My Hidden Talent: hmmm...I can sew pretty well.

Funny Things My Kids Say: Nate- "What are you talking about, Dudette?" Alli when asked "Who did this?" "That...would be Nathan."

If I Had More Money, I'd Buy Me...: A log cabin in the woods somewhere

I Can't Live Without My: my family- kids, husband, parents, brothers, sister, friends

I Need: a nice LONG tropical vacation where I can veg on the beach without a care in the world

I Look Best In: white t-shirt and my favorite jeans (not so much about looking my best but feeling my best in what I am wearing)

My Spouse Looks Best In: flat-front khakis and one of his blue shirts (brings out the color of his eyes)...very sharp looking

My Best Feature Is: That's a hard one...

I Used To Weigh: less

Now I Weigh: more

Fave Children's Clothes: my daughters many dresses and Nathan's carpenter jeans and orange plaid shirt from Structure

Fave Kids' Shoes: Alli just got these leopard print ballerina slippers that are just too cute and Nathan's brown Elefanten Oxfords (too bad they are out of biz now)

Fave Shops: Places I can afford: Old Navy, Gap, Children's Place. Places I can't afford but LOVE: Oilily, and a handful of online Boutiques that just have the cutest clothes

My Kiddos Love To Wear: Alli HAS to wear a dress all the time. Nathan loves this one t-shirt my hubby bought him when he was on a biz trip. It's John Deere t-shirt that says Future Farmer. It's his tractor shirt as he calls it.

Dream Purchase For The Kids: A massive playset for the yard complete with tree house, trap door, tunnels, slides, rock climbing wall you name it!

What I Do When The Kids Are Asleep/Away: Relax by reading, watching a little TV or sleeping

What I Like About My Spouse: He's always honest and very supportive.

What I Dislike About My Spouse: His long work hours and long commute

The Hautest Dad I Know: hmmm....Alan (my hubby)!

My Kids' Fave Toys: Nathan: battery operated ride-on John Deere tractor. Allison: Leapster

My Pet: Haley and Comet (identical twins, smoke gray and white cats)

Stroller I Drive: Bertini M5 Shuttle with a Buggy Board on the back for Allison.

Diaper Bag I Carry: I used to have a really cute lime green one that I loved but now it's overkill. I just carry a few wipes and a diaper in my car.

Proudest Moment: Allison's and Nathan's "Gotcha Days": the days we wre able to finally adopt them after fostering them for a year.

Occupation: stay at home mom, Tastefully Simple Consultant

Hobbies and Interests: volunteering for community and church events, sewing once I have my sewing room back, reading, camping, desktop publishing

Favorite Books: The Bible, Christian Fiction, pretty much anything by Nicholas Sparks

Favorite Movies: Romantic Comedies and Dramatic Chick Flicks- Fried Green Tomatoes, Steel Magnolias, While you were Sleeping, Lake House

Favorite Music: Country, 80's, Contemporary Christian

Favorite TV Shows: CSI, Ghost Whisperer, Jericho, Without a Trace, Cold Case, Amazing Race