100 Things

Want to get to know me a bit more? Here's 100 things about me and my life:

1. I have had four kids within four years - and I actually like it that way!
2. I am a child of the early 80's
3. I pray for my children and the lives God has for them constantly
4. I like to do math for fun
5. One day I will get my house completely organized the way I've pictured in my dreams
6. I am a Christian
7. I teach middle schoolers math - and I LOVE it!
8. I'm a Southern Californian
9. I love being held by God
10. I can snowboard
11. Je parle français et on poco español
12. My favorite colors are pink and brown
13. I can get lost in my baby's eyes
14. I am married to my best friend
15. I have two dogs - Ginger and Pepper
16. I graduated from the University of Redlands in 2004
17. My favorite song is "Lead Me" by Sanctus Real
18. I vowed I'd NEVER drive a mini-van, and now we own one.
19. Joshua holds my heart and I love when he cuddles in my lap
20. I played collegiate softball
21. My dad is my hero
22. My family still lives in So. Cal.
23. I am an over achiever
24. I like to watch educational shows
25. Jenna-girl is my tom-boy, but I love when she snuggles with me on the couch
26. I've played tennis since I was six
27. My husband is amazing
28. My kids, my husband and my name all begin with the letter "J"
29. I graduated high school in 2000
30. My favorite place to eat is In N Out Burger
31. I am outgoing
32. Julianna's smile brightens the room and I love how she is a daddy's girl
33. Each of my kids' names have a significant meaning to my husband and I
34. Laundry and dishes NEVER end at my house
35. I have Italian roots and a classic "Italian family" - we get together for everything!
36. I have an amazing step-mom and my step-sisters are closer than sisters to me
37. I have a great step-dad who is a wonderful "papa" to my kids
38. Jayden is our answered prayer, and "God's promise" in our lives
39. My mom is super talented and I wish I had a tenth of her talent in cooking and sewing
40. My favorite verse at the moment is Isaiah 55:8, 9
41. My husband and I lead a small group for our church aimed at families of little ones :)
42. I never wanted to be a math teacher when I was younger - I wanted to be a famous pediatrician
43. I multi-task
44. I've had an ectopic pregnacy before.
45. My favorite movie is Anne of Green Gables (all three in the series)
46. I am proud of my children
47. I hate doing the dishes
48. My clothes are organized by color in my closet
49. I love blogging
50. I have lived in Texas for almost 6 years
51. I recently learned how to take full advantage of coupons
52. I will leave a legacy
53. I see fingerprints of God all around me
54. I want my blog to one day be read by people all over every continent
55. I am getting into photography and editing because I am too cheap don't want to pay outrageous prices for pictures.
56. I love the life God has given me
57. I am proud of my husband and the man he has become in Christ
58. I am an avid scrapbooker, I just need more time to do it
59. I like "desert" coffee... in other words - I like coffee, but not necessarily the taste of coffee itself.
60. I like chocolate and flowers
61. My love language is Quality Time and Gifts
62. I miss the beach
63. I've lived in Australia for a summer as a missionary
64. My grandma is the most amazing person I know :)
65. I want to build my house one day
66. I like to decorate and I like to paint...wish I had more time to actually decorate my house!
67. I use math everyday
68. I like wearing "reefs" all the time
69. I haven't slept through the night in over 5 years
70. My kitchen needs reorganizing
71. The glass is never empty - there's always at least a drop in there
72. I teach to inspire
73. I am not fond of cooking
74. I pray for wisdom everyday
75. I am not a cat person
76. We have rules in our house for our kids
77. I like to read
78. I hope to visit California again soon
79. I like pasta
80. My favorite TV show is Supernanny - I've learned a lot from her in raising my kids!
81. I don't eat fish
82. I like to go shopping
83. I wish I had more time to read
84. I work in the Crossing Cafe at church
85. I love summer time and swimming
86. I am addicted to blogging
87. I play Words With Friends
88. I love playing with my kids
89. I am fashioned after Christ
90. I think I have the greatest friends around
91. I like salad
92. I like wearing jeans and flip flops
93. I am creative
94. I am content with four kids, but am open to having more
95. I am energetic
96. I am a perfectionist - that's a good and a bad thing at times
97. I love teaching others
98. I like reading in the sunshine on a summer day
99. I wish I had more time to actually do my hair in the mornings
100. I want to go to Paris one day