I am SO buying an "I love Edward Cullen" t-shirt!!

And if you find that you are asking yourself "Who in the world is Edward Cullen" please do not take offense when I reply "Have you been living under a rock?!"

I just recently finished the Twilight series (it took me a week and a day; my sister, Heather; finished all 4 books in 5 days!) I am trying now to convince her that we should take a trip to the Hoh rainforest just outside Forks, Washington. The place is gorgeous!! It is exactly what I pictured it would be when I was reading the books:

I've heard people say that the books bring up some very deep and personal questions, and that they have been the launching point for some very insightful conversations. Whatever. I just love Edward. I could have been reading the phone book as long as Edward was in it.

Oh, and I'm serious about the t-shirt. It'll be my reward - 10 more lbs and it's all mine!!!

Just because...

So, I haven't been scrapbooking lately - mostly because I haven't had the time. But I seem to have gotten my days and nights mixed up, thanks to a late afternoon nap the other day; and I've gotten a lot done the last few days (ummm, nights?) so I thought I would share some of them with you...

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This song rocks!!

This is a song written and sung by Natalie Grant (although I do a fine rendition in the shower, if I do say so myself). I have just recently stumbled across it and am obsessed with it now - so much so that Joe keeps turning the volume down...I'm gonna have to break his adorable fingers. Check it out...

Home, Sweet Home

So, I promised pictures of our new home and here they (finally) are...

So, this is it...1250 feet of "I am LOVIN' it!!"

This is the view from our entryway - to the left is the Entertainment Center and to the right is the hallway to the bedrooms. The kitchen is off the Living Room to the right (in the back)

This is Afton's bedroom - it's small, but she loves it. There is a killer shelving system in her closet which is just perfect for her, since we are trying to teach her to get her own shoes and clothes in the mornings, and it makes finding everything easier when she doesn't have to dig through a dresser. The very first night we spent here she woke up the next morning and shouted "Mommy, Daddy - there is grass outside my window!!" It was then that I realized that for pretty much as long as she could remember, she had only seen a parking lot when she looked out her window. What a shame!

This is the playroom that is hardly ever used, because Afton and all her toys always end up here...

This is part of our very loverly backyard - about half of it actually, there is more off to the right that I couldn't get in the photo. Afton and Wookie (not to mention Joe & I) spend about 85% of our time out here. Keep scrolling for the flora and fauna...

Magnolia? Azalea? I don't know, but it sure is pretty!


We have a whole family (herd? flock? possie?) of bumblebees that live in one of our potted plants. They really are quite friendly.

One of the many butterflies we get in "our garden" as Afton calls it.

I believe this is in the Black-Eyed Susan family. The colors are beautiful!

Again, I don't know what this is, but I think it's stunning!

Who can resist a girl & her puppy?

Hydrangea - my all time favorite flower; and this one is the most stunning shade of pale blue!

Stopping to sniff the, uh, impatiens?

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Another butterfly.

Well, that's pretty much it, hope you enjoyed the tour - have a safe trip home, and remember to tip your cabbies, it's not a hobbie!

Addicted to the Bloglist..

Ok, I think I can say that I am addicted to Bloglist. I admit that I have a problem and that I need help. Isn't that the first step? So, I have decided to limit myself to lists that can only bring a positive change in my life and influence me and those around me to do good and take steps towards world peace and a greener tomorrow....so, anybody buying this? I didn't think so, but it was worth a shot right? Okay, so here is the newest Bloglist, and let me tell you friends - it is hysterical!

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) – Rowdy Sedona
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) – Chocolate Chocolate Chip
3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) –Blue Cat
4. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) -BruMi
5. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink) -The Yellow Fanta
6.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) –Marie Arthur
7. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a place you’d like to vacation) –McMillian Greece
8. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (your favorite season/holiday, flower) –Winter Hydrangea
9. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now) Strawberry FlipFlop
10. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) – Chocolate Magnolia
11. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”) -The Digital Scrapbooking Snow Tour

I've been tagged (again!!)

Thanks to Jill for tagging me...I love being tagged, it makes me feel important! So here goes...oh, see letter "T" to see if you've been tagged...

The ABC's of Me:
A. ATTACHED OR SINGLE? Attached
B. BEST FRIEND? My mom, Afton and Joe (not necessarily in that order)
C. CAKE OR PIE? Cake - I don't eat pie, I know, it's completely unAmerican, but I have texture issues with pie crust.
D. DAY OF THE WEEK? Saturday - it's the day we can devote to hanging out as a family together
E. ESSENTIAL ITEMS? My cell phone, A juice box & fruit snacks for Afton, Change for the soda machine (I'm addicted to Orange soda)
F. FAVORITE COLOR? Blue, but not just any blue, it's a very specific shade of blueish-green...it's the color of the ocean in the Bahamas
G. GUMMY BEARS OR WORMS? Depends - gummy bears if I'm at the movies, worms if I'm just eating them for fun
H. HOMETOWN? That's more difficult, I grew up in a bunch of different places, but if I had to pick one I'd say Huntsville, Alabama
I. INDULGENCE? Purses, Shoes and Candy
J. JANUARY OR JULY? Without a doubt January - I don't like the heat in July; it makes me cranky
K. KIDS? 1 gorgeous little girl, we'd love at least one more
L. LIFE ISN'T COMPLETE WITHOUT? Snuggling on the couch sharing a bowl of ice cream with Afton
M. MARRIAGE DATE? November 3rd
N. NUMBER OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS? Are you ready? 5 brothers, 5 sisters
O. ORANGES OR APPLES? Apples are easier to eat, and really yummy with caramel!
P. PHOBIAS OR FEARS? Cockroaches, clowns and losing somebody I love
Q. QUOTE? I'm a quote fanatic - but one of my new favorites is "I'll be the kind of person that I know I'd like to be; If I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me." From the primary song "If the Savior Stood Beside Me"
R. REASONS TO SMILE? Afton, Joe, fresh flowers, a beautiful backyard first thing in the morning, watching my preschool class "get it", hot chocolate, the smell of snow, Christmas lights, finding the perfect pair of jeans, finding the perfect Christmas or birthday gift, PAYDAY!!
S. SUPERMAN OR WONDER WOMAN? Wonder Woman
T. TAG 3 PEOPLE? Toni Walker, Laura Brunjes, Amber Brunjes
UNKNOWN FACT ABOUT ME? I love (LOVE) scary movies - but I'm too much of a chicken to watch them!
V. VEGETABLES? Do French Fries count? No, really - Stir fried broccoli, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots & zucchini
W. WORST HABIT? separating my m&ms by color and then eating them alphabetically (the blue ones first, then brown, then green...you get the picture)
X. X-RAY OR ULTRASOUND? I'm dying for the chance to have another ultrasound!
Y. YOUR FAVORITE FOOD? This one is difficult...burritoes, popcorn cake, spaghetti, chicken enchiladas - do I have to choose just one?
Z. ZODIAC SIGN? Saggitarius