Thursday, August 13, 2009

Auntie L!

I got the most hilarious email from my Aunt today. She is too creative and funny! Everyone in my family says I take after her the most. I never really noticed it when I was younger, I just thought we looked alike b/c we have dark hair (my little sis too) and lets face it, my family is VERY small, so the dark haired gals are "alike" and so are the light haired ones. But, as I get older, I am so recognizing our resemblances. My creativity for one, as it may not be at her level just yet, I definitely think I get that from her. My hilariousness, for sure!, although I will admit everyone in my family is pretty darn funny! We are just cool like that! She is also so very kind, smart and selfless. Something I strive to be. She is actually the most selfless person I know (my hubby coming in at a very close second)! Without her, I don't think where our family would be! She is the peacemaker, the neutral party, the one that doesn't sweat the small stuff. All these traits are ones I look up to, ones I hope to fully have (like her) one day. She is amazing & the best Auntie ever (and I DON'T just say that b/c she's my only aunt)..she is TRULY amazing!! I love you Auntie L and am so glad you are in my life. Thanks for your wit, your knowledge, your heart & guidance. We are all so blessed to have you in our lives!!!

...and now for her silly email:

"[Mama G],

About a week or so ago, I found that someone had been using my home computer. This was strange as it’s usually turned off when I’m not there and who’s there but the cats?

After a bit of sleuthing, I found that there were kitty paw prints all over the keyboard and the web history was showing a visit to your website, particularly the entry where you posted photos of [Aunt B's] two dogs. Then I found a piece of paper under the printer, it was a print out of those photos and your web entry with what I must say were some pretty hissy remarks. From what I can gather, both Magic and Callie are ‘fur’ious that two dogs were featured. Being cats, they consider themselves superior in both nature and looks to dogs. It also appears that they phoned Mandy, who apparently is also up at paws. Apparently, Magic and Callie are ok with Mandy being a dog because she’s about their size.

Anyway, the two cats cornered me and insisted that I send you their photos.

This is Magic in her favorite activity (keeping an eye on everything)

And here’s Callie, the beauty queen – Paws up!

Sweet Mandy:

Aren't they so beautiful!!! I love them all and I still remember the first day I met those kitties, I couldn't have been MORE excited! And, although I don't have a picture on-hand of my sweet little Nya, baby girl knows I LOVE her too! Once a second mommy to her, she also holds a very special place in my heart!! I love all my fur-family!!!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

50th Post!!

Yay! I made it to 50 posts!! Double Whoop!! :)

Whoop! Whoop!

The trend among the blog world seems to be to do a special post when you hit 100. When this time comes around, I've noticed that they do a "100 things you might not know about me" post. Uhh...I don't think I could come up with 100 semi-interesting (let alone, interesting) things about myself, so I'll try 5o!

Here we go!
  1. I've never been outside the country.
  2. I've only visited (not including just driven thru) 16 states. Yikes!
  3. I'm shy..super shy! ..but outgoing! How does that work?
  4. I'm better face to face, one on one, rather than on the phone or with a big group.
  5. I'm so not a phone person!
  6. I hate the term "acquaintance"...if you're my friend, you're my best friend! I don't have patience for anything else.
  7. I think I'm considered raw. Sometimes I say what I feel w/o thinking it thru.
  8. I hate hurting people's feelings tho! Promise!!
  9. I never thought I would get married.
  10. I always knew I'd be a mama!
  11. I absolutely love being a wife and mama! They are my greatest joys!
  12. I still don't feel part of the "mom world" ..I feel like I'm on the outside looking in.
  13. My babe is 16 months...and yes, I still feel this way!
  14. I so do not miss going out to the bars every weekend or dating!
  15. I do miss going out dancing, though!
  16. Me & my babe dance to my sis's Rihanna cd at least twice a week! Love it!
  17. I used to hate cooking, but now I like it.
  18. I'm not that good at cooking. ha!
  19. I'm obsessed with reality tv.
  20. I love surprises!!
  21. I hate getting hints about a surprise.
  22. I used to love to hike. I miss it. A lot!
  23. I love the ocean & the beach. My best naps have been on the beach!
  24. I tried wakeboarding a few times & I loved it! I want to do it more!
  25. I only brush my hair when I straighten it. That's not often.
  26. I like funky purses. I'm ready for a new one, actually!
  27. I try to stay away from Target & BabiesRus..they are dangerous! ;) Seriously.
  28. And Hobby Lobby. Ahem.
  29. I love playing games/cards.
  30. I think my dog is the best snuggler EVER! Yup, better than my hubby. lol.
  31. I use terms like "lol" "omg" "tmi" "lmao" in normal, every day, conversation.
  32. It annoys me when other people do it though. Except for "omg"..that's just cute!
  33. I like road trips..when I'm not driving!
  34. People say I have an accent. I still don't hear it.
  35. I can bend my thumb back & touch my arm. Back people...not front!
  36. I can do that too..but who can't?
  37. I licked my elbow once. No lie! It hurt.
  38. I wash my hands at least 15+ times a day.
  39. I hate the feeling of something on my hands. Even lotion.
  40. I hate chores. Maybe if it had another name, it wouldn't seem so horrible.
  41. I didn't really wear makeup (besides mascara/lip gloss) until I got a job at Clinique. Weird, huh?
  42. I was actually really good at that job & I loved it! :)
  43. I quit a job at a Cat Hospital on my 2nd day. A cat died & I cried. The boss was not happy. It was not the place for me!
  44. I also quit a job with a note. On my 2nd day. The perves were just not for me! lol.
  45. I love decorating and creating. I need to do both more often!
  46. I love taking pictures. I used to love being in them, too.
  47. I'm not a very good speller. I spellcheck everything!
  48. I think my face (as a whole) is my best physical feature.
  49. I think my silliness is my best quality.
  50. I hate having to spell my last name All-The-Time...but LOVE being a Heckathorn!!

Whoa! I did it!! Did you make it to the end?? Haha.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Not Me Monday!

I did not discover how marvelously addicted I am to QT coffee after cleaning my car, landscaping, cleaning the pool, playing with Goose, swimming with Goose, cooking meals, taking 3 walks, playing more with Goose, swimming again, cooking more meals, bathing Goose and while rocking him sweetly to sleep, realizing I had not stopped moving all day!

I also did not slack the entire next day pretty much erasing all the energy I had the prior day while wishing I had went to QT that morning!!! I so do not need coffee to get my butt in gear!

I sooo did not leave the keys to my car outside the whole day after washing it, leaving it totally open to theft! I am way more responsible than that!

There is no way I have totally praised myself for the landscaping I did, even though I only completed 1/2 of the front yard! Playing with Goose is way more fun, though!! ;)

What did you not do last week?