7 Quirks

One of my friends tagged me to post 7 quirks I have. I have to say that a few of them are pretty weird so I hope you all don't think I'm crazy after reading this.

1. when I'm at the grocery story I like to organize the items I put on the conveyor so that all the bathroom items are together, dairy products together etc. So then they are placed in separate bags. I just can't stand it when I my shampoo is in a bag with something like hamburger meat.

2. I'm a little OCD with my deodorant. I have to count how many strokes I do under each arm and then after I do both I have to go back and put 1 or 2 more strokes under the first arm. (I'm working on getting better with this one)

3. I love to sing as loud as I can in the car and imagine that I'm singing in front of an audience.

4. I hate to clean in a dirty place. Like shower in a soap scum tub or wash dishes in a dirty sink or with a questionable sponge. How can you get clean when your surrounds are dirty?

5. I hate to have plans sprung on me at the last minute. I like to know whats going on in advance to I can plan and be on time.

6. I hate folding the mattress sheet. With the rounded corners and the elastic edge it's impossible to fold that sheet neatly.

7. I drink pickle juice, enough said.

So there you go. Again I hope that none of you are scared off by some of the funny things I do. I am also tagging everyone, so anyone else that would like to post some embarrassing stuff about themselves go for it.

Weekend with Amber & Nathan

I was kinda having a bad day last Saturday just feeling down and sorry for myself. Greg is still gone in Alaska and I feel like I have lots of friends but unless I call them to hang out most of them don't ever call me. I hate to always be the one to make the plans and I feel like Eva needs those play dates just as much as I do. So anyways I called Amber to complain and she told me to just come and stay with her for a few days. I left about an hour later. It was so good to see her and to spend time with other adults.
Personal note to Aunt Rachel: I wanted to come and see you but with you being so sick I didn't want to risk it and get Eva sick. So next time we'll have to get together. I hope you understand.

These are pictures we took at Wheeler Farm on Sunday. Amber, Cameron, Nathan, Eva and I all went for the afternoon. It's a really pretty place with lots of farm animals to see. Eva and Nathan Loved it.
The Prego Twins!


Eva is usually really good at looking right at the camera and saying, "cheese" but of course she wouldn't do it when I tried to get in the picture with her.

How sweet is that? Eva and Nathan are so cute together. They got along so well and kept each other entertained all weekend. I wish we lived closer so they could play together more often. Amber thanks so much for a fun weekend. Eva and I really needed that.

Our New Car

OK so the car isn't brand new but it's new to us. It's a 2005 Chrysler 300. It is so pretty I just love it! To be honest I really didn't want to get a new car right now but with Greg having to travel so much his 89 ford just wasn't cutting it. So I get the Chrysler and he is taking the Jeep. It has leather interior, a sun roof and is fully loaded. I have to admit that all fully loaded means to me is that there are lots of little buttons inside that I don't touch. I know how to work the lights, radio and windshield wipers. That's good enough for now. I'll have to take some time to figure out what everything else does soon, but I'm really happy with the car and it's a lot of fun to drive.


Greg told me I should have gotten in my bikini and laid on the hood of the car for the pictures. I said that that probably wouldn't be the best idea with my 5 1/2 month pregnant stomach sticking out. I'm sure you are all glad I didn't listen to him. :)

Greg's Commissioning Ceremony

Greg had his commissioning ceremony which now makes him an actual Second Lieutenant in the National Guard. I am so proud of Greg and all that he has accomplished these past few years. It was such an honor to be at the ceremony and hear wonderful things said about my husband from Colonel Morris. He thanked me and Greg's parents for the wonderful person Greg is and for our support. Colonel Morris said that there are 3 times in Greg's life that he will always remember, his wedding day, the birth of his beautiful daughter and his commissioning. It was very sweet and I got so choked up as only a pregnant girl can. I loved the whole program and watching Greg get sworn in was amazing. I can't even explain all the joy and pride I felt for my sweet husband. This is a picture of me and Greg's mom Sheri pining on the new rank.


This is Greg with Major Christopher who presented Greg with a bayonet and his appointment as a Lieutenant.

Greg with his Mom and Dad. They are so proud of him.


Our little family. Well......they are.