Tagged

So I've been tagged 3 times, and today I realized that if I don't do it now, I probably never will. Which, for awhile there, I was thinking that I just wouldn't ever do it. But I do enjoy reading other people's tag posts, so maybe some of you will enjoy reading mine. Let's get to it.

6 Things You May Not Know About Me:

1. I do not like being the center of attention. And this is probably why I've been so hesitant to do this tag post. I get nervous when I have to do things in front of people, although I usually seem to be able to pull it off just fine. One of my most embarrassing moments was in a drama class my junior year of high school. I seriously don't know what I was thinking signing up for drama. I guess I just needed to fill one more elective spot on my schedule and my art skills are even worse than my drama skills. Anyway, I won't go into too much detail about this embarrassing moment, but let's just say it involved me impersonating a fish on stage in front of everyone and ended with me storming out of class yelling, "I'm out of here!" Needless to say, I marched straight to the office and changed my schedule. So no, I don't like it when all eyes are on me. Although my next fact really contradicts this . . . .

2. I was a cheerleader in high school. Yes, it's true. But I loved it. All my best friends were cheerleaders with me (that's why I did it in the first place). I loved cheering at football games, practicing new stunts, competing in competitions, attending cheer camps, and choreographing dances to perform at rallys. It was so much fun. We also had to wear our uniforms to school every Friday which sometimes I was a little self-conscience in my skirt because . . . .

3. My right leg is crooked. Yep, I'm a little deformed. I'm not sure what part is actually crooked - it could be my knee. When I stand with my knees both straight my foot points out to the right. When I stand with my feet both straight, my knee points inward. It doesn't affect how I walk or run, which is good because . . . .

4. I love playing sports. Any sport. I haven't had much opportunity since I've been married and had kids, but I still love playing when I get the chance. I played basketball and softball in high school, and I also love playing volleyball. I did all kinds of intramural sports at BYU - so much fun! I still plan on taking tennis lessons sometime. I think it would be a fun hobby and great exercise.

5. My ears aren't pierced. I guess I just never wanted them bad enough.

6. I love to watch The Food Network. What can I say? There's just something so fun about watching someone else make delicious foods and imagining myself someday making them! I haven't watched it as much since we've moved, but I'll still sneak in a show now and then. My favorites: Everyday Italian, Barefoot Contessa, and Paula's Home Cooking. I wish I could say I was a great cook because of it . . . . but I guess I'm learning:)

"How big is Leah?"

"So big!"

I'm 3 now!

This post is according to the account of Annie; or in other words, I, Annie, wrote this post.

My birthday was November 1st. I'm 3 now!


That's me with my presents! Those are my cards. I loved my cards. I had a lot of presents! Grandma gave me lots of dishes for my kitchen and a white puppy. I named her Kelly. Grandma from Canada got me a princess dress.


That's my new kitchen! That's my fridge. It has two stoves, an oven, a sink, and pretend soap, and pretend trash. I love the sink. I put food in it. And the fridge.


I'm eating my cake! It was pink and had pink frosting, and yellow and blue and purple and orange sprinkle dots. And I had pink ice cream. It was yumm-O! I blew out my candles. My favorite part was taking them out and licking them.

Annie's Age 3 Favorites List:

Favorite color: pink

Favorite show: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Favorite food: candy necklaces, spaghetti, rice, pineapple, mac & cheese, apples

Favorite animal: zebra and elephant

Favorite movie: Robin Hood, The Sound of Music

Favorite story: The Little Gingerbread Man (she asks for this every night)

Favorite song: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Daddy (don't ask), I Love to See the Temple, Little Purple Pansies

Favorite game: I Spy with my Little Eye

Favorite thing to wear: princess dress

Favorite princess: Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty

Favorite place to go: preschool

Favorite thing to do at home: play computer games

My Little Bugs

Aren't my little bugs so cute? We loved our first Halloween here in Ohio! We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather. It was a beautiful clear night and everyone sat out on their porches or driveways to hand out candy. It was such a fun atmosphere. So many people decorate their houses and I've never seen so many trick-or-treaters! We loved going around in our new neighborhood. One family was having a huge BBQ and giving everyone chili dogs, chips, and drinks. So fun.


Sitting out on our driveway where we handed out candy.