Tagged

I was recently tagged by my friend Jamie. Ironically, I'm new to the world of blogging and I don't know anyone that blogs besides her. So, I'll simply play along and if anyone feels brave enough to share some "random facts/habits about themselves in the comment section, than make yourself at home!

The rules: Post the rules before giving the facts. Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their eight things and post these rules. At the end of the your blog you need to tag (hopefully) six people and list their names. Leave them a comment on their blog, telling them they have been tagged and not to forget to read your blog.

Here goes nothing:

1) I have never smoked a cigarette or used drugs.

2) I started selling Discovery Toys when Campbell was four months old. As a consultant, your goal is to earn your way to the incentive trips that are held in February of each year. The year I joined they decided to send 10 "wild card" winners on this trip. Basically, they draw random names out of a hat of the consultants that didn't quite make the numbers. Imagine my surprise when my Senior Consultant called me with the good news. You guessed it! I was one of the lucky wild card winners! On top of that, I could take one person with me on this FREE (air fare included) all-inclusive resort to Los Cabos, Mexico. Brent and I had a wonderful time! I stopped selling DT soon afterwards. I got my free trip out of it and I was done! Check out my pics on our website. : )

3) When I was in the seventh grade I cheated on a few of my spelling test and never got caught. I would basically write the words on my desk and cover it with my paper. At the end of the year I got a certificate for having the highest spelling average in my class. I know....that's really, really bad!!

4) When I was 16 years old, a friend and I were in a near drowning accident in Panama City Beach, FL. The current was so strong that it swept both us out from under our feet. I remember praying for God to save us. Eventually, we couldn't fight it any longer and lost consciousness. Thankfully, God heard my prayers and we were rescued while floating on our backs. As soon as we were pulled out of the water we gained consciousness. I remember to this day while I was laying on the beach waiting for the ambulance to come and get us, my mom said to me in so many words, "God saved you because he is going to bless you with grandchildren". We were released from the hospital 3 days later.

5) While I was in college I wanted to conquer my fear of the water and became a certified life guard at a local military base.

6) I went on a couple of mission trips while in college for the summer in Panama City Beach, FL with Campus Outreach Ministries.

7) I was a "Mat Maid" my last two years of high school. (Wrestling Cheerleader)

8) I used to love Strawberry Shortcake Doll when I was a child. I had Strawberry Shortcake curtains and bedspread. I think my sister had Holly Hobby.

OK, I think that does it.

Just For Fun

Considering I haven't blogged in awhile, I thought I would put something out here for the fun of it. So, the first thing that comes to mind is pet peeves. We all have them, some more than others. So, here's my top five list. What are yours?

1. Not replacing the trash bag
2. Arriving somewhere late
3. Clutter
4. Not cleaning up after yourself
5. Not completing a project

I would love to hear from you....just have fun with it!

Water Babies

Nana, the girls and I had so much fun at the Randolph Water Park today. It is basically one HUGE pool with an over size kiddy pool in the shallow end. Also, a separate smaller kiddy pool just for the babies with a frog squirting water out of its mouth. That is why it is know as the "Frog Pond".

I hope we get to go back one weekend so Brent can join us, but considering the water park closes on September 3rd, I highly doubt it. Way too many house projects that take priority at this time. However, when we go back I will definitely take Campbell a life vest or some swim rings.

I just can't believe how tired I was when we got home. It is so true about how the sun wears you out. Thankfully, we had left overs in the fridge. If not leftovers, more than likely it would have been take out. (Mmmm...pizza sounds really good right now. I will have to put that on my next weeks menu.)

Thank you Nana for taking off from work just to spend time with us. More than likely we would not have gone if it wasn't for you!

Baseball Game

Every year Brent's department at work goes to the Salem Avalanche baseball game. They are our local 1A team and it's a great family outing. However, this year it was scheduled on the hottest day of the year. The temperature hit a whopping 105 degrees!! Thankfully, the girls enjoy being outside and they loved it. Brent and I on the other hand couldn't wait until we could get back into the comfort of our AC at the house.

We are always looking for ways to spend time together as a family. It's the simple things in life that make "making memories" so much fun. Even if it is a local baseball game and you only stay through the top of the third inning because it's the girls bedtime. As long as Campbell gets her Dipping Dots ice cream while she is there, than she is happy.

Wildlife Sightings this week in our back yard

Deer on a foggy Wednesday morning:
4 point buck
6 point buck
8-10 point buck

Birds:
multiple hummingbirds, multiple days (thanks Pee-Paw)
one huge hawk perching Saturday evening

We ain't in the big city of Atlanta anymore (which was rated the #2 most unhealthy work commute in the United States by Forbes.com this week).