TAG-I'm It!!! Things You May or May Not Know About Me...

I got tagged by Jillian, so here goes...

My favorite thing in the whole world is being a mom. I've always wanted to be a mom. There are pictures of me as a 2 year old taking care of my "baby dolls" (I'd post them but I don't have a scanner...hint, hint- It's almost Christmas Matt!) The only part of motherhood I haven't liked is pregnancy (okay, and maybe potty-training too). When I was a teenager I wanted 12 kids, but am content with the most beautiful, amazing, sweet, funny, energetic four kids I know! I love my babies!!!

I LOVE to eat. Probably a little too much. On that note...if I don't like the size of my clothing-I cut out the tags!

I'm obsessed with my parents. Probably more than is healthy for a 35 yr old woman! I don't just love and respect them, but I have a blast hanging out with them. Matt and I actually used to double date with them all the time in high school. The hardest part of moving to San Marcos is not being able to see them everyday. My mom and I get the giggles so bad when we're together! There's just something about having two people in your life who love you unconditionally

I've had the honor of witnessing the births of all three of my sister Amanda's children. I love babies! There is no greater miracle in life than the birth of a child. If I had know how much I love the birth process when I was in college I would have been a Labor and Delivery Nurse. Thanks to Amanda and her very understanding husband, I was able to "play" nurse 3 times!

My bosom buddy (no pun intended) Rachel makes me laugh harder than anybody I know. She is always up for a good time and is HILARIOUS!!! We moved to San Marcos around the same time and I know meeting her was one of the reasons we were supposed to move here. Love ya Rach!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to travel. Luckily, Matt does too ! Some of our recent travels ...

Rome

Florence, Italy

Montserrat

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Barcelona, Spain

This last year, I witnessed a miracle. My dear friend, Shayla, gave birth to a 26 week old after a very touch and go pregnancy with her sixth child. I was in that special room through hours of labor and then waited with my heart in my throat while an emergency C-section was performed. I was able to be in the NICU when they brought Viviana down and hold her tiny hand as they put in a central line and intubated her tiny 1lb. 12oz. body. Lots of prayers were said on her behalf and angels kept vigil at her bedside. I was honored to be a part of this precious miracle.

Viviana Faith-Happy and Healthy at 5 months!

I can be gross...REALLY gross. And I think it's funny. It think toots are funny, much to Matt's horror who thinks no true lady should ever fart. Jokes on him, HE MARRIED ME!!!

After 20 years together, I'm still desperately in love with my husband

I tag Rachel, Shayla, and Chelsea