Ten on Tuesday

Welcome to Tuesday!  I hope everyone enjoyed the extra day off!  I know I did!  This weeks questions were provided by Akirah at Quarter Life Lady and of course sponsored by Chelsea.

1. From your childhood, what do you miss most about summer vacation?
Swimming parties at grandma's house.  My grandma used to have a pool and my birthday is in August.  So, every year we always had a big swim party for my birthday.  Also, my good friend in high school had a pool and there was always swimming going on there in the summer. 

2. Are you going anywhere on vacation this summer?
We do not have any plans past June 26th (baby's due date).  We have spent a summer vacation and then some preparing for baby boy so we have no plans to go anywhere.  Plus I can't imaging taking him out of town so young and I really can't imagine leaving him at this point.  We are, however, already planning our vacation for next year!  Can't wait!

3. What foods do you like to barbecue?
I love BBQ.  Especially beef brisket.  Ribs are awesome but can be messy and hard to eat.  My friend also does the best chicken on the grill.  I am not a 'griller' so I can't say there is anything I like to grill. 

4. How do you celebrate the fourth of July?
We don't really have a yearly tradition.  As long as we're doing something with family or friends then we are good.  We may have a 1 week old this 4th of July so we actually might not participate this year.  We'll see.

5. What’s your favorite beverage to drink in the summertime?
My favorite beverage at all times of the year is Dr. Pepper.  There's nothing better than an ice cold DP.

6. What movie are you looking forward to seeing this summer?
I have no idea.  We are not big movie buffs and rarely actually go to the theater.  Can someone tell me what movies are coming out, then I can try to pick one I'd want to see?!  ;)

7. In the car: windows down or AC?
This is TX so windows must be up and AC on at all times.  It's already started getting into the 90's in May so this summer is going to be brutal. 

8. Have you ever had a summer fling?
I don't think so.  I don't think I've had any love connections due to summer time. 

9. Do you wear sunscreen?
Of course!  I will be cherry red in no time if I do not wear sunscreen.  This past weekend I had SPF70 on my face and SPF50 on my body and I was outside for maybe 2-3 hours.  Luckily I didn't get too burned. 

10. Do you have any favorite summertime activities?
Swimming, eating watermelon, hanging out with family or friends.  We don't really have access to a pool close by so the pool parties are few and far in between now.  Sad.  ;)  Oh and going to Schlitterbahn was and is still one of the best summer time activities ever.  If you're ever in New Braunsfels, Tx you MUST go!

I hope everyone has a great summer!  I think mine will be awesome. 

Blast From The Past

So. . . I've been sorting through some old files on my computer and I came across a file of pictures that reminded me of several things I've never told you about, so I thought I'd update you. 

We went on a Carnival Cruise in 2009 to celebrate our 3 year anniversary.  It was a great vacation!  I can't wait to go on another cruise!  We had an awesome time and best of all - no cell phone connection for 7 glorious days.  We went swimming with the stingrays, snorkeling in a cave, and zip lining and kayaking in Jamaica. 

We went to Galveston with Curtis' dad, step-mom and other family members - just to hang out.

This is a wreath I made my mommy-in-law.

I had a great birthday dinner with my friends and family - this was August of 2010.

I went wedding dress shopping with my gorgeous sister (well, one of my gorgeous sisters)!

Celebrated my hubby's birthday - Dallas Cowboys style!

We went to Corpus Christi in November of 2010 for a short anniversary celebration.  We had just found out we're going to be parents!  We ate at a two story Whataburger - for reals!  (that was not the highlight of the trip - just so you know - but I thought the Whataburger was cool. Haha)



I have more pics but I think I've filled you in on those events.  I'll try not to wait so long to post pics next time.  :)

Love,

Stef

Ten on Tuesday

This weeks questions are provided by the Mrs. Chelsea herself.

1. Have you ever used Craigslist?
I have checked it out before but never contacted anyone or posted anything. 

2. Can you sew?
Not a bit.  I can sew a button or fix a seam but that is it!  I don't think that counts as sewing.

3. Do you pour syrup on your pancakes or dip your pancakes in the syrup?
You have to pour the syrup ON the pancakes!

4. Rain storms: Love them or hate them?
Both.  I generally love them unless they are super fierce and scary while driving.  Other than that, I'm ok with the thunder and lightning - it's really cool!

5. Do you like swimming?
Yes.  I grew up swimming and my grandma's pool all the time.  My birthday is in August, which means in this SE Texas heat, you have to basically be in water if you're out of doors or you'll dry up and die.  (too dramatic?)

I do not like to swim in the SE Texas ocean where you can't even see your knee caps much less what crazy creatures are about to eat you, and rivers are OK if they're not too murky.

6. What kind of drink do you order at Sonic?
OMG - you have to get the strawberry limeade chiller.  Don't look up the calorie count online, just order it!  It's amazing.  If not that, then I love their chocolate malt or just a good ole Dr. Pepper (add vanilla if you wanna get crazy!)  But since having the strawberry chiller, I pretty much HAVE to order it.

7. Are you funny?
Ummm. . . I'd say not exactly.  I think I can be funny.  I'm funnier around my close friends and definitely when around my sisters, but on a general - daily basis - I'd say probably not.  I dunno, what do you think?  You read my blog.  ;)

8. At what age will your kids get cell phones?
Hopefully never.  Just kidding, kinda - He can have a cell when he starts leaving the house to do his 'own thing'.  But you better believe there will be rules.

9. What’s your favorite vegetable?

Does corn count?  Some people say corn is not a true vegetable, but I love it.  I could write a whole blog about how much I love corn, it's awesome delishiousness.  If you know me in real life, you've probably heard me talk about corn or seen me devour corn.  I know it doesn't really provide super amazing nutrition but it sure does taste super amazing.  I could eat corn with every meal - seriously!  How much more do you want to know about my love for corn?  . . . . You're good?  . . . . Ok.  

10. Were you a Girl Scout?
No.  I would have gotten fat off the thin mints.  I'm glad they only sell them once a year - I have no thin mint self control.