Why are we doing this-I don't know! But, I did like finding things out about Mom & Matt and Cami (those silly teenagers) so here is my attempt at delving into my innermost self and finding out who I really am!
1. I am almost technology illiterate and that is why I am learning to blog-to get with the times
2. Apparently I am good at afghaning! I didn't think it was much to shout about as it is more or less the same stitch over and over, but I tried to show my neighbor how to do a zig zag pattern (she is a quilter) and she is NOT getting it (to put it nicely)
3. When Matt won the Mr. Viking contest as the underdog, I also won the Miss Pleasant Grove contest as the underdog! So we were pretty much in charge of the whole town. Being Miss Strawberry Days is one of my crowning achievements! That is the reason Todd calls me "Short". It is derived from Strawberry shortcake which is the long version of the nickname. Alas, I gave up all the glory to get married, so if you try to verify that I was in fact crowned queen in 1993 you will find Heather Mangum in my place.
4. I often say that my delicate wrists are my best feature-probably explains why I love to make bracelets!
5. In college my friends Mindy, Jill, and I formed a singing group of sorts. We had a few gigs including one at the Furst Const. Christmas party where I worked with dad. There was a lot of swaying and such! I think we were called J.A.M-yikes!
6. I am really good at a 10 key-ask dad (click, click, click)
7. I love to time myself when doing things -especially when I did die cuts, but now mostly with exercising.
8. Sometimes I use answering the phone as an excuse for swearing "HELL....O"
9. I have a fake tooth.
10. If fast food is inevitable, I always choose Wendy's over McDonald's.
11. I refuse to scrapbook ever again, except on-line.
12. My new favorite place in my house is my "blog spot". I got a cute little white desk to put in my room for my computer.
13. Last year I went to a lady in our stake that is a nutritionist and learned a lot about helping myself and my family eat and live more healthily-I love zone bars and fiber cereals!
14. I oft make my bed round about 3:00 in the afternoon.
15. I started cycling and swimming in the summer and I am training for one of those mini tri-athalons. Laura Frisby inspired me.
16. For Christmas Todd got me a trainer thing for my bike so I can ride it inside and I love it! I have a DVD that kicks my trash like the cycling class at the gym!
17. I pick my eyebrows compulsively. Todd said he is tired of only seeing half my face when we are talking.
18. I mispronounce most words in the English language or make up new words just for fun. Sometimes when I meet new people, they just think I am from Lehi. The other day I said falderal and my friend thought I was an idiot. I told her to look it up and she was amazed that it was a word and that I actually used it in the right context!
19. I try to keep a low profile as to never be released from primary music-the best calling in the church!
20. The parents tell me that the weirdness started in 5th grade-rrrrearrr!
21. My mom is my biggest fan-she laughs and everything I say!
22. PMS-that's all I have to say about that!
23. I love Glenn Beck. I bet if we lived in the same neighborhood we would have him and his wife over to watch movies and play games.
24.My kids are smart even though I let them watch too much T.V. Allyson saw a package of toilet paper in a public bathroom and said "Oh there's Charmin Ultra!
25. Apparently I was ugly until Melody and Jonny's wedding. I got my Allyson weight off and got some highlights as to not look like the frumpy older sister and WOW! Neighbors didn't recognize me and said "keep doing whatever you are doing!" Why didn't anyone tell me I needed help?
26. Cancun-not so much/Hawaii-SWEET!
27. My Ipod shuffles scriptures in with my songs while I run and I don't dare skip past for fear of being stuck down. Just kidding I love listening to the random chapters!
28. One time Matt squished me between the door and the wall and made a hole the size of my entire body!
29. My favorite restaurants are Asian Star and Cafe Rio
30. I love to watch "The Office", "Prison Break", "House", "Lost" and I hate to love "24"
31. I may go a titch overboard on the preschool paraphernalia-but how do I not?
32. I love having Costco, Wal-mart, Target, etc. 2 minutes away.
33. I read 3 books last year!!!!!!!!
34. I am a sucker for a chick flick and Christmas movies
35. I, like others have mentioned, cry like a baby in sad movies i.e. Savannah Smiles, 50 First Dates and I am Sam (Todd and the kids are even worse than me!)
36. Unlike my scoundrel of a brother, I went to school and had a 3.9 something GPA.
37. I love red furniture-especially red chairs. What would constitute too many?
38. I am a fan of most foods. But, give me a pastry and I will love you forever!
39. When I was 14 I hiked Timp with Uncle Steve, Sharla, Chad and I think Stacia. I almost slid to my death, but Uncle Steve talked me back up the slope.
40. I love making lists. I can't do anything without a list. Sometimes I write things down that I know I will for sure do just so I can cross it off!
41. Katy just informed me that I'm a grandma at the age of 32. I have 7 darling grandcabbagepatches!
42. Once a month I decide that I am going to become a clean freak and my whole house will be clean at the same time. Obviously this is during a certain TIME of each month....
43. I LOVE pumpkin pie and pumpkin shakes.
44. When I was a kid I loved making huts out of blankets and the picnic table on the deck. Some were even 2 stories tall.
45. When I am talking to people certain words are in songs and I usually have to sing the song. I'm sure that never annoys anyone "Hey Jonny, won't you come out to play."
46. Last spring was the first time I have ever planted perennials in my yard. It is so amazing to me that things actually grow.
47. I want to learn how to take good pictures. Todd got me a fancy camera and I pretty much use the point and shoot feature.
48. I am the only one in my family who doesn't play the guitar-YET!
49. I am so lucky to have the most fun and funny brothers and sisters in the world!
50. I may over use the exclamation point in my writing!!!!!!!!!!!!! However, I am generally very enthusiastic about things that I say.
51. Once I was introduced to someone in high school and he said "Oh aren't you the one who always won reflections in elementary school?" Nice-look no one entered in music ok
52. I love to play games like Rummicube, Uno, Phase 10, Sorry-the no thinking kind.
53. I got into the Elementaty Education program at UVSC which was pretty competitive back then. And, thanks to mom's help with the kids, I graduated in the year 2000.
54. I have several friends that I hardly get a chance to talk to, but when we do it's like no time has passed. We still laugh until we can't breathe
55. Sharla and I used to have our dolls sleep over at each others houses-they also had journals (that must have been Sharla's idea because i only write in my journal every several years or so)
56. Sometimes I wear stretchy pants in my room, just for fun! (say with a Mexican accent)
57. Chicago is my all time favorite group, closely followed by Air Supply (I am an old person). I also like new music-Todd put some really good modern day stuff on my Ipod that is great for running to.
58. My Dad and I used to sing "Don't go chasing Polar Bears" by Paul McCartney together. In fifth grade everyone else loved Michael Jackson and Paula, but my favorite singer was Paul! I do love the Beatles also. Jordan is a 3rd generation fan.
59. I love Pride and Prejudice (all versions, but the A&E 6 hour one is my fav.) When Jordan was in 1st grade he watched the whole thing with me while we did stitcheries. He's a pretty well-rounded kid.
60. I almost lost my mind when the parents almost moved across the country.
61. I am sad that my kids are growing up. I love them when they are tiny.
62. On a serious note, I know my Heavenly Father loves me and I have infinite worth. I try to tell my children this every day. I love the gospel and I know it is true.
63. I have a hard time buying something without getting someone else's opinion. (Mandi, Mom, sisters)
64. I took up golfing on Mother's Day when Todd gave me clubs! I love being with him and the peaceful pretty courses
65. I thought I was in heaven the last time I went to the beach. I was relaxing listening to the waves crashing and my kids playing. What could be better?
66. Todd says I have half moon eyes.
67. People have said I look like Dr. Quinn Medicine woman
68. When I was in around 5th-? grades, I watched Gidget religiously. Sharla and I wanted to have clean feet like her!
69. In second grade I came home crying because the boys called me Amber Pamper.
70. All I wanted in Jr. High was some Guess jeans, but they were way pricie. For my birthday while we were dating, Todd got me Guess jeans!
71. I don't love snorkeling. The fish are swimming right next to me!
72. In college I worked at Fashion Gal-I hate retail!
73. I love to wear" lounge wear" and hoodies.
74. I love paying Amber across the street to teach my kids piano-I don't know how our mom did it!
75. Once when I was naughty in High School, I got sent on a bus to stay with Grandma and Grandpa in Logan. Pretty rough going out to dinner and to the country club! I did miss my friends though, so mission accomplished padres.
76. I have 4 kids and had 3 of them natural. My body tends to want to die when I have strong drugs.
77. Once I had dream that Tom Cruise was so in love with me that he was even going to join the church to win me over. I still chose Todd. Even in my dreams he's the only one for me. (This was prior to the weird Scientology/Brooke Shields business)
78. Fall is my favorite time of year.
79. I have the best sisters in the world. Each of them has saved my life at one point or another.
80. I have the cutest parents in the world! They gave us a childhood full of happy memories. They continue to be my best friends who I tell everything!
81. My favorite things to play as a kids were: school, house and dolls, hotel, and dance class
82. I was in Fiddler on the Roof, Into the Woods, Joseph, during the summers of my teen years. I made life long friends.
83. When it is snowy I love to hunker in drink hot chocolate. I tend to wreck in the snow so I try not to drive.
84. I love camping in the trailer. It's the only way with 3 little girls who need to "go" often. The KOA's are the best!
85. I love watching sports with Todd and Jordan. I get really into the games and scream the loudest!
86. I am deathly afraid of the achilles tendon mad being under my car. A lot of times I make someone walk me to the car when I am leaving my moms.
87. I HATE scary movies! I can't go to the bathroom in the night for weeks after I watch one.
88. I LOVE watching funny movies-and quoting them! A few of my favs What about Bob, School of Rock, Tommy Boy, Groundhog Day, Opportunity Knocks, Nacho Libre, 3 Amigos-Many of these I quote daily! (this is just a small sampling of the favs.)
89. Todd is the love of my life. He makes me laugh and I can be my dumb self in front of him. He is such a cute daddy and loves to take us all fun places. When I first met Todd I thought he was out of my league cute! After a week and a half of dating we "knew".
90. My kids make me laugh a lot! They are all so funny in their different ways.
91. I am bad at thinking of the perfect present for people. Todd and Cortnie are the best at it!
92. I like to decorate my house. My bedroom is my latest project.
93. I am drawn to funny people, or people who think I'm funny (just kidding)
94. I love Cortnie, Jonny and K.C. and of course Jake! I consider them brothers and sister to me.
95. I love those funny things Elise shows me on the internet.
96. I can't believe Mom is ??, I am 32, the twins are 22, and Jordan is 12. Where has the time gone.
97. I'm glad Matt and Drew are tall. It gives me hope for my sports fanatic son.
98. I miss singing with my sisters. Come back you brats!
99. I hope when I am Grandma and Grandpa's age I am in such good mental and physical health and have kids and grand kids that adore me.
100. My favorite vacations have a mix of touristy stuff (Dad's favorite) and relaxation stuff (Mom and Todd's favorite). Disneyland(only ever with Elise and Drew) coupled with the Beach is a perfect mix!
101. There is just so much to say about myself that I must continue....Just kidding-I'm done! Any who, you know I love you all!XxOoXOxo!
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WaaaHoooo! Nice job. Now let's see the 100 about Todd. Also, Jake wiped a tear that you forgot him in the in-laws section--but then we decided that you just forgot he isn't ACTUALLY your brother. :)
There were some specifics I wanted to comment on, but now I've forgotten. Anywho, very funny.
Well, well, well. I'm so glad you gave in and decided to do the list!
Yes, I remember you coming home from the hair salon and warning me that you may just be cuter than me on my wedding day. There are only about 1,000 pictures of that day, in case people want to check them out make the decision for themselves! (Thanks again, Todd, for the sweet photography hook-ups.)
Anyway, you are a great gift-giver - I use my hole puncher almost daily!
I love the list. Jonny has been looking forward yours coming out. He'll be happy to read it soon!
Hammy and Bake-Crap! Of course I love Jake jake bo bake as much my own flesh and blood.Please check again and you will see that the embarrassing oversight has be revised. Thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter.
I love it! I was laughing a lot. Sorry I haven't commented on your blog yet. I meant to on all of the posts about the kids. There is so much to say about each one of them. I couldn't bring myself to do such a task. I love you guys and I love reading about you.
My name was in that blog 3 times! (although twice, just as a reference point) Whoa. I'm moving up in the blog-o-sphere. Thanks Amber Pamper.
I don't know where this 100 thing started, but I made a 100 things I love about growing up a "Frisby" and 100 things I love about Aaron, and 100 things we love about Grandpa Scott and Grandma Julie. I Love doing it for other people. It makes you very grateful for them. I'll post an example of above on my blog. BUT anyhoots, I have to comment on several of your 100 because I loved them so much and loved learning more about my cousin I thought I knew- now I know better. #61- golf- how fun- you should of bought my women's golf clubs, since we have been selling all of our belongings, I love golf, and took lessons, but now is my baby stage...so goodbye golf for now.#68 I miss Gidget and wish everyday that I had tapes of it to watch or that I could find it on the Dish Network- but no such luck- I still love Gidget- I have letters from you from when we were little and calling each other "Gidget and Laroo". #72- Fashion Gal- didn't I get you that job? Retail is over-rated. #55- Dolls- I still have all of them and all their clothes- saved in a bin in hopes of having a daughter someday to give it to- #81- those were good times- #87 I am the same way with scary movies. And #93- I have always thought you were funny and always admired you from a distance. I have always (from the time I was jealous of your beautiful long blond hair) until now seeing you as the cutest mom and wife, - thought you were funny, easy going, and someone I always admired. You are very talented- I love you Amber.
sharla
Scoundrel?! Well I never. (Cortnie is agreeing with you.)
Bubber, that's really ok, and I guess if any of your in-laws on Todd's side read this, maybe you should just say, "my in-laws," or maybe "some of my in-laws" and such! :) Totally kidding.
love Clammy and Bake.
XXOOXxoOX liddle kees.
Well done Amber! When Drew gets home, we should go to DisneyWORLD because I am pretty sure Drew has been there over 20 times... also, I will be glad to show you anything off the internet! Snow falls from the 'bove... And you were my inspiration for working at Deb after I heard your wonderful Fashion Gal stories. Hurrah for silly teen girl skanky fashion cheap retail stores!
Way to go Amber! these list are hilarious! Ok, I just read cameron your comment and he said "I miss her too, she was good". I love that you blog now! Ethan saw the pic of Allyson and said "Oh my best friend allyson". We miss her. And the bracelet is holding up just perfect, still fits and is so cute! thanks!!
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