GRILLING GOODNESS #19

I always look forward to GG on Friday's! It's so easy to do, and it lets you guys know a little more about me each time! So, if you would like to participate, click here! Thanks, Tina, for the questions each week!

1. What is your favorite family activity? Definitely, roller skating!! It's so fun and it's great exercise!!

2. Do you know how to play poker? LOL, when I was around 13, my step brothers showed me how to play!

3. Have you ever been to a chiropractor? Regularly? Never have. Honestly, I don't think I'd be comfortable..lol.

4. Have you ever slopped pigs or milked cows? I have no idea what "slopped pigs" means..LOL! Milked a cow??? No thanks, I just like seeing them on the hills when I'm driving!

5. How are you doing with the goals you made for the New Year? I'm actually doing good with watching what I eat. I'll indulge myself once in awhile, but I will get back on track the next day..or the next!

6. Is there something you dread doing every day? Yah, cooking!

7. What room in your home would you most like to buy new furniture for? The living room! I would love to get a new couch!!

8. If I had a dollar for every _______________, I'd be able to ______________. "time my kids asked me for something"....."have my husband retire now!"

(not a question, I know, but it's my game!)

GRILLING GOODNESS #18

I say this every week, but I love this meme! It's so easy and I enjoy answering Tina's questions. To join in on the fun, click here!

1. How long has your longest friendship been? 25 years!

2. What made you happy this week? In N' Out Burger. Double double with cheese/protein style!

3. Are you planning any kind of event right now? Well, I don't think you'd consider it an event, but for Valentine's Day we're going to dinner with two other couples here.

4. Do you wear your wedding ring? What is it made of? A girls best friend, of course! Gold & Diamonds!

5. Do you shave your legs in the winter? LOL..I just barely started doing that again!

6. What time do your kids go to bed? Haha..probably later than anyone elses!

7. Right this minute, is your laundry caught up? Never!

8. Do you want flowers for Valentine's Day? Honestly, I can do without flowers. I already told my hubby what I want. Gosh..don't I sound like such a hopeless romantic???

GRILLING GOODNESS #17

This is one of my favorite memes! I look forward to this on Friday's! If you want to join in on the fun, click here!!

1. Have your children corrected you somehow this week? LOL, when have they not??

2. Are you waiting for a particular something to happen? Something particular? Hmmm..I'll tell you after three months! And no, I'm not pregnant!

3. Do you chat online? No! I used to when I first discovered IM, but now it feels like I'm obligated to stay online if I do.

4. What is the oldest thing you own? My husband. Just kidding! Um...probably our Suburban! It's a '96!

5. What's for dinner tonight? Well, we have home fellowship at our friends house so it is a potluck!

6. Are you artistic? No..not at all!! I'm surprised I even have a blog.

7. Are you getting an income tax refund? Plans for it? Yes! Plans? I know our vehicles need some maintenance work, and I would love to take a family vacation, Lord willing!

8. Do you use 'zero payments/zero interest for XX months' to buy things? No...cash only!

GRILLING GOODNESS #16

I just love this meme! I'm all over answering questions! If you want to join in on the fun, click here!!

1. Do you and your spouse still celebrate Valentine's Day? Last year we went to dinner alone, and this year, not sure! I would like to include the kids with us though!

2. When's the last time you licked a stamp? Oh gosh..I can't even remember!

3. How many clocks are in your home? 3

4. What holiday is closest to your birthday? Labor Day! My birthday is August 2nd. Mark your calendars!

5. Do you cook anything the same way your mother made it when you were growing up? LOL..yah, when I go out and buy fast food or fix something quick!!!! Sorry, mom!

6. Do you pay bills online? Sometimes!

7. Will you be gathering to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday? No. I don't even think we've ever watched one! LOL

8. Have you treated yourself to something this week? No, but last week I did! I bought some clothes!

GRILLING GOODNESS #15

This is one of my favorite memes! It's so simple! All you do is answer questions, and it helps people to get to know you better. If you want to join in on the fun, click here to get to Golden Goodness!

1. Have you ever ridden a horse? Yes, I have! My aunt used to live in the Pocono's and we went horse back riding there when we visited in 1987!

2. Have you ever run out of gas? Thank God, NO!

3. How many different schools did you attend growing up? Just three. One for elementary, one for middle school, and one for high school.

4. Do you have, and use, a library card? Yes, we all do!

5. Hand-wash or dishwasher? Both

6. Does your alarm clock beep or play music? I don't use the regular alarm clock but my husband does and it plays music & beeps.

7. Do you know how to roller skate? Oh yes! In fact, we plan on going more since it's such great exercise!

8. What would you consider one of your biggest accomplishments? I would have to say having five children and being able to homeschool them for the last 7 years.

GRILLING GOODNESS #14

My friend (and blog designer) Tina hosts this weekly meme. It's so simple and fun! All you have to do is answer her questions, and link back to her! If you want to participate, click here to add your name to Mr. Linky.


1. Do you like scary movies? I used to LOVE watching them. Especially the B-rated versions. But, since becoming a Christian, my taste in movies has changed majorly! I like suspenseful, but not scary/horror films.

2. What kind of cell phone do you have? Blackberry Curve which love! It's like having my computer with me wherever I go!

3. Do you have a passport? No

4. Has anything sad happened in your life this week? No, but it did last week when my sister and her family went back home.

5. Have you ever broken any bones? Yes, when I was around 2 years old. My sister accidentally closed the car door on my arm. I don't even remember it. The only reason I know it happened is because there are pictures of me with a cast.

6. Did you do anything this week that you don't normally do? I hate to admit this, but yes. I went walking everyday!

7. What's the worst thing you ever had in your wardrobe? This gross denim maternity dress 11+ years ago! I'm sure back then I thought I was a cute preggo lady!

8. Did you have braces on your teeth? No

GRILLING GOODNESS #11

Here is another week of Tina's Friday meme! I enjoy doing this because I love answering questions! If you want to join in, just click here.

1. What pain reliever do you swear by? Well, I'm not much a "pill" person, but if I had to choose, it would be Advil. That always seemed to work really fast!

2. Have you gotten up-to-date with a flat screen HDTV? We're probably one of the few who don't even have cable, much less a HDTV. We were going to switch to cable not too long ago, but when the cable guy got here he didn't have the wireless router. Anyway, I took that as a sign that we didn't need it, regardless of the great package deal. So, we still have the bunny ears, and I don't even think we're going to get the digital converter box when the bunny ears stop working in February. The only shows that are watched are some cartoons on PBS in the morning.

3. Have you honked at anyone lately? No, I haven't. I would only honk if I was close to hitting something/someone or vice versa.

4. What is your favorite household product? Clorox wipes!!

5. What is the earliest you've gotten up this week and why? The earliest was about 6AM'ish, and that's because I slept early the night before.

6. Do you travel out of town for Christmas? No, we don't. We stay right where we are!

7. Have you been listening to Christmas music? (Favorite?) Yes, we have. In fact, my hubby was playing some Christmas music last night from our computer. We have a variety of Christmas music on our ITunes playlist. I love them all!!

8. When do you exchange gifts with family? It varies every year. I know we will be seeing my mom on Christmas Eve, and more than likely my sister in law on Christmas Day!

GRILLING GOODNESS #10

Here's to another week of Tina's meme, Grilling Goodness, where you answer just a few simple questions! That's it..voila!! To join in on the fun, click here to visit her blog.

• How many Christmas parties have you attended or will you attend? I have already gone to two of them, and I know there's at least a couple of more.
  

• What is your favorite dish to take to a party? Egg rolls!!

• When you're at home and your feet are chilled, do you wear socks or house shoes? Socks

• What are your plans for this weekend? Tonight is the home fellowship at our house. On Saturday afternoon, we have the Children's Christmas Tea at our church, and that evening we have a roller skating/pizza party for our oldest son's end of season soccer team. On Sunday we have church in the morning and evening.

• What is the most expensive Christmas gift you are buying for your children this year? My husband wants to get them a Wii.

• Do you have a family portrait made each year? No, but I would like to. Maybe next year.

• Do you drive your kids around looking for decorated homes? No, but we do know of a couple of neighborhoods that are decked out with lights and decorations. It's so awesome!

• What is your least favorite thing about cold weather? Having to wear a jacket.

GRILLING GOODNESS #9

I love this meme that my friend Tina has every Friday! It's simple, yet fun, especially if you love answering questions! So, come on and join the fun!! Here goes her questions for this Friday!

• Do you send out Christmas cards? Have you done it yet? Yes, I send out our kids picture for cards (I order them from Costco). And no, I have not done them yet. Thank you for the reminder though!
  

• When you cook chicken, do you cook a whole chicken? I hardly ever cook a whole chicken. I normally use boneless skinless breasts or thighs.

• What is your favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story!

• How often do you go to the grocery store? Oh gosh..probably twice a week??

• Do you play games online? I used to love playing free cell or bubble shooter (years ago). Now, I'm hooked on blogging!

• Do you make your bed everyday? Yes!!!

• What is one of your favortie websites? (Hopefully this is understood, but please share only the G rated sites! (lol). Besides my blogging site, I go to my Facebook and sometimes Ebay.

• What gives you the most laughter in life? Hmm..that would be when I'm goofing off with the kids, or when my husband and I share a funny memory and just add on to it!!

Grilling Goodness-#8

I saw this meme a few weeks ago, and I really liked it! I love answering questions, so this is right up my alley! Tina is so sweet, so if you get a minute, go show her some bloggy love!! Well, it's her hubby's birthday, so in honor of that, she answered the questions referring to him! I thought that was cute, so I'm going to do the same! All my answers will pertain to my hubby! Here we go!!

1. Sitting in front of the TV, what’s on the screen? That is probably his least favorite thing to do. He'll watch a movie with the kids once in a while, but never regular TV.

2. You’re out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Ranch or Blue Cheese!

3. What’s one food he doesn’t like? Meatloaf

4. What is his favorite type of sandwich? He loves all kinds of deli sandwiches, but I know he really likes Pastrami w/ everything on it!

5. What would this person eat everyday if he could? Definitely a Vietnamese soup called Pho (pronounced Phu).

6. What is his favorite cereal? LOL, perfect question! He LOVES cereal! It's hard to narrow it down to one because he loves so many of them! That is one staple we have to have in the house because he and the kids eat it all the time!

7. What would he never wear? Polo shirt

8. What is his favorite sports team? Any team our kids play on!