50 First Dates
Can I have one last first kiss?
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Day 6
A picture of something that makes you happy.
Daddy and Maxine snuggling during a "bedtime story" while camping.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Day 4
Your Parents
Parents...I have the best! So good I could stop writing now because there is noting left to say. They have been married 50 years,raised 4 kids,worked side by side at our family business everyday and they STILL LOVE EACH OTHER! Crazy! They are the hardest working and unconditionally loving people I know.
My Mother is old fashioned in so many desirable maternal and domestic ways. She cooks my Father 3 meals a day,washes laundry and spends every Sunday morning at church. In the last few years we have made some really great memories out at Sekiu. Walking the beach barefoot and searching for agates and sea glass.
My Father has an outgoing personality that is hard to miss. Much like my Mom,he is also a bit old fashioned. He has always worked hard and been an amazing provider for our family. I know being the father of 3 girls wasn't always easy yet he sympathized with every cramp and mood swing. In return, I joined him hunting,fishing and target practice. Most nights during my "tween" and teen years, he and I would go for ice cream and then go for a drive.We listened to Patsy Cline as we followed the geese up the river.
Now that I am all grown up I still feel safe and small in my Father's arms when I hug him. I still call my Mom for every question concerning cooking or illness and she still has all the answers.
I have been so very blessed.......
My Parents are the best :)
Parents...I have the best! So good I could stop writing now because there is noting left to say. They have been married 50 years,raised 4 kids,worked side by side at our family business everyday and they STILL LOVE EACH OTHER! Crazy! They are the hardest working and unconditionally loving people I know.
My Mother is old fashioned in so many desirable maternal and domestic ways. She cooks my Father 3 meals a day,washes laundry and spends every Sunday morning at church. In the last few years we have made some really great memories out at Sekiu. Walking the beach barefoot and searching for agates and sea glass.
My Father has an outgoing personality that is hard to miss. Much like my Mom,he is also a bit old fashioned. He has always worked hard and been an amazing provider for our family. I know being the father of 3 girls wasn't always easy yet he sympathized with every cramp and mood swing. In return, I joined him hunting,fishing and target practice. Most nights during my "tween" and teen years, he and I would go for ice cream and then go for a drive.We listened to Patsy Cline as we followed the geese up the river.
Now that I am all grown up I still feel safe and small in my Father's arms when I hug him. I still call my Mom for every question concerning cooking or illness and she still has all the answers.
I have been so very blessed.......
My Parents are the best :)
Day 3 (On the morning of day 4)
My First Love
This one was hard for me,I spent last night trying to think of what to say and came up with nothing.
I thought of Luke Perry,the handsome 90210 hunk I grew up watching. Him and Corey Haim (sp?)..oh my first celebrity crushes..
Then there was the boy next door but he was more like a brother....
Or I guess a fair assumption would be that it was my high school boyfriend turned husband for 10 years...
Nope..that's not it either...
????????
So I tell myself to quit taking this so seriously and get some sleep.
Come to find out that was good advice! ha ha
When I woke up this morning the answer was clear.....
The very first thing I remember loving and have loved non stop for 33 years...
Clam dip.
The secret Chubb family recipe.
Created by my Uncle Mark and my first solid food.
It says so in my baby book.
Yes my first love is food......if you are surprised, this must be your first time reading my blog. lol
Now I know that some of you might be left thinking...didn't she forget someone?!
No I didn't...
My first TRUE love is Vern.
I'm not just saying this because he is my boyfriend and the obvious assumption.
I'm saying this because the love I have felt since I met him is far beyond anything I have felt before.
But you know how I KNOW he's my soul mate......?
He loves clam dip too :)
This one was hard for me,I spent last night trying to think of what to say and came up with nothing.
I thought of Luke Perry,the handsome 90210 hunk I grew up watching. Him and Corey Haim (sp?)..oh my first celebrity crushes..
Then there was the boy next door but he was more like a brother....
Or I guess a fair assumption would be that it was my high school boyfriend turned husband for 10 years...
Nope..that's not it either...
????????
So I tell myself to quit taking this so seriously and get some sleep.
Come to find out that was good advice! ha ha
When I woke up this morning the answer was clear.....
The very first thing I remember loving and have loved non stop for 33 years...
Clam dip.
The secret Chubb family recipe.
Created by my Uncle Mark and my first solid food.
It says so in my baby book.
Yes my first love is food......if you are surprised, this must be your first time reading my blog. lol
Now I know that some of you might be left thinking...didn't she forget someone?!
No I didn't...
My first TRUE love is Vern.
I'm not just saying this because he is my boyfriend and the obvious assumption.
I'm saying this because the love I have felt since I met him is far beyond anything I have felt before.
But you know how I KNOW he's my soul mate......?
He loves clam dip too :)
Monday, July 25, 2011
Day 2
The meaning behind your blog name.
Happily Ever After means so many meanings once I sit here and really think about it. Basically,it means I am living my own fairy tale! I have found my Prince Charming,I have great friends and family and I am happy when I look in the mirror.It took me 30 years to get here.
It means that daily I stand in awe at how abundantly God has answered my prayers. Many years ago I lived a lie and I was stuck in a miserable marriage. Things were so depressing for so long that I had become convinced they'd never get better.I made some huge choices and changes and prayed once again that I was doing the right thing,even if it meant hurting someone else. The transformation took a year. By the time I had finally broken down and allowed myself to unravel,I realized I just didn't know how...? That,was rock bottom.
I lost friends,I gained toxic friends and spent a lot of time getting to know myself. It's a blurry memory of dating,Myspace and living life with no obligations.This went on for about a year..until I met Vern. If you know me or read my blog you know all the good parts in between then and now. As new happy memories were made,the bad ones disappeared. I cannot define Happily Ever After...but I know what it feels like. It's a pinch on the butt from Vern 99% of the time when he passes by me ..and I still giggle. It's knowing that your two heads are better than one and focused on the same goals. It's making a special dinner and watching him go for seconds.That's my fairy tale...that's my Happily Ever After :)
Happily Ever After means so many meanings once I sit here and really think about it. Basically,it means I am living my own fairy tale! I have found my Prince Charming,I have great friends and family and I am happy when I look in the mirror.It took me 30 years to get here.
It means that daily I stand in awe at how abundantly God has answered my prayers. Many years ago I lived a lie and I was stuck in a miserable marriage. Things were so depressing for so long that I had become convinced they'd never get better.I made some huge choices and changes and prayed once again that I was doing the right thing,even if it meant hurting someone else. The transformation took a year. By the time I had finally broken down and allowed myself to unravel,I realized I just didn't know how...? That,was rock bottom.
I lost friends,I gained toxic friends and spent a lot of time getting to know myself. It's a blurry memory of dating,Myspace and living life with no obligations.This went on for about a year..until I met Vern. If you know me or read my blog you know all the good parts in between then and now. As new happy memories were made,the bad ones disappeared. I cannot define Happily Ever After...but I know what it feels like. It's a pinch on the butt from Vern 99% of the time when he passes by me ..and I still giggle. It's knowing that your two heads are better than one and focused on the same goals. It's making a special dinner and watching him go for seconds.That's my fairy tale...that's my Happily Ever After :)
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Day 1
I have accepted the 30 day blogging challenge.So for the next 30 days I will be attempting to blog everyday OR to at least find inspiration in the blog ideas.
Part 1 is to introduce myself. Well THAT'S silly! You already know who I am! And if you don't..read my blogs! ha ha
Part 2 is to post a current picture of yourself. Here I am,posing with a tractor at the local fair. I am a small town country girl who is a bit old fashioned at times,so I thought this photo was appropriate.
Part 3 15 Interesting Facts About Me
-I love glass=stained glass,sculptures,figurines etc.
-I am planning a few new tattoos
-I have a slight lisp and when I am exhausted I stutter.
-I struggle with forgiveness
-I remind myself of my Mom more and more every day.
-I share my pillow with Maxine at night.
-I love the smell of fresh cut grass and chainsaw gas.
-Vern and I hope to purchase a food truck in the next few years to sell smoked meats and cheeses.
-My ears are a tiny bit pointy like and elf.
-I have an extremely low tolerance for Reggae music.
-A dear friend of mine died recently. The last time I saw him we hugged and said I love you like we always do "I love you Jeffie" "I love you too Carebear...I really do." he said as he left...he died unexpectedly a week later from a heart attack. It reminded me once again to tell and show people how much they mean to me because I may not always get another chance. Rest peacefully Jeffie <3
-One of my 2 biggest pet peeves is when people spell Christmas with an X and/or drink milk out of the carton.
-My favorite sweatshirt says Seattle Mariners across the front yet I don't watch baseball,just love the hand-me-down sweatshirt.
-I love love love to swim.
-I had my first funnel cake 2 weeks ago...I LOVE LOVE LOVE them too :)
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