Tagged...A little more about me

Ha Ha Ha, so I just read my friends blog, and realized that she tagged me. Yeah, I understand I don't have to do this, but in some ways, this is a journal with pictures for me, and my sister told me that you can go to blurb.com, and make a nice book using your blog entries. I checked it out, and it is so cool! Plus, it is pretty decent pricing too, so I think I will do a book for this year, and then when I do finally get around to scrapbooking the year 2007, I will have a nice journaled book of what actually went on, so anyway, check it out, but I guess I should get back to being tagged... :) Here it goes ( I do apologize in advance though for the long paragraphs) :)

So I'm guessing this is about interesting or unknown facts about me right?

1. I think that Brian & my kids are amazing, which I'm sure everyone thinks about their own family, but a lot of times I wish that all of my friends had a husband like Brian. He treats me like a queen and would do anything for me. And my kids, well according to me, they're perfect. :) Okay, maybe not perfect, but close. :) I feel so blessed to have kids like Morgan & Jackson. Some days they drive me nuts, and the days are long, but over all they are really good kids. Morgan has been doing joy school, and the other day it was my turn to have 5 kids plus Jackson to teach. At one point all of the kids were running around except for my 2 little kids who were just sitting patiently waiting for the next activity to start. Then after the art activity the other kids were wrestling & running around like wild huligans, and guess who was waiting at the table for me to come and help... yep.. Morgan & Jackson. So, sometimes I wonder if Heavenly Father knows that I'm not very patient, and that's why he sent Morgan & Jackson to me, because they're so calm, and so good, or maybe, I am doing a good job at being a Mom. I sure hope that they act good for other people. I love being a mom, I love the smiles, tears, tantrums (except in public), funny words, or sayings, I love it all, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

2. I would love to travel to Europe! I would love to spend 2 or 3 weeks over there and go to Italy, France, England, Germany, St. Petersburg... and so on. Aaaaahh I would love it. I can't explain why, I just would. Actually part of me wants to go to Italy and eat at a romantic cafe with italian music playing in the background. Somehow, Olive Garden doesn't paint the whole picture for me, although it is my favorite restaurant. Maybe someday, I (we-Brian has to go with me or it would be no fun) will go.

3. I have told Brian many times, that when I die, I will take Harp lessons. I tell him not to worry about me because I will be learning the harp, and will learn to play beautifully. Now, I know that I shouldn't wait until I die, but harp lessons are so expensive, & the harp itself is outrageously priced, so I will have to wait until I have more time & money, so I figure I can learn in heaven. I have always loved music played from the harp.

4. I have lots of fears. I don't know why, but I do. I'm afraid of the dark, of black cats (especially the one that randomly shows up at night on my doorstep) okay, it's only come twice, but still, enough to make me nervous. I'm also afraid of letting my kids ride in other peoples cars including relatives. I don't know why, it's a weird fear, but I'm praying the whole time they are gone that they will return home safe. And, my biggest fear... heights! I am so afraid of roller coasters, and Brian loves them. The worst ride I have ever been on was at Walt Disney World with my family called "Tower of Terror" I hated it! I think I honestly almost died. Seriously! I haven't been on one since, and I don't know if I could handle it. I know I shouldn't have fears, because of the light we have from the Savior, so I am trying to work on it. But anyway...

5. I have lots of weird quirks, that Brian just kind of laughs at. When we go to bed at night, the bathroom door has to be shut, our bedroom door needs to be cracked open, so I can hear the kids if they cry, and the sheets on our bed need to be perfectly smooth, so that one of us doesn't end up with all of the covers in the night (which usually is not me :) hahaha). I also only drink milk with lasagna or spaghetti, I don't know why, maybe the tomatoe taste or something, & milk washes it down the best... one of my quirks Brian & I don't understand. A lot of the time, I am impatient. As soon as we do something, I am ready to move on for the next activity. Brian is teaching me to sit & relax, and enjoy the moment rather than think about what we need to do next. I am constantly trying to please other people, which I'm not sure if that's a quirk or not, but when I find out something that someone enjoys or likes, I make a mental note of it, so that someday, when I need to get a gift or something to brighten up their day, I go through the files in my brain and pull out the idea of what they like. So if your lucky, you may have your own file in my brain. ha ha ha :)

6. I LOVE going to church! I just love it. I love getting dressed up & the kids dressed up, and I love going as a family. I love our ward. They are all such wonderful people, and are such wonderful examples to me. I love my calling in Young Women, and I worry & love the girls I serve so much. I love feeling the spirit each week. Brian & I just started taking the marriage and family class, and it is amazing. I love how the lessons give us new ideas of how to communicate, and show our love and appreciation for each other. Sometimes its hard trying to pay attention in sacrament with our kids, but I love trying to teach them about the Savior & his sacrifice. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ, & I am so grateful to have it in my life.

Well, that's me. I have enjoyed doing this, because I feel that this is a journal entry for me. I love doing this blog thing, because I love reading everyones blogs, and I also gain so much strengh from all of your sites. I feel so close to many of you, and mostly from reading your blog & seeing how your lives are going, & how you handle things. I love you all, and have a great day. Oh yeah, I now tag Jen, Melanie, Janelle, & Alison. :) I look forward to reading what you have to write. Love you all ... Melissa