I finally did 10 random facts about myself

So Jean tagged me a while ago, and some other peeps did too, and it has taken a very long time for me to actually sit down and do it. Here goes.

10 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MYSELF:

1. I always like to have sweet and salty together. Whenever I eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I like to have something salty and have something sweet to eat to compliment each other. For example, when I eat breakfast and I have eggs and toast, I need to have some fruit or some orange juice with it because I need to eat something sweet with the thing that is salty or just not sweet.

2. I'm kind of a clean freak. My family would probably make fun of me and say, "Kind of?" I like things clean and I like things organized. That is just how I roll.

3. I absolutely love to spend time with my family. Living in California with no family around makes spending time with them extremely difficult. Caleb and I usually take a couple trips to Utah and Idaho every year. But beyond that, I usually have to plan a few extra trips with just me and the kids. That way I can travel without Caleb having to take more time off work, and I still get to see and hang out with my family.

4. I love to do crafty-ish type things. I like to scrapbook, make cards, toll paint, sew, and even make me and my family's Halloween costumes. I always want to be more crafty and make more things, but I don't always have the means, and I'm not as good as I wished I was at being creative. Plus, I'm pretty slow at all those crafty things I like to do.

5. I'm a speed talker and a loud talker. My family can definitely attest to that. I usually start out in a conversation at a normal speed and my voice isn't too loud yet. But then when I get into a conversation, espeically when I'm kind of excited, I get louder and louder, and talk faster and faster. I don't even realize I'm doing it, it just comes so naturally. The worst part about being so loud when I talk is that I passed it along to Aiden, who speaks in 2 volumes: Loud and Louder!

6. I hate doing laundry. I don't know why but it is by far the worst part of any type of cleaning for me. Almost every time I do the laundry, I put it on my bed to fold, and it stays there all day. Then the evening comes, and it is getting closer and closer to bedtime, and I need to clean off my bed so I can go to sleep. So I end up putting the clean clothes back in the laundry basket so I can fold them the next day. The next day comes, and I dump the clean clothes back on my bed, and they continue to sit there until the evening and bedtime comes again. It is quite the process. I probably spend more time moving and removing the clothes than it would take me to actually fold them.

7. I love treats. I am referred to as the treat girl by some peeps. Caleb told me when we first got married that he had never met anyone in his whole life that ate more treats than me. But now he has met more people that like treats just as much as I do: my sisters!

8. When I read a good book, I can't stop. I don't read books all the time (which is a good thing) because once I get started, I can't seem to stop. I have read 500-700 page books in a day or two because I can't put them down. Lots of times Caleb will try and talk to me and I don't even hear him because I'm so focused on my book.

9. I am extremely competitive at games. I'm not usually one of those people that will get mean when they are competitive, but I am definitely out to win. It is a rare occasion when I can just sit back and enjoy a game for fun without trying to win. (And I can't stand it when Caleb has to pull out the rules and check on every detail, especially when he is already losing.)

10. I have this fear of people not liking me. If I ever have done anything to offend someone, not even knowing it, I feel sick to my stomach inside. I can't stand the thought that someone doesn't like me or that someone has a problem with me. I guess you could say I'm a people pleaser.

11. I decided to do 11 things. I do fast. Caleb does slow. It's a wonder that we are still married.

Mothers Day/Zach's birthday in Clifton

The traditional mother's getting hugged. (the lighting was bad for all of these)
Don't you worry Dad walked up there with his pants pulled up. I couldn't get Birds camera to work faster.
Just chillin, waiting for all the boys (except Zach) to get done with all of the food. (zach did help with some just not at this time I guess.)
Ang and her boys, we missed Josh (and all the rest of you peops that couldn't be there)
Zachary in his new birthday shirt. I don't think this was one of Zach's favorite birthdays, but I was glad we got to go. Thanks Zachary,I love you.
Ern getting hugged by all of the grandkids, it was real cute. (Ern is in there somewhere, that is her hand on Daxi's back)

Blessing Day

Here is our fam on Miles' blessing day. Jeff's mom made his blessing suit. I wish I had a close-up of him, but our gay camera doesn't work right, ever since some guy dropped it on the sidewalk in NYC. So this is as close as it gets. If you came here for the blessing, you could take your own pictures. :)

a few fun times

The boys were throwing helicopters up from the trees in our yard. Hours of good, clean fun.

This is at the National Arboretum in DC.

The boys fed the fish, called Koi with some fish food they had there. These fish were crazy, swimming on top of each other to get the food, plus they had gigantic mouths. Pretty ugly I thought. One of these fish costs about $1,000.

Miles baby blessing day. I wish I put the picture that Miles looks cuter in. Mabes I'll put one more on after this. This is the front of our house. Those azalea bushes are now in full bloom and they are so pretty.

Someone Somewhere hates me....

Hi Peeps,

You all remember my friend Jack? The one who told me he was gay right after helping me move? (the one Dustin and Josh met and claim to have known instantaneously?) Jack called me up the night before I went to Chicago (he's been trying to be good and date a chick) and tells me that he told the chick he was dating that he's attracted to boys (yee!) and she freaked. I don't know why he is surprised.
Anyway, He's like, Erin, I really like hanging out with you, and enjoy the time that we spend together. What do you think about moving our relationship to the next level. WHAT THE FREAK. Previous to this conversation though, is-- that like a month ago, he told me, I had such a great time with you, that I decided to date this other girl. Sweet. Nice semi-backhanded compliment anyway!! Yee, the only guy that wants to date me seriously is Freakin GAY!!!!!

Suckers

Okay for all you freaker peops who won't do my tag. I was just rereading mine to see if everyone would have the same things and they wouldn't. The main ones would be traveling and eating candy. Cin I know most of yours would be different. Holl and Case like half would be different for you and Ang, only like 2 would be different on yours probs. I know all of you will go out in public without mascara so that one is different. All of you don't love history (Cin), all of you don't love crafty things (Cin), all of you don't love shopping (Case I was thinking you on this one, jk wha ha ha) and Alissa this includes you too to do this tag. You guys are all suckers. HOll you aren't a night person anymore, Cin yours would for sure include something about basketball, Case do you like history? I have noticed all of you peeps are commenting about the tag but none of you are doing it. WHY? Is it really that big of a thing, come on peops, it will be fun for everyone to do and read and you all know I am right. Ern you get nothing said to you cuz you really did it, thanks.