New Blog - Yes I know, I can barely handle one...

I just wanted to let you guys know that we just started a family blog as well. I figured that would be a better idea than sending everyone (ie parents and grandparents) to my personal blog just in case there are things I want to rant or rave about that may not be particularly family friendly. Anyhow, it will hopefully just give a better update of the fam and have fun pics of the kids and such. The address is http://wimmergonians.blogspot.com. Check it out. It's gonna be sweet!

Excerpts From My 100 Things

I of course, was inspired by Ilene's 100 Things. I thought it was a great thing to put in my journal. Although I'm not sure all 100 of them would be so thrilling for you all, I thought I would post a few so you can get to know me better. Here goes nothing.

1. I love knowing things about sports/sports trivia.
2. I idolize my dad.
3. I usually cannot think of what I want to say or what I should say in the moment.
4. I love to exercise.
5. I am often overwhelmed by the world. (If that makes sense).
6. I wish I were nicer to my mom.
7. I'm certain JD and I were made for each other. (MFEO for any Sleepless in Seattle fans)
8. I like organization - everything in its place. If it doesn't have one I'll make one.
9. I slobber in my sleep.
10. It is a known fact that I am my grandpa's favorite and I love that. (There are only 11 of us so really it's not that amazing but I love it).
11. I love to buy cheap (inexpensive) clothes.
12. I struggle buying shoes.
13. I'm stingy with money.
14. I wish I could retain things I learn better.
15. I love falling asleep on the couch but then hate having to get ready for bed when I wake up.
16. I hate that I bite my nails!
17. I love when my kids cry for me. (Most of the time. I'm sure you understand.)
18. I have a conscience like no other. Nagging, you might call it.
19. I love the rain. (Convenient. Although we haven't really lived here in winter so I suppose that could change.)
20. I don't think I'm a very good cook. Trying to get better.
21. I love to play the piano and sing. Music has always been my escape.
22. I love to cuddle.
23. I still sometimes revele in my high school days.
24. I worry about getting old.
25. In general I don't open up to people very easily.
26. I love being pregnant. (I'm not right now, in case it sounded like that.)
27. I LOVE being in the hospital when I have a baby.
28. I LOOOOVE surprises. Although I do claim I am rarely surprised. I have this annoying mind that usually figures things out.
29. I can't handle scary movies. Like can't sleep for weeks can't handle them.
30. I am way more plain than frilly.
31. I have never liked talking about things I'm excited for that may happen because I'm afraid that wil jinx it. Also about things I don't want to happen because I think talking about it will make it happen. Who knows.
32. I really enjoy a good S'more. Okay, really any s'more. I just love them.
33. I am extremely indecisive.
34. I often rely too much on JD.
35. I am a conserver, I guess you could call it. I shut the fridge door for even just ins & outs. I use every last bit of a bar of soap, a bottle of lotion, etc.
36. I love camping.
37. I want to be someone people look up to.

So that was more than I intended on but I thought those help describe who I am. I really want everyone to do that. I think it's fun too to see how you think of yourself. I think it would be interesting to have your husband or someone do a list about you.

Buy me some Peanuts & Cracker Jackson

One of our favorite things to do as a family in the summer is go to baseball games. We were glad to find the Eugene Emeralds here. I must admit I usually see about 3 or 4 at bats seeing as how I'm usually wrestling someone, but it is just so fun and the atmosphere just makes you feel like summer.

This little video clip was from a game a couple of weeks ago. This is one of Deakin's favorite songs lately and he was so excited to sing it in public, although it may have been a bit fast. And yes, he is saying peanuts and cracker "Jackson." So cute. As an unimportant side note, and possibly a bit disgusting, that is barf on his shirt. We were going to leave the game after the fact but he was happy as could be afterward. I really hope this video worked. It may not be the way it's supposed to but it looks like it will at least take you to the link. Thanks Alison!

A question...

Is anyone else a worrier? I for sure am. Sometimes I really think that if the whole world were perfect, I would be able to find something to worry about. I really consider myself an optimist and a happy person, but just today I started to worry (surprise) that I am always worried so much that I'm not having that much fun anymore. My life is great, please let me stress that but does this just come with age and responsibility or am I unusual in this respect? Please discuss, I really want to know. ( I hope that wasn't a downer of a topic)

Just Simply Boring

So I know that I could possibly be the worst and most boring blogger ever. But I try, I really do. But for some reason I just feel like my life is at somewhat of a boring standstill. My days are definately filled with funny little children incidences and phrases. But as for anything too creative and happy coming to mind; it just isn't happening. I do apologize for this character flaw. I do have thoughts flooding my brain. However I don't feel as though they would necessarily spread joy to anyone.

I can give a small update though. Well, I have lost my husband to Halo II. (Thanks Mr Proudfoot) So I am trying to survive as a single mom. Just kidding, it's not that bad. Why is it though that we always give into our husbands? Or am I the only one?

Deakin is seriously getting so smart. His new thing is to ask what your name is. So I am telling him at least 20 times a day what everyone's name is. Addy is eating everything she can get her chubby little fingers on including playdough, wood chips, hot tamales, just to name a few. She is darling though and is crawling like crazy and pulling herself up on everything.

The kids and I are planning on going to Utah next month while JD is in Florida. Our dilemma though is whether to drive or fly. Flights are cheap right now but it's hard for me to justify spending money when we have a company car with free gas. Would I be crazy to do the drive alone with two kids? They both travel really well but it seems I am always reaching around the seat to get them something and that would just not be a good idea whilst driving. I've decided that drive is a lot like child birth. (Or worse) When it's been a while since you've done it you think "It's not so bad." But then when you're doing it you remember it could possibly be the worst thing you can ever remember. Only with this there is no cute little baby that comes from it. So input/encouragement is welcomed.

I was inspired by Ilene's 100 Things and I decided to make my own in my journal. I thought that would be a good way for my posterity to get to know me. So maybe I'll post a few of the more unique ones later. I have also been trying to find out how to post videos on here. Any instruction will help. (Ilene)

However, I do appreciate the blogging friendships and delight in hearing what's going on with everyone. Come to think of it, sometimes I'm a lot that way in friendships. Sometimes I'm a really good listener but don't have too much to say. I'm coming around you guys, I promise. I just want you to know I'm here, listening.