11 Random Things

My good friend Ashley at We are Expecting Miracles tagged me to participate in this fun "getting to know you" type blog post. It was fun to read about her and know a little more about her since we don't get to see each other in real life very often these days. So, I thought it would be fun to participate too.

Rules

1. Post these rules
2. You must post 11 random things about yourself
3. Answer the questions set for you in their post
4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer
5. Go to their blog and tell them you've tagged them
6. Tag 11 people

My Random Things:

1. I am a huge football fan. I love the Razorbacks, but unless they're playing, I prefer NFL to College football. But I watch college football anytime it's on also. I've been to 2 NFL games (Vikings games, of course! The first one will be forever etched into my memory. I was in the same building as BRETT FAVRE. Have I ever showed you guys my Valentine's gift from my husband last year?? I should do that some time. And all of you girls will think I'm K-A-RAZY...) (Also, have I told you that when we drove in and around Hattiesburg last year, I looked into every pick-up we passed for him?? :) (Seriously, not crazy- just a big fan!)  and I'd love to go to more! I'm like the husband that many wives complain about. On Sundays, I like to lay around and do nothing but eat snacks and watch football. (I feel sorry for those poor husbands, by the way!) I will be going into my post football depression soon :(

2. I hate cleaning. All of it. I do it, but I hate it.

3. I love driving a mini van. I'm so glad I was able to go back to a van last year.

4. You'd never know I grew up on a farm, I'm more of an indoor/city girl type.

5. I haven't had a mani or a pedi in over 2 years.

6. All 3 of my children were delivered in the same room, of the same hospital, by the same doctor.

7. I love to cook.

8. I have a major sweet tooth. (And am currently losing weight that I've gained over the last 18 months or so. So, not too many desserts lately!)

9.I have lived in 5 different houses since I've been married.

10. I have personally had 7 different vehicles since I've been married.

11. The color I wear most often is black.

Ashley's 11 questions for me

1. What was your favorite childhood toy?
Off the top of my head, I'd say I was most excited to get a Pogo Ball.

2. What do you like best about your husband/significant other?
Sappy, I know, but hard to pick just one thing!! Ummmm... I'd say his tender heart.

3. What is your favorite dessert?
This is also hard to just pick one! I guess I'd have to say Cheesecake.

4. Describe one of your most memorable vacation experiences.
We went on a cruise with all 3 of our kids to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary in 2009. We were gone 10 days. It was amazing! We drove to Jacksonville, Florida to catch the boat (the drive was the worst part! Our youngest was only 2 and was potty training...) We went to Key West and the Bahamas. SO fun!! It was our first vacation (other than visiting family) in our 10 years of marriage.

5. What do you like to do to relax/unwind?
Read in a hot bath.

6. What is the most random thing in your closet?
A Ziploc bag full of random small fall decor items that I forgot to put in the tub when I took the fall decor down.

7. If money wasn't an object, what "luxury items" would you put in your house?
#1 would definately be a hot tub outside. Other than that, I would say a big enough soaker tub to lay all the way down in, a media room and a play room. (I guess the main issue would be the space to do those things!) Oh, and a 6 burner stove and 2 full size wall ovens!

8. What trait do you admire in others that you wish you possessed?
This is a physical characteristic, but it came to my mind first. Clear skin. I struggle with acne and it's the worst :(

9. What is your favorite fast-food restaurant?
Schlotzsky's

10. You are having dinner with 3 of your favorite celebrities. Who are you with and what are you talking about?
Tim Tebow, Brett Favre, and Elizabeth Hasselbeck.  I'd talk football and faith with Tim. The thing I'd most like to talk to him about would be his family's orphanage in the Phillipines. My husband and I have felt called to missions in the future and we'd most like to work in orphan care somewhere in the world. With Brett, I'd just tell him I love him and ask him to tell me football stories of the glory days. With Elizabeth, I'd love to talk about what it's like to be married to an (ex)NFL player, living in the city, being famous and also about cooking. She just wrote a cookbook, apparently, she can cook too! And she is just so darn pretty and seems really sweet.

11. What is your current favorite brand of shoe?
Toms

My 11 questions for you
1.  If there was one place you could travel to, what would it be?
2. Name 3 things from your "bucket list".
3. If you were stranded on a desert island, what 5 items would you want to have with you?
4. If you could have a housekeeper, a personal chef, or a personal trainer, which would you choose?
5. What was your favorite Christmas gift you received this year?
6. What is your favorite book?
7. What would your dream job be?
8. What is one thing in your life that you regret?
9. What is the farthest place you've ever traveled to?
10. Who is your favorite famous person?
11. What is your #1 beauty secret/tip?
 
The people I'm tagging are:
1. Carrie
2. Sonya
3. Rachel
4. Amber
5. Courtney
6. Catherine
7. Ashley
8. Liz
9. Carrie
10. Sara
 
If you don't want to or don't have time to do it, no biggie! I just thought I'd like to learn more about each of you if you did have the time :)