Day 7 - Favorite movies

I go through phases with movies. Sometimes I like them quite a bit. Other times, I can't muster up the attention span to last more than 10 minutes. I prefer movies that are easy to watch and don't require TOO much thinking for the most part. To me, the purpose of a movie is to be entertained. I think all week at work. I have my brain on when I am caring for Cheeks. When I sit down in front of the TV, I'd prefer to be brain dead :)

That being said, my favorite genre of movie is the American Musical. I love how disjointed from reality they are. A lot of people say that musicals are so "unreal", but isn't that the point of the movies? To take you away into a fantasy world?

My favorite movie of all time is Singing in the Rain. It's funny, it's creative, and it has great music! For those who have never tried it, I highly recommend it.

I've also been enjoying a lot of the new musicals that have come out over the past few years. Chicago, Rent, Mamma Mia, and Hairspray were all fantastic.

Day 6 - A picture of something that makes you happy

Surprise surprise! This little bugger makes me the happiest in the world. I can be having the worst day, and I come home to this smile and it's all better. I can't imagine my life without him.

I was actually trying to find a picture of Cheeks at Disney World - because that makes me EXTRA happy, but the pics on my work computer are limited - so this happy picture is just as good :)

Day 5 - Your Siblings

I am writing this before I forget!!!

I grew up with one sister. She is six and a half years older than me. While you would think that age difference would make for two people who aren't very close, that is not the case in this family. I am VERY close with my sister and would do anything for her! I know these past couple of blogs seem like a mushy love fest - but my family is just close like that! LOL She is married to a police man, so 14 years ago, I also inherited a very funny and quick witted brother in law. We have fun making fun of each other. As a matter of fact, I need to think of a good gag gift to get him for the holidays!

I also "inherited" a brother in law when I married Doc 2.5 years ago. I actually met him before I met Doc. Doc and I met in a Starbucks in CT (I'll blog about how we met in another blog) but her brother was in there ordering coffee before I met her minutes later.

On a side note - I am very proud of myself for completing this blog before 7 am on the day it is due!!

Challenge Days 3 and 4

I officially missed a day! Here is one post for days 3 and 4:

Day 3-Your first love

I had a few boyfriends and a girlfriend; however, Doc is really my first TRUE love I believe. From the minute we met, I knew we were soulmates. I had never felt that way with anyone else. We have our ups and downs like any other couple, but we both know that no matter what, we will grow old together. I look forward to every day of that journey.


Day 4-Your parents

My parents have been married for 41 years! They argue and bicker all the time, but to me, they are the perfect couple. Most of the time, their bickering is funny and I can't imagine them not doing it! They are the most giving people and none of it has ever been taken for granted. I want to be just like them when "i grow up" LOL

Challenge - Day 2

I'm horrible - I almost forgot challenge day 2! The meaning behind my blogname. Well - I am a lesbian, I am a mommy, and these are the chronicles of my journey as a mom! I know - fairly simple lol

Challenge Day 1

Day 1- (April 1) Introduce, recent picture, 15 interesting facts I've been using blog names in this blog, so I figure I'd actually introduce myself in this post. My name is Jaime. I am a 31 year old wife to Jaime (yes, we have the same first name) and mother to our 1 year old son, Bryson. I love to play with my son, blog, read blogs, cook, bake, watch movies, laugh, and just spend time with my family. I work full time as a Client Account Manager for a marketing company - don't ask what I do, because I can never articulate it into words clearly LOL! I have my M.B.A. - but honestly, I feel like it hasn't done much for me, except for increase our monthly expenses by paying back the student loans. That is me in a nutshell :)

A Recent Pic

OK - so it's 2.5 years old - but after 30, they all look alike!! This was our wedding day - I am on the left, Jaime aka Doc is on the right.

15 Interesting Facts

1. When I enjoy a good book, I can read it over and over again.

2. My son looks EXACTLY like me - it's like looking in a mirror sometimes.

3. Sometimes, like today, I have trouble focusing on work - I just want to be off and with my family.

4. I am starting the process to have bariatric surgery performed on me. After a gazillion years of dieting, I'm ready for some assistance in this arena.

5. I actually started a second blog to chronical that journey: The Finding of Jaime

6. I have the attention span of a rubber duckie.

7. I am constantly taking pics or video of Bryson. I'm worried I'm going to forget something - sometimes I think I should put the camera down though and just enjoy the moments with him.

8. I have been highlighting or coloring my hair since I was 16 - I like the changes!

9. I am a coffee addict - and a Java Monster addict.

10. I dislike alcohol - hate the taste.

11. Berries scare me LOL

12. Even though I greatly dislike berries, I let Bryson have them b/c he loves them and I don't want to make my weird dislikes become his.

13. I LOOOOVE Couponing!! I save on average 70% of my grocery bill with coupons!!!

14. Friday nights and Saturdays are my favorite times of the week.

15. I love blue skies. I equally love a good thunderstorm.

April 2011 Blog Challenge

Blog Challenge! I always like reading these, so I figured why not participate in one?

Day 1- (April 1) Introduce, recent picture, 15 interesting facts
Day 2-Meaning behind your blog name
Day 3-Your first love
Day 4-Your parents
Day 5-Your siblings
Day 6-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 7-Favorite movies
Day 8-A place you’ve traveled to
Day 9-A picture of your friends
Day 10-Something you’re afraid of
Day 11-Favorite TV shows
Day 12-What you believe
Day 13-Goals
Day 14-A picture you love
Day 15-Bible verse
Day 16-Dream house
Day 17-Something you’re looking forward to
Day 18-Something you regret
Day 19-Something you miss
Day 20-Nicknames
Day 21-Picture of yourself
Day 22-Favorite city
Day 23-Favorite vacation
Day 24-Something you’ve learned
Day 25-Favorite memory
Day 26-Picture of your family
Day 27-Pets
Day 28-Something that stresses you out
Day 29-3 Wishes
Day 30-a picture