Super Survey: Getting to Know Me...

I've been tagged, so here goes:

Where were you born?  Vernal, UT

Middle name:  None, but I always wished that I did.

Nicknames:  Mich, Shelley, Shells

Are you taller than your mother or father?  Mom, yes, Dad, no

Do you cry often during movies?  More now than ever before!

What is your biggest pet peeve?  Littering, gum chewing/smacking

Favorite color:  Depends, but right now, I really like orange and green

Favorite foods:  Italian and cheesecake or raspberry cheesecake shakes (arctic circle-yumm)

Favorite beverage:  raspberry lemonade with real raspberries in it

Favorite cold cereal:  Golden grahams

Favorite smells:  clean laundry, clean babies, homemade bread, and a clean-shaven husband

Favorite time of day:  Evening when it's quiet

Favorite makeup products:  Mary Kay--always makes my skin look better.

How many pillows do you sleep with? two 

Do you play an instrument?  piano, tiny bit guitar, and once upon a time the clarinet.

Did you play any sports in High School?  Soccer, one year.

What was the last movie you saw in the theater?  National Treasure or 27 dresses I can't remember.

What is your favorite article of clothing?  My sweatshirt these days

What is your dream vacation?  A month or two in Italy renting an apartment and living there.

What was the first impression of your spouse?  He was the ward clerk in my single's ward and got my name, but I didn't think much about it.  Then we were at a ward activity later, playing a get to know you game, and he kept throwing the ball at me and I was a little annoyed--just a little though.

If you were an animal what would you be?  Maybe a cat--walk around like I owned the place,eat,  get fat, and take naps all day.

What is your favorite "me-time" activity?  Scrapbooking and working out, if I can.

Favorite TV shows:  Grey's Anatomy, the Office, Project Runway, LOST, Dancing with the Stars

What is your dream car?  I haven't thought about this for a long time, but something sporty and fun and bright.

What is one of your weaknesses?  Being on time and being patient with my kids.

What do you fix for dinner when there is nothing to fix?  Breakfast

If you could live in a different decade/era which one would it be?  Maybe late 1800's if I were rich.

What is the emotion you feel the most?  Frustrated

Do you consider yourself outgoing?  Sometimes

What is something you are constantly working on?  Being more easy going with my kids

Any hidden talents?  I give great speeches--in my head!

What is a word or phrase you overuse?  Talk to Owen, he says most of them.

What was the hardest thing(s) that happened to you this past year?  Thinking that my mom might die, losing Jared's dad, and moving to Logan leaving all my friends.

What is the best thing that happened to you this past year?  Vacation to Nauvoo and Wisconsin with Jared.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year?  Lose my last 35 lbs to look like a hot mama! 

The best piece of advice you learned this past year?  Make every moment count because you don't know how long you will have with those you love and Heavenly Father will always guide you if you will listen and obey.

I tag:  Angela Young, Camille Clark, Nora Thompson, and Stephanie Jones

Happy Valentine's Day!

I just wrote a whole post and realized that I put it in the wrong place and lost it all!  I will get this some day.  I am sorry that I haven't been keeping up.  Every time I pull the computer out, I have two curious little boys that want to know, touch, and see what I'm doing. 

Happy Valentine's Day (late) to all of you!  Thank you for all of your love and friendship.  You all mean so much to us.

We had a nice Valentine's Day.  I woke up to two girls who brought me a singing telegram from Jared.  I was cute as I wiped the sleep out of my eyes.  Then Owen was so excited for Valentine's Day that he had to show me the flowers and card that Jared gave to me.  He was even more happy when I pulled out the Thomas the train heart card that I made and candy and balloon that I got for each of them.  It's so cute to see them excited.

Then we invited Tiffany and Matthew over for breakfast to give them their Valentine's cards.  I made heart-shaped pancakes and everyone was amazed!  Mom's are magic!

We had an even bigger surprise when we drove by our lot and found a hole where our home will one day be.  The boys enjoyed watching the backhoe and the dump truck.  Then we had to get Jared and take him over to see our hole.  It is coming along quite quickly these past few days that we've drove by.  They have been taking advantage of this clear, dry weather.  Today we drove by and they have the forms up and will be pouring our basement tomorrow.  So needless to say, we are thrilled!!  I don't have any pictures today, but will get some soon.

This past Sunday we met our next-door neighbors who are thrilled that we are moving in.  They are really nice and have a little girl that is Aidan's age.  Today we also met some old neighbors of Jared's who will also be building soon.  We are happy to have such nice people, so far, in our neighborhood.

Thank you for all you that have posted.  It's nice to hear from you.  Keep them coming!

Lots of love!