24.

I turned 24 on Monday.  Tony really made my day special.  We had breakfast together as a family, went out to lunch, opened presents, had a special dessert and cuddled on the couch in peace & quiet!  Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes, cards, calls and gifts.  It was a great birthday!
Since I'm 24, here are 24 things about me...
1. Favorite things about being a mom: seeing my children love me with their smiles & hugs.

 Me & Joey--July 2011

2.  Least favorite thing about being a mom: cleaning poop out of the bathtub, the guilt I feel when I lose my temper.
3. I love cake stands.

 Birthday dessert--ice cream cupcakes!

4. I love dresses.

5. I wish I could go out for lunch every day!

 Out to lunch for my birthday :)

6. I love exercising although it has taken me my whole life to say that and mean it.  Exercising is my "my time"when I can be all alone, listen to my ipod and do something just for myself.
7. I always have my toenails painted red or pink.
8. I call, text or e-mail my mom everyday.  She's one of my best friends.

 June 2011

9. I feel awkward on the phone. Texting & e-mail has ruined me. 
10. I love white tables & beds.
11. I love making lists and crossing things off.  If I don't have a to-do list written out when I wake up, I am confused & frazzled until I sit down and write one.
12. I'm the oldest of six kids.

My siblings with Charlie--Spring 2010

13. I like big families.

 Messer Family 2009--missing Joey & Laura

14. Right now my favorite ice cream is Founder's Favorite from Cold Stone: sweet cream with brownie chunks, pecans, hot fudge & caramel.  (I have left overs in the freezer from my birthday :) )  That or Ben & Jerry's chocolate fudge brownie.
15. I love houses with shutters and big front porches.
16. My favorite food would probably be Mexican.
17. I love Tony.

18. I can't swim.  I hate getting my face wet and obviously you have to get your face wet to swim...I just can't do it.
19.  Nauvoo is my favorite temple.
20. I can't sleep if my feet aren't covered.  I'm scared something will bite my toe or pull me out of bed by my feet!
21. I love having boys!  

22. I love the gospel.
23. I hate it when dishes are on the counter and not in the sink.
24. I'm looking forward to this next year!