Six Non-important Quirks/habits about little ole me.
I was tagged forever ago and I'm just now getting around to it. Sorry Cheryl.


#1. Clean Sheets. I love clean sheets. I love climbing into bed after a fresh wash and just enjoying the moment. The bigger part of this moment is due to the way the sheets have been put on the bed. I can't sleep well unless that sheets have been tucked in just right. I've been known to turn on the lights and re tucked the sheets just right in the middle of the night in case the covers have shifted in the night. Which they normally do because Ben hates them tucked on his side of the bed.





#2. Cleanliness can be an issue for me. I'm extreme but unfortunately, I represent both ends of the spectrum. There are some weeks when every nook and cranny are clean including the toothbrush drawer, windowsill's, and under beds. And there are weeks when I don't mop the floor once (sometimes two weeks) and you can't see the carpet in my own bedroom. I know gross, but there it is, I've now laid it all out in the open. I have clean highs and dirty lows. I wish there was a hormone pill to take to fix this problem. It is also unpredictable when either end of the spectrum will rear it's ugly head. And I'm being serious here. Both ends are not a happy place. I wish I could be in the middle more often:)



#3. Oldies Music. I am a fan. A serious one actually. I rarely know the current music. My radio in the car is always tuned to 94.1.
Some of my favorites include:
1950's Earth Angel by the Penguins
1960's Happy Together by the Turtles
Please Mr. Postman by the Marvelettes
1970's Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
1980's I love a Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbit

How did this music preference begin you ask, well truthfully it began with my first cassette tape that my dad gave me for my birthday in the 80's. It was the Beach Boys greatest hits. Over time I have come to own such music by artists like Kenny Rogers, Elvis, and ABBA. I have also seen Mama Mia 4 times as well as Buddy Holly the Musical and lets not forget Hairspray on Broadway, as well as the cute movie version. You get it. I like oldies.


#4. Dinner Tardiness/dinner etiquette. I have very strong feelings when it come to guests attending a meal. Please, if I ever invite you to my house, don't show up to dinner late. It is absolutely the rudest thing one can do to the hostess. If something unexpected comes up last minute, call immediately so the hostess can make changes in her cooking/baking times. If you are ever invited to a party and you know that you have obligations elsewhere and the times overlap, don't try to do it both. Commit to one and fully attend one. For those of you who have been to my house for dinner and haven't received a dinner invite lately. You know why. . . . HE HE. If you'd like to review some dinner skills, check out this awesome book. Ben and I laughed so hard. We love the Sedaris family in general.




#5. Cheese. I am a HUGE fan of cheese. Particularly sharp cheeses. I LOVE Aged or antiqued white cheddar cheese, I think it is the most universal, it can go on or in anything. I also enjoy, smoked Gouda, goat Feta, and Blue Cheese from Wisconsin. Deep down I know that if I would simply give up cheese that I would altogether be and look like a different person. But I'm unwilling to make such a sacrifice, so until then I will visit the gym and wish for thinner thighs instead.


# 6. I hate the feeling of obligation, particularly when it is held over my head, or it adds to my lists of things to do. I never get around to answering the "tag" questions from blogs and e-mails. That is not to say that I don't love reading my friends personal answers. That is an indulgence. I love that part. But doing this "tag" is a first for me. Because I don't want to pass on that feeling of obligation, I will not tag anyone in particular. If you want to do this feel free. I will love reading what your 6 non-important quirks/habits are about you.

Happy 29th Birthday Mom!


If you ask me, you haven't change a bit.


When I reach the age age you are mom I hope I will have accomplished as much, lived as well, and loved as hard. I have a quote in my kitchen that reminds me of you daily that reads
"I can do hard things" By Susan W. Tanner. But what I love about this quote is that you take this quote and change it with your attitude and say, "I can do hard things, and love every minute of it."

The short list of what I love about you:

1) you have a great musical voice but you don't flaunt it, most don't even know it.
2) you gravitate to all things beautiful, beautiful furniture, beautiful yards, beautiful ideas, beautiful people.
4) you have always led by example.
5) you would never ask us kids to do something that you wouldn't do.
6) you always worked right along side us.
7) you have passed on to us a wonderful family heritage by teaching us about our ancestors.
8) you are a serious fashionista.
9) you never let your family down, dropping everything, catching a flight, just to babysit your various grandkids for a week.
10) you always knew when it was time for tough love or a hug and tears. One of my favorite quotes from you is "It will stop hurting when the pain goes away."
11) you fulfill any assignment, whether it be a church calling or neighborhood party, and you do it with more thought and consideration for those involved than any person I know.
12) you run for Northern Nevada's Republican delegate and you win.
13) you will still do a series of acrobatic moves and the splits whenever called upon.
14) you found the time to keep a journal for each of your 5 kids until we were old enough to write ourselves.
15) you managed to document our family member lives in various forms, scrapbooking, movies, letters, sewing, books, and pictures. We each have 8-ish or more scrapbooks that are just about ourselves. (And we all know that we love to read and talk about ourselves, you made/make it possible;) And even though we are out of the house, you continue to document our lives.
16) you throw a mean tacky party.
17) heck, you are great with any themed party.
18) with the exception of my wedding dress, you have made all my important dresses for me.
19) you are an accomplished seamstress.
20) you are willing to try out awesome new recipes and make them better then share them.
21) you always have great marriage advice, lessons, and stories.
22) you make every child feel like we are your favorite.
23) family always comes first, but when you don't have family you have found friends to adopt into the family which you are fiercely loyal and loving to.
24) you raised 5 kids who love each other, their family, and the gospel, (can you ask for more in life?)
25) you have loved the same man and remained his best friend for over 37 years (no small task)