11 Things

I've been tagged! Thanks Bridgette! This is the first time I've ever been tagged, so I thought- 'why not'. I need to post pics from Bentli's birthday weekend, but since those are sitting on the camera right now and would require me to actually stand up to go get them, I think I will do the tag tonight ;) So here goes:

Game Rules:
1. post these rules.
2. post a photo of yourself and 11 random things.
3. answer the questions set for you in the original post.
4. create 11 new questions and tag people to answer them
5. go to their blog/twitter and tell them you've tagged them

*Picture from 2 yrs ago in Hershey PA

11 Random Things about Me:

1. I love tennis. I never picked up a racket until I met Jared and I am now hooked on it, watch it, play it, whatever!
2. In high school I was very self-conscious about my height (I'm 5' 10") and wouldn't wear heels. Now I don't care and will sport the heels, sometimes towering over 6 feet, I'm a bit of a gommer.
3. I have a shoe addiction. I love pretty shoes. I never have enough. I love love love DSW's clearance racks!
4. I come from a big family. I am the 3rd child of 8, I am the oldest girl and love each and every sibling of mine! I love my husband and children fiercely too! My family is the reason for all I do.
5. I am a huge clutz! My husband laughs at me all the time because I am always stubbing my toe, hitting an elbow, knocking my head on things.
6. I miss Teagan everyday. I don't really like this new me, but I am learning my new normal and trying to become the best I can be.
7. I love the book Pride and Prejudice. There is just something about Lizzy and Darcy.
8. I love planting my flower garden. I dug up a hill in our yard and made a flower bed last year and I am getting so excited to plant the bulbs this week. Last year, it was mostly Dahlias, this year I'm throwing some other ones in the mix too.
9. I taught myself to crochet while in college. I picked it up so my hands would be busy while I watched t.v. at night so I couldn't eat and watch t.v. Last year I started picking up on knitting too.
10. I got so far behind scrapbooking that I gave up. I don't even attempt anymore. I just do the photo books now... and I'm behind on those- crap!
11. Feet kind of gross me out. Jared is in podiatry school, but I can't handle feet. Unless they are baby feet, those are cute.

11 Questions from Brigette

1. What is one thing you wish you could do but havent yet?
I wish I could sing. I am horrible, like my kids tell me to stop singing... unfortunately I don't think this will ever change- its genetic, the rest of my family can't sing either.
2. What is your favorite food?
I'm from Idaho- I love potatoes! Mashed, twiced baked, cheesy, french fried...
3. What is your biggest fear?
Jared or any more of my children dieing, it literally gives me a panic attack thinking about it.
4. What is one thing in life that you regret having done or not done?
Not practicing the piano more, I wish I could play better than I do.
5. What is your dream job?
I would like to be a counselor. I know it is a hard job, but I would like to help people.
6. What is your favorite season?
Spring! I love when it starts to warm up and I can open my windows and enjoy the breeze
7. How do you like to spend your free time?
I love to read, sew, and play with my kids.
8. Who do you wish you could meet?
This is a hard one! I really don't know.
9. If you could have only 1 thing in the world what would it be?
My family, as long as I have them, that's all I need.
10. Where is your dream vacation?
Too many choices! Its a tie between Italy and an African safari
11. Who do you look up to the most?
My Grandma Anderson. She was amazing! She had 8 kids and my grandpa died when my dad was 3 and she never remarried. She did what she had to for her family and she knew how to work hard and love. She has 51 grandchildren and she made everyone feel like the favorite.

11 Questions for those I tag:

1. Morning person or night owl?
2. Favorite fairy tale/ children's story?
3. All time favorite movie or t.v. show?
4. What do you like to do with your free time?
5. Where is your dream vacation?
6. If money wasn't an issue, what one thing would you buy?
7. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
8. What is your least favorite food?
9. What is your most favorite thing about yourself?
10. What is your most embarrassing moment?
11. Name 3 things on your bucket list.

And now I tag: Lora, Courtney, Amy Sp, and Dez. If anyone else would like to do, go for it-- I would love to read everyone's answers!!