family

I know they are not perfect and sometimes I complain about them, but I love my family. My mom and dad's side are extremely different, though. My mom's side is a lot smaller. We are sarcastic with one another and mostly like sports. My dad's side really values extended family and is a lot bigger. My grandpa has two brothers . . . between the 3 of them they have 11 children and 30 grandchildren. We have a get together at Christmas time that is a lot of fun. I really value that history and tradition of the Garners. We have relatives who were Quaker pastors and most of the family still attends the Friends church. I don't get to be around all my cousins as much as I'd like, but last weekend many attended a bridal shower for my first cousin Lindsey who is getting married next weekend. My Grandma said it used to be a tradition to have a couples shower for whoever was getting married. I think that is such a great idea because it just another reason for everyone to get together. During the shower we were asking Lindsey & Mike questions then were discussing all the marital wisdom that was in the room. Between my Grandpa and Great Uncles, they have been married for 163 years! I just think that is incredible!

I just feel so blessed to be a part of that family. I can't wait to honor them at my wedding someday.

just for fun

I thought this looked like a fun post for today.

1. What time did you get up this morning?5:00 a.m. . . . Wednesdays are rough
2. How do you like your steak? I try to get it medium, but sometimes need it medium well.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? ahhh . . . I can't remember!
4. What is your favorite TV show? How bout top 5 . . . Cobsy, So You Think You Can Dance, Biggest Loser, Young & The Restless, Friends
5. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? South Africa
6. What did you have for breakfast? Peanut Butter toast and a banana
7. What’s your favorite cuisine? Cheap mexican, i.e. Taco Bell
8. What foods do you dislike? let's see . . . mustard, pickles, sauerkrat, coconut, nuts
9. Where is your favorite place to eat? The Winchester
10. What is your favorite salad dressing? blue cheese
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? Leo - Oldmobile Alero
12. What are your favorite clothes? Jeans and flip flops
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? So many places I want to go . . . Outer Banks are at the top of the list, along with more of Africa, Ireland, & Italy
14. Is the cup half empty or half full? half full
15. Where would you want to retire? somewhere without snow
16. What is your favorite time of the day? my most productive, yet peaceful time is morning
17. Where were you born? Wabash, IN
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? football & volleyball
19. Are you a bird watcher? not really
20. Are you a morning person or a night person? morning
21. What did you want to be where you were little? my mom says a meteorologist, but I remember wanting to be a teacher
22. What’s your best childhood memory? don't have many . . .
23. Do you always wear your seat belt? Yes, of course!
24. Do you have any pet peeves? people who don't use turn signals, pessimism
25. Favorite type of pizza? bbq chicken
26. Favorite flower? dahlias
27. Favorite ice cream? Mint Oreo
28. Have you done anything spontaneous lately? can't think of anything
29. Do you like your job? most of the time
30. Do you like broccoli? yes I do