Life Meme

I found this on someone's blog awhile back. It was when I was surfing around, looking for new ones to read. Now that I am just lounging in bed, with nothing to do, I thought I'd do it.

I've done it. Once was enough.
*I've done it and want to do it again.
Have not, plan to
Did not, don't want to
(will make comments in red)

1. Bought everyone in the bar a drink (I'm a southern girl, the boys should buy ME drinks)

*2. Swam with dolphins

3. Climbed a mountain

4. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive (I don't know about a Ferrari... some other beautiful, expensive car) (Aston Martin)

5. Been inside the Great Pyramid

6. Held a tarantula (why the hell would I want to do that? I hate spiders. I'm allergic)

*7. Taken a candlelit bath with someone

*8. Said "I love you" and meant it (every single day)

*9. Hugged a tree

10. Bungee jumped (I have no desire to do this. At all.)

11. Visited Paris (this one I plan on doing in 2008)

12. Watched a lightning storm at sea (at sea? I hate lightning)

*13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise (millions of times)

14. Seen the Northern Lights (The Northern Lights? What? I want to travel more so, sure!)

15. Gone to a huge sports game (I really want to go to the Super Bowl one day but, I'm-we-are more College football fans. Going to the Sugar Bowl is a big deal)

16. Walked the stairs to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables (I've never actually grown my own but, I've eaten other people's that they have grown)

18. Touched an iceberg

19. Slept under the stars

*20. Changed a baby's diaper (many)

21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon

22. Watched a meteor shower

*23. Gotten drunk on champagne (it doesn't take much)

*24. Given more than you can afford to charity

*25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope

*26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment (the church giggles)

27. Had a food fight

28. Bet on a winning horse

29. Asked out a stranger (the other southern girl thing)

30. Had a snowball fight (I hate the cold)

*31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can (LOVE this)

32. Held a lamb

33. Seen a total eclipse (I'm not sure about this. I may have. Whatever)

34. Ridden a roller coaster (in Disney World but, I'm not a fan)

35. Hit a home run (I played softball but not well)

*36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking (yes, I love this but I'm a good dancer. Just saying)

*37. Adopted an accent for an entire day (used to do this all the time)

*38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for a moment

39. Had two hard drives for your computer (I don't even know... is this a big "whoa")

40. Visited all 50 states (traveling is my big new goal)

41. Taken care of someone who was drunk

*42. Had amazing friends

43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country (I've danced with strangers but, I've never been to a foreign country)

44. Watched wild whales

45. Stolen a sign (street sign) (I have been in the car with someone- that counts)

46. Backpacked in Europe

47. Taken a road trip

48. Gone rock climbing

*49. Midnight walk on the beach (I've done a lot on the beach. You know, got married and all that)

50. Gone sky diving

51. Visited Ireland

52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love

53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger’s table and had a meal with them

54. Visited Japan

55. Milked a cow

56. Alphabetized your CDs (I am NOT that girl)

*57. Pretended to be a superhero (I have pretended to be everything)

*58. Sung karaoke

*59. Lounged around in bed all day

60. Played touch football

61. Gone scuba diving

*62. Kissed in the rain

*63. Played in the mud

*64. Played in the rain

65. Gone to a drive-in theater

66. Visited the Great Wall of China

67. Started a business

68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken

69. Toured ancient cities

70. Taken a martial arts class (I've been thinking about doing this after I lose some weight)

71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight (Is this a video game?)

72. Gotten Married

73. Been in a movie

74. Crashed a party

75. Gotten divorced

76. Gone without food for 5 days

77. Made cookies from scratch

78. Won first prize in a costume contest (Oh Me God-Cooper said that-I did! In 3rd grade at Julie's party)

79. Ridden a gondola in Venice (Really wanna do this)

80. Gotten a tattoo (Luke forbids it. I'd like one)

81. Rafted the Snake River

82. Been on television news programs as an “expert” (I was on the news before for some Earth Day thing not an expert)

*83. Got flowers for no reason

*84. Performed on stage (one of my very favorite things to do in the world) Performed on stage

85. Been to Las Vegas

*86. Recorded music

87. Eaten shark (not shark but other crazy things like: alligator, frog, squirrel, turtle, snake, deer, elk, ummm)

88. Kissed on the first date

89. Gone to Thailand

90. bought a house

91. Been in a combat zone

92. Buried one/both of your parents

93. Been on a cruise ship

94. Spoken more than one language fluently (I'm understanding more and more French but, I'd love to learn and speak it)

95. Performed in Rocky Horror

96. Raised children (hope this starts soon)

97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour (been to quite a few concerts...)

99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country

100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over (done under duress, a horrible mistake, terrible time in our lives)

101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge

*102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was looking (another thing I do all the time and I just crank up the performance if I think other people in cars are looking)

103. Had plastic surgery (never done it but, not ruling it out at all)

104. Survived an accident that you shouldn’t have survived

105. Wrote articles for a large publication (What a dream that would be)

106. Lost over 100 pounds (I'd love to lose a lot of weight)

107. Held someone while they were having a flashback (not further discussing, at least not today)

108. Piloted an airplane (never thought of this but that would be fun)

*109. Touched a stingray (there is a picture)

110. Broken someone’s heart

*111. Helped an animal give birth

112. Won money on a tv game show (I have always wanted to be on a game show. I LOVE them.)

113. Broken a bone (cracked my kneecap 3 years ago in a car accident and doctors think I broke my nose when I was little and it never was fixed)

114. Gone on an African photo safari (I want to go on an African safari)

115. Had a facial part pierced other than your ears

*116. Fired a rifle, shotgun or pistol (all of the above and I'm a good shot)

117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild (that's dangerous)

*118. Ridden a horse

119. Had major surgery

120. Had a snake as a pet

121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon

122. slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours

123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states

124. Visited all 7 continents

125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days (not fond of small boats)

126. Eaten kangaroo meat

127. Eaten sushi

*128. had your picture in the newspaper

*129.Changed someone's mind about something you care about deeply (I'm very persuasive)

*130. Gone back to school (plan to go back again)

131. Parasailed

132. Touched a cockroach (HELL NO)

*133. Eaten Fried Green Tomatoes (yummy)

134. Read The Iliad - and the Odyssey

135. Selected one “important” author who you missed in school, and read

136.Killed and prepared an animal for eating

137. Skipped all your school reunions

*138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language

139. Been elected to public office

140. Written your own computer language

141. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream

142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care

143. Built your own PC from parts

144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn’t know you

145. Had a booth at a street fair

146. Dyed your hair

147. Been a DJ

148. Shaved your head

149. Caused a car accident

150. Saved someone’s life

This took forever! It was fun, though. It was fun to think about all the stuff I have done and want to do. Please do this and let me know.

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Checkin' In

Labels: blah, holiday, illness, Luke

Movie Marathon (I'm Very Cool)

I've been watching soooo much TV (nothing new, right) lately. But, there is a difference. I have been watching Entourage on DVD from Netflix (if you want to discuss-PLEASE-go to the other blog)(don't spoil anything for me, though!). I've also been watching on my laptop because we only have one DVD player, it's in the living room and Luke's been watching football.

I got a bunch of DVDs when I joined some kinda club or something... before Kelli helped me see the light with Netflix, so I'm gonna be watching those too. I watched one that I had high hopes for the other night and *le sigh*, 'eh. It was this one:

"Friends With Money" is about three rich couples and their lone single, poor friend played by Jennifer Aniston. It was not unwatchable or anything, although I do have some big gripes. Dying to know if any of you have seen it and agree with what I have to say. What do I have to say? Well, Jennifer Aniston's character, Olivia, is never really explained adequately. Meaning, how did she become friends with this group of people? It seems that she was friends with Franny (played by a horrible looking Joan Cusack who I usually love) first and then introduced to Jane (Frances McDormand- great in her role) and Christine (Catherine Keener- pretty good). Plus, Jennifer Aniston plays Olivia so similar to the way she portrays Justine in "The Good Girl". I really liked that movie and I liked Aniston in it. I don't know, I just thought this movie could've been better.

I'll be watching "Hairspray" today. The original John Waters one with Ricki Lake was a favorite of mine when I was younger. I have seen it LOTS of times. I'm very anxious to see what is different about this one.
This movie was recommended to me by my dear friend, Naomi. She said she thinks I'll love it because of the costumes, makeup, etc. I'm looking forward to it.
This movie is about the life and death of George Reeves, TV's superman (Ben Affleck). It was nominated for awards and stuff. I'll let you know how I like these.

Labels: blog friends, Movies, new blog

Buzz

It's all divorce and pregnancies with a wedding thrown in and Oscar de la Hoya having ANOTHER baby. So many woman are pregnant in Hollywood... Some should be delivering soon. Nicole, Christina... Brendan Fraser and his wife, Afton, have split after nine years of marriage. They have three children: Griffin Arthur, Holden Fletcher and Leland Francis.
Oscar de la Hoya and his wife welcomed their second child together, Nina Lauren Nenitte de la Hoya, Sunday in San Juan. They also have a son, Oscar Gabriel, aged two. Oscar also is the father of Shanna Moakler's eight-year-old, Atiana Cecilia de la Hoya and two other children, Jacob (9) and Devon (7) by two other woman. Devon's mother is former dancer Angelique Desbrow. 5 children- 4 mothers...

Labels: babies, Celebs, divorce, gossip, weddings

The Georgia Kiddies- Christmas Edition

Labels: Cal, Christmas, Eden, family, Saylor

Christmas Day Part II

Labels: Christmas, daddy, family, Luke, mom, my camera

Rumor? Updated (12/30 6:58 PM)

The Daily Mail is reporting that Nicole Kidman is pregnant with husband Keith Urban's child. More details as they become available...

Labels: Celebs, gossip, pregnancies, rumors

A Joke, Right?

Labels: Celebs, gossip, pics, pregnancies

Muffin's Christmas Morning

Labels: Christmas, muffin, pictures

Mini-Buzz

Labels: adoption, babies, Celebs, engaged, gossip

LCR

Labels: family, fun, pictures

Let's See If This Works

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A Christmas Story- So Far

It's 1:15 on Christmas Day and let me tell you what I've done today- SLEPT. I was so tired. Luke woke me up (early) to give me my present from him. It's a right-hand ring, a 14K gold diamond filigree ring. It kinda looks like leaves and vines, I'll get a picture ASAP. After that, I went back to sleep. I woke up again to feed Layla, pee and went back to sleep. I have a small headache and I'm hungry now.

Today, we are going to mom's to just lay around and do nothing. Justin and Shannon are with her mom, some family will stop by throughout the day, Isabelle, Olivier and the baby are there... should be no fuss. Tonight, we'll play LCR with Mrs J and her family (Holly!).

I got a ton of presents, including a digital camera. Now, I can be a real blogger and take pictures of everything I do and see. I also got a red coat, black boots, perfume, pajamas, slippers, 2 pairs of pants, an outfit with matching shoes, a food processor, an LSU sweatshirt, earrings, bathstuff, lip gloss... I'm so so blessed.

Ok, Luke's ready to leave.

(Updated) I'm so tired, my head hurts, my house is a mess, my kitchen is pretty empty... It's the big Christmas hangover.

Rundown-
Monday- we went to my grandparent's house and had a great time! I wore a red and black swirly pattern tunic, black pants and wedge shoes. I didn't have my camera yet but, pictures were taken. The kids were fun! The food was soooo good. We had: fried turkey, honey-baked ham, green bean casserole, corn pone, rice dressing, cornbread dressing, sweet potatoes, broccoli cheese casserole, fruit salad, chocolate covered pretzels, my oreo truffles... So good!

Yesterday, we did go to mom's house. Isabelle, Olivier and bebe Zoe were still there. Zoe is so cute and I have some great pictures of her. She sleeps all spread out, arms splayed out, it's adorable. She is so good. I got to hold her for a while and Luke held her hands and played with her and it was so so so sweet. I LOVE seeing him with kids. I've never seen him with a newborn though and this was sweeter than sweet. Anyway, we ate a lunch of stuffed chicken breast, roast, potatoes, rolls and fruit salad. It was nontraditional but very good. We talked about some traditional French foods and what they eat for Christmas (foi gras- goose liver).

We went to Keith and Susan's house to see what Santa brought the kiddies. They were all so sweet and snuggly. I forgot my camera, though! Daniel was playing Nintendo DS and was so so serious!

We came back to the 'rents' house and had Mrs J and her whole family. Justin and Shannon came back and their were 16 of us, including Zoe. 13 of us played LCR, the dice game and Shannon won the two times that I was sitting there. Mom made a huge pot of soup- turkey, andouille, ourzo, veggies. By 9:30-10:00, I was soooo tired and so was Lukey who went back to work today.

I will play with my camera today and see if I can learn how to adjust it. I'll try to upload the pictures I've taken already.

Labels: Christmas, holidays, life

Wishing You

Love, laughter, happiness, dreams come true, food, fun, hugs, kisses, giving, recieving, smiles, tongues-stuck-out, fa la la la la, and a Merry Christmas!

With Love,

Kristen, Luke, Cooper(Muffin), Kate, Layla and everyone here in the Diary Family. If you have half as much of the above as I, you're a lucky girl!

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A Celebrity Christmas Wedding

In Park City, Utah yesterday (Sunday) Katherine Heigl wed musician Josh Kelly in a small, 30-minute ceremony. T.R Knight (who was also a groomsman), Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers and Kate Walsh were all at the Stein Eriksen Lodge to watch as the Unitarian minister officiated. Katherine wore Oscar de la Renta and walked down the aisle to a song written by her fiancee (now husband). They exchanged vows they wrote themselves- awwwwww! A reception followed.

Labels: Celebs, Katherine Heigl, love, Sarah, weddings

We're Having Twins!

No, not Luke and me (but, did that catch your attention?)- my cousin! I'm very excited about this. Yesterday, we went to Nanny's and got to see the kids and the pregnant mommies. My cousin, Jennifer, is pregnant (due April 2) for her third boy. Her oldest two, Hunter & Mason are so cute! My cousin Robby's wife, Cathleen is 7 weeks pregnant with TWINS! They have a 3-yr-old, Arlee. She is already huge! Not as big as Jen but bigger than a normal 7 week-er. She's not sick, just tired and hungry. I think the babies are both girls. I had a dream the night before I heard they were having twins. I dreamed of Robby with two little girls- babies- and I thought it was Arlee and the new baby but, when I heard Cathleen was carrying twins, I knew! It was twin girls. That's what Cathleen wants.
Lindsey's oldest sister, Heather, has twin girls. I've been bff with Lin for 13+ years so, I was there throughout that whole ordeal. She got bigger everyday it seemed. It was fun and crazy and the twins are sweethearts. They are fraternal and were born big, healthy, beautiful. I waited in the waiting room at the hospital all day that July. Now, the girls love High School Musical and perfume from Libby Lou.
Being around the kids and the pregnant bellies left me thinking. It reinforced the fact that I will be a good mother. I'm natural with children. I love being with them, they love me. The same is true about my Blue. As big and opposing as he may seem, kids love him! For me, kids bring joy, joy, joy to an event. I love the funny things they say (Arlee, who is very spoiled, says she will not feed her new babies, her favorite place to eat is Picadilly, and she loves to shop) and how very smart they really are.
Jennifer didn't have Hunter until she was 27. She's having this boy at 33. Robby is 10 years older than me and didn't have Arlee until he was 33. Cathleen will have the twins at 36. I'll be 27 on January 17. Is it ok that I have not been in such a rush? Yes. There are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many people who'd have me pregnant many times over by now but, I feel this is what's right for me. For us. I love to talk about children, to dream about it and the time is getting closer... I'm ok with having put it off. We were married young but, also, together young.

I would love to be pregnant for Christmas of '08.

Labels: babies, family, twins

Recent Gems

Pewter clutch- Nine West

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Christmas Weekend Plans

Christmas weekend is what I'm calling it because just looking forward to Christmas is ridiculous! Christmas is just one day for goodness sakes and we have plans of Christmas joy on a few days other than just Christmas Day. I'm sure everyone else does, too. This way, all the build-up is not for the one day but, the weekend. Especially if you have family or friends coming in town or you are going out.

We are not going to Georgia. We have only spent one married Christmas in Georgia. I have a hard time with it and it's not important enough to Blue that we go so, we don't. I'm sure that when we have a baby things (may) will change but, until then... His parents are planning to come here in February. He just saw them on his way back from Florida, too. They sent us our presents and we got them last night. I got some Sterling Silver jewelry and a fleece from Old Navy. Luke got a deep fryer and a UGA cooler.

So, the plans. Tonight we are going to mom and dad's for supper. They have not been home for awhile so, it's just a get together. It'll just be "us"- I think. (Us= mom, dad, Luke, Justin, Gus, and me). Bowl games are on, DVRs are full, maybe presents to open (?) Lots to talk about. Attire- jeans, cahz

Saturday- Luke is going to a party, Lin is coming to help me wrap presents.

Sunday- Christmas with the "H" side of the family. This is my daddy's side. We will go to my Nanny's house (she is my dad's sister). LOTS of people. Nanny has 3 children: Robby (married to Cathleen; daughter Arlee, 3, newly pregnant), Jennifer (married to Clint; sons Hunter 6, Mason 3, pregnant with baby boy #3), & Cody (engaged to Carrie). Everyone will be there except Cody & Carrie. We only give gifts to the children. Or try to, at least. My Nanny is resistant. Attire- I will wear maybe dark denim and a tunic/flowy blouse, red patent flats or black suede wedges. It depends on the weather. It's hot today! Luke will wear khaki pants and a polo style pullover.

Monday- Christmas Eve evening has been with the "M" side of the family since before I was born. It's always at my grandparents' house. In attendance- "Us", mamaw, papa, Keith, Susan, Maria, Madison, McKenzie and Daniel. We only buy gifts for the children (fun!) Our family adopts other families to buy presents, clothes, food, etc for and it's so much fun! We eat turkey, brisket (sometimes), ham, sweet potato crunch, rice dressing, cornbread dressing, and who knows what else? Attire- Dressier- I'll wear grey trousers (cuffed) and a pretty red top. Luke will wear slacks and a button-down shirt.

Tuesday- Christmas Day at mom and dad's. This is new. We usually do Christmas Day with the "H" family, one year at mom and dad's, the next year at Nanny's. This year, we are doing that early so, Christmas Day at the manse! No clue what we'll do- watch football, eat, open our presents to each other... That night, we'll play LCR with our family friends. Attire- jeans or jean skirt?

I'm so excited. I have no idea if I'm going to make anything or not. Lindsey makes Oreo balls and since Luke and I love Oreos maybe I'll make those.

I'm sure I'll still be posting because I like it and things don't seem like they'll be too crazy. What are your plans for Christmas weekend?

Labels: Christmas, family, fashion, food, holiday

Christmas With Muffin & Friends

Babies and My Muffin... Love it, love it! My Muffin asked to call me a bunch of times lately. He wants to call "Kwissen." So cute!!

Funny Muffin-ism: Lin got a CC with an angel on it. She is holding a wand and flying over baby Jesus' manger. Muffin said, "Wook, it's majick!" Then, "It's where Chicken Little lives!" How freaking funny is that?

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