Getting to know me!

My friend, Rebecca, did this on her blog and I thought it was a great idea. I even learned a few things about myself that I hadn't thought about before. Maybe my kids will enjoy it someday! Here goes...

1. Started your own blog -Yes, just recently in fact. I'm still learning!!
2. Slept under the stars -Yes, when I was a little girl. I won't do it now because 1) I hate sleeping on the hard ground and 2) There are too many bugs and things flying and crawling around at night. I have no desire for any of those things to end up in my mouth, ears, or nose! I just remembered that I did sleep under the stars one time after Adam and I got married and we hiked the Narrows in Zion National Park. We slept in an alcove part way down and there were tons of bats flying around! Not a great memory.
3. Played in a band -Yes, from 6th grade through 11th grade. I played the clarinet.
4. Visited Hawaii -No, but totally want to some day. I always wanted to go to college at BYU Hawaii or get married in the Hawaii temple. Obviously, neither of those things happened.
5. Watched a meteor shower - Only on tv.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity - No. We're content paying our tithing and fast offerings at this point. I'd like to give more to charity some day, though.
7. Been to Disneyland - Yes, after my mission I went with my roommates from college. We had a lot of fun. We've promising our kids that we will go to Disney World after Adam gets a real job. I guess that will after June some time! Yea!!
8. Climbed a mountain -Yes, many times. But I have no desire to climb a huge mountain like Mt. Everest.
9. Held a praying mantis -Yes, I love praying mantises. I think they look so wise.
11. Bungee jumped -No. This is something I will NEVER do.
12. Visited Paris -No, but I'd like to someday.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea - No. I don't think I'd like that very much.
5. Adopted a child - No, but I have 4 great kids of my own. I admire people who adopt, though.
16. Had food poisoning -I don't think so, but maybe I just thought I had a stomach bug.
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty -No, I've never been to New York, but I hope to go there someday.
18. Grown your own vegetables -Yes, Adam and I have tried this a couple of different times, but we're not very good about it.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France -No.
20. Slept on an overnight train -No.
21. Had a pillow fight - Yes, just last night, in fact, with Adam and the kids. What fun!
22. Hitch hiked - No! I would never do this. I've seen too many tv shows like Forensic Files.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill- Yes, when I was little and wanted to skip school. I'd love to take a sick day once in a while now, but mom's don't get sick days. Bummer!
24. Built a snow fort -Yes. I loved doing this when I was little and lived in Utah. Texas doesn't get much snow.
25. Held a lamb -Yes. Very Adorable. I've even milked a goat, before.
26. Gone skinny dipping -I hate to admit it, but yes, once - when I was young and dumb. There weren't any boys around, though.
27. Run a Marathon -No and I have no desire to. I hate running.
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice -No, but maybe someday...
29. Seen a total eclipse - I think I did when I was little, in elementary school.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset - Both. I love to do this when I have time to enjoy it.
31. Hit a home run -Never. I was never the most sporty person.
32. Been on a cruise -No, but I'd love to someday.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person - No, but, once again, I'd love to someday.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors -A few of them, yes. I'd really love to visit the cool places like England, Scotland, Ireland, etc.
35. Seen an Amish community -I've been in Amish country before and even shopped in one of their little stores, but I don't know that I've actually seen one of their communities before.
36. Taught yourself a new language - I took Spanish and French in High School, but don't speak either language. I've been able to figure out baby talk, thank goodness!
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied -The answer should be yes, but the honest answer is no. Maybe soon, with Adam's new job and after we get some debts paid off.
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person -Nope.
39. Gone rock climbing -Not really. I've only climbed one of those rock walls before. I don't think that counts.
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David - No.
41. Sung karaoke -Yes. I'm not very good at it and I'm too self-concious to enjoy it.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt -No, but I'd like to someday. I love that part of the country. We stopped at the Grand Tetons a couple of years ago and I was amazed at how beautiful it is.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant - No, but I filled up a guy's gas tank once when he was trying to get home and didn't have any money. I've done that a couple of times.
44. Visited Africa -No, but maybe someday. I'd have to make sure it wasn't dangerous first, though. All the wars there make the prospect a little iffy.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight -Yes. One of my favorite things in the whole world is a full moon, especially at the beach.
46. Been transported in an ambulance -No, thank goodness.
47. Had your portrait painted -No, but a friend of mine took our engagement photo and did a large colored pencil drawing of it that turned out amazing. We have it hanging in our bedroom. Thanks, Heather!
48. Gone deep sea fishing -No.
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person -No.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris -No. You can probably see the pattern here. I (we) haven't done a lot of traveling as of yet. Just a lot of medical school and kids! That's ok, the traveling will come later I hope.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling -No. I think snorkeling would be fun, maybe, but I think I'm too afraid to go scuba diving. I think the ocean is fascinating, but I don't think I want to be at the mercy of whatever might be in the water with me.
52. Kissed in the rain -Gosh, I don't know. I think so. I'm pretty sure I have. That's terrible not to remember, isn't it?
53. Played in the mud -A lot when I was little. Now I just clean up a lot of mud!
54. Gone to a drive-in theater -Yes, and I love it, except not the getting everyone home at 2am when the second feature is over. I did this alone with my kids last summer when I was in Tooele, UT visiting my family. It wasn't fun trying to get all the kids in from the van and put to bed by myself. That was one of those moments when I really appreciated my amazing husband and all he does for me and our family!
55. Been in a movie -Nope.
56. Visited the Great Wall of China -No, but I'd love to.
57. Started a business -I tried to get a Pampered Chef business going once, as well as a Brite Music. I'm not a natural salesman. I just end up enjoying the products on my own. That's why I signed up for BeautiControl as a smartshopper recently. I didn't even entertain the idea of making it a business.
58. Taken a martial arts class -No, but I should.
59. Visited Russia -No, and I probably never will.
60. Served at a soup kitchen -No, but I should.
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies -No, but I've bought and eaten a lot of them.
62. Gone whale watching -No, but I really, really want to do this someday on an Alaskan cruise.
63. Got flowers for no reason -Yes, but not as often as I'd like.
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma -Yes, but not since I started having kids.
65. Gone sky diving -No, and I don't think I ever will. I'm afraid of heights.
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp -No. I would like to, though. I have a great respect and interest in anything that has to do with the holocaust. So sad!
67. Bounced a check - Yes, unfortunately. I don't even like to think about it.
68. Flown in a helicopter -No.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy -No, I've saved a few things from my childhood, but I don't think I saved any toys.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial -No, but I hope to soon.
71. Eaten Caviar -No, and don't want to. I'm not a big seafood person, whether it's eggs or the actual animal. Yuck!
72. Pieced a quilt -Yes, but it takes too much time. It's not a great love of mine.
73. Stood in Times Square - No, but I hope to someday.
74. Toured the Everglades -Nope.
75. Been fired from a job -No. I'm sure my family would love to fire me sometimes, but I'd love to fire them once in a while, too, so it's all good!
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London -No, but I hope to.
77. Broken a bone -Just my little pinky toe on my left foot. I've stubbed it too many times. Now it is all crooked.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle -I've been on a motorcycle before but whether we were speeding or not, I don't know. I enjoyed the ride, however.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person - Yes. Beautiful and amazing!
80. Published a book -No, and probably never will. Who knows, though.
81. Visited the Vatican - Nope.
82. Bought a brand new car -Yes. We leased a brand new Honda Odyssey 5 years ago, now we own it, and it still drives like it did 5 years ago. We love our van.
83. Walked in Jerusalem -No, not yet, but I'd like to. I think that would be really neat.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper -Yes, for the obvious reasons. Going on a mission and getting married.
85. Read the entire Bible -Not yet, but I should. I've read the whole Book of Mormon a few times.
86. Visited the White House - No, but I will someday.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating - No, and let's hope I never have to.
88. Had chickenpox -Yes. I was little enough, though, that I don't remember them.
89. Saved someone’s life -I don't think so. I've had my life a saved a couple of times, though. Thank you, Heavenly Father.
90. Sat on a jury -No.
91. Met someone famous - I've talked to a couple of apostles before. Maybe I'll see some celebrities when we get to Nashville. I they're all over there.
92. Joined a book club -Yes, I'm currently in two of them. I LOVE to read.
93. Lost a loved one -Yes, my dear sweet mom passed away 2 years ago this month. I still really miss her. I love you, mom!!
94. Had a baby - Yes, four of them in fact. 3 boys and a girl.
95. Seen the Alamo in person -Yes, a few times.
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake - No, but I've put my feet in it. It's too stinky to swim in it. I have no desire to do that, but I enjoyed taking my kids there this past summer so they could put their feet in it.
97. Been involved in a law suit -No.
98. Owned a cell phone -Yes. I love my cell phone. I really bugs me when I accidentally leave it at home when I'm out and about. We're so spoiled these days!
99. Been stung by a bee -Yes, and it's not fun!