A Tag from Anna Kaarina

1. What time did you get up this morning? Today... Something like... Hmm, I can't remember. Hmm well, Yesterday... 4 a.m. (with Max) and then again at 6:10 with Max.

2. Diamonds or pearls? Square diamond on my lovely wedding ring. But I do think Pearls are lovely.

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Horton hears a Who

4. What is your favorite TV show? ABC Home Makeover... or Design shows on HGTV when I have cable which is not the case at the moment. :(

5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Hot chocolate and sometimes cereal or nothing.

6. What is your middle name? Diane ( i like it)

7. What food do you dislike? Mushrooms for sure (bleh!), most fish

8. What is your favorite CD at this moment? Does that one song in Enchanted count? "How will she know?"

9. What kind of car do you drive? White Toyota Sienna Minivan

10. Favorite sandwich? Chicken Salad Sandwich with celery, water chestnuts, grapes... on fresh croissant roll.

11. What characteristic do you despise most? Arrogance. Can't stand it!

12. Favorite item of clothing? Comfy Jeans with a slight bit of stretch

13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you
go? Today ... Australia

14. Favorite brand of clothing? ummm... Mossimo clearance (since all I buy is Target and I know no different presently)

15. Where would you retire to? A mission with Jimmy

16. What is your most recent memorable birthday? Well - I remember in the 4th grade Sally and I went to see Rocky IV and then had a Jello cake. That was happy. And I loved my completely strawberry shortcake birthday when I was 6. And I remember Desert Storm started on my birthday when I was 15. That was sadness!

17. What is your favorite sport to watch? Basketball or track

18. Furthest place you are sending this? To infinity and beyond.

19. Person you expect to blog the tag first? Mary! (do you still like tags Mar?)

20. Are you a morning person or a night person? Well, when I was up with Max at 6:10, it was so pleasant and quiet. I kindof liked it and realized why people like to get up before their kids. But generally I love to sleep in forever after my kids wake up which isn't realistic. I think I got myself in the habit of staying up late to think and have my quiet time... but I need to switch that to morning so I can see the sunrise. Long answer - are these supposed to be brief?

21. What is your shoe size? 9 - 9.5 (one time in the 9th grade Jeff Gee told me that people with big feet were really smart. And then he said I was really smart. Boys are nice that way, aren't they!)

22. Pets? I really, really, really don't love pets. I'll never have one - except maybe a fish for the kiddies.

23. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? Today when I went to see our new house they had installed a black stove, a white microwave, and a white dishwasher. It looked super tacky with the dark cupboards and counters. Luckily, it was a mistake and they will be putting in a black dishwasher and microwave to match.

24. What did you want to be when you were little? An elementary school teacher and a mom.

25. How are you today? Slightly on the grouchy side. Slightly on the impatient side. Slightly wishing for a break.

28. What is your favorite candy? Dark Chocolate with raspberry or orange.

29. What is your favorite flower? Gerbera Daisy (and I'd have to say Tulips with all the lovely spring colors around)

30. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? May 23... we close on our house.

31. What are you listening to right now? cars driving by outside and Max squawking upstairs... kids outside and a dog barking.

32. What was the last thing you ate? Corn Chowder, bisquits with jam and butter, pineapple, pears, and milk.

33. Do you wish on stars? sure thing man!

34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Is this a Miss America Question? How about banana cream!

35. How is the weather right now? Chilly with loads of fresh air. Awesome!

36. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Dave ... the home guy... asking him if they were going to swap out the appliances to match.

37. Favorite soft drink? Fresca

38. Favorite restaurant? Ruth's Chris... for my non-realistic choice? I've only been there twice but I thought the steak divine. Realistic choice...uhhhh. maybe Firebirds... I like their bread and Bacon Salad. Do you like bread?

39. Hair color? blondie

40. What was your favorite toy as a child? Strawberry shortcake dolls.

41. Ocean or Lake? Ocean... I'll take the Atlantic off the coast of Florida

42. Hugs or kisses? i'll take hugs all day long.

43. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate.

44. Coffee or tea? Herbal peppermint tea like once a year for indigestion.

45. Do you want your friends to do this tag? For sure man!

46. What is under your bed? Probably a few toys of the kiddies. Nothing in storage under there at present. Maybe a few monsters waiting to grab my feet.

47. What did you do last night? Went on my first real date since Maxwell was born with my true love. We went to the Mt. Timp temple and ate dinner at Los Hermanos in Lindon. Loved the date!

48. What are you afraid of? dieing before I get to raise my kids. But I'm trying not to fear that... and just have faith that all will be well.

49. Salty or sweet? Dude - I love salt. And yeah - I love sugar too.

50. How many keys on your key ring? 3 ...1 for the van... 1 for Jimmy's car... 1 for the house.

51. How many years at your current job? 5 years & almost 7 months (since Hannah was born and I acquired the title of Mother)

52. Favorite day of the week? Sunny days with Happy kiddies

53. How many towns have you lived in? Seven towns. Five States. Now don't ask how many times I've moved... that would be oh so many to count.

54. Do you make friends easily? Well... here's the scoop. It seems like I barely make some good friends in the ward... and then we move. So, I think it takes me about 1 - 2 years to find people I can trust and click with. I'm so not into dramatic girly relationships so I try to avoid the gossip and drama. But I think if I made more efforts to call people and get together, it would be better for me. Sigh...

55. How many people will you send this to? I think like a million people read my blog... like totally!

56. How many will respond? Like I think Mary might.. and like... perhaps a few sisters and cousins. And like ... I think Alisa and Coralee would be all over receiving a tag like this. Like... I'd totally love it DUDE!