What a Weekend

This past weekend it was decided we needed to get away for a little bit...Since living here (3+ years) we haven't seen much so we, along with Nana, Papa, Uncle "D" and Aunt "Sis," packed up and headed for the Outer Banks. What better weekend to go than Memorial Day!!! We decided to do the camping thing since neither M or myself have been in quite a long time. Z went a couple of weeks ago with M for the annual Father/Son campout, but A obviously had never been! We got in late Friday night and set up camp in the dark (no other way right?!)

Saturday we woke up to the rain and cold so our plans were a little altered. We drove to Cape Hatteras lighthouse, we decided since the weather was yucky it wouldn't be worth the $$ to climb to the top of the lighthouse and not be able to see past the rail so we went through the visitor center and M had a little fun with the kids to get some fun pictures while there. The rain only lasted a couple of hours we went and had some fun on the water and in the sand. Well M & I had fun in the H2O, Z & A didn't like it much, not sure if it was because the water was cold or they didn't like the waves. Z loved the sand but A didn't like that either, she had fun just chillin' on the "boardwalk." Sunday after attending church , by the way was completely packed...there was "standing" room only...in the hallways or outside. The Primary room, Relief Society room and even the kitchen were full of vacationers. Quite a sight to see!! Anyhow, we went to Bodies lighthouse on our way back to camp. We could only look from the bottom up the spiral staircase to the top. After our "Sunday naps" of course we take them even when camping!!! We wanted to go to a third lighthouse...Ocracoke Island. The only way to get to the island is to take the ferry. At first Z & A weren't quite sure they liked it and were okay if being held but that only lasted a few minutes then they wanted to walk around...holding someone's hand of course!! Ocracoke island is a cute little place with a lot going on. Monday...already! First off...clean up...UGH:) After that was taken care of we headed out. Of course we stopped at the beach for a little bit to gather seashells and get our feet wet. Then we were on our way back home.I must say it was a very much needed trip. Both Z & A loved the camping idea, mostly because they were outside the whole time and could get dirty and eat what & when they wanted. That is the luxury of vacationing....No rules!!! However, the highlight of the trip, for me anyway, was that I was able to have a Slurpee...two in fact. That is the closest 7-eleven to us and anyone who knows me knows I gotta have my slurpees:)

Quirky Quirks...Tag

Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.

People that are tagged write a blog post about their own 8 random things and post these rules.

At the end of your post tag 8 people and include their names.Don't forget to leave them a comment on their blog to tell them they've been tagged, and to comment back and read your blog for the whole story.


8 things you may not know about me...


1) I enjoy vacuuming. I guess that is a good thing since I have to do it at least once a day and sometimes even twice a day!

2) When eating a meal the food can not touch; mashed potatoes have their place, corn theirs, etc. And the worst is with hot and cold foods...that's a big No-NO.

3) When I sleep I always have to be covered. Even if it is hot I still need at least a sheet or light blanket.

4)When going over railroad tracks I still lift my feet...yes, to this day and even while I am driving!!

5)I have always wanted to run a marathon/race/5k but never have taken the opportunity to do so, maybe because it will show me how out of shape I really am.

6) At night when I sleep I have to face outward (I am on the left side of the bed), except when M is out of town, then I have to sleep in the middle of the bed facing the door (which is on the right side).

7) I don't like raisins & jell-o not because of flavor but because of texture.

8) I have an obsession with toes, not so much that I like them but because mine are crooked (I use to curl them all of the time) and so I notice others to see if theirs are straight or crooked.

okey-dokey...Juli, Tamara, Angie & Andrea...what are your Quirks?

Rain, Rain...Go Away

Don't you just love the Spring? With it comes warmer weather, trees and flowers sprouting their first blossoms and of course rain...don't get me wrong, I love the rain, especially a thunderstorm. We have been is such a bad drought I am grateful for what we have been blessed with.



Yesterday after dinner we decided to let them enjoy the rain. Usually they just get to watch it from the window but not this time. No matter if the sun is shining or the rain is falling, Z & A LOVE to be outside.

One Word Answers...

I received this in an e-mail from a friend and decided to post it on my blog and start it as a tag.

Each answer can be only one word. Not as easy as you might think.
Copy, then change the answers to suit you and tag 6 people. Good Luck!

1. Where is your cell phone? DESK
2. Your significant other? INCREDIBLE
3. Your hair? BROWN
4. Your mother? WISE
5. Your father? LOVABLE
6. Your favorite thing? CHILDREN
7. Your dream last night? FORGOT
8. Your favorite drink? SLURPEE
9. Your dream/goal? TRAVEL
10. The room you're in? KITCHEN
11. Your hobby? PHOTOGRAPHY
12. Your fear? DISASTER
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? GRADUATED
14. Where were you last night? IN-LAWS (is that one word?)
15. What you're not? UNHAPPY
16. Muffins? YES
17. One of your wish list items? HOUSE
18. Where you grew up? UTAH
19. The last thing you did? LAUNDRY
20. What are you wearing? JEANS
21. Your pets? NONE
22. Your TV? SMALL
23. Your computer? SLOW
24. Your life? GREAT
25. Your mood? SLEEPY
26. Missing someone? FAMILY
27. Your car? NISSAN
28. Something you're not wearing? SHOES
29. Favorite store? MICHAEL'S
30. Your summer? HUMID
31. Like someone? DEFINITELY
32. Your favorite color? PURPLE
33. When is the last time you laughed? TODAY
34. Last time you cried? YESTERDAY
35. Who will resend this? UNSURE
36. Done something stupid to entertain? ABSOLUTELY

Now...Tracy, Tami, Chelle, Sharlynn, Andrea & Becky...Your turn!!

True Colors

So I got these quizzes from my sister...for twins we couldn't be more different!!




You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess Are You?