Tagged...and a bit of stage fright!

Wow, that's a lot of love on one blog entry! Now I am getting nervous...! I had so much fun reading them and finding so many awesome new blogs out there. I will add a few more tomorrow, but I am loving my long list!
I will try to post some new bump pics tomorrow, since we are now officially at 14 weeks. I went on a shopping adventure with my best friend Jess today. She needed a power suit and I needed any and all things elastic. Maternity clothes, though...I think I'll pass. Who decided that people don't want to LIKE their clothes when pregnant?? SO I got several pairs of calf length leggings and a bunch of cute long shirt/short dress tops. I did find one good pair of jeans...And a pair of black flats...and black boots. Okay, AND some makeup from Sephora. I feel much better, and can finally give my poor pair of brown yoga pants a much needed break. And of course, we found a great suit for Jess that will surely land her the teaching job of her dreams...right here in Lamar County, right Jess?? ;)
There was big news over on my friend Catherine's blog today...go have a look, and give some CONGRATS!!
Now for the fun survey, brought to you by Chandra and Virginia.


The 8


8 Things I'm Passionate About:

-The well-being of my children
-Letting people I love know I love them
-Photography
-Making people laugh
-Laughing
-Really good food
-Planning events where tons of people come and share an amazing time
-Listening to music

8 Things I Want To Do Before I Die:

-Go back to Ethiopia
-Get in shape
-Learn to swing dance
-See my children grow up and be happy
-Celebrate my 50th anniversary
-Drink Baileys in a pub in Ireland while listening to local music
-Leave the country for a trip with my best girlfriends
-Adopt another child (at least one!)

8 Things I Say Often:

-Charlie, NO
-I said no
-I love you!
-Fooooooooop! ( I have to edit myself now)
-I don't feel so good
-I'm hungry!
-I need a nap
-Where the heck is my ________?? Great, I lost my _______!! Oh, there it is.

8 TV Shows I've Recently Watched:

-LOST
-Project Runway
-A Baby Story (baaaaaad idea)
-Oprah
-Ugly Betty
-The Doodlebops
-Sesame Street
-What Not to Wear

8 Songs I Could Listen To Over and Over (in no particular order and off the top of my head):

-Graceland (Paul Simon)
-Ain't No Reason (Brett Dennen)
-Opium (Jump, Little Children)
-Galway Girl (Steve Earl)
-A Change is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke)
-River (Joni Mitchell)
-I'll Be There For You (Bon Jovi)
-The Story (Brandi Carslile)


8 Things That Attract Me To My Friends:

-Friendly
-Warm
-Easy to laugh with
-Comfortable
-Open minded
-Honest
-Caring
-Will share thier food with me (haha...no, really)

8 Things I've Learned (or been reminded of) This Past Year:

-My son, Charlie Fekadu is the most amazing person I have ever met
-I hate to move
-I am not as laid back as I like to think I am
-My husband and I have the best parents in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD
-I really do like to make people happy and have a good time
-I can get pregnant! (Thought so, but wasn't sure)
-I have a sometimes annoying need to be loved
-I have the most awesome group of friends

8 People I Think Should Do "8":

-Catherine
-Jessica
-Dierdre
-Cathy
-Carrie
-Kari
-Kerry
-Mrs. Baker

I am soooo tired from all that shopping...Time to go night night!
I leave you with some adorable pics of CF and my sis, Marlena, playing at the park! Thanks, Auntie M!