Photo Tag

I got this tag from Karen. The rules are to take pictures of the items listed below to help us get to know you better. Here we go!

A current project you are working on:


This is a couch pillow I've been "working on" for a few months now. I put that in quotations because I haven't actually been crocheting on it regularly. It's almost done, I just need to sit down and finish those last few rows, and put it all together.


The oldest thing you own:


This is the organ from Grandma and Grandpa. I don't recall exactly how old it is, but it's definitely older than anything else I've got. And I love it!


Your worst pair of shoes:


This is a big old ugly pair of military surplus boots that I bought way back in high school. I needed some sturdy shoes for working at Popeye's so that if I dropped anything, or splashed scalding oil, or dropped boiling water, or anything like that, on my feet, I wouldn't be too badly hurt. These boots are steel-toed, and very sturdy and clunky. They're scuffed and probably still have grease stuck in the creases. I never wear them anymore, but don't feel like getting rid of them, just in case I ever need a really sturdy pair of boots.


Something from your childhood:


This is my teddy bear, Bluebell. I've had her since I was just a little girl. Michelle and Janelle and I all received matching bears one Christmas - Michelle's was pink and Janelle's was yellow. Bluebell is missing an eye, but I don't remember why.


Your 3 favorite movies:


I love Nacho Libre because it's just so wacky and random - it's one of those movies that's so stupid it makes you feel a little dumber after you watch it. But it's hilarious!

Galaxy Quest is another favorite. The first time Jeff watched it, he actually fell off the couch laughing at one part.

And The Emperor's New Groove is a favorite of our entire family. Zaylee could watch it over and over, and even quote certain lines.

I have lots of other favorites, but we don't own them and I couldn't take pictures. These are my favorites of the movies we actually own.


Your key chain:


I described my key chain in another tag, the purse tag, but I'll do it again. The big metal thing is my force multiplier - a self-defense weapon thing I got in high school. It's a legal-to-carry weapon because there are no sharp points, no sharp edges, and nothing shoots out of it. But use it correctly, and it can be deadly. Centuries ago, women in Japan would carry these (made of wood) to defend themselves against Samurai warriors who otherwise would take advantage of them. Cool!

I also have my Albertson's Preferred Savings card, and a little rod that says "Hold to the Rod." And my keys. Kinda funny - the black-handled key is to the little Toyota we used to own, but sold. I forgot to give them my copy of the key, and have been too lazy to take it off my chain. Oh well.


Your favorite edible treat in the house right now:


So sad - the only treats in the house are these slightly old peanut butter cookies. They've been in the fridge, so they aren't stale, but they are definitely not fresh. I think I desperately need to get some baking done today!


Something in your home you are proud of:


This is Thomas' blankie that I crocheted for him while I was pregnant. I think that of everything I've ever crocheted, this is my favorite. It's full of cute little teddy bears with bows and faces. So cute! It took a lot of work to make this one.


Your favorite wall hanging:


I love how this wall hanging turned out. We didn't have any pictures of Christ to hang in our home, but are very poor and didn't have funds available to buy a nice one. So when our Ensign came one month, and I found a picture of Christ inside the back cover, I cut the picture out and framed it in a frame we already had. I try to keep in in a prominent place because it's so beautiful. This picture doesn't really do it justice, because of all the reflection, and it was hard to get it to focus properly.


Something in your yard that makes you smile:


This is our squash plant. Of all our vegetables we planted, this one is doing the best. You can't really see it in this picture, but we already have lots of squash blossoms, and some are turning into tiny little squash (squashes?). I'm excited for when we get to harvest and enjoy our squash!

I tag Michelle, Rachel, Esther, and Kathy. Have fun!