Husbands Are Funny

A little something to make you chuckle and to take a glimpse into CT's brain: 

1. What is something your wife always says to you? "That's rude"

2. What makes your wife happy? "Kingston"

3. What makes your wife sad? "Grey's Anatomy"

4. How does your wife make you laugh? "Sing"

5. What was your wife like as a child? "How would I know"

6. How old is your wife? "25?" -- I'm actually 26

7. How tall is your wife? "5''8"

8. What is her favorite thing to do? "Craft or decorate"

9. What does your wife do when you're not around? "Nothing"

10. If your wife becomes famous, what will it be for? "Interior design or murdering me"

11. What is your wife really good at? "Decorating"

12. What is your wife not very good at? "Dusting"

13. What does your wife do for a job? "Sit at her computer"

14.What is your wife's favorite food? "Vegetables"

15.What makes you proud of your wife? "Her mothering skills"

16. If your wife were a character, who would she be? "Wicked Witch of the West"

17. What do you and your wife do together? "Eat"

18. How are you and your wife the same? "Both athletic"

19. How are you and your wife different? "You're white and female"

20. How do you know your wife loves you? "She packs my lunch"

21. What does your wife like most about you? "My color"

22. Where is your wife's favorite place to go? "To bed"

He's too funny! Quiz your man and let me know what he says! 

What Do You See?

What do you see when you look in the mirror?

I see. . . 

A sinner. Someone who doesn't spend as much time as she should with the Lord.

I see. . . 

A 25 year old with already such deep wrinkles.

I see. . . 

That same 25 year old with the hormonal acne of a 12 year old. 

I see. . .

Someone who cares too much about materialistic things.

I see. . . 

A stomach full of stretch marks and the lumpiest scar across my abdomen. 

I see. . . 

Crooked fingers and crooked teeth and lets not forget about that special toe. 

I see. . . 

Nails that don't grow fast enough and hair that's not thick enough. 

I see. . . 

Someone who gossips and argues just a little too much.

I also see. . .

A hardworker. Someone who tries their best at everything.

I see. . . 

A woman who loves her family and who loves the Lord more. 

I see. . . 

Someone who would rather give than receive. 

I see. . . 

An athlete.

I see. . . 

Someone who loves to love.  

I see. . .

A best friend, a daughter and a sister.

I see. . . 

A wife and a mother. 

I see. . . 

Me. 

100% authentic. 

All the good and all the bad... It's me.  

Boy am I thankful for a Lord who loves me for me.  

I'm Just Me

Everyone loves to give labels to anything they can these days. Since becoming a mother though, I've noticed there is a crazy amount of motherhood labeling out there.

 You're a 'crunchy' mom if you cloth diaper or nurse on demand. 

You're a frugal mom if you coupon and use hand me downs.

You're a trendy mom if you make your own baby food and teach your kiddo sign language. 

You're an attachment mom if you co-sleep and baby wear. 

You're a strict mom if you have rules and a relaxed mom if you want to be their friend. 

I understand that labels are important to people because it lets us know where we fit in and in what category, but please know - I'm just me. A little bit of every kind of mom. I can't classify myself as any one 'type' of mom. In the three short months that I've been a mother, I'm trying all that interests me and sticking with what works.

 I cloth diaper because I love that it saves me money and that I'm saving Kingston's hiney from chemicals all day every day. I plan to teach Kingston sign language because I'd love to better communicate with him way before he's able to verbalize things. I also plan to make his baby food. I cook for our family so why would I not cook for him too? Plus, I got a baby bullet at my shower and I'm positive it will be fun coming up with pureed combinations for him! I also just purchased a ring sling because there are times I don't want to push around the stroller or lug the heavy car seat. You also better believe there will be rules in our house and probably spanks too.

I guess that classifies me as a crunch, trendy, attachment, strict mom.

Umm ... no. Please don't call me any of those things because. I'm nothing more then just me - a mom. I may be doing things different from others but we are all doing the same thing. Mothering. Taking care of our babies the best way possible. 

Give up the labels ladies. 

Linking up with Leslyn.

Mom-Lovin' Blog Hop -- {Co-Host}

Today the lovely ladies from the Bloglovin' Mom Hop have graciously allowed me to co-host with them. Hannah at Joyful Life, Lena at Root & Blossom, and Amy at Keepin' Up with the Smiths host this gathering every Wednesday evening and even though I'm not a mom yet, I've been able to follow along, get some advice and meet some new ladies!

If you are stopping by from the hop - thanks! I hope you will take a look around and follow along on this journey with me. I'm a mama to be (roughly 26 more days but who's counting) , a coaches wife (celebrating 3 years today!) and a DIY crafting queen (anything and everything I can try - I do.) 

This is where I come to document this unique journey of my real life fairytale! 

Our Guest Co-Host this week is Tiffany from Crafting a Fairy Tale

Tiffany was our featured mama last week and this week she is guest co-hosting with us! If you were around last week you saw that Tiffany is a mama to be! She is 36 weeks with her little man Kingston! Honestly I cant wait to see this baby! Just look at that gorgeous couple! There is no doubt this baby will be handsome! :) Be sure to pop over and wish Tiffany well in her last few weeks of pregnancy!

Our Featured Mama this week is Tawnya from All of Life's Little Adventures

 Tawnya is mama to Scarlett (best dressed baby girl ever!!) and wife to Adam. She also juggles being an Registered Nurse as well as an amazing photographer on the side! Don't miss checking out her sweet blog!

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About Me: Always, Sometimes, Never

A little about me -- 

I Always ... 

... have at least two different chapsticks in my purse at all times

... listen to K-Love whenever I can

... sleep with a box fan

... check social media before I got to bed and as soon as my alarm goes off 

... have more drinks in our fridge than food

... freak out at the thought of tornados 

I Sometimes ... 

... snore 

... bite my nails 

... put a little too much creamer in my coffee

... snoop for my presents around the holidays

... fluff or wash the clothes in the laundry an extra time to avoid doing them

... don't shave my legs for weeks

I never ...

... look forward to going to the dentist 

... like to wash my face at night

... spell things right 

... can not nag when my husband drives 

... can leave pimples unpopped  

Roadtrip Interview - Hubby Style

Right before we hit the road for our baby moon - I read a post done by Marci at If These Walls Could Speak about an interview with her hubby. It was fun to see the man behind her blog and to understand their relationship a little better. 

I figured sometime during our drive to Dallas - it would be the perfect time for CT and I to turn down the music, put our phones away and for me to interrogate him for your pleasure! 

(Most of these questions came from Marci and a few from google.)

Me: What is the name of my blog?

CT: Crafting A Fairytale.

Me: What do I mainly write about?

CT: Our lives and crafts.

Me: Have you read any posts?

CT: *shakes head yes* 

Me: Which ones? 

CT: The one about our 'C' day date'. 

Me: What do you know about Pinterest?

CT: It's where you get all of your cooking and crafting ideas from. Basically it's like instagram and google combined. *pauses* I think that's a really good comparison. 

Me: What is a popular fashion item for girls right now?

CT: Leggings or combat boots.

Me: Coming from the high school teacher.

CT: Yeup! 

Me: What is the pantone color of the year?

CT: Pantone?

Me: Ya.

CT: Can you explain that? 

Me: I think it's a brand of paint.

CT: Well I heard orange is the new black so I'll go with that. 

Me: It's radiant orchard. 

CT: So like orange/red? 

Me: Not quite, it's purple. 

Me: What does OOTD stand for?

CT: Outfit of the day

Me: You knew that? 

CT: I get asked all the time during passing periods to take photos of people so they can hashtag #ootd 

Me: What do I do when I'm home alone?

CT: Craft or watch your shows.

Me: What do you do when you are home alone?

CT: Watch sports or get on social media.

Me: What's an acceptable amount to spend on a makeup item?

CT: Oh my. Nothing should cost over 5 bucks. 

Me: What's an acceptable amount to spend on a dress?

CT: What kind of dress?

Me: A dress I wear.

CT: Like a wedding dress?

Me: No. 

CT: $50 or less. 

Me: *shocked* 

(I've never came close to spending that on a dress other than my prom dresses or my wedding dress)

Me: Where is your dream vacation? 

CT: Disney World. Universal Studios. 

Me: *as I cut him off* - Not Sea World though. 

(We rented the movie Black Fish about how they treat the killer whales that perform and I might have cried a few times. It's so sad to see how they are treated ultimately for our enjoyment.)

Me: What's the first thing you noticed about me?

CT: Your legs or your face. 

(read about how we met here!)

Me: What's your favorite trait about me that's not physical?

CT: Your big heart. 

Me: What's that mean exactly?

CT: Your love for people and you cry a lot when you see sad stuff. 

Me: What do we argue about most?

CT: Chores

Me: Do I PMS?

CT: I don't think so. 

Me: Obviously I haven't in the last 8 months so you've probably forgot. 

Me: What animal resembles me?

CT: Haha. A giraffe. 

Me: Why a giraffe? 

CT: Your long skinny features. Long skinny legs, fingers, neck and nose. 

Me: What would I eat everyday if I could?

CT: cheese, onions and white grape juice. 

(he totes hit that right on the head!) 

Me: What's our favorite thing to do together? 

CT: Go out to dinner or go to church. 

CT really enjoyed answering these questions and was bummed when it was over. By the time we got to the end of this we were getting into Dallas traffic and I needed him to focus! More importantly I needed to focus. I'm definitely the worst back seat driver. 

Hope you enjoyed and got to know us a little better! 

My Life in Lists: You're Hired

Linking up again with Marci and Kelli again.

If I could hire someone to do anything for me - what would it be? 

1. CLEAN! 

Duh! Who wouldn't love to hire a housekeeper?

I enjoy picking things up and putting everything in its place (especially when I'm mad - it's the best therapy) but I do not enjoy deep cleaning. 

Dusting. Vacuuming. Washing windows. Scrubbing the counters. 

Nope ... not for me. 

2. Hairstylist/MakeUp Person

I've never been good at this. I have a handful of go-to hairstyles - most of which include a ponytail. 

I also never wore anything but mascara and eyeliner in high school and not much has changed since then.

If I could hire someone - I would hire Kim Kardashian's glam squad.

See the amazing transformation! 

I'd love them to work their magic on me. 

3. Masseuse

CT and I take turns rubbing/scratching each others backs every night for 10 minutes. 

I'm greedy and this isn't enough for me. 

If I could hire someone - I would hire a personal Masseuse to give me an hour massage each morning and each night. 

4. Baker

I enjoy cooking meals but I'm not that grand of a baker. 

If I could hire someone - I would hire someone to make me delicious goodies. Cinnamon rolls. Homemade donuts. Brownies, brownies, and more brownies. Icecream cakes. 

You get the picture. 

All this preggo can think about these days are sweets. 

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5. Personal Stylist

Especially now that I wear the same 4 shirts and same 4 dresses all the time, I'd hire a personal stylist. I'm too cheap to buy any new clothes for this growing bump and it doesn't help that I only shop at the discount stores. 

If I could hire someone - I would hire someone to help me find some good pieces that can be worn all year - with or without a bump.

What would you hire out if you could?

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Happy Halloween ya'll!

 (and how about that title - haha!)

Want to learn some random things about me? 

  

seven great things in your life.

1. my relationship with Jesus Christ

2. a husband with goals of wanting nothing more then to fully support our family

3. a mom, dad, and two sisters who always know how to make me laugh

4. the sweetest puppers on the planet

5.  a church with an amazing pastor and great worship band

6. a rock star shoe collection

7.  great penmanship

seven things you lack and covet.

1. motivation to workout

2. clear skin (hormones you suck)

3. patience

4. the skills to walk seamlessly in heels all day

5. a tan (skin cancer is no bueno so i'll stick to being pasty 

6. the ability to apply eyeshadow
7.  pitch

seven things that make you angry.

1. disrespectful/ungrateful old people

2. when my husband tries to race people while I'm in the car

3. people who leave the shower curtain open 

4. pregnant women who complain constantly

5.  student loan payments

6. k-state fans

7.  cheaters

seven things that you neglect to do.

1. dust

2. run

3. clean off the dishes before putting them in the dish washer

4. shave my legs

5.  change my scenty smells

6. wash my car

7. open the mail after I bring it inside

seven worldly material desires.

1. a navy Michael Kors hamilton tote 

2.  an autostart for willow (my car)

3.  a one way ticket to Hawaii

4.  an upgraded wedding ring - think Khloe Kardashian 

5. a massive walk-in closet with all the clothes i've pinned on pinterest 
6. season tickets to ku basketball
7. a 2013 dodge nitro - white with dark tint and rims

seven guilty pleasures.

1. raw cookie dough

2. reading naughty romance books

3. dr. pepper

4. my bi-weekly shellac manicure

5. nightly tv shows

6. candles

7. hobby lobby trips

seven things you love about love.

1. movie nights

2. a constant companion 

3. knowing someone better then they know them-self

   4. routine

5.  someone to pump my gas and take out the trash 

6.  our love of sports 

7. cozy time = nap time

How long will this linky remain open? Til Halloween, you guessed it!  Happy trails!

The Liebster Award

A few days ago I was nominated for the Liebster Award for newbie bloggers that have less then 200 followers. It's a fun way to connect with bloggers who are in the same beginning stages as your are. 

I was nominated by Tennsley at New Mom Diaries.

So what is the Liebster Award?

It is an award given to up and coming bloggers with less than 200 followers.

The rules of the award are:

1. Link back to the blog that nominated you.

2. Nominate 5-11 blogs with fewer than 200 followers.

3. Answer the questions posted by the nominator. 

4. Share 11 random facts about yourself. 

5. Create 11 questions for my nominees.

6. Contact your nominees and let them know they have been nominated. 

 Lets begin . . . 

11 Questions from Tennsley:

1. What is your fave food?
   My moms meatloaf
   
   2. Sweet or Savory?
   Savory
   
   3. Winter or Summer?
   Summer
   
   4. All time favorite movie?
   Love & Basketball - "double of nothing"
   
   5. Fave holiday?
   4th of July
   
   6. What’s your favorite thing about blogging?
   I love being able to share my ideas/crafts with the world wide web, while always getting new ideas from all you other amazing bloggers. 
   
   7. What do you want to be when you grow up? ;-)
   A stay at home wife and mother. I know I would be FAB at it!
   
   8. What’s your summertime jam right now?  What song got you bobbing your head?
   Pink - Just Give Me A Reason
   {you should hear me singing this in the shower or car. YIKES!}
   
   Chocolate chip or Sugar?
   Chocolate Chip
   
   Pants or dresses?
   Dresses
   
   The mountains or the beach?
   Most def, the beach!

11 random facts about myself

1. My favorite veggie is turnips.

 2. Oldest of three girls.

 3. I am deathly afraid of tornadoes but I love thunderstorms. 

Check out this post for how I am pro-active and a little crazy in my preparation for them.   

4. I have a boy middle name = Ross. 

I use to hate it but now I love it and think it's the coolest thing ever.

5. I played college volleyball as a defensive specialist.

6. I am the worlds worst speller. 

Thank heavens for the squiggle lines underneath misspelled words.

7. I have two tattoos - one on the inside of my ankle of a tribal wolf {my maiden name} and a heart on the inside of my ring finger <3

8.  I want four children.

Ideally, two boys and two girls. If I could pick, boy girl boy girl.

9. I have a 'special toe' as CT calls it. 

My second toe most of the time curls slightly under. 

10. I am a shoe-a-holic with way too many to count.

 Tennies, sandals, heals, flip flops, flats - I don't discriminate.  

11. I name most all my beloved possessions. 

Michael = my Michael Kohrs bag

Piper = my first car - burgundy Mitsubishi eclipse 

Willow = my current car - white dodge charger

11 questions for my nominees

1. What is your favorite thing about blogging?

2. Favorite quote?

3. Chewy candy or a candy you have to suck on?

4. Favorite part of your home?

5. If you planted a garden, what would you grow?

6. What is your zodiac sign & does it match your personality? 

7. What are your favorite baby names?

 8. If you could only have 3 things on an island with you what would they be?

9. Number one thing on your bucket list?

10. What is your guilty pleasure?

11. Who's your fave - Kim, Kourtney, or Khloe Kardashian?

The Blogs I nominate are . . .        

Love & Living

Mess in the Making

Life Told By Lauren 

Lolloped 

Enquire W/ Elle