For those of you who don’t know me…
I am a Texas girl that marched to the beat of a job transfer to Arizona.
I always pictured raising my family in Texas, sending my children to Texas A&M and retiring somewhere with huge trees and green fields, but God had a little different and wonderful plan for me.
I have absolutely fallen in love with the desert. I adore the unexpected colors and the quiet of the star filled nights.
I began this blog as a way to stay in touch with my sweet family back in Texas. Since starting this on-line journal, I have read stories that filled my heart with complete love, I have seen pictures that moved me to tears and I have stood beside you on causes that caused my entire being to stir.
I have a beautiful daughter, Julia and a wonderful son, Nate. I am blessed.
I have had a few miscarriages the past few years. I share that so that those of you experiencing the same thing know that you are not alone. And it is such a big part of me right now. It’s just where I am.
So, first of all ~ Thank you, Lynette for this wonderful opportunity to build a beautiful community!
What celebrity/celebrities would create a “Star-Struck” feeling if you saw them in real life?
Kate Winslet – I just think she is so lovely. Her performance in Sense and Sensibility was incredible.
Drew Barrymore – She is adorable. I love her feisty and silly and all-in-ness!
What is your comfort food/drink?
Baked Potato – Butter, Cheese and Sour Cream (when I was pregnant, it was all I could keep down ~ every time!)
Do you have a strong desire to do something you’ve never done? What is it?
Not really. I’m pretty vanilla 🙂
What are your favorite types of reading material?
Historical Fiction. I just finished The Help ~ amazing!
Some of my faves: The Red Tent, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Secret Life of Bees, SnowFlower and the Secret Fan
What are your favorite musical artists?
Midlake!!! Biggest Fan. Right Here.
Mercy Me, Nicole Nordeman, J.J. Heller, Natalie Grant, Amy Grant, Eisley, Jimmy Eat World, Paramore, Elbow, Band of Horses,
If you could live anywhere at all (and take all your loved ones with you), where would you go?
Texas to visit family! Or Hawaii. We could all go!
What’s something you consider yourself to be good at? (Don’t worry, it’s not bragging, it’s acknowledging a God given gift).
Singing and photography
When you leave a social gathering, do you wish: You would have talked more or You would have talked less?
Neither ~ I usually just enjoy it! No regrets!
What is your greatest fear or strange phobia?
Heights
What are your favorite animals?
Human babies ~ remember that Disney song… we are the human animal…. la, la, la. Ha!
A former AZ girl visiting from Lynnette’s! Nice to meet you!
I was born and raised in Phoenix and went to college in Tucson. I live in NM now, and love the high desert!
Also afraid of heights. No rock climbing, bungee jumping, or cliff diving for me! Living on the edge, for me, is trying a new recipe or wearing red! 😉
Aww, are you an Aggie?? My husband went to grad school at A&M so we lived in College Station for 2 years. I love it there. 🙂
Adorable picture of your kids!
You are a human animal. You are a very special breed. You are the only animal. Who can think, who can reason, who can read. … Okay, can you tell that song has been a huge song in my life? ha!!! Jared watched a Disney sing-a-long video when he was little called Bare Necessities and then all the kids after him watched the same one… including HARRISON! ha! The SAME EXACT video should be broken by now, but it’s not. ha! I think I’ll buy it on DVD if it’s out there.
Okay, enough of that! I was wondering when you were going to join this shindig! It’s about time! ha! Just teasin’ ya Kate.
Did I ever tell you I love your name? Kate is Cecily’s middle name and I just adore it. I also like Kate Winslet. Did you see her in The Holiday? Such a sweet character in that movie.
I think it’d be just pretty darn fun to meet you in real life. If you’re ever in my neck of the woods, make sure you get in touch!
Enjoy the party!
Love,
Lynnette
LOL ~ my kids have the same DVD!
I love the name Kate, too 🙂
Lynette, your family is so, so beautiful. Amazing.
I love the movie ~ The Holiday! I may have to put it in tonight… That sounds great, tonight.
I do hope that we get to meet one day before heaven! Wouldnt that be amazing?! You are such an inspiration to me.
Kindest regards,
Kate
God bless, keep you safe, hug you real tight.
Visiting from Lynnette’s blog party. My best friend lives in Arizona and I love my visits there! Nice to get to know you.
Midlake is opening for Band of Horses in Dallas April 7th. I think a trip to TX is in order.
Hi. Nice to meet you. My name is Amy. I had planned to try and get around to reading all of these links, but more kept appearing and I have run out of time. I think these links disappear when the party ends, so since I will no longer be able to find your blog, please contact me and let me know if you are interested in me still reading your link and I can come back at another date and do so. I have throuly enjoyed learning about everyone I have read about so far and would love to know more about you too! Hope you have enjoyed the party…
Nice to come back and meet ytou. I had one miscarriage that I just shared about on my blog.
And now I came back again after being in chat with you last night to remember which one you were. Too many to meet here.