1. It's 2AM and you are not home. You are more than likely: well I hope that I am sleepwalking. Otherwise, I am at the ER with one of the boys!

2. What's the last thing you spent more than $100 on? Hmmm. Probably groceries. Ha ha. Well, if not food, then paint.

3. What do your bank checks look like? free from the bank and they are blue with a rocket on them. A symbol of the money rocketing out of my account.

4. Where did the shirt you are currently wearing come from? Bayou Bill's Crab Shack in Santa Rosa, Florida.

5. Name something that will be on your Christmas wish list: an Ipad.

6. What color is your toothbrush? strangely, I know this. It is orange.

7. Name something you collect and tell us about it. My mother started giving me bears. I still have a soft spot for Teddy and Winnie and all of the other bears!

8. Last restaurant you ate at. Who were you with? How was it? Last night with the fam at Red Robin before the Toy Story 3 movie. I had a BLTA. Bacon, Lettuce, Turkey and Avocado sandwich. Yum!

9. Who was the last person you bought a birthday card for? Um, must have been my father in law.

10. What is your worst bad habit? Taking on too much...not finishing all of my projects.

11. Name a magazine you subscribe to? Southern Living.

12. Your favorite pizza toppings? Pepperoni, Mushroom and Extra Cheese.

13. Whose number were you looking up the last time you used a phone book? Hey, I remember this! I was looking up walk-in clinics to see if there was one open after 7pm.

14. Other than family, who is the person that you love most? Me?

15. What is the last thing you cooked? I made a shrimp, asparagus penne pasta dish for lunch. I was trying out a new recipe...and it is a keeper!

16. Name something you wouldn't want to buy used? shoes.

17. Which shoe do you put on first? never thought about it...but I always put on the left one first. weird!

18. What is the last thing you remember losing? I don't remember losing my mind...but I know it is gone!

19. What is the ugliest piece of furniture in your house? my husband's old recliner, it has seen better days!

20. Last thing you bought and ended up returning? I bought some sheets and Tdawg hated the color, so I swapped them out.

21. What perfume/cologne do you wear? I like Halo, but they do not make it anymore. But now I wear Heavenly.

22. Your favorite board game? I really don't like board games.

23. What was the last board game you played? Candy Land

24. Where did your vehicle come from? Woody Anderson Ford.

25. If a movie was made about your life what would the theme song be? Black Eyed Peas: I Gotta A Feeling

26. You're sad, who can cheer you up easily? I know it is not a who...but the radio cheers me up or doing a craft project.

27. What was the color of the bridesmaid dresses of the last wedding you went to? They were burgandy.

28. What house cleaning chore do you hate to do the most? Dusting.

29. What is your favorite way to eat chicken? Taco chicken.

30. It is your birthday. You hope the cake is? Tunnel of fudge...even though they don't make it anymore.

Just for Fun

Have fun with this.
copy and paste this list into your own blog and bold the items that you have done.
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo (In the car ALONE)
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill (It's called a Mental Health Day)
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise (riverboat cruise)
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud (yesterday)
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie (does a tv commercial count?)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching (does myself in the pool count?)
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt (still working on it)
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone (more than one)
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (do fish count?
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby (I'm a REAL woman)
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone

Hmmm Not so sure...

...but most of it sounds like me...

You are Conscientious, Agreeable, Neurotic and Open

Extroversion: You have low extroversion. You are quiet and reserved in most social situations. A low key, laid back lifestyle is important to you. You tend to bond slowly, over time, with one or two people. Conscientiousness: You have medium conscientiousness. You're generally good at balancing work and play. When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done. But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it. Agreeableness: You have medium agreeableness. You're generally a friendly and trusting person. But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism. You get along well with others, as long as they play fair. Neuroticism: You have medium neuroticism. You're generally cool and collected, but sometimes you do panic. Little worries or problems can consume you, draining your energy. Your life is pretty smooth, but there's a few emotional bumps you'd like to get rid of. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is medium. You are generally broad minded when it come to new things. But if something crosses a moral line, there's no way you'll approve of it. You are suspicious of anything too wacky, though you do still consider creativity a virtue.

The Five Factor Personality Test

Chirping Bird?

You Are Chirping Birds

You are a very caring person. You especially feel for innocent beings, like animals and children. You are keyed in to the world and very peaceful. You believe that everyone is connected. You remain focused and in the moment. You are not easily distracted. You have a good memory, especially for things that you hear. You listen carefully.

"What Part of Spring Are You?

Happy New Year

I stole this from Smarty Pants Rants...who stole it from someone...who stole it from someone else. So who knows who get original credit!!

What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before? I started blogging! Woo hoo Yee Hoo!

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I stopped making resolutions a few years ago. So far, it has worked out great!

Did anyone close to you give birth? Miss Blessed Beyond gave birth to a little bity boy. And Miss Absence Makes the Heart grow fonder had a sweet little girl. And by the way, that little girl already has her dad wrapped around her little finger!

Did anyone close to you die? Sadly Miss K lost a two year battle. I will dearly miss her sweet spirit!

What countries did you spend time in this year? No passport and no traveling outside of the US. But I’m totally ok with that!

What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? Oh there are things that I would like…but I have everything I need!

What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? My youngest started High School. Pretty tough on poor OLD Mom!

What was your biggest achievement of the year? Perseverance! keeping a smile on my face.

What was your biggest failure? Allowing someone to steal my joy.

Did you suffer any serious injury or illness? I had surgery…but everything is great now. Just a few jammed toes and fingers.

What was the best thing you bought? Hubby got me a digital camera that I just love!!

Whose behavior merited celebration? Hubby and the boys have been great this year. They treated me like a Queen during my recovery. Couldn’t ask for better!!

Whose behavior made you appalled and/or depressed? I prefer not to answer this one. I wish things were different…but they are not…and probably never will be.

Where did most of your money go? Feeding and clothing teenagers!

What did you get really, really, really excited about? Going on vacation!

What do you wish you'd done more of? Reading…I love to get lost in a good book.

What do you wish you'd done less of? Laundry. But with teenagers…it is a fact of life!

Did you fall in love in 2008? No, but I’m working on falling out of love with chocolate!

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No, I don’t hate anyone.

What was the best book you read? Quaker Summer was great! I liked Sunday at Tiffany’s too.

What did you want and not get? Snow and Botox (or something) to get rid of my 11’s (wrinkles between my eyebrows). Hey, you asked.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Let's see, I was 29 on my last Present day. And I went to a high school football game.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? A whole lot less drama!

What political issue stirred you the most? Very interesting year. I think I will have to wait to see whether the elected officials keep their campaign promises.

Who did you miss? My mom…everyday for the last twenty years. And my sister. (Hi Trunie!)

Who was the best new person you met? I guess I would have to say my new work family. I spend so much time with them! We are all quirky…but it works.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008. Pick your battles. Sometimes there is not anything you can say to change someone’s mind. You just have to disagree and walk away.

What sums up this year? Blessed beyond belief!

Just Two Things...

JUST 2 THINGS

Two names you go by:
1 Mommy
2 LPT

Two things you're wearing now:
1. jeans
2. Spa socks

Two things you would want in a relationship:
1. love
2. honor

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. An uninterrupted night of sleep
2. No chores

Two people who you think will fill this out
1. Mrs. Goofy
2. Blessed Beyond

Two things you did yesterday:
1. work
2. chauffeured teenagers

Two things you ate yesterday
1. Chili
2. Bagel

Two people you last talked to:
1. Chester
2. Jordan

Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. cleaning
2. Shopping for a birthday gift

Two favorite holidays:
1. Thanksgiving
2. Christmas

Two favorite beverages:
1. Diet Dr. Pepper
2. Unsweet Tea with lemon

Two people no longer alive that you'd like to talk to
1. Mom
2. Grandma F

...Ok, now it is your turn

The real me?

1. Your real name ..... Laurie
2. Your gangsta name .... Lauizzle
3. Your detective name ..... Purple Puppy
4. Your soap opera name .... Anne Arrowlands
5. Your star wars name ... Payla (Queen Payla?)
6. Your super hero/criminal name .... Pink Tea
7. Your Iraqi name ... Aypclss (hmm...can I buy a vowel?)
8. Your witness protection name .... Yvonne Henry
9. Your Goth name .... Black Queen

Silly Quizzes

You Are the Sense of Smell

You appreciate the smaller things in life that few people notice. You notice subtle changes just as they happen. You're the first one to know if the seasons are changing or if the cookies are done. You love new environments, and you can recall all the places you've been. You have a sharp memory, and you are often nostalgic for the past. You enjoy traveling internationally. You have an easy time taking in a new place.

Which of the Five Senses Are You?

Sounds like Me

You See the World Through Yellow Colored Glasses

You live your life with optimism. You remain happy through the bad times, and your outlook remains bright. You judge all interactions through the lens of hope. You try to see the best in people, and you give them the benefit of the doubt. You face challenges with a spirit of adventure. Things are what they are, so you might as well make the best of them. You see love as the utmost expression of personal joy. You tend to be attracted to lively, friendly people. At your worst, you are a bit petty and jealous. You want to be everyone's shining star. You are happiest when you're daydreaming or thinking up fresh ideas.

What Color Glasses Do You See the World Through?

More than you ever wanted to know...

1. What time did you get up this morning? 5:30 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Both!
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Kung Fu Panda (I'm a PG chick)
4. What is your favorite TV show? Deadliest Catch, MonsterQuest, Antiques Roadshow
5. What is your middle name? Anne (like the Queen and the Princess)
6. What food do you dislike? raw fish
7. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Van Morrison: Greatest Hits
8. What kind of car do you drive? Betty is a Ford Explorer
9. Favorite sandwich? Roast beef with cheese
10. What characteristic do you despise? one upsmanship/bragging
11. Favorite item of clothing? leopard print jam-jams
12. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you
go? The Florida Keys or Montana
13. Favorite brand of clothing? inexpensive and comfortable
14. Where would you retire to? A motorhome
15. What was your most recent memorable birthday? It would have to be my 29th birthday. I have celebrated it for several years in a row! :-)
16. Favorite sport to watch? college football
17. Your shoe size? 10
18. When is your birthday? September 26th (29 years ago, ha ha)
19. Are you a morning person or a night person? night
20. Pets? 1 dog (although she doesn't know that she is a dog!)...I guess Cletus, Buddy and Tdawg don't count?
21. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? We are headed to the big city this weekend for an All Stars tournament.
22. What did you want to be when you were little? An architect and later a truck driver.
23. How are you today? Good, just a little tired, it was hectic at work today.
24. What is your favorite candy? Chocolate (with carmel and nuts)
25. What is your favorite flower? carnations
26.What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? July 18th
27. What is your full name? Her Royal Highness: Queen Laurie AFP I
28. What are you listening to right now? The A/C humming
29.What was the last thing you ate? Cheeseburger
30. Do you wish on stars? Yes
31. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Periwinkle
32. How is the weather right now? Warm and hazy
33. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Cletus
34. Favorite Soft drink? Diet Dr Pepper
35. What is your favorite restaurant? Logan's or Red Robin
36. Hair color? God Frosted
37. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbie dolls and a deck of cards
38. Summer or winter? Neither --- Fall
39. Hugs or kisses? Hugs
40. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
41. Coffee or tea? tea
42. When was the last time you cried? last week.
43. What is under your bed? dust bunnies and some of Cletus' junk
44. What did you do last night? Watched Deadliest Catch and prepared for a guest to spend the night.
45. What are you afraid of? snakes and drowning
46. Salty or sweet? Both
47. How many keys on your key ring? 4
48. How many years at your current job? 2 months
49. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
50. How many towns have you lived in? 7: Golden, Eaton, Greeley, Anchorage, Huntsville, Hazel Green, Meridianville.
51. Do you make friends easily? No

Of course, I'm Ernie!

You Are Ernie




Playful and childlike, you are everyone's favorite friend - even if your goofy antics get annoying at times.



You are usually feeling: Amused - you are very easily entertained



You are famous for: Always making people smile. From your silly songs to your wild pranks, you keep things fun.



How you life your life: With ease. Life is only difficult when your friends won't play with you!

The Sesame Street Personality Quiz

I think this is pretty accurate

The Road Trip of Your Life

You see romantic love as what's most important in life. A deep connection with someone else is the primary thing you crave. You live a life of leisure. You take your time in every aspect of life and enjoy it to the fullest. You are all about risk and randomness in your life. You travel off the beaten path... in fact, you're often the one carving the way! You are able to find a fairly healthy balance between work and play. You work when you need to, but you never let yourself burn out. In another life, you could have been a great novelist. You have a knack for describing things in an interesting way.

The Road Trip Test

My name is Cinco de Mayo?

You Are Mayonnaise

You tend to be a very quiet, introverted person. You're happy to sit back and let stronger personalities shine. You value loyalty and harmony. You try to bring people together. Your taste in food leans toward simple comfort foods. You love holiday meals as well as old school favorites like mac and cheese. You get along with mustard and ketchup personalities. You have an unlikely alliance with hot sauce personalities.

What Condiment Are You?

Green?

You Are a Green Crayon

Your world is colored in harmonious, peaceful, natural colors. While some may associate green with money, you are one of the least materialistic people around. Comfort is important to you. You like to feel as relaxed as possible - and you try to make others feel at ease. You're very happy with who you are, and it certainly shows! Your color wheel opposite is red. Every time you feel grounded, a red person does their best to shake you.

What Color Crayon Are You?