Me

It seems that people want to know who I am and see a picture. Nosey people. :-) Part of the reason I haven't done this yet, is that I really have a hard time describing myself. So, last night, I started thinking of how other people describe me. Still having a hard time with this! I tried thinking of how other people describe themselves. Funny, many of the things they describe themselves as, I am, but not sure I identify myself that way. You know? I mean, I breastfeed my kids for a long time, but I don't identify myself as an "extended breastfeeder". It's just what I do. Does this make sense? All right, enough with trying to confuse you and myself. I will just write what comes to mind (which could be scary, so watch out).

I am very "natural" in my thinking. Natural childbirth (4 without drugs or other interference), extended breastfeeding, wear the babies in a sling, use herbs and homeopaths, attempt to eat in a healthy way (although the turkey corn dogs my children are inhaling right now are evidence that I don't always do that!), I like to garden, I'm fairly "environmental", used cloth diapers with my first (but I did give that up without much guilt at all!), we attempt simple living. I'm sure there is more, but that's all I can think of in this category.

We are Christians. I was raised in a Christian home, rejected it for a while and came back to it when I was 20. We definitely have a Christian "worldview". Because of this we have felt led to home school our children. Man, actually, this affects so much of my life and the way I operate that I don't think I can write it all down. The main thing is that Jesus is my friend! I talk to Him, want to know Him more, want to spend time with Him, want Him to have control in my life.

I am a military brat and military spouse. When we moved into our current home, I counted all my past home addresses - 22! We have lived in this house for 5-1/2 years, which is longer than I have lived anywhere in my life. Not sure this is where I wanted to land, but God knows what He is doing!

I am "outdoorsy" (is that a word?). I love to hike, camp, garden, walk, run, just be outside. My dream is to have a farm with 20 or more acres, a few chickens, dogs, horses, you name it! :-)

I am also sick today, so this is it for now. Oh, forgot, a picture. All right, I'll find one and add it.
So, there I am with 3 of my kids. This is actually a recent picture! I was trying to have pictures taken of my haircut so I could send them to my sister. The pictures didn't turn out very well and I never did send them to her. So, sorry susa!

OH! Forgot this part too. My brain is soooo not working today. I play the piano, and love love to read. Like to bake too. And fireplaces. And cats. And dogs. Do I need to keep going here? :-)