I'm Fessin' Up!

I was recently tagged with this Confession Tag by Kim over at Kim's Treasures. These are always a lot of fun! Here are the rules: Copy and paste the whole questionnaire and replace my answers with yours. You have to create a link for the blogger who tagged you. Pass to 4 other bloggers. Remember to inform them by commenting on their recent post. Display the logo anywhere on your blog. Last, answer each question with the truth, and nothing but the TRUTH...this is a confession tag, you know! 1)What is your blogger name? April
2) When is your birthday? August 13th.
3) How long have you been blogging? Since last summer.
4) Who tagged you? Kim
5 ) Tell me your 5 most favorite body parts. My arms, eyes, legs (even if they are short!)...can't think of much else...my BRAIN??? I' ve run out of options! :)
6) What do you wish most for your birthday? For people to forget it's my birthday! LOL!
7) What color are your nails now? Pink...I'm thinking SPRING!!!
8) Any depressing thoughts lately? Well, it does sadden me to read on blogs about all the little children who are fighting for their lives, or have already lost their battle. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for kids and I can't bear the thought of any of them suffering.
9) What's your next 1 month's plan? To avoid breaking every bone in my body when we go skiing in Colorado...it will be the first time for me and the girls!!!
10) At what age did you have your 1st crush? I was in the second grade...his name was Mitch and he had blonde hair and blue eyes...need I say more?
11) Did you attend any school reunion after you graduated till now? Yes, my 20th and I got voted the person who had changed the least...not quite sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing...my girls always say I'm stuck in the 80's.
12) Have you ever passed gas in public and pretended you didn't smell anything? Who...ME???
13) Are you a clean freak? Yes, I like everything put away and in it's place.
14) Which era do you wish you were born into? I think the 60's would have been fun! I would love to have worn a poodle skirt and gone to sock hops!
15) Are you a vegetarian? No way...I love Chick Fil-A too much!
16) How many pillows do you sleep with at night? Only 1.
17) Are you a light sleeper or an I-don't-care-if-there's-a-bomb-here sleeper? Oh, I wake up very easily. Of course, one night our security alarm went off and I didn't stir, at all...Chris had to yell at me to get me up! Thankfully, it was only a false alarm.
18) Do you secretly wear comfortable granny panties when your man is not around? Yes, but I wouldn't necessarily say they're granny panties, but that's what my girls call them!
19) What is your ultimate dream job? I would love to have been a pediatric nurse.
20) What is it your hubby does that annoys you the most? Channel surfing non-stop!
21) What is your dream car? Ok, I'd have to say a convertible Spyder in bright red.
22) Do you easily wake up in the morning? Yes, but I'm still tempted to hit the snooze button.
23) Do you like hairy men? NO!!! Especially hairy backs!
24) How about goateed men? Now, that I don't really mind. Looks pretty good on Tim McGraw! :)
25) Which one would you prefer, 2 hour spa, 2 hour Thai Massage or 2 hour foot massage? Definitely a 2 hour foot massage!
26) Have you ever wished you had a different name other than your real name? Don't think so.
27) What is the most extreme sport you have ever done? Hmm...probably water skiing.
28) Do you prefer traveling in Europe or Asia? I'd go to Europe in a heartbeat!
29) What is your favorite food? Mexican or Chinese.
30) What is the most embarrassing moment when you were out on a date? When Chris and I went out on our first date, I ordered Chicken Parmigiana. I took my first bite of it and the mozzarella cheese stretched out and draped all over my chin. It was very embarrassing, but, he still married me, anyway!

OK, I'm going to tag...

Lindsay-The Cross-Stitch House
Rebeckah-Life With Kaishon
Jeannie-Jeannie's Happy World
Janie-Blondie's Journal

Have fun, girls...can't wait to see your answers!



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This "Bag Lady" Comes Clean

My sweet friend, Carrie, from Carrie's Little World, tagged me a few days ago with this fun purse tag. and here's what you do...

1. Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you cannot go up to your closet and pull out that cute little purse you used back before you had kids. I want to know what you carried today or the last time you left the house. No cheating!

2. I want to know how much it costs =). And this is not to judge. It is for entertainment purposes only. So, spill it. And, if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, I'd love to hear it.

3. Tag some chicks. And link back to this post so people know what the heck you're showing everyone your bag.

OK, here it is...aren't you mpressed? I REALLY wanted to cheat and run out to the nearest department store and buy the most awesome purse I could find, but I'm much too honest (and cheap!) for that! LOL! I bought this purse at Kohl's and spent $40 on it, which about killed me. I don't know why, but I just don't spend a lot of money on purses. If I can find a bargain that I can live with, then that's the one for me! Here's what I carry with me...I definitely think I have a lipstick addiction! What's even worse is that all four tubes are just about the exact same color! I cannot go anywhere without hand sanitizer...I'm kind of nutsy about it. My poor little notepad doesn't even have a cover on it, anymore! OK, so now that I've come clean, I would love for these ladies to do the same:

1. Sandy-The Adams Family
2. Betty-Keeper of the Skies Wife
3. Queenie Jeannie-Jeannie's Happy World
4. Heather-Family Forever
5. Amy-The King's Table

Hope everyone's Valentine's Day is going GREAT!!!♥ Never let an opportunity to say, "I love you" pass by!

25 "ME" Facts...

I was tagged a few days ago by my new blogging friend, Wibeche Og Rune ...she's from Norway! I just love getting to know people from other countries! She is such a sweet person.

Here are the rules...once you’ve been tagged, you're supposed to write a post with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about yourself. At the end, choose 5 people to be tagged.

MY LIST OF 25 RANDOM THINGS:

1. I'm originally from Arkansas and am very proud of my Southern accent, y'all! :) However, I don't like it when people think that Arkansans are redneck, uneducated hicks. REALLY gets my goat!
2. I have a secret desire to appear in a musical on Broadway. I know, dream on, right?
3. I am fiercely competitive...especially on the Wii! Can anyone say "Bowling Extraordinaire"?
4. I have bilateral kidney stones and I'm scared to death to pass those suckers!
5. Chewing sugarless gum gives me a terrible stomachache.
6. I've had the same "best" friend since 1975.
7. I could live off of pasta and jasmine rice...not together, of course!
8. When I was working out at Gold's Gym in Charlotte, North Carolina once, Carrot Top walked in and worked out right in front of me! Pretty neat, huh?
9. I can't stand any kind of carbonated drinks...they burn my throat like crazy!
10. My dream is to one day have a country farmhouse to live in that's painted in pale yellow with black shutters. I want a really big wrap-around porch, too!
11. I have never been farther north than Missouri, but I have been to many other states. Wait, does Washington, DC count as being north?
12. My typing skills leave a lot to be desired...I use the 'delete' button a bit too much!
13. I had a boyfriend in high school whose last name was Oates...we used to joke that if we ever got married and had children, we could name one of them Quaker. Get it...Quaker Oates!!! :)
14. Disco music makes me want to dance, which I often do...all over the house!
15. I REALLY want to visit Lake Louise in Canada!
16. I'm allergic to fire ants...their bite makes me swell and itch like CRAZY!
17. I can hardly wait to become a grandma some day!
18. One of the best places I've ever lived was Knoxville, TN.
19. I consider myself to be a loyal friend.
20. Raking leaves is one chore I can do without!
21. Have I ever mentioned that I love Chick Fil-A and chocolate? LOL!
22. Red is my favorite color.
23. I still can't figure out how to download music from ITunes onto my IPod...even though Chris has shown me a thousand times over!
24. I'm diligent about writing "thank you" notes.
25. I LOVE BLOGGING!!!
    
    As always, I'm just going to say that if you'd like to play along, please feel free...TAG, YOU'RE IT!!! Enjoy your Saturday!!! :)
    
    

P.S. On a side note, Brittany's boyfriend, Steven, of 2 months, broke up with her last night, completely out of the blue, through a text message! Can you believe it? She didn't see it coming, at all. Personally, there was always "something" about him that made me feel a little "unsettled". I told her that it was God's plan...He knows best! I think she understands that, but it still hurts.

It's Tag-Time, Once Again!

Sandy over at The Adams Family has tagged me with a photo tag. The rules are as follows: Go to the fourth photo file on your computer and choose the fourth photo. You, then, post it on your blog. Tag 4 friends to do the same. Alright, so here it is...

TADA!...Yes, that's my oldest daughter, Brittany, with her best buddie, Alicia, taken about a year ago. They got together one afternoon and decided to take goofy photos. Oh, she's going to get me for this...BUT, do I care? Nope, not even a teensy weensy bit! I relish in the opportunities to embarrass my girls...in a good way, of course! Hee hee!

Brittany loves making monkey faces...if that's what you call them! Glad I never acted like that when I was a teenager? Oh, I did all the time...and still do every chance I get! Those girls are like two peas in a pod!

Alright, I'm going to be lazy here and just say that if you want to be tagged, then hop right to it! I stayed up a bit late last night (since Chris is out of town) watching "Real Housewives of Orange County". That show is a hoot and a half! I watched it last season, so I know all the "characters". Well, this season, there's a new blonde in town...Gretchen, who comes across as being a gold digger. Her fiance', who's a Kenny Rogers look-alike, just bought her a 4-carat diamond engagement ring that rang up to be $65,000!!! Can you imagine??? I would be a nervous wreck walking around with a rock that pricey on my hand! Needless to say, workaholic Vicki is beginning to feel threatened by Gretchen's age and good looks. I believe a cat fight is on the horizon!

Then, of course, there was "Real Housewives of Atlanta", which was another story in and of itself. Way too much drama for me! Honey, I live just outside of Atlanta, so if they want to see what a REAL housewife of Atlanta is like, they need to come knocking on my door! Imagine this, I actually cook and clean for my own family...AND...prepare yourself...I do my own nails! Shocking, I know! Oh, it gets better...I have laugh lines and crow's feet, I shop at Wal-Mart, and I'm perfectly content with all I've been blessed with. Yes, I am the REAL DEAL, baby! ;)

Have a great Wednesday, my friends!

It's All About ME...

My blogging buddy, Debra, over at Clothed With Scarlet tagged me to complete this list. Oh, boy, did this take some thought, but here's what I came up with.

15 Things I'm Not Afraid to Admit:

1. I absolutely hate roller coasters! I can't stand the feeling of not being in control.
2. I am, and will always be, a country girl.
3. Cockroaches disgust me to no end!
4. I enjoy ironing...yes, you heard me correctly!
5. Even though I have a Master's degree in speech-language pathology, being a stay-at-home mom has been my "dream job" for the past 16 1/2 years. No regrets whatsoever!
6. I'm only 5 ft. tall. I'll never forget when I was a room mom for Abby's class a few years back. One of her little classmates came over to me and asked, "Are you a midget?" I about fell over with laughter! As my husband always says, "You can't make Great Danes out of dachshunds."
7. I used to sunbathe with a mixture of baby oil and iodine when I was a teenager. What was I thinking???
8. I was baptized in a creek in Arkansas at the age of 15 by my best friend's dad who was a minister.
9. One of my boyfriends in college stalked me for awhile after I broke up with him.
10. I swam with stingrays in the Cayman Islands...and hated every second of it! They were everywhere!! Really creeped me out!
11. I have a deep desire to learn to play the drums.
12. I have Pat Boone's autograph...very impressive, I know! :)
13. I fractured my foot when I was a high school cheerleader. I was coming down off a pyramid and stepped on my friend's heel and it snapped (my foot, that is!). I was in a cast and on crutches for about 2 months.
14. I've won several 5 K's for my age group.
15. I enjoy being alone.

OK, so now I'm supposed to tag other fellow bloggers, but I'm going to leave that up to you. If you want to play along, just consider yourself tagged! Have fun!!