All about Jen - 25 Random Things.

All about Jen - 25 Random Things
1- I don’t like sauce. (Salad Dressing, Condiments, etc.)
2- I LOVE baking! Cooking is OK, but baking is the best. Yesterday, Ben and I took a Cooking with Chocolate class at Sur laTable. Simply Fabulous!
3- I was born in Minneapolis, MN. I still call it “the homeland”.
4- I am a compulsive organizer. I have a label machine that I just love to use. It makes me sleep better at night knowing that everything is where is should be.
5- My favorite dessert is an untainted Chocolate Cake.
6- I did not like seafood until the middle of 2008. Laura Francisco made the most amazing Cod chowder. I have branched out and now like a small variety of white fish.
7- When I was young I learned to play the piano and then the flute. 20+ years later I can still play them both.
8- In March of 2008 I broke my finger into 6 pieces while playing dodgeball. I caught the ball, that was important to me. It required surgery to put it back together – Stainless Steele pin and all. We called it “The Claw”.
9- I coach a Special Olympics Swim Team – the Eastside Indians. I love it – our swimmers are just the coolest. If anyone wants to volunteer – just let me know!
10- I always wear glasses or contacts. I like variety.
11- I am intrigued by reality shows. For some reason they make me feel really normal. Kind of like going to the DMV. Why is it so easy to get a driver’s license?
12- I am very impatient. I have been working on being less impatient for quite some time.
13- I don’t believe it is possible to own too many shoes or handbags.
14- I am a huge fan of live music. My first concert was NKOTB (New Kids on The Block) – the last was Coldplay or maybe Bruce Hornsby. Can’t remember.
15- I was born with the genetic defect of NO SHAME. We are a rare breed.
16- Karaoke. I will only sing “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot. It is very impressive.
17- I have ripped my pants wide open 3 different times. All were VERY funny and probably hard to forget. 1st Time: Doing deep knee bends at home to stretch out my newly washed jeans. 2nd Time: While exiting a FULL Shuttle Express van. My pants got stuck on the inside of the door… long story. It could win prize money. 3rd Time: Getting into Ben’s car at a co-worker’s house. We were en-route to a concert in West Seattle. Again… long story. It will probably happen again… Priceless.
18- I have been backed into 3 times at the drive-thru cash machine. I no long have that car, bank with Bank of America or EVER go to the drive-thru cash machine.
19- I really like European cars. Manual transmission please. No… “Tip-Tronic or DSG” does NOT count!
20- Financial planning is something that I really like to do – Maybe too much. It is another thing that helps me sleep better at night.
21- Joe Minnich is my oldest friend. I think he is pretty amazing and I miss him a ton. He still lives in Minnesota along with the rest of his family. I cherish the time we get to spend together – even if it only happens once every 5 years.
22- My passport photo is ridiculous. I look like Charlize Theron in Monster. Not cute. If I remember right – Lindsay Hanculak also has a photo like that. It might be her driver’s license. We frequently get asked if we are sisters – usually we just go with it.
23- I really enjoy animals. I wanted to be a vet when I went off to WSU. Then I realized that I can’t handle it when they are ill.
24- I am often called an instigator. Listen – Is it really my fault that people like to push the limits when I am around?
25- Yellow is my favorite color.

MulvannyG2 - 2008 Golf Tournament

Golf, Anyone?

Oh - It was wet and cold. Our golfing was nothing short of pathetic. Ben's cart driving skills were very impressive.

Ben won a new driver in the raffle! Yippee!

Special Olympics @ Seahawks

It was a day full of dreams for 100 Special Olympic Athletes from around the State of Washington. What a cool day! I know that a lot of people wouldn't find this nearly as exciting as I do, but hey... I am not concerned. In the summer of 2008 I won/purchased a day with the Seahawks for the swim team. It was a big day - for everyone. Ben was our photographer - he did an outstanding job. The Seahawks were phenomenal with all the athletes. So... a big thanks to everyone that made this day possible.

This is a picture of our team outside of the VMAC (Virginia Mason Athletic Complex). Enjoy!

Welcome Home Gwyn!

Meet Gwyn - The newest member of our family!!!!!

Details...

• Name: Gwyn


• Full Name: Blackhills Gwyneth (not final)


• Breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgi - She has a tail


• Birthday: 10/22/2008


• Home Town: Molalla, OR (just outside of Salem)


• Favorite Things: Dad, Mom, Stella, Chewing on things and being outside.


• Least Favorite Things: The car. (Don't worry - she will learn to love it)


• Eye Color: 1 Blue, 1 Brown


• Fur Color: Black & White with Brindle Points


• One last thing... I am a seriously cool dog. Really. Everyone tells me so.

<-- This is a picture of me with some of my litter mates. I am in the front - see my special eyes! :) Arlo - He is the one on the top-left. He lives in Seattle and we are going to play soon!


Mom and Dad will post more pictures of me. I will be 4 months old this weekend!