Here's Madison's answer to the random question challenge. Enjoy!
1. What time did you go to bed last night and were you alone?
I don't know. Too late. I was not alone. Clay was in the room.
2. If you could be given ANY gift what would it be?
A real computer.
3. What was the last film that really moved/disturbed/thrilled you and why?
The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawntreader
4. What is your favourite TV show of all time ie you've seen them all, can watch it over and over again and quote lines from it?
AFV and Wipeout. I don't care if they're reruns, I just keep watching them!
5. Whats your favourite way to wake up and whats the first thing you do?
Early, before dawn. Watch T.V.
6. What would you call yourself if you could choose your own name?
Rose.
7. If you had to do a bushtucker challenge (you have to eat insects/grubs etc) what would be the worst thing you had to eat?
Tarantulas.
8. Whats the worst/most embarassing CD/Album you've ever owned and do you still have it?
I don't even own a CD!
11. What characteristics do you dislike in yourself?
I'm impatient. I cannot wait for anything, just ask my parents.
12. Your favourite item of clothing and why?
My red and black dress. Because it's so pretty.
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be and who would it be with?
Disneyland with my Dad.
14. If you could have any animal/creature, What would be your ultimate pet be?
A unicorn.
15. What did you want to be when you were little and do you think you ever will be?
I want to be a ballet teacher and an actress. I think it's a definite possibility.
16. Whats the next planned event you're looking to in your life?
Building a treehouse at Grandma and Grandpa's house - a castle!
17. What were you doing before you started this?
Putting a cold pop can on my dad's back.
18. What was the last thing you ate that you really shouldnt of ?
Too many marshmallows.
19. If you were an ice cream flavour what would you be?
Pistachio mint chocolate chip vanilla with a chocolate swirl and strawberry chunks.
20. Who was the last person you spoke to that you didnt want to talk to?
Clayton
21. What was your favourite toy as a child?
Funny Bunny and Bubblegum Pig
22. When was the last time you cried laughing and why?
When I watched Hannah Montana and Jackson was addicted to sugar and he ate an ice cream cone off the grounds that someone had dropped.
23. What is stashed under your bed/mattress?
An easy-bake oven.
24. What did you dream about last night?
I don't know. Hopefully unicorns.
25. What are you really afraid of?
Ghosts.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Hey all,
Jen convinced me to participate in the questionairre remember what happens on the blog stays on the blog.
Dan
1. What time did you go to bed last night and were you alone?
11:30, yes I was alone it would have been akward if someone followed me in to join Jen.
2. If you could be given ANY gift what would it be?
An A in psychology
3. What was the last film that really moved/disturbed/thrilled you and why?
Inception, It was just different I liked it.
4. What is your favourite TV show of all time ie you've seen them all, can watch it over and over again and quote lines from it?
Sienfeld fits that criteria but News Radio is pretty awesome to.
5. Whats your favourite way to wake up and whats the first thing you do?
Naturally, no alarm
6. What would you call yourself if you could choose your own name?
When I was a kid I had a friend named Tad I thought it was the coolest name now I realized not so much.
7. If you had to do a bushtucker challenge (you have to eat insects/grubs etc) what would be the worst thing you had to eat?
One time when was about 9 there was this girl I liked and I thought it would impress her if I ate one of those huge green catepillers. It turns out girls are not impressed by vomit. so I definently would back out of that challenge.
8. Whats the worst/most embarassing CD/Album you've ever owned and do you still have it?
NKOTB if you don't know what it stand for I will not embarass myself further. actually I will cus I also went to their concert. and HELL NO I don't own it any more.
11. What characteristics do you dislike in yourself?
I don't know
12. Your favourite item of clothing and why?
I have these old crocs I have worn a hole in the bottom of I would wear them everywhere if they didn't make me look like a hillbilly.
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be and who would it be with?
I would love to go on a world cruise
14. If you could have any animal/creature, What would be your ultimate pet be?
A gremlin, a gizmo kind not those crazy ones
15. What did you want to be when you were little and do you think you ever will be?
I always wanted to be a travelling angel like on high way to heaven, I do a lot of stupid stuff that I could definitely spend a lot of time making up for after I die, You never know.
16. Whats the next planned event you're looking to in your life?
Graduation
17. What were you doing before you started this?
Watching the movie Misery on TV, that movie is disturbing.
18. What was the last thing you ate that you really shouldnt of ?
The real question is what is the last thing I ate that I should have.
19. If you were an ice cream flavour what would you be?
Spinach, so the kids would leave alone for a while.
20. Who was the last person you spoke to that you didnt want to talk to?
This really annoying and bossing co-worker
21. What was your favourite toy as a child?
I use to have a green machine if you know what that is you are cool cus I was cool cruising town on it, the chicks loved it.
22. When was the last time you cried laughing and why?
The other night with Jen reminscing I think I pee'd a little.
23. What is stashed under your bed/mattress?
I don't know I am to afraid to look.
24. What did you dream about last night?
I didn't
25. What are you really afraid of?
People without any teeth I don't know how scott does it I just shuddered.
Jen convinced me to participate in the questionairre remember what happens on the blog stays on the blog.
Dan
1. What time did you go to bed last night and were you alone?
11:30, yes I was alone it would have been akward if someone followed me in to join Jen.
2. If you could be given ANY gift what would it be?
An A in psychology
3. What was the last film that really moved/disturbed/thrilled you and why?
Inception, It was just different I liked it.
4. What is your favourite TV show of all time ie you've seen them all, can watch it over and over again and quote lines from it?
Sienfeld fits that criteria but News Radio is pretty awesome to.
5. Whats your favourite way to wake up and whats the first thing you do?
Naturally, no alarm
6. What would you call yourself if you could choose your own name?
When I was a kid I had a friend named Tad I thought it was the coolest name now I realized not so much.
7. If you had to do a bushtucker challenge (you have to eat insects/grubs etc) what would be the worst thing you had to eat?
One time when was about 9 there was this girl I liked and I thought it would impress her if I ate one of those huge green catepillers. It turns out girls are not impressed by vomit. so I definently would back out of that challenge.
8. Whats the worst/most embarassing CD/Album you've ever owned and do you still have it?
NKOTB if you don't know what it stand for I will not embarass myself further. actually I will cus I also went to their concert. and HELL NO I don't own it any more.
11. What characteristics do you dislike in yourself?
I don't know
12. Your favourite item of clothing and why?
I have these old crocs I have worn a hole in the bottom of I would wear them everywhere if they didn't make me look like a hillbilly.
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be and who would it be with?
I would love to go on a world cruise
14. If you could have any animal/creature, What would be your ultimate pet be?
A gremlin, a gizmo kind not those crazy ones
15. What did you want to be when you were little and do you think you ever will be?
I always wanted to be a travelling angel like on high way to heaven, I do a lot of stupid stuff that I could definitely spend a lot of time making up for after I die, You never know.
16. Whats the next planned event you're looking to in your life?
Graduation
17. What were you doing before you started this?
Watching the movie Misery on TV, that movie is disturbing.
18. What was the last thing you ate that you really shouldnt of ?
The real question is what is the last thing I ate that I should have.
19. If you were an ice cream flavour what would you be?
Spinach, so the kids would leave alone for a while.
20. Who was the last person you spoke to that you didnt want to talk to?
This really annoying and bossing co-worker
21. What was your favourite toy as a child?
I use to have a green machine if you know what that is you are cool cus I was cool cruising town on it, the chicks loved it.
22. When was the last time you cried laughing and why?
The other night with Jen reminscing I think I pee'd a little.
23. What is stashed under your bed/mattress?
I don't know I am to afraid to look.
24. What did you dream about last night?
I didn't
25. What are you really afraid of?
People without any teeth I don't know how scott does it I just shuddered.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Random Questions
I have had nothing to blog about, so I decided to answer this questionnaire I came across. It would be really fun if those of you with your own blogs answered it too...hint hint :) It's neat to learn things about people you thought you knew!
1. What time did you go to bed last night and were you alone?
It was 11:30. And no, I was accompanied by hubby who proceeded to reminisce about our years in Edmonton and so many funny people we've met along the way. We laughed a lot and wondered where the time went - and then it was 1:00. I'm really tired today!
2. If you could be given ANY gift what would it be?
A weekend alone.
3. What was the last film that really moved/disturbed/thrilled you and why?
I guess I would have to say that the last movie I thorougly enjoyed was Inception. Which was a good surprise because I didn't expect much out of the previews.
4. What is your favourite TV show of all time ie you've seen them all, can watch it over and over again and quote lines from it?
Seinfeld. It is also about the last TV show I actually watched every week.
5. Whats your favourite way to wake up and whats the first thing you do?
Quickly, in a bright, sunny room with the window open and the fresh air blowing in. Grab a book.
6. What would you call yourself if you could choose your own name?
I don't think I could envision myself as anything else, but maybe I would go back to Jenny. When I moved away from home I decided I was far too old to be called what I had been called my whole life and switched to Jen or, at work, Jennifer. Now I realize there are an overwhelming amount of people named both of those. But not a lot of grown Jenny's. I guess I really am one at heart. So now my dad doesn't have to worry if he thinks it will offend me. It doesn't. LOL.
7. If you had to do a bushtucker challenge (you have to eat insects/grubs etc) what would be the worst thing you had to eat?
Any of it. Yuck. Although I did used to eat ants occasionally.
8. Whats the worst/most embarassing CD/Album you've ever owned and do you still have it?
The Backstreet Boys. And Ricky Martin. NO (to both).
11. What characteristics do you dislike in yourself?
I am very impatient. And idealistic. Things should be a certain way because it makes sense. These two qualities do not go well together when dealing with other people, especially ridiculous ones, which is the large majority of the general public.
12. Your favourite item of clothing and why?
Pajama bottoms. Need I explain? And shoes. You can always have cool/pretty/fancy/fun/comfy shoes no matter what size you are.
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be and who would it be with?
Egypt and Israel with Lori. And Italy and Greece with Cynth and Inalee. And the British Isles with my whole extended family. And Dan and the kids can come along on all of them.
14. If you could have any animal/creature, What would be your ultimate pet be?
A giraffe. Beautiful, and they don't make any noise.
15. What did you want to be when you were little and do you think you ever will be?
A princess, usually Gwenivere with King Arthur. The chances were never really that good.
16. Whats the next planned event you're looking to in your life?
Clayton's baptism in March. Except it's not planned...
17. What were you doing before you started this?
Dishes.
18. What was the last thing you ate that you really shouldnt of ?
Candy sent by a loving Grandma Cooper. Darn you, spice hearts!
19. If you were an ice cream flavour what would you be?
Chocolate caramel praline fudge nugget cookie dough surprise.
20. Who was the last person you spoke to that you didnt want to talk to?
This lady at the library today who kept going on about how I needed to get myself an Ipad. She was about 70 and she kept grilling me about why I didn't have one. When I told her I had 4 children that ate up my Ipad fund, she clucked knowingly and started to launch into the hazards of having children. I walked away to look for a book that was more interesting.
21. What was your favourite toy as a child?
Chloe Samuela, my Cabbage Patch Kid.
22. When was the last time you cried laughing and why?
Last night. When we lived in Kameyosek in Edmonton, there was a bobcat driver who came to remove the snow from the parking lot. He hit something and his head hit the steering and he went out cold. I don't know how long he sat there before anyone realized he was hurt and not on a lunch/nap break. It was a fun, random memory.
23. What is stashed under your bed/mattress?
Suitcases and binders. And dust and cobwebs.
24. What did you dream about last night?
Nothing.
25. What are you really afraid of?
Looking through the window at the outside in the dark in the middle of the night. What if there's someone looking back? Creepy.
1. What time did you go to bed last night and were you alone?
It was 11:30. And no, I was accompanied by hubby who proceeded to reminisce about our years in Edmonton and so many funny people we've met along the way. We laughed a lot and wondered where the time went - and then it was 1:00. I'm really tired today!
2. If you could be given ANY gift what would it be?
A weekend alone.
3. What was the last film that really moved/disturbed/thrilled you and why?
I guess I would have to say that the last movie I thorougly enjoyed was Inception. Which was a good surprise because I didn't expect much out of the previews.
4. What is your favourite TV show of all time ie you've seen them all, can watch it over and over again and quote lines from it?
Seinfeld. It is also about the last TV show I actually watched every week.
5. Whats your favourite way to wake up and whats the first thing you do?
Quickly, in a bright, sunny room with the window open and the fresh air blowing in. Grab a book.
6. What would you call yourself if you could choose your own name?
I don't think I could envision myself as anything else, but maybe I would go back to Jenny. When I moved away from home I decided I was far too old to be called what I had been called my whole life and switched to Jen or, at work, Jennifer. Now I realize there are an overwhelming amount of people named both of those. But not a lot of grown Jenny's. I guess I really am one at heart. So now my dad doesn't have to worry if he thinks it will offend me. It doesn't. LOL.
7. If you had to do a bushtucker challenge (you have to eat insects/grubs etc) what would be the worst thing you had to eat?
Any of it. Yuck. Although I did used to eat ants occasionally.
8. Whats the worst/most embarassing CD/Album you've ever owned and do you still have it?
The Backstreet Boys. And Ricky Martin. NO (to both).
11. What characteristics do you dislike in yourself?
I am very impatient. And idealistic. Things should be a certain way because it makes sense. These two qualities do not go well together when dealing with other people, especially ridiculous ones, which is the large majority of the general public.
12. Your favourite item of clothing and why?
Pajama bottoms. Need I explain? And shoes. You can always have cool/pretty/fancy/fun/comfy shoes no matter what size you are.
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be and who would it be with?
Egypt and Israel with Lori. And Italy and Greece with Cynth and Inalee. And the British Isles with my whole extended family. And Dan and the kids can come along on all of them.
14. If you could have any animal/creature, What would be your ultimate pet be?
A giraffe. Beautiful, and they don't make any noise.
15. What did you want to be when you were little and do you think you ever will be?
A princess, usually Gwenivere with King Arthur. The chances were never really that good.
16. Whats the next planned event you're looking to in your life?
Clayton's baptism in March. Except it's not planned...
17. What were you doing before you started this?
Dishes.
18. What was the last thing you ate that you really shouldnt of ?
Candy sent by a loving Grandma Cooper. Darn you, spice hearts!
19. If you were an ice cream flavour what would you be?
Chocolate caramel praline fudge nugget cookie dough surprise.
20. Who was the last person you spoke to that you didnt want to talk to?
This lady at the library today who kept going on about how I needed to get myself an Ipad. She was about 70 and she kept grilling me about why I didn't have one. When I told her I had 4 children that ate up my Ipad fund, she clucked knowingly and started to launch into the hazards of having children. I walked away to look for a book that was more interesting.
21. What was your favourite toy as a child?
Chloe Samuela, my Cabbage Patch Kid.
22. When was the last time you cried laughing and why?
Last night. When we lived in Kameyosek in Edmonton, there was a bobcat driver who came to remove the snow from the parking lot. He hit something and his head hit the steering and he went out cold. I don't know how long he sat there before anyone realized he was hurt and not on a lunch/nap break. It was a fun, random memory.
23. What is stashed under your bed/mattress?
Suitcases and binders. And dust and cobwebs.
24. What did you dream about last night?
Nothing.
25. What are you really afraid of?
Looking through the window at the outside in the dark in the middle of the night. What if there's someone looking back? Creepy.
Just One of those Mornings...
I realized far too late last night that there was absolutely nothing to pack in lunches today, and nothing to pack them in. Not a sandwich bag in sight! It's amazing how everything runs out all at once. So, after dropping the kids off at school 20 minutes late reassuring them that I would indeed bring them a lunch, it was off to get groceries. The bright spot - Dan stayed home with the 2 little boys. The grey cloud - there were only 3 cashiers on at Superstore which meant really, really, really long lines. But I managed to read through the People magazine during the wait.
That left me making lunches in my van in the Superstore underground parking. If you've never done that, you're a better woman than me. Luckily, no one walked by to witness my wackiness. The kids told me they were the best lunches ever. I'm sure it was only due to the variety of easy to pack items that I don't generally buy, or send all at once. But ya know, everyone gets sick of sandwiches by February!
That left me making lunches in my van in the Superstore underground parking. If you've never done that, you're a better woman than me. Luckily, no one walked by to witness my wackiness. The kids told me they were the best lunches ever. I'm sure it was only due to the variety of easy to pack items that I don't generally buy, or send all at once. But ya know, everyone gets sick of sandwiches by February!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Make-It Monday, on Tuesday
I was at work yesterday and did not get a chance to post anything. But I haven't done this topic for a long time. Today I am just going to post my favorite super easy drink. Excellent in the morning or maybe after you work out, or just because it tastes good:
Apple Banana Drink:
Preparation: Freeze a banana, without skin on.
To make: Pour your favorite apple juice into a blender. Add the banana. Blend.
The frozen banana makes it a smoothie consistency and the taste is au naturel goodness. Yum!
Apple Banana Drink:
Preparation: Freeze a banana, without skin on.
To make: Pour your favorite apple juice into a blender. Add the banana. Blend.
The frozen banana makes it a smoothie consistency and the taste is au naturel goodness. Yum!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
More from our current funniest child...
After the reviews from my last post, I thought I would share another little tidbit that came from the mouth of our oldest son. In primary they were learning about the story where the pigs with the evil spirits in them go running wild off the cliff into the sea. His teacher (in wide-eyed, innocent earnestness I'm sure) asked, "What do you think those people thought when they saw that?" To which Clayton replied, "Boy, we're gonna have bacon tonight!"
Words of Wisdom
For FHE on Monday we walked down to get a cone from McD's. On the way, which takes us through very dark, tree-lined areas and across a busy road we discussed safety in all types of situations. By far, the most enduring warning came from Clayton:
NEVER go with someone who says they are the Police, but they are wearing a blue hoodie with the word "Pulees" written in black felt pen on the back. They are probably lying to you.
Sound advice!
NEVER go with someone who says they are the Police, but they are wearing a blue hoodie with the word "Pulees" written in black felt pen on the back. They are probably lying to you.
Sound advice!
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