Q&A With Alena

I can't believe I never did this sooner! I have several of the "what to ask your kids" or "birthday questions" pins on my Parenting Pinterest board and was feeling like a lousy parent cause I would never have these answers to remember. Well, Pinterest is a good way to make anyone feel inferior even though I know I'm not. BUT! I went ahead and finally just did it anyway. Of course, Christian being a typical 5 year old boy, all his answers were "I don't know." so we'll get him another day. But Alena was cooperative and I think she gave some great responses.

1. What scares you the most? - "I always think wolves are watching me and are under my bed when I try walking out of my room."
2. What was the happiest day of your life? - "When we went to that super fun water park."
3. If you could change something about the world, what would it be? -  "That childbirth wouldn't be painful and people would never die because I never want grandma and grandpa to die."
4. What is something you can't live without? - "You can't live without food, water, or clothes."
5. What is your favorite movie or TV show? - "19 Kids and Counting."
6. If you could have one super power, what would it be? - "Good eyesight and ice."
7. What don't you like about being a kid? - "That Christian is always annoying."
8. What do you like about being a kid? - "That I don't have to do all the laundry, dishes, and all the mom stuff."
9. Describe a perfect day - "My wedding day."
10. What job do you want when you are a grownup? - (after telling me to change grownup to teenager) "Babysitting."
11. Who are your best friends and why? - "My stuffed animals, my bed because I love it so much, and Tylah.
12. What is your favorite color? - "Pink, purple, gold, and silver."
13. What is your favorite holiday? - "Christmas and Halloween because you get presents and candy."
14. What is your favorite thing about yourself? - "That I'm very cute and I'm a Walters' daughter."
15. Where would you like to travel? - "Grandma and grandpa's house."
16. What is your favorite thing about our family? - "That we have Walters DNA in our blood."
17. What annoys you the most? - "Christian!"
18. What are you proud that you can do? - "That I can snap (fingers), whistle, and do cartwheels and stuff."
19. What is one thing mommy always tells you? - "Do your homework before you play."
20. Who is your hero?- "Daddy, my teachers, and you (mommy)."

I got some real gems in there! Now if I could get Christian to sit still for five minutes to answer some, I'll be golden. Have you ever done anything like this with your kid(s)? What were their responses?

20 Questions

I love doing and reading these types of posts because you can learn about others and others can learn new things about you. So here's 20 questions for you to get to know me better.

What is your favorite way to spend a Saturday? I'd say spending the day together as a family watching movies, relaxing, going out to eat... Pretty much a day where we're together and having fun.

List your top 3 favorite TV shows. We don't have Cable or satellite so we stick with Netflix and Hulu. I will watch Dancing With the Stars and American Idol on the computer though. I also love Up All Night with Christina Applegate and Will Arnett.

Would you rather be in pictures or take them? Definitely the one taking the picture!

Why do you blog? Living across the country from family and friends, blogging has been a good way for them to see what we're up to. It's also a fantastic outlet for me to get my thoughts and feelings out there and sorted out.

 Five websites you visit daily. Facebook, Pinterest, MSN, Blogger, and Google (I'm always googling something!)

Your dream vacation...  I can't name just one. I'd love a secluded island paradise or cabin in the mountains. But then I'd love to visit big cities (Rome, Paris, London) too. I want to see it all and do it all.

 Favorite snacks? I don't snack that often, but when I do, it often depends on my mood what I eat. I love Oreos and milk, nachos, popcorn, and salt and vinegar chips.

Do you have a pet and what kind? We have five. We have three dogs. Two yorkies and a lab mix. One cat and one chinchilla. It's a zoo around here!

What three material possessions would you not want to live without? My phone, computer/Ipad, and the car. Without my phone or computer, it would be really hard to stay in contact with friends and family who live across the country from us.

What's your favorite drink? Alcoholic, Strawberry daiquiri and Ace Pear Beer Non alcoholic, water and sweet tea

Do you enjoy cooking? The more I experiment with different recipes, the more I'm finding that I really like cooking. It's great to know what is going in our food and that I made it.

Do you have children? We have two and one on the way. A five year girl, a three year old boy, and the baby in my belly that we've waited and struggled for for so long.

What are your favorite hobbies? I don't get much of a chance for hobbies. I love taking pictures, doing puzzles, and I'm going to start learning how to sew (wish me luck!).

Would you consider yourself shy or outgoing? In high school, I was the bubbly, outgoing cheerleader but as I've matured, I'm often fairly quiet until I get more comfortable. Then I loosen up a lot.

If you could change one thing about you, what would it be? I've always struggled with my self confidence and worrying too much about what other people think.

 Who is your favorite actor/actress? I really don't have favorites. Maybe Sandra Bullock and Robert Downey Jr.

What's the coolest thing you've done this week? Apparently I'm not that cool because I can't think of anything. Haha

Do you live near your family? No. Our families are in Ohio and Michigan. We are trying hard to come up with a way to move closer to home.

List three of your talents. I know how to play the trumpet and am learning piano. I am an excellent navigator and can always pick out which direction (N, E, S, or W) we're heading. I am fluent in the Korean language.

What is your greatest attribute? Hmmm, this is tough one to answer. I'd like to think I have a great sense of humor and am great at working with other people.

So there you go. 20 things you might not have known about me.