Sunday, May 10, 2009

25 Things About My Moms

**Written by my sister on Facebook. It was too good and spot on not to re-post on my blog**

Since Mom won't do one of these (cuz she says she can't think of 25 things about herself- I think I can) I'm gonna do one for her! :) Especially for Mommy's Day.

1. She was born in St. Anthony Idaho November 6, 1953
2. She teaches violin and piano and is a wonderful teacher!!! Her students love her so much cuz she loves them!
3. She makes the best cookies and bread in the world. And gives them away all the time. To EVERYONE! her bank tellers, doctors, friends, random people ...
4. She serves her community all the time with her musical abilities! Plays for symphony, dilettantes, JuMP Co., youth orchestra . . . and on.
5. She is an excellent accompanist! She follows so well- even those church singers who are . . . like everywhere with their singing.
6. She cries during beautiful music. So you know something is really good and really pretty when she cries. Now I do it too.
7. Oreos are her favorite cookies.
8. Mint chocolate chip ice cream is her favorite ice cream. Mmmmm!
9. Mom can draw THE CUTEST characters! She makes her own stockings, draws the yearly christmas card, draws for Positive Action and is super super crafty and creative! It's Awesome!
10. She loves doggies. <3
11. She went to BYU where she met Dad...And gave the ring back seven times >.> <,< (shifty eyes)
12. She is a mommy to 7 kids- one for each time she gave the ring back . . . all ranging from age 30 to 12.
13. Mom is the best person to talk to. She gives a listening ear and is very understanding. She also has fabulous advice. I used to not think so as much, but then I grew up and realized she's right, a lot.
14. She likes going on walks. I love to do that with her. :)
15. She's a hard-worker: a nurse, a comforter, a healer, a counselor, a cook, a cleaner, a musician, a teacher . . . I can go on . . . :)
16. She likes old movies and CSI and other such fun brain teasing shows.
17. She is THE BEST person to watch funny movies with! Her laugh is very contagious, and she makes funny movies even funnier!
18. She writes poetry. No kidding. And its GOOD! (I think you should do it again Mom.)
19. When i think of Mom, I think of Disney movies. Walt Disney I think is one of her fav peoples.
20. She loves Snoopy!
21. She hates driving. A few of her daughters do too.
22. Technology evades her. But its really cute!
23. She took some french in high school? College?
24. She took some ballet when she was younger (if I remember right) which is way cool!
25. She has liked to wear her hair short for a long long time. :)

So cute, Vanna!

Now, Seth and I will do one for his mom :)

1. She was born in Selina, Kansas in 1955
2. She loves any and all love stories
3. She has 9 beautiful children (her oldest boy's the best looking)
4. Crafts, especially scrapbooking, is something she LOVES
5. She and Dad met at BYU...where it was love at first sight...for Dad
6. They were married May 1, 1978
7. She claims she's a blonde...and she was...as a child ;)
8. Number 2 of 5 children
9. She likes to wear her hair longer
10. She loves talking over the phone to her kids
11. She wishes all her kids could come live with them in Casper...good thing we are, right? That's one more down...7 to go.
12. She has 7.5 grand kids
13. SHE LOVES KIDS....why else would she have nine?
14. She doesn't like sarcasm much
15. She doesn't have a middle name
16. She's tender-hearted
17. She is NOT a nag ;)
18. Chocolate is her not-so-secret love. It's up there with how much she loves her kids.
19. She hates getting her eyes checked.
20. She's an excellent cook
21. She knows all her kids favorite meals and makes them for them when they come home.
22. I like her laugh ^_^
23. She knows a LOT of nursery rhymes, and likes to sing them over the phone to her grandkids :D
24. She may have been born in Kansas, but she grew up in Spokane, Washington
25. Mom is easy to talk to, and has great advice.

Happy Mother's Day!

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