1. I go out of my way to drive through BIG puddles when it's raining. Love it!
2. I have been known to jump in puddles (even as an adult).
3. I love to bake cookies, cakes, etc. (and eat them).
4. I always thought I was a little rebel because I drank Coca Cola on the sly (sinful).
5. I had lots of naughty adventures with my best chidlhood girlfriend, Brenda, and used to tell my kids stories about it when they were little. They loved the "Brenda Stories." Hey Brenda, do you remember the empty peanut butter jar, the kid next door and the dog poop? Me too.
6. I ate lunch with Steve Young when we were both at BYU.
7. I drove a stolen car for 2 weeks (didn't know it was stolen).
8. I love to have the occasional "all day movie marathon."
9. I hate to diet and therefore, usually, eat whatever I want. (I pay for this)
10. I rarely read the book for book club and half way joke that I am going to start a "magazine club."
11. I used to dance with my little sister Karen in our bedroom like "solid gold dancers." (Yes, Kim, I do remember them well). One time my future sister in law stayed over and we tried to get her to dance with us too. I think she thought we were a little strange (whateve).
12. I think my kids are the most fun and interesting people to hang out with (and gorgeous).
13. I love animals and would have a bunch if my husband would let me.
14. I love babies and wish that I had more of my own.
15. I think I can do almost anything which sometimes gets me into trouble when I try home "salon treatments." Which is why I tell people, "whatever you do, do not try to wax your own underarms." (That didn't turn out well!!!!!!)
16. I used to highlight all of my friends and their teenage daughters hair and would tell them before I began that "I am not a professional. Your results are not guaranteed. You can not hate me if I ruin your hair." (I'm glad I said that last part because I really "jacked up" a few of my friends)
17. I loved to play "space monkeys" with my brother Scott when we were little. He was my best friend. I miss that. (Cocoa and ChiChi)
18. When I was a child, I loved to climb trees and hated to wear dresses.
19. I always loved to hold babies and would play with any baby I could get my hands on. My friend, Brenda, grew up in a family of 9 and it seemed they always had a baby around the house that I could play with. One time, when I was 5, Brenda and I were playing with her baby sister, Louise, in Brenda's bedroom and we dropped her between the wooden bedframe and the nightstand. She started to cry and we quickly tried to comfort her so that Brenda's mom wouldnt hear her and take her away. (What the heck? Who lets a 5 year old and 6 year old play with a newborn in their bedroom?)
20. My greatest memory of my dad was when he took me to bury my favorite cat, Misty. That is when he became my hero!
21. My brother Keith and I have always teased each other relentlessly. One time my sister, Karen and I joined weight watchers. Keith asked us how much we had to pay each week to be members. We told him 13 dollars. He said, "just come to my house and pay me $13 every week and I can do the same thing they do." "Get on the scale, yep, still fat."
People who don't know us probably think I am really mean because I make jokes about Keith recently becoming blind. (chihuahua, they gave me a stinkin' chihuahua!)
22. I am impulsive. When I was in high school, I gave Jim Francis a wedgie when we were at Aloha roller rink. Unfortunately, I have never been able to live it down. When I met Jim's wife, Terri, in 2003. She said, "Oh, Amy, you're the one that gave Jim a wedgie at the roller rink." ( I wish they knew me as an adult because I am really nice now and tend to think through my impulses a little better) (Truthfully, I'm still a bit impulsive which still gets me into trouble).
23. I am the world's WORST dieter!! Once, Karen and I were at a weight watcher's meeting and someone said something about wanting their pre BABY weight BACK. I just started humming the Chili's ad song, "I want my baby back, baby back, baby back." Right after the meeting, Karen and I went to Chili's for Baby Back Ribs! Terrible!!!
24. I think my husband is amazing!!! He is not afraid to try anything and encourages me to step out of my comfort zone a lot. He is the best traveller because he loves to try new things. I love this about him.
25. I am committed to my religious beliefs. I have a deep love for my Heavenly Father and really do try to be good (even if I can be a little devil sometimes).
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Thank You Sister Lawrence
I just have to say, "I LOVE my Wednesday scripture class!" It is the absolute highlight of my week.
Every Wednesday, Sister Lawrence hosts a scripture class in her home. She is such a great resource for Gospel topics and speaks to my soul. The amazing thing to me is that she seems to teach to every level (I have been in institute classes before where I've felt like I signed up for a Spanish class and everyone is from Mexico except me). I never feel dumb or (too) lost when the topic is new to me (which is usually the case).
She teaches in a way that I get something out of every class. I always leave wanting to be better and do better in all the important areas of my life. What a great gift.
Several times now as I am driving out of her neighborhood, I will begin to reach for the radio then, instead of turning it on, I start to pray (I hope THAT'S not against the law). I love it when I am alone in my car and can pour out my heart to the Lord. I always thank the Lord for Sister Lawrence and her willingness to serve and share her knowledge of the Gospel and I recommit myself to living the Gospel more fully.
Even though it will never be enough, let me say, "thank you Sister Lawrence." "You are such an inspiration to me and many others. You may never know (in this life) what a huge impact you are having on so many lives."
Love you, Amy
Every Wednesday, Sister Lawrence hosts a scripture class in her home. She is such a great resource for Gospel topics and speaks to my soul. The amazing thing to me is that she seems to teach to every level (I have been in institute classes before where I've felt like I signed up for a Spanish class and everyone is from Mexico except me). I never feel dumb or (too) lost when the topic is new to me (which is usually the case).
She teaches in a way that I get something out of every class. I always leave wanting to be better and do better in all the important areas of my life. What a great gift.
Several times now as I am driving out of her neighborhood, I will begin to reach for the radio then, instead of turning it on, I start to pray (I hope THAT'S not against the law). I love it when I am alone in my car and can pour out my heart to the Lord. I always thank the Lord for Sister Lawrence and her willingness to serve and share her knowledge of the Gospel and I recommit myself to living the Gospel more fully.
Even though it will never be enough, let me say, "thank you Sister Lawrence." "You are such an inspiration to me and many others. You may never know (in this life) what a huge impact you are having on so many lives."
Love you, Amy
Monday, January 19, 2009
Will My Kids Think They Weren't Loved?
Dear Kinross Kids,
I was wanting to post some Christmas pictures to my blog so I went to my picture file and opened my pictures only to realize there weren't many to choose from. It is then that I realized, "I am the WORST about taking pictures!!" This problem did not just happen either, I have been a terrible picture taker my whole mothering life.
It is good that I have realized my picture taking problem, since recognition is the first step to change. (yippee!)
In order to "heal" I needed to figure out "why" I have a "picture taking aversion" and after much soul searching I feel I have come up with the top three reason why I am "shutter box challenged."
1. My mom never took pictures.
That's right, the mother is always to blame. I'm sure my kids will have plenty of things to blame on me. Harsh but true, my mom never took pictures. Therefor,I never learned to take pictures when I was growing up. (I did, however, learn to cook. Hopefully this will make up for my lack of "clicking" the shutter).
2. I was always too fat.
Sad but true, this has been an excuse that has come to haunt me over the years. The trouble with this one is 15 years ago when I was too fat, I looked pretty good! I blew it!
3. I like to enjoy the day and NOT just take the pictures.
This is one excuse that I am actually proud of. I really DO enjoy the day. I love cooking for my family, playing games or enjoying whatever activity we are doing. (What can I say, some moms "click", I cook)(not bad).
I hope you don't think that you weren't loved. I hope you have some amazing memories of growing up in my home. I'm sure you know that, in my home, love is not measured by a clicking shutter, but by the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen(twisted, but true).
So, when you bring your kids to my house and want to take a trip down memory lane, don't expect a huge library of meticulously scrapbooked pages documenting your amazing childhood. I hold those memories in my heart where I can cherish them everyday. They are ready to come out and be shared whenever we sit down to a good meal, stroll on the beach, camp or play at a lake. We can play "remember when" for hours and hours and we can laugh and cry together. Just like I do with my brothers and sisters.
Love you kiddos, Mom
I was wanting to post some Christmas pictures to my blog so I went to my picture file and opened my pictures only to realize there weren't many to choose from. It is then that I realized, "I am the WORST about taking pictures!!" This problem did not just happen either, I have been a terrible picture taker my whole mothering life.
It is good that I have realized my picture taking problem, since recognition is the first step to change. (yippee!)
In order to "heal" I needed to figure out "why" I have a "picture taking aversion" and after much soul searching I feel I have come up with the top three reason why I am "shutter box challenged."
1. My mom never took pictures.
That's right, the mother is always to blame. I'm sure my kids will have plenty of things to blame on me. Harsh but true, my mom never took pictures. Therefor,I never learned to take pictures when I was growing up. (I did, however, learn to cook. Hopefully this will make up for my lack of "clicking" the shutter).
2. I was always too fat.
Sad but true, this has been an excuse that has come to haunt me over the years. The trouble with this one is 15 years ago when I was too fat, I looked pretty good! I blew it!
3. I like to enjoy the day and NOT just take the pictures.
This is one excuse that I am actually proud of. I really DO enjoy the day. I love cooking for my family, playing games or enjoying whatever activity we are doing. (What can I say, some moms "click", I cook)(not bad).
I hope you don't think that you weren't loved. I hope you have some amazing memories of growing up in my home. I'm sure you know that, in my home, love is not measured by a clicking shutter, but by the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen(twisted, but true).
So, when you bring your kids to my house and want to take a trip down memory lane, don't expect a huge library of meticulously scrapbooked pages documenting your amazing childhood. I hold those memories in my heart where I can cherish them everyday. They are ready to come out and be shared whenever we sit down to a good meal, stroll on the beach, camp or play at a lake. We can play "remember when" for hours and hours and we can laugh and cry together. Just like I do with my brothers and sisters.
Love you kiddos, Mom
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