100th Post

Wow I can't believe I hit 100 posts already. It really shouldn't surprise me or those of you who know me...I do love to talk :)! I have always been told I have the gift of gab! I love sharing our lives with family and friends. The blog was a GREAT way to keep Shawn up to date on the girls while he was away. I thought I'd stop blogging after we were all together again, but I can't...! I am hooked... I hope you are too!

So there is a tradition in the blogging world that on the 100th post you share 100 things about yourself with others. So if you care to find out more about me keep reading!

100. My dad is Cuban
99. He is from Cuba, came to America at age 11. That makes me 1/2 Cuban
98. I dont speak Spanish, but I make the best Tostones!
97. I got picked on by my HS Spanish teacher because of it
96. My dad had a field day with her!
95. She didnt pick on me any more after that
94. I have a sister...who I adore!
93. I still admire her and look up to her

92. Even though she chased me around the house with a knife when we were younger... a lot younger

91. I truly love both my parents. They are the most kind and giving people.
90. My parents are still married after 38 years!
89. I was born into the Air Force way of life
88. Born in Valdosta GA ~ Moody AFB
87. As a child of the AF I have lived in Arkanas,
86. South Carolina,
85. Texas,
84. Hawaii,
83. Florida.
82. My dad NEVER deployed while I was an AF brat
81. The longest he was TDY was when he was OTS for 3 months.
80. I met my husband at the local Winn Dixie
79. We were baggers of groceries
78. He said "hello" first
77. he was my first "real" boyfriend
76. I used to cry to my sister because no boys liked me.
75. She told me that my first boyfriend would probably be the guy I'd marry
74. I was 17 then...
73. I did marry my first boyfriend
72. We have been married 9 years tomorrow.
71. We have been together for a total of 14 years!
70. We have 2 beautiful girls
69. Shawn picked both of their names
68. They are my heart and soul
67. They do drive me crazy sometimes.
66. Like really crazy...the kind of crazy i feel like my head is spinning

65. I wish I had an ounce of my mom's patience. Living with her for 6 months was a true blessing as I got learn how to parent from one of God's best! She is truly an angel on earth.

64. I have some of the best friends God could have given me
63. Starting with my husband and sister
62. I believe in Miracles
61. I believe that God has a plan
60. I believe I am here for a reason
59. I believe it is to teach
58. First my children
57. Then others childrens
56. I taught 1st grade before I had Kalei
55. I LOVED everyday of teaching
54. I got my Master's Degree in Elementary Education
53. I got my Bachelor's Degree in Sports Science
52. i knew my junior year that I wanted to be a teacher. But I didnt change majors
51. Nor did I tell anyone... til way later
50. I feel like teaching children is the most rewarding job
49. I was a lifeguard for a LONG time... too long
48. I married into the AF way of life.
47. As a spouse in the AF I have lived in San Angelo, TX~Goodfellow AFB,
46. Ft. walton Beach, FL` Eglin AFB,
45. Navarre, Fl~Hurlburt Field
44. Sacramento, CA~Beale AFB
43. Denver, CO~ Buckley AFB
42. I love the AF way of life.
41. I went without a military ID card for only 6 months since I was 10 years old
40. I couldnt wait to turn 10.... ID meant I could go to the pool all by myself!
39. I was a competitive swimmer from ages 5-18
38. I still love to swim
37. I think swimming is a MUST skill for all children... especially mine
36. My favorite color is BLUE
35. My favorite movie is Steel Magnolias and the Notebook
34. I am obviously a hopeless romantic

33. I read Marley and Me a few years ago and fell in love with Hershey all over again!

32. We are considering adpoting a Weim for the Mile High Weim Rescue.
31. I love dogs and really want to add one to our family
30. I love ICE CREAM
29. I became a VEGAN and was for 7 months.
28. Now I am a VEGATARIAN
27. I LOVE SUBWAY!!! My favorite eat out place... especially if they have AVACADO!

26. I love the Biggest Loser and I am so sad I cant watch it now... we dont have a TV yet.

25. I love BRAD PAISLEY... I was trying to convince Shawn if we ever have another girl I think her name should be Paisley South

24. Noboby better steal that name!

23. I love to blog and check all blogs on my list almost everytime I get on the computer.

22. I hate the word perfect ...even though I use it...

21. I seem to always carry some guilt with me: UGH, I shouldnt have yelled at the kids, UGH, I shouldnt have bought that shirt, UGH...I shouldnt havent eaten that high calorie yummy food, UGH I shouldnt have skipped that work out. UGH.....

20. I love to shop... I might be need help:) We have been cutting back and I was at the mall the other day and I was having a PHYSICAL reaction to being there and not buying anything. I kept saying is it hot in here... I was sweating and CRANKY!

19. I would have more babies....because I know Shawn wants more
18. I love the smell of clean, new diapers.
17. I love the smell of fresh cut grass
16. I love the smell of gasoline... I know that one is WERID!
15. I hate that I gossip... I try really hard not to, but it is my BIGGEST vice.
14. On Jan 15 I celebrated 9 years of marriage!
13. I have survived through 4 long deployments and a long 6 months at Weapons School

12. I ran/walked the San Diego Rock n Roll marathon.... I thought I was going to lose my legs...

11. I had to wear my finisher shirt the next day while traveling home so people would understand why was having difficulty walking

10. I worked at a weight loss camp for kids the summer after I graduaed college

9. I almost got fired for not stopping another counselor from letting her kids eat unauthorized food while we were camping... LONG STORY

8. That incident CHANGED my life... Another long story
7. Id love to have a JEEP WRANGLER just for fun!
6. The only jewelry I wear regularly is my wedding and engagement ring.

5. i have had my ears pierced since I was 6 weeks old. The holes have NEVER closed even though I rarely wear earrings

4. I have been asked if I was Shawn's mother
3. TWICE
2. I know I look older than him BUT NOT THAT MUCH OLDER!!!!

1. My favorite new quote "All because two people met and fell in love!"

DONE! Do you know me any better? I am pretty much an open book, so trying to find new things to share was a challenge