A blogging challenge?

One of the blogs I follow is participating in a "30 Day Challenge" a blog a day, for 30 days (duhh) this is perfect for me because I need direction on what to write about! So here goes!

Day 1: Introduction, recent picture, and 15 fun facts.

Hello, my name is Liz. See below for more info on me!

(this is the most recent picture I have! Ginny and I at a concert :))

1. I work full time and go to school part time. Between those and keeping a life, I don't have much free time.

2. I live with a hard working firefighter. He works more than I do!! Which is probably why we work :)

3. I have a "boo-boo finger" my brother shut my right hand in a door when I was 3 and the top of the ring finger was severed. My quick thinking Nana packed it in ice and they sewed the top back on! It works fine, feels the same, just looks different..

4. I have 2 dogs who are seriously the cutest! Max and Kallie!

5. My Mom is one of my best friends, who would have thought? She's so fun, and a good person.

6. I couldn't tell my left from my right until I was at least 16. Don't ask how I made it that far in life!

7. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love the decorations, the tree, the food, the atmosphere of the season!

8. I hate house work. I try to only do it 1 day a week. This gets FF annoyed with me. He's a neat freak.

9. I feel like I'm at a wardrobe crossroads in my life. At 28 I am no longer young enough to wear a lot of the looks I like, and certainly not old enough to wear elastic waisted pants and holiday themed sweaters!

10. My nephew was born at 12 ounces, 9 inches. He's such a joy to be around. He amazes me with all the milestones he has reached, and with his love for life!

11. My car hit 100,000 miles today, my heart started racing.

12. I look at the world through rose colored glasses (at least that's what FF tells me)

13. When I was little I wanted to be the next Queen Elizabeth. I was convinced that Prince William would somehow meet me, it would be love at first sight, and we would have a fairytale romance. Really, I wanted a crown and pretty dresses. I'm happy for him and Kate Middleton, but I've got Al so I win.

14. I am one of the middle children out of 4. I have 2 older brothers and a little sister. My brothers both live in far away lands (Florida and Hawaii) but me and my sister stuck around.

15. I'm hoping to stick with this blog challenge. I have a hard time with this stuff... Maybe it will get me in the habit of blogging more!

--Until tomorrow!

36 things

A good friend told me I should do a list of 36 things I love about Al for his birthday. She had done this for her husband on his 30th.


I have been so busy I haven't sat down to actually type them out! (let alone blog about ANYTHING, hopefully that will change soon!) There's so much more than these 36 things. I love my life with him, and I'm so thankful for everything he does.

1.He gave me a Thank You card on our first date. In advance, for a good time.

2. He calls me Lady Love because I am too old for the label "Girlfriend"

3. He bought me Molly, Max, and Kallie.

4. He is the most unselfish person I know.

5. He works harder than anybody I know.

6. He is such a softy at heart.

7. He wears turn out gear :)

8. He makes me laugh almost everyday. I belly laugh constantly!

9. He drives a manly pick up truck AND a hot little sports car.

10. He LOVES to dance!

11. He has NEVER tried to hold me back, from anything. Ever.

12. He puts up with my fun little antics, and even joins in sometimes!

13.He built me a garden, shelves in my closet, and a craft room.

14. He bought me the most amazing bathtub!

15. He lets me keep his debit card for house stuff, and answers me when I ask why he wants it back! (I would give it to him regardless, its his!)

16. He has made me a better person, in every way.

17. He can fix everything, cars, house, people. EVERYTHING.

18. He buys presents for strangers kids at Christmas.

19. He does the dishes :)

20. He offered to do "date night" with my Mom and her friend.

21. He gives Max the yogurt containers when he's done with them.

22. He saved a baby bunny from my dogs. Floppy used to hop around our room and watch TV with us. RIP Flops.

23. He bought a new computer when I was in my first round of college, so I could do homework easier at his house.

24. He vacuums.

25. He always buys me the best concert tickets!

26. He loves DMB, too.

27. He is so giving of our home. He always lets my friends stay when they need a place to crash.

28. He bought me a PS3 and a Wii.

29. Did I mention he cracks me up??

30. He's a firefighter.

31. He surprised ME on HIS birthday.

32. He has a solid handshake, and feels the same way I do about people who don't.

33. He loves kids. And will be the best Dad someday!

34. He's afraid of lightning, I keep him safe during storms haha

35. He loves me.

36. He is my BEST friend!

(So that's it! Better late than never!)

Midnight Train to Georgia

Is my absolute FAVORITE song on my playlist...



It reminds me of Fireman Al and I. Its our theme song!



I'd rather live in his world, than live without him in mine.



This is so very true, and I find myself singing it and smiling..



Thanks Gladys Knight & the Pips!

because My Dear Ginny did it...

MONTHS ago.


I'm bored, and need to unwind. This will be fun!

• If I were a day of the week, I'd be Sunday - the day of rest :)
  

• If I were a time I'd be somewhere between 7 and 8am. The house is still quiet and I get my coffee in peace
  

• If I were a direction I would be South
  

• If I were a tree I'd be a Weeping Willow

• If I were a tool I'd be a level
  

• If I were a flower I'd be Lilly of the Valley

• If I were a musical instrument I'd be a Piano
  

• If I were a color I'd obviously be PINK!
  

• If I were a fruit I'd be a Mango!

• If I were an element I'd be water for sure

• If I were a food I'd be a Mango (see above)
  

• If I were a place I'd be Home
  

• If I were a fabric I'd be Snuggly Flannel
  

• If I were a scent I'd be Eau de Fleur by Kenzo

• If I were an object I would be an ipod

• If I were a song I'd be We've Got Tonight by Bob Seger
  

So there you have it! I think most of my many followers (I love all 4 of you haha) have done this. If you come across it and want to do it, go for it! It'll be fun!

Dog is God spelled backwards!

There are no words to explain how good it is to see my dogs after a hard, long day. They are so happy to see me, they ALWAYS shower me with kisses. Their excitement bubbles over to me, instantly putting me in a better mood. They truly take away my cares! On my worst days I find myself driving home thinking "I just need Max and Kallie kisses."

I am so thankful for them! (chewed stuff and all!)

Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

better late than never!

("the beginning" sometime in the summer of 2004)

Fireman Al had our 6th anniversary last week. I can't believe it's been 6 years. When I think about ALL that we have been through, good and bad, I am amazed.

There is so much I could put in this post (6 years worth of stuff!)

I think the things that stand out the most to me are the fact that he always makes me laugh. Every day. Sometimes its on purpose (like when he's trying to get out of trouble) sometimes its just by being him.

He is a small town boy, and always will be. Seriously, big cities make him sweat and get cranky.

He loves his job so much. It's not always easy, and I do most stuff alone. It is who he is though, he wouldn't be whole with out it. I fell in love with him, so that means I accept it. (plus, who doesn't love firemen??)

He has the biggest soft spot ever for our dogs. Kallie follows him around all day long, and he eats it up like ice cream cake. Max sleeps in the bed with him in the morning after I go to work. He built Molly a special shelf in the living room for her ashes, paw print, and collar. Though, that could be just so I would stop crying over her(<- another reason why I love him)

He is VERY loyal to the people he loves. I am thankful to be one!

He makes me want to be a better person.

He is, without a doubt, my best friend.

(October of 2009)