I Guess I'm It...

I don't usually respond to tags, but because Krista called me out, here you have it babe:

What is your current obsession?  I think obsession might be a strong word, but something I'm really loving right now is this tanning lotion from Ulta.  It works like a dream.

What do you hate the most that everybody else seems to love?  Ed Hardy ANYTHING!  Stop wearing it people!

What are you wearing today?  See below:

What's for dinner?  Morton's tri-tip, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and green beans.

What would you eat for your last meal?  My mom's bbq ribs, my mashed potatoes (yes, mine.  They're killer), City Hall's gnocci, and Rochelle Porter's delightful brownies.

What's the last thing you bought?  Sshhh... don't tell Tommy:  I went to the Chancey with Shelley and bought an awesome pair of Sam Edelman sandals for $29.99 (regularly $114.95) and a pair of Citizens of Humanity boyfriend jeans for $29.99 (regularly $150).  And maybe a few pairs of shoes for the kids.

What are you listening to right now?  My kids watching iCarly.

What do you think of the person that tagged you?  I love her.  Loads of respect for her.  She's a beautiful mother, a loving wife, and thoughtful friend.

If you could have a house, fully paid for, and totally furnished anywhere in the world, where would it be?  Sounds cheesy, but I would just have a kick-A house here in Mesa.  I'm going to sound bratty here for just a minute, but I really don't love my house.  Never have.  Let's just say I signed the closing papers on the house after I saw it.  It just doesn't feel homey to me at all.  I want an entertaining house, one that fills the "Stapley Nation" for waffles on Sundays.  I want a killer backyard and a pimped- out pool.  Someday.

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would it be?  Back to the ranch with my entire family (pre-Diablo Grande) and everything would be as it used to be: the horses, the little house, the old dirt road, the barns.  It was magical.

What is one of your hobbies?  Cooking, hands down.

What are 3 things that annoy you most?  The sound of people chewing, hypocrisy, and the whistling sound Tommy's nose makes when he's sleeping.

What is your favorite color?  It's constantly changing.  I'm digging turquoise right now.

What is your favorite piece of clothing in your wardrobe?

Practical?  Why, everything in my closet!  I NEED it all!  At least that's what I tell Tommy, anyway.  I guess if I had to choose one, I'd have to say my Rainbow's.  They're definitely an "every-other-dayer."

Impractical?  Tommy seems to think every piece of my lingerie, since it doesn't get used quite as much as he'd like.  I actually think it's my Marc Jacobs handbag still sitting on my closet shelf.

What is your dream job?  I really think I should've been a doctor.  I love blood and guts - but NOT puke.  That's why I could never be a nurse.  They're the ones that have to clean that shaz up.

Describe your personal style.  Basically whatever  Aubri and Krista wearing (notice my sandals in the picture above).

What are you going to do after this?  Well, since we have 9 o'clock church, I'm pooped - I may go lie down and take a little snooze.

What is your favorite fruit?  Hmmm... that's a hard one.  I don't have just one.  Maybe the red seedless grapes from Costco.  Or canteloupe.  I DON'T DO SEEDS!

What inspires you?  A good sale.

Who was the last person you kissed?  The Donald.

What are you currently reading?  This is really sad - I'm not much of a reader.  I loved this week's US Weekly.  Those Real Housewives of New Jersey kill me!

What delighted you most today?  Opening up my first can of Diet Coke in a month plus.  I miss the burn going down my throat. (frowny face)

By what criteria do you judge a person?  I honestly don't consider myself to be very judgemental (unless you happen to be wearing a hideous pair of shoes).

The rules:  1. Respond and rework; answer the questions on your blog, replace one question you dislike with a question of your invention, add one more question of your own.

Tag eight other people (I added one more).

I tag: Andi, Jana, Monica, Stone (yeah Mike, that's you babe), Teresa, Auna, Janae, Rhonda, Shannon B.  Make me proud, sucka's, I'd do it for you.

Convo, Via Text Message...

I have to admit, it's really sad how today's society rarely talks these days.  It's just so darn easy to text!  I find it especially enticing when I'm having an argument with say... hold on, I thinking, give me a minute.  Ok, for kicks, we'll go with Tommy.  I'm not one for confrontation, so arguments via texting are so much more appealing.  That way, when he gets home, it's already over and done with and we're friends again.  Anyhoo, Tommy went on a monster ride this morning and said he'd be home by 1 o'clock (did I mention I had 6 kids this weekend?)  Here it goes:

Tommy:  "Driving home now.  That was the hardest ride I have probably ever done."  (notice I'm adding all the punctuation marks.  Tommy's the worst at that.  He knows it drives me bonkers).

Me:  "How much harder will Warriors be?"  (Warriors is a craz-nasty race he's going to ride in Utah in August).

Tommy:  "Not sure, probably 20%."

(A few hours later), Tommy:  "I'm sorry.  Be there by 3.  Stopped to eat." (remember, he said he'd be home by 1?)

Me:  "It's fine.  I'm starting to figure out I need to always add 2 extra hours from the time you tell me."

Tommy:  "Kinda like I need to add $200 to whatever you buy?"

Me:  "Exactly." 

Fun With The Skid Kids...

Taggy, Gage, Cannon and Swazzle

Cannon

Always the jokester.

It's always fun until someone ends up crying, hence, Keagan.

We had Tommy's cousin's 3 cuties over last night. We figured Greg and Heidi could use a little break, even if it was for just one night. My kids had a blast with them. I'm not sure if I even want to give them back, they were SO good! We took all of the kids to dinner last night, and as we were walking in the restaurant, it dawned on me that we had 6 kids with us. People were looking at us like we were wack jobs.

We sure are praying for little Ethan, and hoping he'll be coming back come home soon!

Father's Day.

We had such a nice Father's Day.  Well I did anyway.  Tommy thinks it sucked because he's the "laundry boy" around here and boy oh boy, did we have a bazillion loads to do today.  I know what you're all thinking, but don't even start.  I get plenty done around here too.  He's one lucky dude to have me around.

I'm so grateful for my Tommy.  He is such a great dad.  He's a wonderful example to our kids.  I tried to pull a "Don" today by making everyone go around the room and say something they love about Tommy.  Mission failed.  It ended up being pretty cheesy, but hopefully I scored some pointage with him.

My Pops.  Love you Dad.

Setting Themselves Up, Big Time...

We passed this minivan on the way home from Prescott this weekend, and I couldn't help but laugh at this license plate.  I don't know why people feel the need to do this.  I think it's a recipe for disaster.  And leave it up to Tommy to say, "Yeah, like they're not going to end up having a have a kid on drugs or anything."

Basketball Camp

This year Tag and a few of his buddies had the opportunity to go to basketball camp up in Prescott.  This is the boys' 3rd year attending.  It is such a phenomenal camp run by Gary Ernst (Mountain View coach).  They left on Monday and we stayed 'til Friday.  On Friday they have their big presentation where they show all the parents all their "phat" skillz they learned that week.  I was so proud of my boy.  He won the "Hustle Award" and the "Bumpout Award."  It was really fun for him because there were about 40 or 50 some-odd kids that he was competing against, so it was no easy task.  We are so happy to have him home!

"Big Fat Mommy!"

The other morning, Swayze and I were having a nice little cuddle session and out of nowhere she says, "Big fat Mommy!"  Ouch.  I don't think I've ever heard Tommy belly-laugh so hard.  I'm going to go out on a limb and assume she meant "Big PHAT Mommy" (because she thinks I'm so awesome).  So I asked her, "What part of Mommy is fat?"  She pointed to a particular mountainous region on my chest.  Hey, I'm working on it, Kid.  (Don't worry, Swazzle, I won't mention your overbite).  Whenever I gain wait, it goes straight to my mams and my relief society arms.  I figure, it's probably what I get for tapping my mom's bum when I was a little kid, saying, "Your butt feels like jell-o."  Karma is definitely a biz.

Who, Me? You're Way Too Kind!

I'm totally laughing at myself as I type this.  Please don't take this seriously.  I'm not THAT vain (well, maybe just a teeny bit sometimes).  It's just that, every time I get a fortune cookie, I always get totally shafted.  I always get some gay saying like, for example:

- "Promotion coming soon."  (Thanks, but I've already nominated myself for the "Mother of the Year Award).

- "Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it."  (What?!  I don't even get that one).

- "Behind an able man there are always other able men."  (Hmm, something to think about).

- "You are more likely to give than give in."  (hardly).

- "The road to knowledge begins with the turn of the page."  (again, pretty gay).

- And this one's my personal fave... "Your secret admirer will soon appear."  (enter creepy old boyfriends on Facebook maybe?  There's a reason why we broke up in high school, buddy).

Anyhoo, I thought this one I got the other day fits me just perfectly, I couldn't pass up the chance to post it.