5 questions......

I was tagged in a blog to give 5 answers to 5 questions, so here goes!

Question 1: Where were you 5 years ago?
Josh had just returned from Iraq and we were living with his mom and step-dad
I was working at the Mineral Area Board of Realtors office as an Office Assistant (making like $6.50 an hour! That job didnt last long when after a year I asked for a $.50 raise and they denied it saying it 'wasn't in the budget', too bad to because the hours were great! M-Th 9-5 and Fridays 9-1).
We started looking for a place of our own
5 years ago my biological clock was ticking and Josh didn't know if he wanted anymore kids, we had a rough way to go for a while with that, I had to prove to him that I wasn't going anywhere and that I wasn't his ex-wife.
I was only 25 years old and had decided to start college back up part-time


Question 2: What is/was on your to do list today?
I need to pay bills for work
I need to refax paperwork to some physicians (for work)
I need to do some billing & coding (for work)
I have to run to walmart and get a few things for the office (coffee cups, trash bags)
I have to pick up some business cards and paperwork we had printed at Blake Graphic Arts.

Question 3: What 5 snacks do you enjoy?
Chips & Salsa
Popcorn
Anything chocolate
Double Stuffed Oreos (dont buy them that often but I love them!)
pickles!

Question 4: Name 5 places you have lived.
Belgrade, MO
Caledonia, MO
Irondale, MO
Park Hills, MO
Farmington, MO

Question 5: What 5 things would you do if you were a billionaire?
I'd pay off every bad account on Josh & my credit report (I know I know, who needs credit when your a billionaire, but that would be the 1st thing)
I'd purchase some simple CD's at the bank and set them to draw interest until the kids each turned 18.
I'd buy some property somewhere and we would build a dream home (probably a log cabin type house and I'd decorate it with all the cute stuff I always wish I could buy out of the Cabela's catalog!)
We would both get new vehicles
We would help out our families financially the best way we think would benefit them in the long run (sometimes just giving $$$ isn't the best strategy, you'd hafta help them with things that they could benefit from in the long run (home, car, college, property).

Wednesday thoughts........

Time is such a crazy thing. Some days major life events like births, deaths, and marriages seem like they are/were forever ago and other times it feels like yesterday. The other day I had a short conversation with a friend about how smells can trigger event flashbacks.
The smell of Old Spice aftershave always makes me think of my dad, all dressed up for church or an event (and trust me it was a major event if my dad fixed his hair and threw on the old spice, lol). If I catch a wiff of my grandma's laundry detergent concoction (she mixes special soaps/smells together) it reminds me of spending the night with her when I was little, and Crystal and I fighting to stay away til the midnight train passed through Irondale (which was always before midnight, thank goodness).
I love the smell of Ashlyn after a bath and she's all lotioned down in baby lotion. I can't get enough snuggle time, sticking my nose in between her shoulder and neck and listening to her giggle. :)
I know that things that seem like they take forever will feel like a blink of an eye sometime down the road. I can't believe I have already been married a little over a year! The 1st year flew by! My step-kids are growing like weeds and Ashlyn learns something new every single day. I feel so blessed, I have wonderful step-kids, a loving, devoted husband, a new beautiful daughter, a great job, a wonderful family, and awesome friends. I am truly greatful to be so blessed! Okay, okay... thats my Wednesday thoughts! :) (thanks for my 2 new followers!) ;)

My first BLOG!!!

I thought now was a good of a time as any to start a blog. I have blogged sporatically on other social networks but decided to start one that I intend to keep up with more regularly. I'm just learning so bare with me! There is more to come very soon! :)