Husband tag..... your turn!

Where did you meet your husband? Don't remember....we were two, his family moved to Oakdale from So. Cali, we grew up together but never dated until after his mission.
How long have you been married? 6 years last June
What does he do that surprises you? Lots of stuff, cutting his beloved hair way short this summer, doing the dishes without being asked, he sends me flowers randomly!
What is your favorite feature of his? His smile, his tan skin, his thick hair, his great butt! (TMI??)
What is your favorite quality about him? His dedication to his family.
What is his favorite food? Curry, anything from his mission, as he says often, American food just doesn't do anything for me! He wishes he was in Malaysia and Sri Lanka everyday just for the food!
What is his favorite sport? Dirt biking, fishing, hunting ....the better sports as he likes to say
When and where did you first kiss? July 14, 2001.....I wrote it in my journal and have never forgotten the day. We had been dating almost 4 months. I made him a nice dinner at this great house where are used to house sit all the time. We were sitting on the couch talking and he made his move!
What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? dates, but it has been a while!!! be with our families, spend time in bed late at night talking, going places together with Jill.
Does he have any hidden talents? Gary has about every tools imaginable and with those tools he can fix anything, build anything. He is very into his clothes and how he looks, (is that a talent) I always ask him if things look ok.
How old is he? almost 31
Who said I love you first? I did, it was about a week before he proposed!
What is his favorite music? rock, alternative....Pearl Jam, Metallica, Rage,
What do you admire most about him? how much he loves and takes care of us and his family. His ambition and dedication. His service to others
What is his favorite color? Blue.
Random silly things about him: He has to maintain his "gig line" where your belt, tie, center of your shirt, all have to line up. He hates it if we match, like if we both have on blue jeans and brown shirt.
Anything embarrassing? Gary cannot sing very well. It is so funny to listen to.
Would he read this? yes he will, I will send it to him!

He's back.....

Gary got back from deer hunting, without a deer. But had a great time. We sure missed him, but had fun doing girly things, like shopping and chick-flicks. Today has been crazy busy for us. We had music class, then to the park. Then we went to a pumpkin patch and it was so hot! Jill had these great pink cheeks going on. The Healy's and Riley's went too. So much fun! Jill loved the cows. We both came home and took a nap, then went out to eat with Grandma and Grandpa McAndrews and Uncle Scott. Jill wasn't much for sitting still tonight so we went to the park next to the restaurant while everyone else ate. Then we went to get ice cream! Yum! Now we are ready for bed.

Resting on the pumpkins

Feeding the baby cow

Hiding in the hay maze

Smiling for the camera and it didn't take in time because she was already on the move.

Gary/Daddy's tent and camp spot outside Craig, CO. They had a great time. They are already talking about next year.

Camera-less

My husband is on his yearly hunting trip with my camera. In the 24 hours he has been gone, I have had several photo-ops, but no camera. Sad. I just need to chronicle them in writing.

Today Gary called so say he had arrived, and I asked Jill to say "Hi Dad." And out came Hi Dad crystal clear. For those on the inside know that our little Bean has a language of her own. So I was astonished. And when our conversation was done, I again asked, Say goodbye to Daddy, and out came "Bye Dad" and then she proceeded to kiss the phone! Pure Sweetness. This little girl is in love with her Dad. Dad scored huge points when little while later, there was a flower delivery with a balloon (for our Ba-oon addict) from our Daddy/my love. So thoughtful. Dad/G-man, we hope you enjoy your much needed vacation and hope you fill our freezer for the winter. We love you so much.

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life......

I have a cold and I can't sleep. Weird. So I am up on the computer blogging. After a wonderful conference weekend, I am basking in the spirit of inspiration to improve, remember and be more grateful. I am grateful for my family, a roof over my head, food in my cupboards. I am grateful to be a member of the CHurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Tonight I was feeling pretty miserable and little J was throwing a fit. She has been impossible all day. Everything was "no!" Do you want to play with your barn.... no. Do you want a cracker..... no! Do you want to sit with Daddy .... no. So as I was running out of things to ask, I was flipping through the channels and there was my deliverance..... the 1982 edition of Annie. We have watched it a time or two before, but not like this. She was up and dancing, trying to sing, and so happy watching these little girls dance, hang from banisters and jump on beds. I was so excited to see her interest. Whenever I think of Annie, I think of my friend Shelly (who now is my sister-in- law.) We used to dress up, dance and sing all day to our record on our fisher-price record player. I remember selling "tickets" to our show using our clothes hamper as the ticket booth. And putting on our show in my living room. Such fun memories. Hopefully Jill will love it as much as her aunt and I do.


Another funny thing. Jill always asks "what was that?" when she hears something like the garbage disposal or a car pass by. On Saturday as Katie and I and the kiddies were yard sale-ing ,we heard the train whistle blow. Jill asks "what was that, a choo choo." I guess we have moved on to questioning and answering all in the same breath.


I asked Jill to smile for the pic, and this is what I got.

We were saying our prayers the other night and this is what she looked like, I had to say, let's say them again, just so I could get a pic of this.

Daddy and Jill cooking a meal in the Dutch oven, getting it ready for the hunting trip

Jill decided that her doll bed was good enough for her.
Happy Monday!