7 Random Facts

So Amanda tagged me to create a post to list 7 Random Facts about me. Why 7? That is too random AND difficult. I am shooting for 5 and anything after that is just a bonus. Here we go:

1) When I was little, I was a rough and rowdy gal. I used to collect live crickets and stick them in my pocket. (That is if they escaped the burning lens of the magnifying glass). My poor Mom used to find cricket legs and heads in the washer and dryer.

2) I was born in London England. Chelsea to be exact. After a few drinks, I do a mean London accent. Sober, I do......something close.

3) It is quickly becoming a family tradition on holidays to play the After Eight Mint Game. You get an After Eight Mint and put it on your forehead. Lean back. Now you have to get it into your mouth without touching it at all. You can only use gravity and facial expressions to get it down your face. This game is best placed while inebriated. My brother demonstrates wonderfully.

4) I must have carnies in my family tree as I have many strange tricks up my sleeve. I can: tie a cherry stem in a knot with my tongue, put 1, 2 or 3 loops in my tongue, I can wave my tongue, cross one eye, cross my arms after turning them inside out and STILL fit my head through there without letting go of my hands, and I can blow a bubble with gum bigger than anyone I know. And no, I will not show you pictures of of any of it. Carnie, not crazy. I am also left handed to add to my oddities.

5) I, like Amanda, have never (and probably won't ever) get gas before the gas light comes on. Don't lecture me. I am big on structure and schedules and lists, but apparently, filling the tank before necessary is not in my nature.

6) I am proud to admit that I am one of the few people my age that I know that has 3 friends I have known since kindergarten and still speak with. Melissa, Kathryn, and Katie.

7) I actually have a pet raccoon.

ok, no I don't but how many people have pictures of themselves feeding raccoons on the patio? Not a lot I bet.

OK, that is 7. This wasn't as hard as I thought. I actually can think of more random things about me! BUT, unlike Amanda, I will not curse you with having to post about yourself! ;)

Holly Jolly

Here we go. A ton of photos of one person in particular that will probably bore you (unless you were there). Never-the-less, pictures from that crazy holiday where going green would mean not wrapping your presents for others, and that is just crazy talk!

The injured reserve: Zach had a brace on his hand. Boys will be boys....

Alex was actually hanging upside down for this one. He was a happy kid!

Not very keen on the way the tree feels..

I got Dad a new hat

With some new hair..

Isn't my family pretty?! Don't be jealous.

Christmas went by in a flash and Alex was spoiled. I spent most of the night opening presents for him. (There was no shortage) I can't wait to see what the maids figure out to do with all this stuff while they are trying to vacuum!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and we will see you next year!

Merry Christmas Ya'll!

I found out today that Alex and Laura are having a girl! YAAAAY!!!

Merry Christmas!

Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?

So guess who is crawling now? Well, he can crawl. He actually prefers to pull himself forward by his elbows and drag his feet behind him. It is more of an army crawl. Although he can actually crawl, I guess he thinks it is much more dramatic to make it look like he is wounded at war and crawling to his safety under heavy gunfire. Looks like something right out of a movie! It won't be long before I am the most paranoid person in the world with leaving things out on surfaces, etc. This kid already wants to put his hands on anything he is not supposed to.