25 Random Things about Me (as published on Facebook)

1. I love Chicago (when it's not winter). But our next dwelling place will probably be in a warmer climate.

2. There's nothing better than a good nap in the sunshine. I was probably a cat in a former life.

3. I hate making phone calls for carry-out. The orders almost always turn out wrong.

4. I love being outside in the summer. My girls do too.

5. I enjoy gardening and am not afraid to get dirty. I don't quite have a vision for what things should look like, but hopefully that will come with time.

6. I am a sucker for Hugh Grant movies. Must be something about the accent.

7. I was an RA at my college dorm during my senior year at Purdue. It was a good experience and my out-of-state tuition, room and board were covered at 100%. Can't complain about that.

8. My first car (owned by me) was an old, cream-colored Chevy station wagon. I bought it from my aunt and uncle and its name was Oleo.

9. It was my idea to get a dog (after years of trying to convince Paul that it was a good idea). After this week's vet bills, we'll probably never have another dog again.

10. I'm a better baker than a cook. It probably has something to do with my sweet tooth.

11. My nicknames growing up were L, Laura-gadget, and LL Bean (or just Bean).

12. Paul taught me to drive a manual transmission vehicle on our first date.

13. I've been on at least three missions trip--Tennessee, Miami, FL (after Hurricane Andrew) and Mexico. They were life changing experiences.

14. I love Egg McMuffins from McDonald's.

15. I am not a saver. If it doesn't get used, it gets given away or thrown away.

16. My favorite meal is a grilled Filet Mignon with Indiana Sweet Corn. Yum!

17. I have a favorite candy for each holiday--Necco Sweethearts at Valentine's Day and Brach's Candy Corn at Halloween are at the top of my list (and brand does matter).

18. My feet are generally cold throughout the entire winter.

19. I have big babies. They're born big and grow quickly. Who would've thought?

20. My house is generally picked-up but not always very clean.

21. Paul taught me the game of baseball and made me a White Sox fan. We 'watched' them win the '05 World Series over the phone.....he was in Chicago working and I was at home in Detroit. It was quite a moment in history. Go White Sox!

22. I'm a strong believer that each child takes a little bit more of my brain at delivery. I'm not nearly as sharp as I once was.

23. On my dad's side, there have been 11 granddaughters born in a row. My Grandma says we don't know how to make babies with handles.

24. After growing up a middle child, I vowed never to have an odd number of children.

25. As of August, we'll have an odd number of children in our family..... Ooops! Did I just say that?!? ;>)