5 Question Friday 1/27

Welcome to Marriage from Scratch! I am linking up with here once again for 5 Question Friday. You can head over to Mama M's blog to link up, too!

1. Do you swim in the winter?

Yes, if I am at an indoor pool or somewhere warm/tropical with an outdoor pool in the winter. 

2. Do you love or hate winter?

I have my days. Some days I love it, other days I curse winter for making me feeling so sleepy when it's gloomy out!

3. Do you put makeup/actual clothes on when you know you're going to be home all day with just family?

Depends. Most of the time: no. If we are going to the store or something on the weekend I usually will put a little makeup on but still wear sweats.

4. How old were you when you had your first alcoholic beverage?

I believe I was 18..

5. How many ill calls in a 12 month period do you think are acceptable?

Ugh, I try not to have any. I have been at my job for 10 months and haven't had to take a sick day *knock on wood* I like Mama M's idea of the number of days that you work in a pay period spread out over 12 months. But this idea would not fly for my job, so I have to stay healthy to take care of the little ones I nanny for.


Have a fantastic weekend!!

5 Question Friday

I'm participating in Five Question Friday again this week. Join in with me by answering these questions and linking up here to join in the fun.

1. Where do you hide the reeeally good snacks?

Well, since we don't have kids yet, I don't really have a need to "hide" the treats. However, at Halloween time my husband and I each picked out a bag of fun sized candy bars since we couldn't agree on just one type of candy. He finished his bag pretty quickly...and mine? I still have a few pieces left sitting in their bag on the left inside the t.v. hutch in our room. Random place, I know. But that's where they ended up.

2. Do u keep your vehicle clean or am I the only one who has things falling out of their van?

When I bought my new-to-me car two years ago (this is my second car since I turned 16) I wouldn't even leave a sweatshirt in it because I wanted it to stay clean and perfect. But now, there is quite a bit of crap in it. Okay it is not terrible but does include: a few jackets, rain boots for the pumpkin patch trip in October, and some garbage. It really could use a good cleaning, inside and out.

3. Have you ever been to Vegas?

Yessssss! Hubby and I went to Vegas twice when we were dating (2009 and again in 2010). Vegas was our first trip together so it holds a special place in my heart! 

Our first time there we stayed at New York New York and the second at The Flamingo. But times had during both trips!

4. Warm room light blankets or cold room warm snuggly blanket?

Warm room and warm blankets. I get cold! Actually we have figured out the best situation now. Our room is at 60 degrees during the night (heat is expensive...) and we use two quilts. Keeps us both cozy!

5. What is the worst airplane/flying experience you've ever had?

During my 8th grade year, I was blessed to be able to go to Washington D.C. with my class. I did a whole lot of babysitting and paid for the trip (practically) by myself.  It was such a great experience, but now that I am older I wish I could go again. I feel like I would appreciate things more. Also, the year we went was spring of 2002. So D.C. was still quite shaken up from 9-11 at the time and security was horrible to get through.

But the worst airplane experience happened on this flight. We had some parent chaperones come with us on the trip, and on our flight home one of the dads started feeling really sick. And he started puking. All over the inside of the plane and the wall to the left of him. I thought I was going to puke myself. (I guess now is a good time to mention I have an irrational fear of vomiting. It's true). The entire plane smelled like vomit, and I was so weak and nauseous the rest of the flight. 

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5 Question Friday

1. What's the the last thing you bought for yourself?

The last thing I bought myself was headlights for my car (if I remember right). Coincidentally, both my car and hubbies car needed new headlights at the same time. So we had a cute little date at the auto part store. Those stinkers are expensive...

2. What is your favorite meal on a cold winter day? 

My crockpot chili or grilled cheese and tomato soup.  Yum!

3. Have you started looking at swimsuits for this year, and do you buy a new one every year?

This is the weird thing, I have probably 20+ swimsuits. I love swimsuits. I can't ever get enough. But I always feel self conscious in them! Anyways, I haven't started looking yet this year (its January...) but I am sure I will add a new one to my collection at some point in 2012. 

4. If you could be any candy what would you be and why?

This is a toughy for me. I love non-chocolate candy. Although I am developing a strong love for Butterfingers. I would probably be a Starburst because they are fruity and delicious. And because I can't think of anything more creative right now.

5. What are you most passionate about?

Spending time with those I love. I soak up time with family and friends because you never know when it will be your last chance. Also, I am passionate about the education of young children and cannot wait to (hopefully soon!) have my own classroom where I can have an impact on the lives of young children.

Oh and for the record, I beat Stephen in an intense game of Phase 10 last night.

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5 Question Friday

After a short break for the holidays, 5 question Friday is back! This is a fun link up and I look forward to seeing what the questions are going to be each week. Hop on over to Mama M's blog to find out more & join in .

1. What is the weather like where you are and do you like it?

I live in Oregon where, yes, it really does rain about 10 out of the 12 months of the year. But, I don't really mind it much. We have been extra blessed lately with dry weather. Today the sunshine was out and if I had planned ahead I would have taken the kids I nanny for to the zoo for the day. It is chilly though, and I don't like the cold much.

2. When you're sick what do you seek comfort from?

I am a baby when I'm sick. I turn to my husband for comfort. I haven't been really sick (stomach flu sick...knock on wood) but if I was I could see myself turning to/calling my parents for comfort too.

3. What do you need to do before the end of the month?

I can't really think of anything I need to do besides pay bills and show up to work when I am supposed to. Yep, that's about it. I do want to start working on our wedding album soon though.

4. Have you ever served on a jury?

Negative. I was summoned for jury duty right when I turned 18, but was sent home when they were weeding through people to choose who would participate in the jury. They probably thought I was too young, and I was.

5. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

A dolphin! Because they are adorable and very smart. When we were on our honeymoon we stayed two nights of our trip at the Hilton on the big island. We spent quite awhile just sitting and watching the dolphins- it was so fun. One of them was pregnant and due to give birth at any time. Unfortunately, we weren't there to see the baby dolphin. They sure do fascinate me.

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5 Question Friday

Here are this week's questions and my answers to them:

1. What's the best Christmas present you've ever received?

Three years ago, my mom surprised my oldest brother and I with a cruise to Mexico for Christmas. I'd have to say that was the best present yet...:) I was just about to turn 21 and my brother, Nick, was graduating from high school that year. I'll never forget that spring break trip to Mazatlan, Cabo, and Peurto Vallarta! 

2. Worst/Funniest White Elephant gift ever received?

Hmmm..I have to think about this one. It has been many years since I have received a completely awkward or odd White Elephant Gift. I participated in an exchange my freshman year of college and received a lava lamp- pretty cool gift! However, I know I received some funny gifts doing this as a kid, but I just can't remember what they were.

3. Is your Christmas tree plain and simple (white lights and matching ornaments) or is it wild and crazy (colored lights with lots of ornaments collected over the years)?

Our Christmas tree is a "memory tree". My MIL started that term years ago with my husbands Christmas trees growing up because they were full of random ornaments that brought back special memories to them each year. So, our wild and crazy tree has colored lights, random ornaments we have received throughout the years, candy canes, snowflakes that complete our "memory tree". 

4. "How" do you iron your clothes? The old fashioned iron/ironing board way, the shower, back in the dryer, etc.

We do own an ironing board and an iron, but I have to admit that I have never used either of them. If something is wrinkled I just toss it into the dryer. Although I am funny about drying my own clothes- most of them get hung up to dry. This started back when I was young and became frustrated when my mom accidentally would shrink my clothes. My solution to this problem was to hang everything up and I haven't stopped since. I do dry my socks and sweats and a few other things, but that is it. Almost all of hubby's clothes go straight into the dryer though. He doesn't care and plus it's easier that way. :)

5. How much baking do you do for Christmas and what are your "must make" items? (I'm looking for recipes here, peeps...)

I love to bake, especially at this time of the year. Some of my holiday favorites are Gingerbread cookies, toffee, cinnamon rolls, and Muddy Buddies. So far I've only made the Gingerbread Cookies this year, though. But that is about to change! 

Today has been a great day so far. I've loaded up on coffee, got my Christmas cards in the mail, and am excited for the weekend. Hubby is now off for two weeks from school. I am so jealous!! Thank you to my new followers who have left sweet, encouraging comments on here. You make me smile!

Happy Friday, everyone! Only 9 more days until Christmas!