A Year Already!

Well there it is. A year in the life of Logan. I can't believe how fast he is growing, in fact he said his first word today (wawa = water) and he is trying real hard to walk. All in all I can say he is a pretty cool kid. Austin is excited because he is finally getting someone who will play with him a little more. I am excited because he is getting more and more independent. So happy birthday Logan and keep up the good work!

p.s If you haven't figured it out, my camera works again. So next post...Mexico!

"Oh the Cleverness of Me!"

So there is this fun thing going around on "the nets" to steal a term from Enders Game, of listing 101 things about yourself. I thought I would give it a try as I have learned a lot of really interesting things about people I know. So hopefully all of you out there can learn a little more about what makes me, me.

1. My real actual name is Tann Michelle Romriell Smith, but you can call me Tannie.
2. I love to read. I mean LOVE to read. I would rather read than eat food.
3. I have never left the country until this year when I went to Mexico.
4. Now I want to leave the country all the time.
5. I never wanted to be a mother. I would say that I wanted to be one, but I didn't mean it. I just knew it was what you were supposed to say.
6. Now that I am a mother, I love it! I wouldn't trade it for anything.
7. Sometimes I really am as snotty as I look, but most the time I am not.
8. I have always been the friend and never the best friend. The only person who has ever considered me to be there best friend (and told me) also married me.
9. I think that Dan is as hot today as he was in high school. Even with the grey hair.
10. I am way smarter than I act most of the time.
11. I am also more mature than I act, but that is not as fun.
12. I think that I am a ton of fun!
13. I am a huge dork. I have proof of this by the fact that Dan introduced me to Dungeons and Dragons and I went as far as to create and draw this Kestal 'Sohna character. She was adopted and raised by Drizzt Do'Urden 90 years before his death. He wanted someone to pass on his legacy seeing as he is the only good dark elf. So now there is another. See HUGE DORK!
14. I am really happy that at least three people (Trent, Dan and Rachel) will truly appreciate number 13.
15. As a child I was rediculously obedient. To this day I feel guilty of doing anything in contrary to what I am told.
16. In high school I won state in Texas for a painting I did.
17. I have some professors who won't talk to me because I chose the "mom" route instead of a career. And one who is my hero for supporting me.
18. Logan's name in actuality did come from wolverine. We are not kidding when we tell people this.
19. I am constantly amazed at the really good and kind people in this world.
20. In my heart I own 200 pairs of shoes. In the real world I own 10. Dan thinks this is still to many.
21. I have a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitzu
22. I would love to get a black one.
23. My favorite illustrator is Norman Rockwell, but I would never hang anything of his in my house.
24. Dan and I never buy art because we feel like we can do it ourselves, and then never do. Therefore my walls are usually bare.
25. If I could live anywhere it would be right smack down town Austin. I think that in another life I would have been happy as a metropolitan sort of gal.
26. I still feel homesick for Albuquerque.
27. I still think that Professor Snape is a Friend.
28. I have never been seriously ill, never been hospitalized for any injury and have only broken toes on my body.
29. For some reason the band Weezer reminds me of The Beach Boys and that is why I like them so much.
30. I would of married Dan even if I didn't love him. I knew we would always have fun together. So it is just added wonderfulness that I do love him so much!
31. I think that my boys are geniuses.
33. I love ALL of my in-laws and I am discovering that that is actually pretty rare.
34. I love to work out and get sweaty. (Mornings only)
35. Once I shower that is it, no more sweating for the day.
36. As I get to number 36 I am realizing that I don't know that much about myself.
37. I am more scared of being 29 than30.
38. I was 27 twice. I forgot I was 26.
39. I am still mad at losing that year.
40. I think I am funny.
41. I think Dan is hilarious.
42. I am reading the collected works of Hugh Nibley...and I get it.
43. I have really cool parents.
44. Most of my friends have expressed wishing to be in my family.
45. I agree. Everyone should be in my family.
46. I am proud to be a California girl even though I lived there only two years.
47. I have no idea where I am from so I claim Texas.
48. Most (not all) of my friends in High School, I didn't really like.
49. I like all my friends now.
50. My true friends are still reading this.
51. I am learning to play tennis.
52. My dream is to learn how to scull and then compete in the Olympics.
53. I should really be doing something for my church calling right now.
54. This is more interesting.
55. I have a problem being too honest sometimes.
56. I had a black boxer named fluffy who was not fluffy at all.
57. I would really like to write and illustrate childrens book.
58. I have a hard time motivating myself to do the things I would like.
59. Once I am motivated I work really hard.
60. My children inspire me.
61. I fully expect to be rich one day.
62. I am a confident person.
63. I don't believe women think enough of themselves and what they do.
64. I have my bachelors in Communication Design.
65. You should check out my website then hire me for something.
66. I don't get embarrassed easily.
67. What does embarrass me is social faux pas.
68. I was actually one of the popular kids in high school. Then we moved.
69. In high school, I secretly really wanted to be a cheerleader.
70. I still do.
71. Instead I played softball.
72. I was team captain and MVP.
73. I am just now realizing that I wasn't as ugly as a kid as I thought I was.
74. Logan's middle name was almost Drizzt or Ender.
75. I wish I was better at staying in contact with people that I love.
76. I once wrote a really cool fantasy story and then lost it.
77. I feel that I am a pretty congruent person.
78. My pet peeves are dishonesty...
79. Know-it-alls...
80. irresponsiblity...
81. people that cut themselves down.
82. Sometimes I do those thing.
83. I think that I would like a Speaker for the Dead at my funeral. (post if you know what I am talking about.)
84. I really, really, really want a 2009 Chevy Camaro.
85. And I don't care that it would be unusable for kids.
86. I put form over function, before function over form.
87. I am still mad that my little brother got an iphone before me.
88. Even though I am 29, I would still beat up anyone who messes with my younger siblings.
89. I never wanted to marry another artist because I didn't want the competition.
90. I HATE scrapbooking. So don't ask me to do it.
91. I do like looking at it though.
92. I prefer silence.
93. When it is nap time, I do not answer the phone. As my friend Rachel says "do you think it is the President?"
94. I think that my Dad and brothers should actually start one of the business' they are always talking about starting.
95. I am proud of the fact that I know how to speak in public.
96. In fact I love speaking in public.
97. I have been published in two magazines.
98. This shouldn't be as hard as it is.
99. I feel happy because I have finally overcome all the self-esteem obstacles that I grew up with.
100. As a kid I really wanted to be a model. I am really glad I wasn't.
101. Last but not least...I am pregnant!
101.a. Just kidding! But I got you!
Real 101. In mexico my sister in law and I got henna tatoos and I was really bummed out when it faded.