Monday, December 17, 2007
I have been tagged... again
1. I once drove 9 hours, through 2 blizzards, just to have in-n-out. When I was in college at Utah State, my roommate, Amanda and I, were really craving in-n-out. The closest one was in Las Vegas and that was about 7 hours from Logan. However, because it was snowing pretty hard, it took a little longer. Oh, and we left Logan at like 8:00 pm and arrived in Mesquite at 3 in the morning because we were so tired. But seriously, it was so extremely fun. We stayed in Vegas that saturday night and drove back to Logan on Sunday, so we could go to school on Monday. So much fun!!!
2. I am really OCD when it comes to spelling and grammar. Now, I know I am an English teacher and I make writing mistakes all the time, most of which are typoes. However, when I read other people's blogs or comments on myspace and they have spelling or grammar errors, I want to leave a comment asking them to fix the errors. Now if it looks like it was a typo, it doesn't really bother me but when I can tell it was accidentally spelled wrong and they didn't use spell check, it really irks me. I guess that sounds snobby of me but I just can't help it. So far, I haven't corrected anyone's blog because I know people would be offended. And if I have any errors in this blog, feel free to correct me.
3. I know all the words to the rap song, "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-a-lot and I am really proud of that!
4. I don't know if I should admit this, but I kissed more boys in my life than 3 of my roommates combined. Not that I have kissed a lot of boys, okay maybe a few but kissing is fun. Now I just kiss one man. I also told my mia maids that it is okay to kiss on the first date. Luckily, I have not been released from my calling...yet!!! I just told them not to tell their parents!! I also told them it was okay, as long as that was all they did on the rest of their dates until they got married. I think I covered my tracks pretty well.
5. I missed 48 days in my senior English class and still passed the class with a B. I never went to school my senior year but still managed to graduate with a 3.4. Now I teach seniors and I love to catch all the kids in my own class that try to pull the same things I did. Unfortunately for them, they can't miss 48 days and still pass. School rules these days are much different from when I was in school.
6. I am scared of heights. Not everything that is high scares me but I will list the things that scare me. I hate: going up mountain roads, ladders, Supreme Scream at Knott's Berry Farm (I can't believe I actually did it), and really high balconies. I would say sky diving and bungee jumping but I have never done that, nor do I ever plan to.
Okay, I am done. Now I am going to tag: Jeanette, Allison, Julie, Shawna and Sarah (I know you have done it before, but I like hearing random things).
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Things that have made me laugh, cry and want to pull my hair out!!!
I guess I should be happy that my house doesn't look like this! This is NOT my house!
3. I am ready for Sal to graduate! Does it ever end? I have to look at the positive! Only one more year. I swear the closer he gets to graduating, the more stressed out I get and I am not even the one in college. I can't even imagine what he is going through.


4. And after all the stresses, hair pulling, screaming and crying, I get to come home to them. I swear, they both always make me feel so much better! Even when my son is dumping all the cheezit's on the ground or telling me no, he'll do something so cute, that I forget about all the bad things and my heart will just melt to hear him sing along to Plaza Sesamo (spanish Sesame Street) or come up to me and tell me "I U" (I love you). And Sal will come up and rub my back or cook dinner when I have had a bad day, even though he might have a ton of homework. I really am blessed in life.
What makes you feel better after a bad day or week or month??
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Family Pictures
Seriously, Sarah did such a good job on our family pictures, it was hard to pick which ones we would include on our Christmas card. Here are just a few of the 166 pictures she took.
I don't know what we are laughing at but I love this picture!
This is by far one of my favorite pictures! I love both of the guys so much! I die over them!!
We told him to show his mean face and his happy face. These are what we got. I swear my son is can give some dirty looks!
Thanks Sarah, you did such an amazing job!!!!
I am more creative in my own mind
Friday, November 16, 2007
Nothing really
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Girl's Night Out
Sarah made a new friend at the salon. This little girl was cracking us up because she kept showing off her underwear and talking to Sarah. After Sarah, she walked over to Megan and was showing off her toys and talking. We didn't know how to get rid of her. The purpose of this night was no kids. For more pictures and information on this, I am sure Sarah or Shawna will have more on this. This salon, I personally like their work but their decor is a little off. I wish I would have gotten a picture. The have no pictures on the wall except for a poster for the HBO movie "Big Love." I don't get it. No one told me
Monday, October 29, 2007
Being a Working Mom
Disneyland...FINALLY!!!!!
Monday, October 15, 2007
I'm an aunt again!!! YEAH
The "Pudin" patch
I helped him get over his fear, so I guess that makes me a good mom again. After the pony rides, Kate and Sal went on the elephant ride and had such a blast.Sunday, October 7, 2007
I hate stuffed animals!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Megan Hess Rocks!!!
Monday, October 1, 2007
I've been tagged.
I've Been Tagged....
Jobs I've had.
1. Blockbuster
2. College Aide
3. Phone Surveyor
4. Substitute teacher
5. High school teacher.
Places I've lived.
1. Long Beach, CA
2. Logan, UT
3. Bellflower, CA
Food I love.
1. Mexican Food
2. Sal's tuna
3. Taco Bell
4. More mexican food.
Websites I visit
1. Blogs
2. Caliva.org
3. hotmail
4. Washington Mutual
Places I'd Rather Be
1. On vacation ANYWHERE
2. not at work.
3. Being a stay at home mom
4. shopping
Movies I love
1. How to lose a guy in 10 days
2. The notebook
3. Dumb and Dumber
4. Chicago
5. Mr. Deeds
Shows I Watch
1. Law and Order: SVU
2. Prison Break
3. House
4. America's next top model
5. The Hills!
People I tag:
Anybody that wants to do it!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
100 things about me.
1. I was born July 28th, 1978 in Bellflower, CA
2. I have 2 sisters (one who passed away when she was 5 days old) and one brother.
3. When I was younger, everyone thought my dad was grandpa. My dad was 42 when I was born.
4. I lived in the same house my whole life until I went to Utah State and then after I graduated, I moved back to the same house.
5. I am the baby of my family.
6. In elementary school, I bribed some girl with ice cream to be my friend.
7. I went to Los Alamitos High School.
8. I met my best friend Sarah in 4th period gym class. (Are you Sarah Smith?)
9. I think Brad Pitt is so hot!
10. I met my husband in singles ward after he was role playing the part of God in a re-creation of the war in heaven.
11. We dated for 15 months before we got married.
12. We were married April 11, 2003.
13. I have been to the Bahamas.
14. I have the greatest friends in the world.
15. My husband is a reformed bad boy! Those are the best kind!
16. I am a teacher at Paramount High School.
17. I have my masters. That doesn't mean I am smart.
18. I also teach at an online high school.
19. I wanted to be in the FBI. I either wanted to be a field agent or decode ransom letters.
20. All I have to say is HB 4runners!
21. I love mexican food.
22. I am staying at the Bellagio in January!!! YEAH!
23. My favorite number is 8.
24. My son, Salvador, was born February 8th, 2006.
25. My son can speak 2 languages (English and Spanish).
26. I have the cutest son ever (sorry to all of you who have boys).
27. I live within a 3 mile radius of my parents and my in laws.
28. My husband is still in college. He graduates May 2009.
29. My husband was a marine.
30. When i was younger, I had a mullet.
31. I love reality t.v.
32. I love true crime books and harry potter!
33. I should read my scriptures more!
34. I love to see my husband play with my son
35. I have been to 4 funerals in the last year.
36. I hate to pluck my eyebrows.
37. I have a monster living in my dryer that eats my socks.
38. I am very happy with my life.
39. My favorite T.V. show is law and order: svu and 48 hours mystery!
40. I hate mornings!
41. I have trained my son to sleep in until 9:00 am.
42. I love the Los Angeles temple.
43. I am on the computer everyday!
44. I hate to shave my legs but I do it, but not very often.
45. I wish I could be 70 pounds lighter!
46. I loved living with Sarah Hull. I am glad we are still friends!
47. I think Kasey is one of the funniest people I know.
48. Shauna Guillen has the best laugh ever.
49. Megan Hess is the best hairstylist EVER!!! Pictures to follow of her work.
50. Even though I am an english teacher, I have horrible grammar.
51. I wanted to be a politician.
52. I love pedicures and fake nails. Currently, I need both!
53. I love layers clothing.
54. I am having a layers party on October 11th and you can all come!
55. I have 15 nieces and nephews and 2 on the way!
56. I love Christmas!
57. I would rather be cold that hot.
58. I HATE crickets!
59. I missed school for 3 days in high school when my dog died. (sarah, remember when I hung up on you!)
60. I was in choir in high school but I can't sing.
61. I didn't like Rachel in high school but ended up being best friends once we graduated.
62. My first car was a Nissan Sentra.
63. My dad was a teacher for 33 years. That's probably where I get my passion.
64. I actually like my job. MOst days!
65. I love Target but hate it. I spend too much money!
66. I have a minivan.
67. I love my husband and son.
68. I eventually want to be a stay at home mom.
69. I love to watch my son read books!
70. Kissing is fun!
71. I loved college. Great memories!!!!!!!!
72. My sister and brother used to call me Ricky because I had such short hair.
73. I can really have some blonde moments.
74. There really are such things as stupid questions. Just come to work with me for a day and you will see!
75. I have never broken a bone.
76. When I was 15 weeks pregnant, I had a seizure. Scary, just ask Sal!
77. I have only been in love once. I have been in lust a lot!
78. I am a worrier!
79. My middle name is Lee. I HATE IT!!!!
80. My maiden name (gerken) means pickle.
81. I love tuna! Yummy!
82. I love love songs on the coast.
83. I have visited over more than half of the states.
84. I have never been outside the country, except for Tijuana.
85. I am a stalker!
86. I am afraid of the dark.
87. My son and husband's names mean Savior in Spanish!
88. My sister is my best friend.
89. I love my church!
90. I let my son watch Barney.
91. I am getting the baby itch! I just can't afford day care for 2 right now!
92. I love girl's night out! Can we please have one soon? You all know who you are!
93. My nephew is in jail.
94. Gangs and teen pregnancy are interesting to me. I want to understand why. I guess it is good where I work!
95. I couldn't live without DVR.
96. I sometimes talk about sex too much.
97. One of my favorite movies is "How to lose a guy in 10 days."
98. I had braces for 4 years.
99. I hate to mop!!! HATE IT, HATE IT, HATE IT!
100. I want at least 2 more kids. Sometimes I want all boys!
WOW!!! I can't believe I thought of 100 things! that was kind of fun! You should all try it!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
My Hero!!!!!!!
A few of my favorite things
I copied the titled from someone else's blog but I don't remember who.