New year, new blogger

Hi everybody, this is Kristi's daughter Landry. I was laying on the couch with my mom, when I told her I wanted to take over her blog, because with her crazy life she doesn't find much time to blog here. Her response was, "That's a great idea Landry!" So you'll be hearing a lot more from me as I turn into my mother. You might think my mom and I are as different as blue and orange, but let me tell you, we have just as much in common as we do different.But as I get back to the point I want say that this should be a good year. You might see an occasional blog from my mom, but don't count on it.

I won!!

My crazy, caffeine-addicted, blogging Mama Friend, Jessica has nominated me for a blogging award.  I am very honored, Jessica.  Thank you.
And since I am too pregnant to entertain myself or children, on maternity leave and not sure what to do with myself, and b/c I like reality-blogging I present you: My version of the Liebster Blog Awards.
So here is the most recent Rules of the Liebster Award:

1. Post 11 Random facts about yourself.

1. favorite snack- stove-popped popcorn with m and m's
2. favorite color - yellow, my Paw-Paw had a yellow coat and every time I see yellow I think of him.
3. favorite city- New York for the sights, New Orleans for the food
4. favorite food- Pappadeauxs's fondeaux
5. favorite flower - Gerber daisy
6. favorite verse - Phillipians 4:13
7. favorite book of the Bible - James
8. favorite musician - David Crowder Band
9. favorite book - Same Kind of Different as Me
10. favorite tv show - Downton Abby
11. favorite movie - French Kiss or Princess Bride

2. Choose 11 deserving bloggers and tag them in your post - (it used to be 3-5), really 11? Do I even know 11 people who still blog, everyone facebooks now.  So, in no particular order. Most of these are my favorite friends and stories of their families.  A couple of you need to get back to blogging.

1. Erica -  http://haphazardhappenstances.blogspot.com/
2. Anna -  http://journeywiththejenks.blogspot.com/
3. Pam -  http://livinglifeonelaughatatime.blogspot.com/
4. Sandra - http://sandrachesterman.blogspot.com/
5. Mel and Diane -  http://xaixai.celebrationchurchtx.com/
6. Lindsay -  http://www.awareofafrica.blogspot.com/
7. Jodi -  http://jjthe1st.blogspot.com/
8. Cari -  http://mothersmemoirs.blogspot.com/
9. Marissa -  http://walkinginaboundinggrace.blogspot.com/
10. Natalie -  http://gumplgang.blogspot.com/
11. Shileen -  http://princessshileensblog.blogspot.com/

3. Tell them you've tagged them
4. Answer 11 questions the tagger has asked you and give 11 questions to the people you've tagged.
5. No tag backs.

1. Coffee or Tea? sweet tea, the drink of the south
2. Most embarrassing moment? having my underwear and bra fall out of my gym bag onto a police officer's feet while I was looking for my wallet (was pulled over b/c my lights were off)
3. Last time you cleaned your toilet. Monday, yes as in 2 days ago
4. One thing you really have a passion for. Children of Africa
5. Favorite decade and why. 80's, the music and movies of course
6. How long have you been blogging? 5 years
7. When you blow your nose, do you look at the tissue after? Really, Jessica? yes when I am sick I do, but I think that is the only time I catch myself doing it.  
8. Low fat or sugar free? neither
9. favorite techy thingy you have? my phone
10. If you have a Chick-fila sandwich in one hand and a Starbucks in the other, does it cancel out the stupid drama?  I don't drink coffee and I prefer CFA tea, so wouldn't know.
11. Do you read my blog? yes.

11 Questions for you: same as above

six questions, tagged by Susan

Six names you go by:  

1. Mommy

2. Mom

3. Mama

4. Hey you

5. Mrs. Richards

6. Miss Kristi

 
Three things you are wearing right now:              

1. white capris

2. wedding band

3. blue top

Three things you want very badly at the moment:            

1. my own house

2. my own backyard

3. money to go on a mission trip (and a planned trip)

Three people you are certain who will fill this out:          

1. Ben (yeah right)

2. My mom (maybe if she had a blog)

3. Amy (she is on bedrest)

Three things you did last night:  

1. slept through LE waking up crying at 1 a.m.

2. read 

3. looked at houses over the internet and in G'town

Two things you ate today: 

1. popcorn

2. watermelon

Two people you last talked to on the phone:      

1. Ben

2. Melanie's voice mail

Two things you are going to do tomorrow:

1. hopefully - go to gym in the morning

2. hopefully begin a new Bible Study   

Your favorite beverages:         
1. sweet tea

2. lemonade

tagged by Jodi

Rules: It's harder than it looks! Copy to your own blog, erase my answers, enter yours, and tag people. Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real . . . nothing made up! If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers. You cannot use any word twice and you can't use your name for the boy/girl name question.Have Fun!!
1. What is your name : Kristi
2. A four Letter Word : kite
3. A boy's Name : Kevin
4. A girl's Name : Kate
5. An occupation : Karate instructor
6. A color : kiwi
7. Something you wear : knicker-bockers
8. A food : kalamata olives
9. Something found in the bathroom : kleenex
10. A place : Kerrville
11. A reason for being late : kissing Ben
12. Something you shout : Kachoo (too much Cars)
13. A movie title : King & I
14. Something you drink : koolaid
15. A musical group : Kutless
I tag everyone with a blog.

tagged by Colleen

husband's name - Benjamin Thomas

how long have we been married? 10 years

How long did we date? 2 years, but we are still dating now!

How old is he? 33 years young (yes, a year younger than me)

Who eats more sweets? probably him, yes him, he loves ice cream and I always see him sneaking a couple of bites after dinner

I said I love you 1st.

He is taller than me, but everyone is taller than me.

Who is smarter? Who in their right mind would answer this ?

Who can sing better? Him, I just squeak

Who does the laundry? what's laundry? - me

Who does the dishes? the dishwasher

He pays the bills, but I do the spending.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? There's a wrong side?

Who mows the lawn? the kid next door

Who cooks dinner? I do, but he grills.

Who drives? Him

Who kissed who 1st? Seriously, 12 years ago, I don't remember yesterday.

Who's the 1st to admit their wrong? I am never wrong.

Who asked who out first? Once again, 12 years ago, but probably him.

Who wears the pants? If its cold, we both do.

What are his hobbies? animating, animating, animating and then some more animating, oh and riding his motorcycle.

Favorite Food: anything with shrimp, kalamta olives, or feta cheese. Chips and salsa

His fave dessert is ice cream?

Ben's favorite movies are the original Star Wars trilogy or Indiana Jones, it could be the Dark Knight now.

His favorite kid: really? ME(to be fair)

Dream Car- some motorcycle that he does not own

His fave vacation was New York City, but probably somewhere where he could ski.

I tag anyyone who reads this blog.

tagged again

I was tagged by my friend Jodi at Handprints on the Window. She wanted to see the 6th photo in my 6th folder, so here it is. This is Bella taken on June 13, 2007. My kids have the biggest bluest eyes I have ever seen. She has Ben's color and my shape. I forgot about this folder, thanks for making me pull it out!

I tag Anna, Carri, Erica, Lisa, Natalie, & Stormi (and anyone else I forgot.)