1. I refuse to buy something new, if the old one still works... I still own my piece of trash $38 vacuum from when I was first married. I am impatiently waiting for it to break.
2. I love being a mom. Nothing is as hard, nor rewarding.
3. I sleep on a heating pad almost every night, it helps my back pain and I think I fall asleep faster when using it.
4. I can't stand it when things are not put in the right place.
5. I love rocking out to my ipod Shuffle while cleaning.
6. Nothing is better than a hot bubble bath with a good book.
7. I went skydiving in my younger, crazier days (and loved it).
8. Now that I am a mom, I could never image going skydiving again.
9. I am so thankful for the safety and health of my family.
10. I won first place in the Pillsbury Bake-Off as a kid... Who would have ever guessed that??
11. I teach preschool and love my little class and all of the fun stuff we do.
12. I changed my major several times in college: social work, fashion design, and elementary education.
13. I love learning new things and would love to go to medical school one day.
14. I really wish my house would stay clean for more than two seconds.
15. I am not a morning person.
16. I need my sleep, 8-9 hours at least.
17. I love books and want a nice library someday.
18. I almost always have a sewing project in the works.
19. I am a huge fan of giving homemade gifts.
20. I love organization and wish I could be more organized.
21. I am the oldest, two little sisters, one brother.
22. I went to four different elementary schools, four jr. highs, and two high schools.
23. One day soon, I would love a nice camera and learn how to take awesome pictures with it.
24. I am a nature person... camping, hiking, kayaking, or just relaxing on the beach.
25. Ryan and I love our shows: Project Runway, The Office, Prison Break, and Lost.
26. I always wanted a big family, but am quite certain now, that I don't have the patience it takes.
27. I love sushi at "Ra," the Tootsy Maki Roll is my favorite.
28. Cleaning the house should have an "easy button."
29. I detest being in the car and dealing with traffic. I wish I had a transporter, Star Trek style.
30. I hate cooking with raw meat.
31. I cannot eat meet off of a bone, it makes me gag just thinking about it.
32. I could be a vegetarian, if it didn't require so much effort. My sister is vegan and I respect her for that.
33. Migraines seem to torment me 1-3 times a week.
34. I have developed a migraine cocktail: 3 tablets Motrin, 2 tablets Tylenol, and 1/4 can of caffeinated soda. If taken early enough it seems to stop a migraine.
35. I always wanted to be a ballerina and have every intention of living my dreams out through my daughters.
36. I hate doing laundry... it is a daunting, never ending task.
37. I wish I was more into exercise and could find the time to do it.
38. I am done with contacts and glasses and really want Lasik Surgery.
39. I am an awful singer and don't dance very well either.
40. I've come to appreciate silence and if I am driving by myself, I sometimes keep the radio off and just enjoy the sound of nothing.
41. I think I have a super-human sense of smell. I am pretty sure that is a bad thing.
42. I go to the movie theater maybe once a year.
43. The computer has turned into a big distraction in my life, e-mail, blogging, digital scrapping, online shopping, etc.
44. I have incredibly dry skin.
45. I need to be a better prioritizer.
46. I don't understand meanness and do not tolerate it, ever.
47. My family is so important to me and I didn't know that my heart was able to contain so much love.
48. My husband is a great, responsible, understanding, and loving man.
49. Sometimes, my husband is my fourth child.
50. I enjoy gardening and love my fresh veggies and fruit.
51. I love my Savior, Jesus Christ.
52. I have a strong testimony, that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints is the gospel of Jesus Christ in it's fullest.
53. I wish I was more diligent.
54. I am grateful that I have the blessings of the temple and know that my family can be together forever.
55. I am grateful for the example my mother and father have set for me.
56. I wish I had more energy.
57. I wish my kids could share all of their extra energy with me.
58. Public speaking terrifies me.
59. Rainy, cloudy days are the best.
60. I have always wanted to go sailing, but have yet to embark on that adventure.
61. I love finding good deals.
62. I listen to a strange variety of music.
63. I am ashamed to admit it, but I love Martha Stewart.
64. I wish the TV played less of a role in our household.
65. I love reading to my children and wish I did it more often.
66. I love cuddling with my kids, but do not let them sleep in my bed.
67. I love watching my children learn and discover new things.
68. My grandma "Rain" has always been one of my favorite people.
69. Everything is better with cheese on it.
70. I love cooking and baking and trying new recipes.
71. I hate messing up my kitchen.
72. I love going to Disneyland with my kids and watching their faces light up every time.
73. I love holidays and family traditions.
74. I am a huge Jane Austin fan. Oh, and Mr. Darcy,too.
75. My friends are so uplifting and I love being with them and laughing with them.
76. I hope I am always able to remember what my kids were like when they were little.
77. I never watch daytime television.
78. I like to keep things simple.
79. My mom and dad are probably in better shape than me. (They are gym junkies).
80. I am a perfectionist and can tend to be a little too particular about certain things.
81. I love planning and preparing.
82. I wish I was more up to date on current events and politics.
83. I love dancing and being silly with my kids.
84. I wish our family lived closer. (And Kate, too.)
85. The smell of freshly washed sheets is divine.
86. I am the opposite of a pack-rat... I actually take pleasure in getting rid of things.
87. My toenails are always painted, my fingernails are never painted.
88. Pinkberry is so, so yummy. I am shamefully addicted.
89. I love watching musicals and plays. Ryan and I have a goal to see one a year.
90. I am a list maker... apparently.
91. I wear flip-flops 365 days a year.
92. I can't stand wasting electricity, water, or not recycling something that can be.
93. When I was little I wanted to be a scientist, astronaut and artist. Hmmm, I see to have sidetracked.
94. I would love to have a cat or a dog, but have no desire to clean up after one.
95. I love to dabble in things: jewelry making,
decoupodge, cake decorating, quilting, etc.
96. My biggest claim to fame is winning the school geography bee in 1992.
97. One day I will have a fabulous, office/sewing/craft room.
98. I love farmer's markets.
99. I didn't care much for chocolate as a child, but as an adult, it has become a favorite indulgence of mine.
100. I love documenting my journey through life to preserve all of life's precious memories.
Well, as close as we are going to get to a pumpkin patch this year. (It is really a field of dirt in the Costco parking lot and we were melting in near triple digit temperatures.) At least we can say we visited "the pumpkin patch," which is a nostalgic necessity in my opinion. 
Davis & his best buddy, Daxton.
The annual church truck or treat was fun, as usual. Davis was thrilled with the candy... after every trunk stop, Davis just wanted to sit down, open his candy and eat it. Tatum, on the other hand was all about quantity and didn't have patience for Davis' distractions. Afterwards, about 15 kids ended up in our car, watching a movie, feasting on their entire stash of candy... needless to say things got a little crazy.
Ryan and I are not the dressing-up-for-Halloween type, so I am surprised to say that we went to a Halloween party, dressed-up, and had a great time. We went as Marc Antony and Cleopatra. It was fun seeing all the crazy, creative costumes... thanks for the fun party Sarah! Here are some of our friends' fabulous costumes:
The couple from Juno
Dora and Boots
Davis contemplating the meaning of life.
Tatum and her "twin" Claire.
Davis, Tatum, and their little friend, Manthus.
A good friend of ours (Officer Gray) came to preschool for a little visit. The preschoolers were in awe over him. They learned all about police men and how to be safe. My favorite part was when he asked if they had any questions and they excitedly raised their hands. When called upon, they just had random comments to make, such as "my baby has little feet," and "I like to ride the Matterhorn." They thought he was pretty cool and enjoyed their "lick crime" lollipops.
Lyric loves splashing in the fountains and gets so excited about it... she can't help but flail her arms and giggle.
Tatum loves her "twins," Kara and Kelli.
So, this is what we have been super busy with the last few weeks. I was inspired by my friend Jenny to give my preschool a little make-over. We had fun painting the walls crazy-bold colors and creating little centers. I also came up with my own curriculum based on several internet resources and using bits and pieces of curriculum units I have purchased in the past. It was a lot of work, but I feel like the end product is great (fourth time's a charm, I guess). Preschool started last week and has been a lot of fun. I can't wait for all of the exciting things that are coming up during the year!
Tatum is on the 4-5 year old soccer team "The Shooting Stars." They had their first official game on Saturday. She is so cute running around with the other girls. It cracks me up watching how many times the girls trip over each other and start wrestling their own teammate for the ball. We are so proud of Tatum... she scored her first goal!!! She is our little shooting star!
