The ABC's of Me!

I saw this meme on a blog in my feed reader and thought it would be fun. Enjoy!

Accent: Pure Nebraska. There's a reason customer service companies set up shop here.

Breakfast or no breakfast: A Must. Cereal if I've got time, but usually a PBJ and banana in the car

Chore I don’t care for: Laundry. Argh!

Dog or Cat: one dog, Zeke

Essential Electronics: computer and cell phone

Favorite Cologne: Pholosphy's Amazing Grace

Gold or Silver: I am a silver girl all the way

Handbag I carry most often: Ha, I switch purses like I switch clothes.

Insomnia: Rarely, I sleep like a rock

Job Title: K-6 Art Specialist

Kids: So far, my preschooler E

Living Arrangements: 108 year old home in beautiful midtown Omaha with my boys

Most Admirable Trait: positive attitude

Naughtiest Childhood Behavior: Making my brother dress up like a girl, makeup and all!

Overnight hospital stays: For a kidney infection in college and when E was born

Phobias: no phobias, just a severe dislike of things that slither, creep and crawl

Quote: To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury; and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable; and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasion, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
--William Ellery Channing


Reason to smile: For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Siblings: Mi hermano, Julio (Joel). He's 4 years younger than me

Time I wake up: During the school year 6, during the summer, whenever my buddy E saunters in.

Unusual Talent or Skill: I can make an elephant sound with my mouth. E is impressed, but I don't expect you to be. Oh yeah, I can also make a select assortment of balloon animals!

Vegetable I Refuse to Eat: Brussels Sprouts

Worst Habit: a tendency to get sidetrack...oooh look, something shiny!

X-rays: on my arm in the second grade

Yummy Stuff: pizza, nachos, salad, fruit and veggies, cheese, chocolate, ice cream

Zoo Animal I Like Most: The penguins by FAR. I could watch them for hours!

What is your alphabet meme like?

Lovely little preschooler

E and I went to the zoo yesterday. The weather was perfect. We managed to leave before it got too hot and crazy busy. They have a great new butterfly exhibit. The picture is from the outside of the building. They've got these beautiful benches scattered all around the building.

Since the CWS is in town, we also encountered a gaggle of baseball players from Louisiana State University. They were very gracious to all of the little people, signing autographs, taking photos and shaking hands. E got his picture with one of them, along with a hardy handshake.