Day 20 of my 30 day Blog Challenge-Nickname

My given name is Kathleen, some people still call me that but mostly I go by Kathy. Some people call me Kath and now some people call me Frau. My hubby sometimes calls me sweetie or honey. I guess I really don't have a nickname that isn't related to my name. 

When I hear other people referred by their nicknames and it's no where near their actual name I always wonder how they got that name. I worked years ago with a guy that went by Cricker his real name was Christopher I guess his sibling couldn't say that so that's how the nickname came about. Still to this day as a 40 year old he is Cricker! 

My daughter's name is Katelyn we call her that plus Kate, Katie, K. My hubby sometimes calls her Katdog don't ask me why....I don't think she likes it. Sophie has a few nicknames given by him too...SophieD, SD, and sometimes Flea (not because she has them...not sure why either)!

His name is Craig, he doesn't really get a nickname or like them. Just Craig not Greg lots of people call him that by mistake! 

How about you, any nicknames and fun reasons how or why? 

Happy Sunday!

ZZzzzzz

Day 19 of my 30 day Blog Challenge-Something you miss

Sleep

Everyday like clock work I wake up at 5:57. I'm the type of person once I'm awake there is no going back to sleep. I usually lay there and fume that I'm awake and after 5 minutes I cave and just get up. It's not a bad thing when I was working but now when I can sleep in it just sucks! The weekends are no different. I don't think I have slept in since this little one showed up on the scene 5 plus years ago.....

If I don't get up ASAP and take her out and get her breakfast in a timely manner. Lets just say she sleeps with Katelyn and will sit there and stare at her or nudge her. Everybody knows you don't wake a baby teenager before her time or it could be a scary day. 

Okay can't really complain too much I get the first cup of fresh coffee and enjoy the peace and quiet of the house, it's kinda nice.

Today is OUR anniversary...Happy Anniversary to my best friend the love of my life!

Happy Saturday and have a wonderful weekend all! 

Regret

Day 18 of my 30 day Blog Challenge- Something you regret....

This is a stuff one I've been thinking about it all week...feels kinda like a confessional!
All I could think of was things like....the second glass of wine, piece of candy or chocolate I had! I guess I try not to have regrets because what can you do it's done. What ever you said, ate, drank, posted, did, wore or didn't do...it's out there and worrying about it doesn't change it. So I guess I have no regrets in life as of today! Now tomorrow maybe another day!

Have a wonderful weekend....it's our 23rd. Wedding Anniversary tomorrow! I keep saying it's MY anniversary and my Hubby corrects me to it's ours....oops! I regret to say sometimes it's all about me!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!

Day 17 of 30 day Blog Challenge- Something you are looking forward to...

I have to say I'm most looking forward to Spring. I can't wait to see what pops up in our flower beds. We moved into our house in July so most everything was pretty over grown. We tore out a lot but I see life starting to pop up amongst the dirt and left over snow. 
I can't wait to get out and plant and make this garden our own.

I can't wait to hang out with Sophie on our back porch and watch the green grass grow.

Happy St. Patty's Day I hope your day is full of the luck of the Irish and lots of Green Beer! 

Dreaming...

Day 16 of my 30 day Blog Challenge-Dream House (s)

If I'm gonna dream might as well have a few right!

Dreaming of a mountain home in Park City,Utah

Love this style of home maybe somewhere in California

Oh any everybody needs a Farm house/Country home with a long driveway and neighbors miles away!

I would love to live in any of these homes but all I can think is I hope they come with a maid service. There is no way I could keep up on that large of a house and gardens! I love my house now and don't really dream of the some day if's, maybe 20 years ago these would be dreams. 

My hubby and I would love to have a small place in Utah and rent a place for a year in every city or country we love. Experience living in NYC for a year then move on to San Francisco or possibly Rome, Italy or Paris!

What are your dreams?

Happy Wednesday!!

Day 15 of 30 Blog Challenge- Bible Verse

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

❤

Day 14 of my 30 Blog Challenge-A picture I love ❤

I love these two pictures of my daughter, Katelyn.

First she took on her Mac in the Photo Booth.

Second I took...I love her in Red!

Day 13 of 30 day Blog Challenge-Goals

MY goal is to finish this challenge.....thought I'd only make it to day 15, I was ready to throw in the towel today. I don't really like talking about goals, not sure why. So besides finishing this challenge my goals are to lose weight  and find a part time job...okay maybe it will sound better if I say live a healthier lifestyle and find purpose through attaining a part time job! 

Today my goal is to pray for the people of Japan, possibly clean my house ....maybe take some pictures...not be bummed it's starting to snow again!

Happy Sunday all! 

What I believe

Day 12 of Blog Challenge- What you believe? 

I believe every day is a gift....

I believe in what I posted for my New Years Resolution:

Mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. Write a letter. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. Keep a promise. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. Try to understand. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Be kind. Be gentle. Laugh a little more. Express your gratitude. Welcome a stranger. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Speak your love and then speak it again.


My niece posted this on Face Book and I've seen it many times before and I believe it ......


Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, let go of what you can't change.
Kiss slowly, forgive quickly, play hard, take chances,give everything,and have no  regrets.
Life is too short to be anything but HAPPY! 


 Have a Happy and Relaxing Weekend!

TV and 500th Post!

Day 11 of Blog Challenge- Favorite TV Shows

I have a few so bare with me....

My favorite Family...that show just makes me laugh every time!

Glee yes I'm a GLEEK!! Love this show and it's cast!

Love Reality TV too....American Idol this year...love the judges and the final picks. I don't have a favorite yet! So excited for DWTS to start...Kristie Alley she will be entertaining and colorful I'm sure!

Favorite crime show hands down- Criminal Minds love it!

Favorite cable show Shameless with William H. Macy it's cable not really for kids!

It's entertaining and edgy.

And of coarse who doesn't love HGTV! Doesn't matter the show there is always something on entertaining and informative! 

Okay yes I like TV.....making up for the last two years with only German TV! 

This is my 500th post I can't believe it....thanks for stopping by and visiting me!

Please pray for everyone's safety in Japan!