I've Been Tagged.

Thanks to Koe, I have been tagged for the first time. I just have to tell 6 things about me: habits, traits, deep dark secrets, etc. and then tag 6 more people. So here we go.

1. I get teary eyed over silly things. Like heartwarming commercials, yes commercials. Like someone doing well in a sporting event even if I have no close connection to that person. Like watching someone do something nice for someone else. I can only imagine how I'm going to be watching Scotty play sports or do nice things for someone. I'll never be able to wear makeup!!

2. I have a big tatoo on my upper back. One of those things you forget you have but every time you see it, it reminds you of how stupid you once were.

3. I am not fond of cooking meals. Come on........you spend forever cooking something that is devoured within minutes. It feels like such a waste.

4. I love to watch nonsense on TV. Derrick often tells me that it's amazing how an intelligent person can watch such crap. I love to watch "crap" like The Hills, Road Rules/Real World Challenges, The Bachelor, Beauty and the Geek, many various reality shows, and even I Love New York 2. Pretty sad, I know. I don't have a lot of excitement in my life so the drama that these shows revolve around entertains me.

5. I dislike unloading the dishwasher. I really don't understand this one but I will usually put it off until I finally force myself to do it or the kitchen can't take it any longer.

6. I really don't enjoy pets. I hate the hair, odors, money wasted on pet food/products, etc. We have a cat...............hate the litter box. I get to tell Derrick that either he's the one who deals with the cat box or we get rid of the cat!! He cleans the cat box, darn!

So, there are a few things about me now it's my turn to give the anxiety to someone else!! SUZI, JODI, JILL, AMY, ALONA, and ANNE-YOU HAVE BEEN TAGGED!

Thursday night line up and exciting things to come!

I am loving my Thursday night lineup. I start off with a little Survivor action. I always tell myself that it will start getting old but I always get drawn in. Next comes The Office. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. We didn't catch on when the office first started but Derrick's brother let us borrow his DVDs. We were immediately attached. Lovin' Pam and Jim's lovin'!
Yes, tonight was the opener to the last season of Scrubs. Been chuckling to this show for awhile now. It's great!
I was ecstatic to find that some show that bombed ( Viva Laughlin?) was stripped from the CBS lineup and one of my favorite reality shows ever is being brought in early! Starts Sunday November 4th. Amazing Race is, well............Amazing! It is one of the only reality shows that Derrick will enjoy with me.
And finally, some lovin' for Jack Bauer. We saw an advertisement today for the next season of 24. I am so excited but they're making me wait until January. And what? Tony? We watched him die but he's there on the ad. How are they going to explain this one????? Can I wait until January?

Wildcat country, here we come!!

It's official. Derrick has been offered and has accepted the job of the play by play voice for the University of Arizona Women's Basketball. We are so excited for him to be able to move up in the world of sports announcing. Hopefully this is just the beginning and he will eventually reach his dream of ESPN!! The only downfall to this is moving.....AGAIN. Didn't we just do that? We will probably be making the move to Tucson in December. Congratulations Derrick!

Crazy Distortion

Last night and this morning my sister Suzi and I were playing with some pictures that she took of Scotty and I this past summer. We found this distortion effect and couldn't stop laughing at all the different pictures. We stayed up way too late last night playing with this feature.


































This is the real pic.

Remembering D

I can't believe that four years have gone by since D (Derrick's dad and one of his best friends) left this earthly life. In some ways it seems like life has crawled. So many things have happened since, that it sometimes seems like decades have passed. There are so many fun memories of D. Not only ones in which I was a part but also of memories and stories relived over and over at family get togethers. Memories that ranged from his childhood until he passed away. I love how he was always interested in what Derrick and his other children were doing. He was Derrick's listening ear when it came to talk about all things sports related. They often enjoyed trips to Dodger games and U of A games together. D immediately made me feel welcome in the Palmer home when Derrick and I were dating. He never stopped putting forth an effort to make me feel included. I miss card games, movies, and walks on Sundays with D. I miss his humor and even his evident irritation over little things. D was a fighter and never gave up hope. We will forever love him and miss him.

Am I a terrible singer?????

So, I've never thought that I have a great singing voice. NEVER. But, I also have never thought that I suck so bad that I should just never sing. But I think my (almost) 2 year old has got another idea. Any time I try to sing to him or even start singing around him, he says, "Mama, Shhhhhhhhh. Mama Shhhhhhh!" until I stop. Guess I have my answer, huh?

Terrible Two's

This is my adorable son. He is almost two and has generally been a pretty good boy..............until a few weeks ago. I don't know if it's my hormones or if he is truly in the dreaded terrible twos. Lately he has been driving me crazy! He gets into everything and whines so much. I always love to see his cute little smile but lately I've been getting...............

THIS!!!!!!

Not so adorable anymore, huh? Sometimes I can't help but laugh, but others I just want to whine along with him. Hopefully the phase (whether it's his or mine) will not last toooooo long. I still have mad love for the little guy, but PLEASE make it stop!!!!!!!!!!!

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW...

Above is a pic of me in my old glasses. We were able to get new glasses rececntly. When choosing new frames I had decided I wanted something more bold and fun. Funny because I am so blind. So blind, that I really couldn't tell what the frames looked like on me when I tried them on. So I finally just picked one. They are definately more bold!!! I think the main reason I chose them is because of the fun inside. Not seen by others but seen by me............zebra print. Fun! Here they are........

I LOVE MY GUYS!!!

I love my guys. Derrick and Scotty bring so much happiness into my life. I love how Derrick is constantly trying to make me laugh (even though sometimes it drives me crazy!) I love his determination when it comes to his schooling and his broadcasting endeavors. I just know he'll make it big someday. I love enjoying the little moments of everyday with Scotty. I love hearing the new words he's saying and playing tickling games that makes him giggle for ever. He is so full of personality. I am so glad that for right now, I get to stay at home with him. I missed so much of the first year of his life because I had to work. He can be quite the handful though.......we do have our trying moments. Above is a pic from a few days ago of my two favorite guys.

TO BLOG OR NOT TO BLOG.....

I never would have thought to try to create a blog on my own. My sister was looking into it and told me some pages to look at. It looked like fun and I thought it would be a great way to let family and friends know what we've been up to (since I'm terrible at keeping in contact with people!) So, for a week and a half I've debated about it and I finally decided I'd try it out..............Good luck to me!!!!