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33 Random things about me on my 33rd Birthday

1. I am the 4th out of 7 kids


2. I am the first daughter born; hence the nickname Queen Ann.


3. I now like having 2 sisters but didn't like them growing up; I hated sharing a room so I was known for either kicking them out or moving myself to the garage or basement...


4. My four brothers are very different but I love them all for different reasons and grateful to be living close to one.


5. I have 3 brother in laws and 6 sister in laws that give so much excitement to both our families!
6. I was the Lions Day Club queen when I was 5 years old; when I was little I wanted to be the center of attention; now I like to sit back and watch. I have become much more reserved.


7. I lived in Utah for 29 years; 2 years in Idaho and 2 plus years here in Texas.


8. I went to 3rd grade twice.... When I was in second grade they moved some of us up to 3rd grade for the year but then I just had to repeat 3rd grade again. What a dumb concept!


9. My friends were great influences on me during my school years; friend make all the difference in how you will turn out.


10. I am still good friends with my high school friends; can't wait for our trip coming up this May.


11. College was the best! I had the time of my life and made friends and a husband for life!


12. We knew were getting married the day after we met! Just ask my roomates.


13. Four of my five roomates got married the same summer. Our apartment was crazy in love!


14. I don't like berries. Strawberries, Rasberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, you get the idea.


15. I love red licorice, cherry coke, artichokes, watermellon, bananna splits, prime rib and Godiva Cheescake!


16. I enjoy living away from home more than I thought I would.


17. It probably helps that I love to talk on the phone and can talk to anyone when I want so I feel like I am not missing out.


18. I have been known to want to know what is going on all the time and even had my siblings call me during a discussion between my dad and sister so I could hear the conversation..


19. I Love cookies and love to make them.


20. I use to play school when I was younger and make my sisters be the students or just talk to myself....now my daughter does the same thing.


21. I have 3 beautiful children. I feel guilty that Madelyn does not have a sister...I just asked Madelyn while I was typing if she wanted one and she said, "NO". So, I guess the guilt has gone away!!!


22. I love to go walking with my friends in the morning. Even if we look silly bringing the dog, kids and empty strollers along.


23. In college, I made my roomate practice "walking" the 1 1/2 mile with me....


24. I love to read. I feel so involved in the book that I am reading that I forget about everything else. I am reading 19 minutes by Jodi Picolult right now and I hate to put it down.


25. I am not a very good car rider for trips and we are going to try and drive to Utah this summer. Hopefully, I'll make it back before school starts.


26. I learned to waterski on a sitski... What, you've never seen one... well, it's two skis with a seat in the middle. It looks like it should be for someone that is handicap. Yep, that's me.


27. I love to sit on the beach or by the pool with a nice cold drink! Who doesn't???


28. My favorite drink from sonic is cranberry limeade from Sonic.


29. I love to laugh.


30. I miss my mom but I have a wonderful mother in law.


31. I have the best Dad. Thanks for the birthday dress!


32. I am grateful for my husband for letting me be me...


33. And for my boys that woke me up this morning giving my 33 spankings!