Sunday, June 8, 2008

I did a fun Meme!! Fun but long!!

We didn't have lights for while this morning so we went over to Karen's!! Now I am home and ready to blog!!


I saw this over at Bears In Exile and thought I could do this one!!!


In your entire life, have you ever...

...gone on a blind date? Yes, that is how I met Gramps 52 years ago.

...skipped school? Probably

...watched someone die ? Yes, my dear Mom who passed away on July 1,1992

...been to Canada? No

...been to Mexico? Yes, When I was little and we lived in New Mexico and we went to El Paso to have my tonsils out we crossed the border. In 1996 I was so happy to get to fly down to Guadalajara MEX to visit Carrie who lives there and is a missionary.

...been to Florida? Yes. When I went to Ecuador, and then this summer at the Beach and I loved it!!!

...been on a plane? Yes. When I flew down to Ecuador for my grandson John's birth 21 years ago and then when I got to go to MX and out to CO and Ca!

...been lost? Oh Yes!!! It would make a post to tell you about the time I got lost with Kelly comming home from Olathe, Ks!! What a mess!!

...been on the opposite side of the country? Yes, When I went out to CA to visit my sister Margaret back in 1994 when she turned 70. I have always been so glad I went because she passed away 4 years later.


...swam in the ocean? No, but close to wading......

...had your booze taken away by the cops? No, Grams doesn't drink.

...lettered in high school sport? No

...cried yourself to sleep? When I went through the divorce, oh yeah!

...played cops and robbers? When I was little!

...played dolls? Oh Yes! I had the sweetest dolly that my Daddy gave me and I had it for a long time and let my kids play with her.

...sung Karaoke? NO

...paid for a meal with coins only? I can't remember doing this but who knows!

...done something you told yourself you wouldn't? are you kidding?

...cheated on an exam? No

...made prank phone calls? No

...laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose? Still do!!

...caught a snowflake on your tongue? Yes!

...danced in the rain? No.

...written a letter to Santa Clause? We were Swedish and we had Christmas on Christmas Eve!

watched the sunrise with someone you care about? Yes!


...been kissed under the mistletoe... Yes!

... Ever been arrested? No, but I have been stopped for not having a tail light!!

...blown bubbles? I just love blowing bubbles!

..gone ice-skating? No

...been skinny dipping outdoors? Are you kidding me again!!

...had a nickname? Grams, Grandma Carolyn, and Toots when I was married.


...been to Africa? No but my son in law's Mother who is 73 now has been there 10 times on a Missions trips!! She does soooo good!

...eaten cookies for dinner? OH Probably!!

...been on TV? Yes we have, when we went to the locker room show with Donnie Edwards a few years ago! Nancy was beside herself!!

been in a car accident? Yes I have!

What is your Mother's name? Anna

...favorite drink? diet coke!

...favorite alcohol? None!

...birthplace? Iowa

...favorite vacation spot? The beach in Florida!

...favorite salad dressing? Ranch

...favorite pie? Apple

...favorite number? 5 that is how many kids I have! -

....favorite movie? Friendly Persuasion

...favorite holiday? Christmas, but Thanksgiving runs a strong 2nd!

...favorite food? That is easy!! Chicken!!!!!!

...favorite day of the week? I love them all!

favorite brand of body wash? Ivory

...favorite toothpaste? Crest!

...favorite smell? Baking bread!




Do you have any...

...tattoos? No!

...body piercings No


Do you drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? We have a four door Ford

What do you do to relax? Read and Blog and Blog

How do you see yourself in 10 years? In ten years I will be 80 so I hope I am still going and doing what I like!!

Ok this was a long one and if you would like to do this MEME leave me comment and I will come over and read it!!!

13 comments:

Love Bears All Things said...

I'm so glad you decided to do this. Now, I know some new things about you.
Interesting: My Mother had an Uncle who called her Toots and me Little Toots because he thought I was like her. He lived in Georgia and we didn't see him too often. It never stuck. But sometimes I'd here other family there refer to her this way.
Mama Bear

Melli said...

You have NEVER danced in the RAIN??? Grams! You get your butt out into the very next rain and DANCE!!! You MUST! Take Nancy with you!!! I have this meme scheduled to post in the A.M! And it IS a long one! I found it over at Hootin' Anni's first!

Hootin Anni said...

I did this meme too, a couple of days ago. Here is mine. I guess I'm one of those girls who was 'trouble' all the time in my youth. What you answered 'no' to, I had to answer 'yes'. Hmmmmmm, I will be good from now on, honest.

Loved your meme answers. I, like Melli, think you MUST dance in the rain.

Giant hugs dear Grams.

Ramblins of a middle-aged goddess said...

I have read several of these now!! Good answers. I may do this when I get home. I am at work now and this is MY LAST DAY!! I have loved this job but I need to be available for my parents and my grands now. Family is always more important. Sandy

Glo said...

Got it saved. Will do when I feel better.

Carole Burant said...

Hello dear Carolyn:-)

I just did this meme on my blog this morning! lol It's such a fun one and I so enjoyed reading your answers to the questions. That is really awesome that your son's mother in law has been to Africa 10 times on missions...imagine having such a great opportunity seeing such a beautiful country!! Have a wonderful week dear friend. xoxo

Melanie said...

That was a really fun meme! I think I might play along- it really was a fun one!

I have an award for you:
http://www.livinwithme.com/2008/06/meme-monday-18/

Melli said...

LOL! Noooo Grams! The Meme was MEANT to be done just the way YOU did it! I just get tired of answering some of the same old questions over and over -- you know - when ya do EVERY bloomin' meme - you get 'em ALL! So sometimes I just like to take advantage of opportunities that come my way! NO ONE else would have thought the questions were about the mother! (and I didn't either - I just MADE it that way!)

Cindy Swanson said...

Wow, Grams, I feel like I know you better now! Also, I didn't realize you were Swedish...so is my husband, and our main Christmas celebration has always been on Christmas Eve. That's when we open presents and everything. We continue the celebration on Christmas Day, but the highlight is Christmas Eve.

Linda said...

You have never been skinny dipping??? Me either...

I agree with Melli....get out there and dance in the rain. I must admit every time it rains I have a deep desire to go out and shake my bootie!!

Julie said...

enjoyed your meme. Haven't visited people for a while. Just been busy.Mom sent one to me and finally got around to doing it today.:)
Hope you have a super week!!!

Mary said...

Grams,

I enjoyed your meme. We have a lot in common.

A little chaotic here. Please pray for Brandon. I wrote about it on Wednesday's post.

Blessings,
Mary

Loretta said...

Hi...Yes, I agree, You have to dance in the rain. I just did this meme. I haden't thought about my baby dolls in a long time. Happy Hump day.

loretta