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If you won a million dollars, what would you purchase first? I would get out some MET contracts for the kids (for their college)
What is 1 thing you would like to change about DH?The way he gets obsessed when he gets a new idea (he goes on and on about it, and than suddenly he is off that idea and on to a new one
What is 1 thing that DH would like to change about you?LOL---he would like me to wax (my vajayjay--sorry TMI) instead of just shave
What is your favorite era of music?I LOVE oldies---dont know what era that falls under, but things from like the 50s and 60s
Will this be your last baby or are there still more in the future?I hope to have at least one more, and than we will go from there
Do you have any pets? Pics please. I did have a cat, but we arent allowed to have pets where we live now, so I gave her to my mom, but my mom recently had to get rid of her because she was moving. I was okay with that because she was going to a good home, and its been 2 years since Ive had her, so Ive gotten used to not having her around. I took my pics of her off my photobucket...
Favorite food/restaurant?I LOVE Mexican food---Red Pepper and Carmelitas are my faves. I also love Garfields.
When is your birthday?July 11th, 1984---My dad used to work at a 7-11 convenience store as a second job, so we used to joke about it---when he was leaving for work hed say 'Im going to your birthday'--dorky, I know, LOL
Favorite movie/tv show?My fave fave movie of all time is 'The Little Mermaid', but others that fall under my faves are 'Orange County', 'Elf', 'Napolean Dynamite', and 'Superbad'--Im a comedy/dumb humor girl. My fave TV show is 'Friends', and I also love 'Scrubs', 'ER', and 'The Office'...and 'The OC' was a fave when that was on
Favorite book and author?I dont really have a favorite book---but I really like Nicholas Sparks and Jodi Picoult
Cpngrats on Mom of the Week! You sound like you are silly and fun!!! I have a busy weekend ahead, so I will try to get on and ask you way too many questions!!!!
What was your childhood like? Favorite childhood memory?
Do you get along with both parents? Are you like your mom or dad?
Siblings?
Cold weather or hot weather?
Spring or Fall?
What is your dream vacation?
What has been the best vacation so far?
Religious/non-religious?
Been to any concerts? If so, what was favorite?
What is your passion in life?
What are five words that describe your personality? Your hubby's?
What was your childhood like? Favorite childhood memory?My childhood was pretty great---my parents split when I was a baby, but they both moved on and had other children. I have 4 brothers and 4 sisters, so it was always exciting with so many people!!! We did a lot of family things (whether with mom or dad), just going to parks or festivals together. My favorite childhood memory would probably be the daddy/daughter Valentines dance my dad took me to when I was in 3rd grade---he and I had lots of fun, and thats the night I learned the 'YMCA' dance---dad taught me
Do you get along with both parents? Are you like your mom or dad?I get along with both parents and adore them equally. My dad and I went through a rough patch, and actually didnt speak for a few months, back when I was 18, but we are past that. I am much more like my dad in that I have a deep appreciation for most things in life, I like to 'live'--thats what life is about afterall---and I get my insane memory from him
Siblings?4 brothers--Roger-26, Christopher-21 this week, Stephen-19, and Joshua-18...4 sisters--Lucinda-20, Janae-17, Tori-15, and Noelle-8
Cold weather or hot weather?Neither, I prefer like mid 60s, so warm
Spring or Fall?Spring for sure!!! Its my fave season!
What is your dream vacation?Hmm---somewhere warm, where I can enjoy sunsets
What has been the best vacation so far?Ummm, Last May, my grammie flew Joey, Kylie, and me to Florida to stay with her for a week. Ive really missed her since she moved there, and we got to relax and just spend time with her (she paid for everything, so we had no worries), and I also got to meet some of the ladies from the February playroom!!
Religious/non-religious?Religious, or maybe I should say Faith
Been to any concerts? If so, what was favorite?Ive been to a few, but my fave was The Beach Boys/CCR when I turned 15
What is your passion in life?Taking care of my family---thats the only thing I care 100% about
What are five words that describe your personality? Your hubby's?Mine--Friendly (gonna brag here---I was voted friendliest female in my graduating class of almost 400!), Happy, Fun, Silly, Sassy...Joeys--Awesome (LOL), cocky (VERY), thoughtful, Funny, uptight
Is your daughter like you or your hubby?She is a lot more like me I think
What is the last film you saw in the theatre?I am Legend
What jewelry to you wear daily?My hoop earrins, and my wedding ring, although I have had to replace that with a pinky ring of Joeys
What shampoo do you use?Right now Im using Dove
Why did you choose the name Kylie for your daughter? (It's such a cute name!)LOL---Joey and I were just talking about this today---it actually wasnt even on my list, nor did I have it highlighted in the name book. But, when Joey was going through the book and making a list, and mentioned the name, and well, I like it---thought it was cute. So, we agreed on it, but when she was born, I didnt think she looked like a Kylie AT ALL, so I was disappointed that we chose that name (we already had personalized things for her and had been calling her that for months). But, the name definitely suits her now!
How do you normally spend your weekends?Hanging out with Joey and Kylie, and friends. This weekend, we went on a mini trip--went to the city 2 hours away yesterday, spent the night, and came home this afternoon.
So how did you meet DH ?He was really good friends with my cousin when we were kids, so he was always at bday parties or over spending the night at times when we would be visiting. I developed a crush on him when I was in 2nd grade, and it lasted until, well, I still have a crush on him But, my cousin moved away and I didnt get to see him much, but I still always had a crush on him---he never really knew I existed, because when we were kids he wasnt paying attention to me, and he was a grade older than me. Anyway, I was in 10th grade, he was in 11th, and we ended up with a class together, sitting right next to each other. We became really good friends that school year, and started dating the end of the summer--Aug 30th, 2000
How long have you been married? Pic?Going on our 3rd anniversary--June 4th, 2005
Ill post a few pics of my wedding
End of the night
Dream Job?I have my dream job---SAHM----but otherwise, Ive always wanted to be a secretary, LOL
Brother or sisters or both?4 of each
What did you like to play with as a kid?BARBIES!!!
Biggest craving this pregnancy?waffles
Did you have a feeling you were having a boy this time?Yep
Thing you like best about being pregnant? Worst?Feeling him move, imagining what life will be like once he gets here, what he will look like, how him and Kylie will react to each other---those are the best things. The heartburn and SPD (self diagnosis after reading about it from Em) are the worst
Meal that you like to cook?I love to cook chili, but thats only because I like to eat it, LOL....I dont really care for cooking
Do you do any crafts of hobbies?I used to do scrapbooking, and I can be crafty, but Ive gotten really lazy. Now that Kylie is older, Im starting to bring out the crafts again----mostly painting right now. I also like to make pillows out of washcloths and yarn.
What is your favorite store to shop for clothes?LOL---dont really know---I live in a small town with not many places to shop---my options are JCPenney, Maurices, and Shopko. So, based on that, Id say Maurices. I havent clothes shopped at any other store in YEARS!
What kind of car do you have?Plymouth Grand Voyager, and a Pontiac Grand Prix
Are you allergic to anything?Nope
Can we see pics of your house?Nope---LOL, I live in an apartment complex, and the outside is ugly. Plus, I dont have any pics of it. Sorry...
Where is the furthest you've traveled?Florida from Michigan
Do you like thunderstorms? I dont mind them, but I get really nervous and worried when they are really bad and shake the house, LOL
Congrats on MOW!
Here are a few questions for you.
1. How did you find JM?
2. Can we see a pic of the inside of your refrigerator?
3. Where did you go on your honeymoon?
4. What is your favorite place to go out to dinner?
5. What is your favorite recipe?
1. How did you find JM?Joey found it for me, just by googling mommy boards or something
2. Can we see a pic of the inside of your refrigerator? laugh.gifI spose---Ill take and upload pics later, and I guess Ill do the pics of my house that Crystal asked for.
3. Where did you go on your honeymoon?Cedar Point---Americas Roller Coast baby!!
4. What is your favorite place to go out to dinner?Hudsons, but its 2 hours away
5. What is your favorite recipe?Ranch Cheddar Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2cup Ranch dressing, 1TB flour, 1/4cup Shredded Cheddar, 1/4cup grated parmesan
Mix Ranch and flour, coat each breast with mixture. Mix cheeses and sprinkle on top of chicken. Cook 25 minutes at 375F.
Childhood
When you were a child did you spend alot of your time outside or were you indoors more?Outside----we loved being outside
What is your favorite Christmas memory?The year my dad got divorced from my first stepmom, my older brother and I lived with dad. I was 11---dad bought me a 14 karat gold genuine Ruby(my birthstone) ring. My first piece of real jewelry, and it was extra special cuz it came from my dad. Thats not necessarily a memory, but I will always remember that Christmas.
Were you shy or in trouble alot?I wasnt shy, but I didnt really get into trouble---just the norms---arguing with siblings, fibbing, etc
What was your favorite cartoon?We didnt have cable, so I dont really have a favorite. But, I did like Smurfs, Carebears, Fraggle Rock, Gummy Bears
Teenage years
How did you spend your time on the weekends?I was a big time homebody--so most of my weekends were spent at home with my family. I did go out with friends a lot, but I much preferred to be at home
Were you in any extra curricular activities/sports?I was in drama club
How were your grades?I got great grades, except for in geometry---I got Ds, and other math classes I got Cs---math was not my strong subject at all
What do you remember about these years when it comes to music, clothing, etc?There isnt anything specific I remember because none of that was important to me. But, too many people cared waaaaaay too much about their looks and what others thought of them.
Adult
How did dh propose?We decided to get married together, so there was no ring or anything, but he felt really bad about that. He wanted me to have a ring. So, we went together one day and picked out an engagement ring and a wedding band. We had the people hold it, so we could look around more, but I was pretty sure those were the ones I wanted. So, we waited the weekend, and we were going to go on Monday together and pick them up(I decided for sure I wanted those ones). But, he had some errands to run with his mom first. So, they leave, and Im just waiting for them to get back so I can go get my rings! They were taking a little longer than I had expected, so I was getting frustrated. Well, they finally get home. So, Joey and I leave to finally get my rings---only, he is going in the opposite direction as the jewelry store. I think nothing of it, because he might just wait until we get to a certain street to turn around. But, he just keeps going in the opposite direction, towards the next city. Well, Im really p*ssed off wondering what we are doing, so I ask him. He says we are going to Marysville to get parts for the car first. Grrr....but oh well. So, when you hit Marysville, the road forks. If you go to the right, its the city part where all the stores/restaurants/businesses are. If you go to the left, its more where the houses/parks/and a few businesses are. Well, he goes to the left, so I immediately knew what he was up to---there arent any car places to the left. There is this train park in Marysville, that you get to by going left at the fork. It this nice park, with an old train there to play on. Its where he gave me my promise ring. So, like I said, when he took that way, I knew what he was doing, and just smiled and felt bad for being such a B*tch! So, we get to the train park, and he says the normal gushy things---how much he loves me and cant wait to marry me(since we had already decided together to get married, it was the usual "Will you marry me?"). And he told me that I deserved a real proposal and hes been so excited all day to do this, because he knew how Id react, LOL. Well, turns out, his mom and him picked up my rings before they got home, and thats what was taking them longer than I expected. So, thats our proposal story, and I love it!
What was Kylie's nursery decorated in?She didnt have a nursery---we were living in a 1 bedroom apt when she was born, so we shared a room. We moved into a 2 bedroom when she was 2 months old, but arent allowed to paint, so her walls are white. But its sort of a princess theme, with lots of pink and purple, and princessy things.
Do you have any family traditions?Joey and I started the tradition for Kylies first Christmas of opening some nice jammies on Christmas Eve to wear to bed that night, than going and laying in bed as a family and watching 'Elf' and sipping hot cocoa. When I was a kid, we always went Christmas caroling--my dad still does with whatever of my siblings are around to go. Joey and I try to go to Copper Harbor (the northern-most city in Michigan, about 45 mins from where we live) the first or second weekend of Oct. The fall colors are so beautiful, and its all trees along the way, so its such a nice drive. We didnt go last year though. The university has Winter Carnival every year---all the organizations/groups/frats/sororities build snow statues starting the beginning of the second semester. Well, the last night of the statue building is called the all-nighter, because everyone participating stays up all night finishing their statues for judging the next day. Well, during this night, they have lots of festivities on campus. We always go, and its a tradition of ours to get a bowl of the chili they pass out, as well as a deep fried snickers. Well, this year, the chili was awful, and my snickers wasnt deep fried all the way--the batter was still doughy. So I just took it back and didnt get another. It sucked this year....But, I think those are it for traditions so far.
All about you
Would you ever do a reality tv show?I really dont know, depends on what type of reality show it was, but prolly not
Do you like to sing karaoke?Heck yes, but only if someone sings with me, LOL
Where would you love to go on vacation?Id love to go back to Charleston, S.C.
How do you discipline Kylie?She gets time-outs, but rarely. She is a very well behaved child---although she is really starting to push it, terrible twos have hit our house, LOL.
Rain/Snow?Rain, but only if its those big, soft droplets with the sun shining!
Favorite ice cream?vanilla
Favorite candy bar?Butterfinger
Do you play the lottery?Nope
Do you have a fetish? (Extensive amount of shoes, etc?)Purses, but Im sort of over that one, and clothes/shoes for Kylie
What is your biggest fear?Well, Im not necessarily afraid to die, but Im afraid of dying and leaving my babies mommyless. I know that I will die someday, but I hope its not for a long time, when my kids are grown with their own families. I would hate for them to grow up with out me.
What is your middle name?Renee---but not legally. Somehow, for some reason, it never got put on my birth certificate---so its not on my SS card or my license. But, it was my parents intention to name me Adrienne Renee
What name do you have picked out for your baby? If you aren't sharing, is the baby going to be named after anyone in particular?Well, we had picked out the name Isaac Joseph (Joseph after hubby), we even made a piggy bank with the name Isaac on it, LOL. But, I decided I didnt care for the name anymore. Im really leaning towards Mason Joseph now, and Joey is thinking about it. He told me that was okay, but I want him to really make sure hes okay with the name---I dont want him to 'settle' on a name just because I like it.
What features from you do you want your little one to have? How about features from your hubby?I just dont want him to have Joeys feet---they are ugly, LOL. Other than that, hes going to be beautiful no matter what, so I dont care what features he gets from who. Even if he does get Joeys feet, its all good
Were you popular in high school? What "crowd" did you hang out with?I graduated with nearly 400 people---I knew most of the people I graduated with and was friends with about 80% of them. I cant say I was popular, but cant say I wasnt. I really dont know. I had lots of friends, even with kids in lower grades. I didnt hang out with a specific crowd, I hung out with them all. This is me bragging a little----I was voted friendliest female in my class, out of all those people!!!
If you had to live in another country, which would it be?Hmmm--I really dont know. Maybe Canada, since I live so close anyway, or Norway, maybe Germany.
Do you have any phobias?Im afraid of the dark, but not the dark itself, just my vulnerability when Im in the dark.
Did you go to college? If so, for what?I did not go to college
What did you want to be when you were younger?A secretary, LOL---thats still the job I would want if I wasnt a SAHM.
If you could have any career, besides SAHM, what would it be?As stated above---a secretary. I love organizing things, I love pens/highlighters/office supplies, LOL---Im a freak
If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?My dependancy---Ive come to rely on Joey so much, I wouldnt know what to do without him (for a lot of things). I dont even like to drive anymore because he drives everywhere for me.
What is your pet peeve(s)?Reading the dictionary, LMAO---there is a story behind this---Joey and I were watching the show 'Blind Date' like 5 years ago, and the guy on this specific show liked to carry around a dictionary, just to read it, and look up words if someone said a word he didnt know. He even had the dictionary with him on the date. Well, while the were having dinner, the girl was trying to get to know him, and asked him what his pet peeve was. His response--'Reading the dictionary'. LMAO---it was hilarious---youd think with him being an avid dictionary reader(LOL) he would know what pet peeve meant--guess not. So anyway, Joey and I like to say that as a joke. But, as far as real pet peeves, I dont really have any, I try not to let little things bother me (although, during this pregnancy, a lot of little things bother me!!)
If you could build a house right now, what style would it be?Prolly more on the old fashioned side, with some modern touches
What is your decorating taste like?I just like things to be very 'homey'---Im not into big open spaces, with no home feeling to them
What are some of your dreams?Im living my dream right now---being a wife, and mommy(SAHM at that). I couldnt ask for anything better!
Is money important to you?No---it was for a while, when I moved out of my dads house---we had so many kids growing up that I didnt have a lot of material things, so I went on a kick for a few years where I liked to spoil myself. But, since Kylie was born, Ive really learned the value of a buck and dont want to spend as much. Obviously, I need money for basic living, so yes, its important, but not in the way that money makes me happy.
Do you collect anything?I collected porcelin dolls for a long time, but it got to the point where I didnt have room for them. So, I asked people to stop buying them for me(I usually got them for bdays and Christmas). I also like to collect pencils--you know when you go on vacation and you want to get that one little souvenier, I always grab a pencil that has the name of the place I was visiting.
