I've been tagged

I was tagged by Laurie and my sister-in-law Jenny. The problem is, my life is an open book. I tell absolutely everyone I meet intimate and embarassing details (ones they don't really want to know)! The man at the grocery store, my hair dresser, the poor lady at the gap, the man working at the drive up window. It's scary - I think it may be an actual medical condition. I once had a grade school teacher who told me I had diarrhea of the mouth. That is such a disgusting and graphic term I have never repeated. But, there you go, that is what I have. Here are six facts about me, that even strangers and the man with no teeth trying to sell magazines at my door already know.



1. I went through a very serious "cowboy phase". I owned several pairs of wranglers and boots. I owned a red pair, a turquoise pair, and a black pair (without pockets)!



2. I lay out my clothes, underclothing, jewelry and all before I get in the shower and get dressed. Weird I know!



3. I am afraid of cats. I feel like they are snotty and they hate me. But I love dogs. The bigger the better. I think this means I'm insecure!



4. The first boy who told me he loved me was in 5th grade. His name was Steven and he wrote I love Whitney on one sh0e and I love Brittany (my best friend) on the other shoe. We were happy to share. He dedicated "True Colors" by Cindy Lauper to me on the radio.



5. I once sneaked out of my house in the middle of the night. I actually tried the put the pillows under covers in the shape of your body technique. I came home to find my dad sitting on the couch waiting for me. OOPS!!



6. I hate watermellon. I have tried to pretend like I love it for years. Who in the world doesn't like watermellon?



7. I love sports movies. I watch "Rudy" at least a couple of times a year and I cry everytime. I love "Remember the Titans" and any other feel good sports movie!

Happy Thanksgiving

My heart is full of gratitude this Thanksgiving! Our family is complete with the arrival of baby Jane. What a perfect Thanksgiving blessing. I am also thankful for Scott, Brock, and Claire. I have probably already ruined them by spoiling them rotten and poor parenting, but I adore them anyway. I am so thankful for a kind, patient, and hard-working husband who brands our kids with his dimple in their chin. I am so thankful for my Savior Jesus Christ, for my testimony and my membership in His church. I am thankful for so many good friends who bless my life with their kindness and support. I am thankful for great parents and siblings who are my best friends. I feel so blessed this Thanksgiving!

Falling in Love with Jane

Jane Rebekah Hughes

Our long awaited little angel has arrived. She was born on November 12 at 11:22 a.m. after a very short labor and two little pushes. She weighed 6 lbs. 11 0z. and is 19 1/2 inches long. She is a little more fair than our other kids, but is definitely made from the same mold. Complete with a deep dimple in her chin. We are falling in love and very, very grateful to have a healthy baby girl!

"How Low Can You Go"

I'M STILL PREGNANT A WEEK LATER

Laurie and I are proud of our voting stickers. It was really hard. Ha Ha. Only two things on the agenda. But something about voting makes me feel very American and proud to be so! My belly is even lower now!

I have been having contractions about 5 minutes apart for the last two days. They are pretty strong, but unfortunately they never get any closer or harder. I guess she is just not ready yet, and believe me, I have tried everything. The bad news is I'm exhausted. The good news is I get to have a baby in the morning. I can make it! My kids were mad when they woke up this morning and their grandpa Charley wasn't here. I don't know if they really care about the baby being born as much as spending time with their grandpa. I am giving in and posting a belly picture, because it was taken last Tuesday and I have gotten so much bigger in the last couple of days that the picture is starting to look good. My kids call this shirt the "clown shirt". When they came home from school and saw me wearing it, they just kind of stopped and stared and Scott asked me if I wore it all day. Brock tried to soften the blow by adding, I kind of look like a flower. But it is soft, big, comfy, and feminine. Plus, I am running out of things to wear.

I'M STILL PREGNANT

The basement is almost finished and I even bought hand-sanitizer and the dreaded giant maxi-pads at Wal-Mart today. I am officially ready to have this baby. Many of my wonderful blogging friends and family have requested a belly picture. If I'm honest, my belly is not all that impressive. I would like to dedicate this entry to the progress and sheer impressive size of my rear end. Now that is something to talk about! It didn't come easy. It took nine months of sitting on it whenever humanly possible and consuming at least five times the normal caloric intake each day. It has not only increased to four times it's normal size, but it has also changed in actual shape and texture. It is truly an entity of its own!

Halloween Pictures

My little "Brockstar" as an army guy in the Halloween parade.

Halloween Pictures

My kids got the motherload this year at PaPa Charley's office. It's actually disgusting! Don't worry, I can take care of a few or maybe more pieces while they are at school!