Cindy challenged me to list 28 Things about me, so here we go.

Sandra’s (the second sister) can be found HERE .

1.       I love being a mom!

2.       My favorite color is purple

3.       I’m naturally blonde but dye my hair dark brown

4.       I hate gardening

5.       I love to cook but don’t have time very often

6.       My birthday is 2 days before Christmas

7.       My favorite vacation is a weekend to Victoria with my hubby

8.       I recently switched from working full time to part time so I could have more time with my children and I love it!

9.       I am a coupon addict

10.   I am the middle child- 2 older sisters & 2 younger brothers

11.   I am a cat person

12.   I never have enough time in the day

13.   I want to take my family to Disney world

14.   I have 2 kids and I’m done

15.   I could curl up and watch movies all day

16.   I love to shop the day after thanksgiving- bring it on!

17.   I will eventually remodel my house

18.   I drink too much coffee

19.   I have two daughters 5 years and 11 months old

20.   I  wish I could sew… but it gives me a headache J

21.   My favorite movie is labyrinth

22.   The fall is my favorite season!

23.   I can’t swim

24.   I’ve been married for almost 6 years

25.   I want to get more organized

26.   I love watching Dr Oz on Opera!

27.   I’m starting a business with my sister and mom

28.   One day I would like to travel Europe with my husband

We do what we can to help get the kids going in the morning so that they can get to the bus stop on time. I usually throw in some music, and Esther’s job is to do her Breakfast Dance. Oh yeah, she takes it very seriously, no time to stop and chew her food… no she runs to the table grabs a bite of her cheerios, and then gets back to her dancing. It’s very helpful!

I’m going to be 30 soon, and I’ve been tagged to list 30 things all about me. I tried to be honest, and not superficial, I don’t know if I succeeded…  Lisa I dare you to come up with 28 you old lady.

1. I don’t enjoy cooking.
2. I love it when it’s raining!
3. Someday I will build my dreamhome.
4. I love sushi like it’s candy.
5. I’m a dog person.
6. I listen to Christmas Music year round.
7. I am in LOVE with my smokin hot husband!
8. I bite my nails.
9. I have BIG plans!
10. I am the oldest child of five.
11. My lucky number is eleven.
12. I enjoy me some volleyball!
13. I believe in the law of attraction.
14. I enjoy politics.
15. I am really proud of my children.
16. I went on the debt diet and it WORKED!
17. I am a natural blonde, and I color my hair blonder.
18. I like my face, but not my body, yet.
19. I still blare my music.
20. I love to primp and pamper myself.
21. Red is my favorite color.
22. I have an addictive personality, which means I’m consistent.
23. I’ve had four c-sections!
24. I can’t sit and watch a movie, I have to keep busy.
25. My home is filled with laughter.
26. I like to stay up late, and sleep in.
27. I am nurturing.
28. I fish for compliments.
29. I am artistic.
30. I believe in Christ.

We decided to play hooky and visit the beach. Most of the beaches here are rocky, like not for the barefeet, but Double Bluff is tucked away on south Whidbey Island… relatively unknown to the tourists… so it’s always quiet, and sandier than most. It was a crisp day, but clear, we couldn’t ask for more!

So I have been wanting to create a whimsical quilt to hang on my wall in my entry. I love polka dots (could you tell) so I decided to go with a pinwheel pattern. Loosely based on a pattern at Fat Quarter Shop I decided to go with black and white. It’s turning out delightful, I can’t wait to hang it, and just in time for Halloween. If you’re looking for free quilt patterns check out Quilter’s Cache. What a collection! You may want to turn down your volume though, there’s music on every page… eek.

And cousin Joseph came over for a visit, so we enjoyed some Milk and a chat :)
Doesn’t get any better then that!

Two years old and there is nothing terrible about it! We love the fun Esther brings to our lives. She keeps us giggling all day, and we are so happy she is in our family!

Our sweet Lola had her puppies on July 11th! We are definately keeping busy, because she had twelve! They are now 3 weeks old, here are some closeups

We’re having a ball!

Birthday
2.5 Weeks Old