Ten on Tuesday

So my sister, Molly, has a blog & every Tuesday she post "Ten on Tuesday." It is just a bunch of random questions & answers. I guess that I will start this up too... but only if Molly's are interesting... that way I don't have to fully commit to a weekly blog... that gets to be too much sometimes!

1. Do you prefer markers, crayons, or colored pencils?

Hmmm... I guess it depends on what I am doing.. but right now I am really into the fine tipped Sharpies. They aren't great for drawing, but they do a good job with all the scrapbooking I do... especially now with Brady's scrapbook I am working on.

2. As a child, how did your parents celebrate your birthday? (Parties, cake, you pick the dinner, etc.)

Breakfast in bed & we always had this ridiculous looking "Tiera"... that later turned into a birthday cake hat. This was always fun because we were NEVER allowed to eat anyplace but the kitchen... and to make it even better, all my sisters & my brother had to sit & watch me eat my gourmet meal (eggs, toast, hash browns) and then they only got cereal. Awesome. Plus, we always got to open at least one gift at that time. Austin & I still make each other breakfast in bed to continue this tradition... This year Austin will be in Texas for his birthday and I will be in Nebraska. I will have to make sure my parents are on top of it...

3. How do you feel about leggings?

Not a fan... for me.... If I had nice skinny legs I would be more okay with them... but I don't, so I'm not.

4. How do you prefer to follow directions? With a map? Words?
Words. Direct. Tell me exactly where to turn.... street names... and throwing in a landmark (gas station, hospital, etc..) makes it even better.


5. What do you eat for snack?

Right now I have an enormous appetite. I think my son makes me very, very hungry. I can eat about as much as Austin now... Just so everyone knows... he weighs 100lbs more than me... Sometimes I disgust myself... So... snacks are whatever I can see. It doesn't matter... popcorn? granola bar? big plate of pasta? Whatever....

6. Have you ever ordered anything from an infomercial or bought any As Seen on TV products?

Yes... Usually I get these crazy items after they are in the store though. I have the magic bullet & I bought those crazy bra barrettes that make your bra a racer back. I really want the "Slap Chop" It looks amazing.

7. What’s your favorite thing about summer?

I would say going to the lake & going boating... but I never do that... however, when my husband becomes a hot-shot lawyer I am going to convince him to buy us a boat. I REALLY want a speed boat to go skiing & tubing behind... Maybe I can convince my hot-shot lawyer dad or hot-shot lawyer sister to buy one... and reap the benefits. Right now my favorite thing about summer is grilling out... Yummy... cheeseburgers & brats... I think I need a snack now... :)

8. Do you have a tattoo? What and where is it?

I do. 2. I got my first tattoo in college with my friend, Beth. She was going to get a daisy tattoo & I was just going along for the fun of it... BAD IDEA. The tattoo artist told me that a little tattoo would only be $35 and she could do it right then! And gave me a book to look through. What is worse then getting a tattoo? Getting one with NOT THINKING about an idea... I ended up getting a "stick" lizard on my left hipbone. Seriously... a STICK LIZARD??? What WAS I thinking??? I also have a cross on my right foot. This one I like a bit more because my sisters, mom, & Aunt all have it as well. We tried convincing others but they were not too convinced.

9. Are you good at journaling?

Um... no. I did have a pregnancy journal where I just had to answer questions... and I still was not very good at that. I went back AFTER Brady was born to try & finish it... but many things I could not do. Oops...

10. What’s your favorite way to eat a hamburger?

Oh my goodness... I LOVE hamburgers. When I was pregnant I HATED chicken and LOVED red meat... seriously... craved it all the time. I thought this would go away once the little sucker popped out but I still CRAVE hamburgers & steak. It is nuts... and I TRY to eat chicken... but it is a no go. Maybe once I am done breastfeeding? Anyway.. my favorite way to eat a hamburger is with my hands. :) And guacamole!