Just a bit of Fun!...ABC's

Saw this on Patricia's blog. It looked like fun and I needed a break from my projects...so here goes!

♥A is for age: 38 in November! Wow!
♥B is for beverage of choice: (Hot) Pumpkin Spice Latte (Cold) Tropical Iced Tea
♥C is for career right now: Teacher, Domestic Engineer Extra-ordinaire...
♥D is for your dog's name: Oso
♥E is for essential item you use everyday: Laptop
♥F is for favorite TV show: The Office
♥G is for favorite game to watch: ummmm...these days...anything live. (not on t.v.)
♥H is for Home town: Riverside
♥I is for instruments you play: Piano
♥J is for favorite juice: Pomegranite
♥K is for a favorite keepsake: My scrapbooks
♥L is for last place you ate at: out... Korean BBQ
♥M is for marriage: Yes, Very happily married to Marco
♥N is for your name: Sherry
♥O is for overnight hospital stay: Childbirth
♥P is for people you were with today: My family
♥Q is for what's your best quality: follow through
♥R is for what are you currently reading: New Creating Keepsakes magazine that just arrived
♥S is for relationship status: Married
♥T is for time you woke up today: 7:00 a.m.
♥U is for the type of underwear you have on: I beg your pardon? =]
♥V is for vegetable you love: Asparagus
♥W is for worst habits: Take on too much!
♥X is for x-rays you've had recently: None for a loooong time
♥Y is for something candy : Truffles....um...I love candy...
♥Z is for favorite zoo animal: Giraffe

Quirky...to be or not to be...LOL

Here are the rules:
Link the person who tagged you.
Tell about 6 quirks of yours.
Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.
Leave a comment to let them know.

I was tagged by Brynn
I was also tagged by Lee

1. I actually like burnt popcorn...of course, I am not talking about black coal popcorn, but I like it left in the microwave just a little more than it needs to be.

2. I can not knowingly buy a magazine or book that has a crease or tear or bend on the cover...I like it to look brand spanking new!

3. I have to drink my coffee out of a particular mug. It happens to be a Starbucks mug that is kind of shaped like a pumpkin. It just "feels" right in my hand.

4. I love to send and receive "snail mail"...it just doesn't happen as often as it should. =] Sad that this is something a bit abnormal these days, eh?

5. I love everything about a brand new box of Crayola Crayons. The smell, the colors, the look of them...it's all ruined once any of them get used.

6. I don't like choosing when it comes to going out to eat. It's just too much pressure. LOL

Ok, I'm sure that I have a lot more quirks...but that's what you get right now...I will now tag:
1. Deborah
2. Esther
3. Tammi
4. Tracie
5. Lita
6. Lisa

Random photos and summers end...

Thought I'd post some random pics from the summer. School starts tomorrow. Where did the summer go? I have no idea, but it's always too short. I had a big 'ole post that I wrote up. It was deep. Lot's of pondering thoughts and what not. Decided I'd sit on it for a while.

Before I get into the photos, I thought I'd thank those of you that stop by and read my blog. I'd love to hear who you all are. How about giving me a little "shout out" that you were here? Some of you leave regular comments (which I love), but many of you just flit through and I'd love to know you better. =] Have a great week Bloggers!

Taryn got a Webkinz and spent a lot of time this summer figuring it out. She's hooked!

Hannah is playing the guitar and will continue lessons at school.

Marco walks and gets some big boy shoes!

Spent many, many hours out here.

Scrapbooking....

Card making...better than idle time, right?

Marco finally gets some of his own toys. No more borrowing the Barbie car to play. LOL

Attended my niece's Quincenera (Sweet 15th) Dedication

Went bowling with Uncle Jaime

Marco's first trip to the beach.

Spent time with friends. This is my dear friend Miriam...

and our dear friends Lorany and Robert

Lots of summer fun with the youth group. Here are just a few of them at my house after a video scavenger hunt.

We finally got a chance to go to the San Diego Zoo. Awesome!

Got closer to my hubby. He's such a hard worker, yet he always makes time for me and the kids!

Amazing Casting Crowns concert. There are no words.

For Carrie...

Well, I was tagged by my friend Carrie and I thought this was a fun little survey (and easy) - so... here goes.

1. Who makes you laugh the most? Hands down, it is my husband. He cracks.me.up. Sometimes, it's not even what he says (although, that's usually pretty quick witted). It could just be a look or phrase. Hilarious. I also have to mention that Steve Carell (The Office) makes me laugh almost every time.

2. Where would you most like to visit? Right now, it would be Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. My sister had her second child and I have not been able to see him yet. I am just dying to meet him and spend time with her.

3. What is your favorite dessert? It's a tie: Hmmm....I don't eat dessert that often, because I am usually stuffed from gorging myself during the meal. LOL When I do have dessert, I guess my favorite would be cheesecake...usually with some sort of chocolate near by. =]

4. What was your most memorable vacation? I would have to say our whirl wind trip to New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and D.C. in one week (our anniversary). Yes. You read right. It was a tight squeeze, but I loved it. I definitely have to back one day.

5. When was your saddest moment? There have definitely been some sad moments these last two years, but I think that my saddest moment was when I realized that some friends that I thought I had, were not really friends at all.

6. What makes you mad? Liars, Back biters, Laziness, People with no back-bone...

7. What day of the week were you born? Wednesday

8. What's your favorite flavor of ice cream? I am not an ice cream flavor snob. I love them all. I LUURRVE Dreyer's Peppermint Ice Cream. It is a limited edition flavor that comes out during holiday time (that's good and bad).

First...My new nephew!!! Then something I stole from Carrie...'cause she said I could!

Meet my newest NEPHEW. Josiah Steven Delgado. He was born on June 21st at 8:40 p.m. He weighed 9 lbs. 4 oz. and was 21 inches long. Isn't he just perfect?? Congratulations Esther, Miguel and big sister Abby!



Okay, it's one of those lazy day mornings and I am cruising through my favorite blogs this morning. I've seen this survey on more than a half dozen other blogs, but just thought, meh. Then Carrie went and added it and I had some down time...so here it is. Everything you never wanted to know about me! LOL
What is in the back of your car? Stroller and one of those things you throw over the cart or high chairs for the baby to sit in.
What color is your toothbrush? Blue and White
What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Reading my Bible
What Were you doing 45 minutes ago? Probably brushing my teeth
What is your favorite candy bar? Take 5, anything with almonds or caramel
What was the last thing you said aloud? "Good Morning Naomi"
What is the best ice cream flavor? Dreyer's Limited Edition Peppermint
What was the last thing you had to drink? Coffee...lovingly made in my Senseo by my 8 year old
What are you wearing right now? P.J.'s
What was the last thing you ate? That would've been last night...hmmm...oh, a great salad that I made for Marco and me. Spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts, pumpkin seeds, romaine hearts, fresh mozarella cheese, heirloom baby tomatoes....mmmm...I'm sure there was more stuff in it.
Have you bought any new clothing items this week? No, not for myself. I did buy a bunch of stuff for Hannah because she was going to camp and needed some new duds. =]
What is your favorite flavor of popcorn? Buttery? I really like the popcorn they sell at Target in their food court thingy.
Ever go camping? Not much since I've been married, but I am trying to change that. LOL
Do you take vitamins daily? Well, I try to remember. It's a goal. Doesn't always happen.
Do you go to church every Sunday? Yes and every time the doors open...it's important for the pastor's wife to try to be there. Ha!
Do you have a tan? Yup!
Do you like Chinese food over Pizza? I LOVE Round Table pizza, so if it were that...maybe. But usually, no. I love Chinese!
Do you drink your soda with a straw? If the soda is in a cup of any kind, yes. From a can? Never. Are you someone's best friend? Marco is my best friend....I try to be a best friend to everyone.
What are you doing tomorrow? Hopefully painting or scrapbooking
Where is your dad? Too far away. =[ Washington state
What color is your watch? ummmm....I have been using my cell phone. Yeah, I'd like a nice watch. I like the ones that are kind of like a bracelet. I don't really like the leather strap type as much any more. Love Brighton watches.
Do you use Chapstick? I don't leave home without my Burt's Bees.
What is your favorite number? 17
Do you have a dog? Yes. Crazy little Oso.
Last person you talked to on the phone? My sister Esther - yesterday. She just had a little baby boy!!! =]
Any plans today? Well, Hannah is off to camp and Taryn will be leaving in a couple of hours for the beach...we'll see what I can manage with the two little ones.
How many states have you lived in? Alabama, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan (da U.P.), California, Washington, Indiana...Yup. I think that's it for the United States.
Ever go to college? 4 years
Do you dye your hair? Who, wha? Oh, me? Yes, maybe. LOL
Biggest annoyance in your life right now? Gas prices and all inflated prices basically!
Last song listened to? hmmm...let me check. I just have random songs from Yahoo messenger playing...Back To You by John Mayer is what's on right now.
Can you say the alphabet backwards? I'm sure I could if I really focused. I don't think I"ve ever had to though...
Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? My black sandals
Are you jealous of anyone? I don't think so...Is anyone jealous of you? Doubt it.
Do you love anyone? That would be a long list...
Do any of your friends have children? Yes. Most of my friends do.
What do you usually do during the day? Clean, do laundry, read, write, do lessons, play with my kids, cook, clean, do laundry ... Now are you jealous of me?
Do you hate anyone that you know right now? Do I have reason to? Yes, but do I? No. Never.
Do you use the word 'hello' daily? Of course!
What color is your car? Lovely silver mini-van
Do you like cats? They're okay. I have 2 people in my house that are allergic to cats, so we just don't even think about cats.
Have you ever been to Six Flags? Six Flags Magic Mountain here in Cali
How did you get your worst scar? I have a few pretty bad ones. My biggest scar is from trying to deliver 10 lbs. Plus babies. Yup twice. The first one and the last one!
Well, there you go. A huge list of useless info about me. I know, I know. I should not be putting all that personal stuff out there for the whole world to see. Well, if you know me IRL, you know it's no secret! What you see is what you get.... ;0]

What say you?

I rarely talk about my weight loss journey here on this blog, but I wanted to share this with you all. It helped put things into perspective for me. What say you?

Hello, do you know me?

If you don't, you should.

I'm a pound of fat, And I'm the HAPPIEST pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.

Want to know why? It's because no one ever wants to lose me; I'm ONLY ONE POUND, just a pound!

Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds, or fifteen pounds, but never only one.

So I just stick around and happily keep you fat.

Then I add to myself, ever so slyly, so that you never seem to notice it.

That is, until I've grown to ten, twenty, thirty or even more pounds in weight.

Yes, it's fun being ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT, left to do as I please.

So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying, "Oh, I only lost one pound."(As if that were such a terrible thing.)

For you see, if you do this, you'll encourage others to keep me around because they'll think I'm not worth losing.

And, I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you. Happy Days!!!

After all, I'm ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT!!!

ABC's of My Favorite Things....

A- Avacados - To think that I used to throw these away! We had a tree where we rented when we first got married. I didn't know what they were - they looked nasty - I threw them away. The landlord (very nice lady) flipped. She showed me how to eat them and I've been hooked ever since!

B- Books - I love books. All kinds. I could spend a lot of money on books. I know you can find most things on line now-a-days, but I just love having a good book in hand.

C- Chocolate - not just any old chocolate, but the good stuff. Mmmm...especially truffles or caramel.

D- Daddy - I am still a "Daddy's Girl" He is such a hard-working, loving father. I could not ever ask for better.

E- Etsy - It is my newest obsession. I'd like to get up the nerve to start selling on there....hmmm?

F- Faith, Family and Friends - honestly...where would I be without these?

G- Gerber daisies - love them fresh, love them for decor, love them in print----love 'em.

H- Happy people - it's contagious, right? So, I want to surround myself with people that are genuinely happy. Now, we all have our rough times, but you know what I mean. Nobody likes a Debbie Downer!

I- Ice cream - Any flavor will do, but during the holiday season it's Dreyer's Peppermint (add a little bit of hot fudge) Wow.

J- Java - coffee------hot, cold, blended, on ice, as a flavor. Whatever. Bring it on.

K- Kits - I have started buying scrap and card stuff by the kit. I like that everything coordinates. No thinking necessary. Save your brains for the reading!

L- Laughter - the throw your head back, let out a snort, coughing on your spit, gasping for air kind.

M- Marco - he is the love of my life. The best daddy, husband, and friend in the world

N- Nachos - have I mentioned food too many times? All the toppings...wait. hold the onions!

O- Ocean - the view, the sounds, the smell, the action, the calm, the wonder

P- Pumpkins - I would have them out all year long if I could. I really do like all things fall. The colors and smell. The chill in the air.

Q- Quilts - I have a few homemade quilts that I've received as gifts. I find this kind of craftsmanship incredible. I love the colors and patterns, and it brings me joy when I look at them or use them.

R- Reading - see the above post under letter "B". If I am not reading a book (currently reading a couple), then I am flipping through a magazine, or reading a blog on-line. Readers are leaders!

S- Scrapbooking - I know this is a shocker. I feel like I have a little of my mojo back since Desiree came over. I needed a kick start back into it.

T- Travel - I love to travel. By plane, train, or automobile. I have so many places on my list of "must visit".

U- USA - Land of the Free. Home of the Brave. My country. 'Nuff said.

V- Visits - I love to have company over and I really enjoy getting a chance to visit with friends and family when I can.

W- Writing - Not only do I like to write in my Blog, but I also like to write. Period. I like my handwriting, I like to doodle, I like to make lists....which is why I also love great Writing Instruments!

X- X-er-sizing - Okay, so I cheated a little with that one! LOL But, I can honestly say that I enjoy exercising now. Really.

Y- Yummy food - food again. Sorry, but I am passionate about my food. I love to cook and I love to eat. I am learning that my matabolism is not the same as it used to be, so I now have to make better choices. I still enjoy finding tasteful and quality foods.

z- Zoo - I am always amazed by God's creativity any time I go to the zoo or aquarium. Amazing.

I've been tagged...7 Random Things About Me...

I was tagged by Trish - so here goes.
7 Random things about me.
1. I love all the colors that remind me of autumn. Browns, reds, yellows, oranges...you get the picture.
2. I love to read. I am always reading a book. When I want something "lighter", I will read a magazine, the cereal box, grafitti in the bathroom stall...just love reading.
3. When given the choice, I choose salty over sweet.
4. I am an Army brat and have had the privilege of growing up all over the world.
5. I can cook just about anything, but do not enjoy baking.
6. I am married to my best friend.
7. I ran a Jr. (Half) Marathon in my younger, more fit days. =]
Okay, so I am supposed to tag 2 other people. I tag Lee and Esther. You're it. Get busy girls!