Tagged!

I've been tagged! I thought this was so much fun, but it took forever to download all the images. I'll try not to be too embarassed. I did a quick tidy-up, but not near a thorough enough job.

Anyway, here it is:

1. Favorite pair of shoes? I actually have 3 pairs that I really like. If I'm grading on comfort, though, I'd pick the flip-flops.

2. Bathroom? This was the cleanest bathroom. Not the fanciest, but who really needs an elaborate environment to go to the bathroom?

3. Kitchen sink? Yes, this is the kitchen sink. *blush* The dishes weren't done yet. We actually have 2 sinks, but this is the most used.
This is the other sink built into the island.
4. What are your kids doing now? Well, me and all my youngsters are watching TLC's "What not to wear."

Shortly thereafter, a Biography on Robert Downey Jr. I've always loved Robert, but after watching "Chances Are" recently, he's my new favorite actor.

5. Closet? This is my closet. I don't really use it that much, because I have a pretty spacious dresser. I use it to house my posters, (there's quite a few that you can't see) my sewing machine, stuffed animals, bags, sunday clothes, jackets, shoes, etc.

6. Favorite Room? Yes, this is my favorite room in the house. I love the computer. This is where I spend most of my free time. You can't see in this picture, but there's practically a whole library in here. But, despite the books, we still call it "The computer room."

7. Fridge? About 10 times more space than needed.

8. Family Room? The family room is where everyone gathers, talks, reads, watches TV, (not in this picture) warms themselves by the fire, and has F.H.E. I especially like Sunday's when Brandon and Ayrial (and kids) and Dallin and Jamie (and kids) come over. We play games in here, or the boys watch football. I also like when the Ferrara's come over. We could blow the roof with all the talking that goes on in this room when they're here.



This is my favorite spot of the family room: all the portraits of the grandkids.

9. Living Room? This is where I practice piano and cello. Also the most un-lived in room in the house. Kind of ironic.

10. Kitchen? This isn't all of the kitchen, but you get the idea. I love our kitchen... maybe because there's always food?

(That is my school bag modeling on the table. I forgot to put it away.)

11. Favorite Spot? This is my favorite spot in the whole house. I love books, so I love to collect them as well. I probably have 200 books and 50 DVD's (located by the TV) that I either bought or recieved as gifts in the bookshelf. In the corner are knick-knacks, pictures, other useless junk, etc. Can you tell I did the decorating?

12. Outside? The outside is so peaceful and relaxing. This is The Johnson's secret little spot to have private pow wow's, do weanie roasts/S'mores, and read.

We have a pretty extensive backyard, so I couldn't fit everything in here, but this is the hot tub, (perfect place for a date... especially with the red lights) and trampoline over there. I wish you could see the garden. We've had fabulous tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash this year.

The backyard provides us with hours of entertainment.

Proud to be an American

*For added fun, you can listen to "America" by Neil Diamond down there on my playlist. Sorry I don't have "Proud to be an American."

Wow! I just realized I haven't updated in almost 2 months....

I haven't really had anything to say up until now, but today, my heart is full. I want to share everything!

As you may well know, today is September 11. Exactly 7 years ago today, a terrible accident occurred in New York, involving The twin towers/World Trade Center, terrorists, and over 2,000 people killed.

I was in 4th grade then, so I really didn't know what was going on, but I remember that that was the only day EVER that we were able to watch TV in school. Now that I've gotten older, I've been able to reflect on it more... understand.

It really was a horrible tragedy that never should've happened, but the best thing we can do is remember it. Because that's what History is all about... remembering.

A photo of the 9/11 attacks.

Whenever I think of any history, whether it's The sinking of the Titanic, The Holocaust, or Pearl Harbor, etc. I always manage to get choked up.

I feel especially patriotic today.

I'm so glad we live in a country where brave men and women alike were good enough to die for the freedom of man.

I'm sincerely "Proud to be an American."

Now for a little game called "Who said that?" I'm putting on some famous American quotes and YOU have to guess who said it.

1. "...And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."

2. "I have a dream this afternoon!!! That the brotherhood of man will become a reality. In this day in age! With this faith!"

3. "Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."

4. "I am not an American. I am the American."

5. "All your dreams can come true... if you have the courage to pursue them."