting, and re-thinking everything.

2. Nail biting- YUCK! I notice other people doing this all the time and think it looks gross, but I continue to do it. No one wants to see my yucktastic nail nubs.

3. Grinding my teeth- I only do this in my sleep, and have bough numerous mouth guards, and just wake up with the dang thing sitting on my pillow. Haha.

and finally..

4. Swearing- Thanks Loves.. (not cute) I'm working on this one also.

Day three: A picture of you as a child

This is a picture of me on the beach when I was about 3ish. I like to think that Hannah and I look alike.. she just has cooler hair.

Day two: The meaning behind your blog name.

Cow eyes.. just an old nickname from my Dad. He said I had great big eyes like a cow when I was little. I hadn't though about it in a long time until I was searching something about cows on "Google" and I typed in Cow, and one of the things that popped up was "cow eyes" It just made me think of my Dad.

Start..

30 Days of Blogging
day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
day 2- the meaning behind your blog name
day 3- a picture of you as a child
day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have
day 5- a picture of somewhere you’ve been
day 6- favorite super hero and why
day 7- a picture of someone/something that has had the biggest impact on you
day 8- short term goals for this month and why
day 9- something you’re proud of in the past few days
day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad
day 11- write a bucket list of things you want to do before you die
day 12- write a poem to someone you love
day 13- your 5 favorite books and why
day 14- a picture of you and your family
day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play
day 16- a picture of yourself
day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have
day 19- write about a sweet memory from your past
day 20- write a letter to someone
day 21-a picture of something that makes you happy
day 22- what makes you different from everyone else
day 23- something you crave a lot
day 24- post your favorite quote or verse of scripture and why
day 25- what I would find in your bag
day 26- list 10 things that you are thankful for
day 27- my day job verses my passion
day 28- cruise a thesaurus and pick out 10 words you like the sound of
day 29 – favorite tv shows and why you like them
day 30 – movies you can watch again and again.

30 Days of Blogging

I'm totally jumping on this band waggon =)

Day one: A recent picture of you, and 15 interesting things about yourself.

Well, this is the most recent one I could find.. not the best, but it will have to do.

1. My favorite thing to drink when I go out is a frozen margarita with extra salt. I sometimes will ask for extra, once a waiter even looked at me like I was nuts and said "you know all of that salt isn't good for your heart." Thanks for your 2 cents I guess, but I'm paying for drinks, not medical advice.

2. I hate driving on the freeway, and avoid it at all costs. Even if that means driving an extra hour or so out of my way.

3. I can't stand when people are late, and am always 10-15 minutes early.

4. I'm afraid of the dark.

6. I love the ocean, and wish we still lived in FL so I could take my kids to the beach everyday.

7. I don't like to have sandy feet. If we are going to the beach I will not get into the water unless there is somewhere to rinse my feet off before I get into the car.

8. I love to shop, and get excited to find a good bargain.

9. If I could wear Febreeze as a perfume I would. I love that stuff.

10. I am double jointed.

11. I cloth diapered my son, and loved every minute of it. I wish we didn't have to stop.

12. My husband and my mom really are my best friends.

13. I am afraid of whales, and would probably have a heart attack if I saw one in the ocean.

14. I love to find new uses for old things.

15. My family means the world to me.