Monday, July 13, 2009

MckLinky Blog Hop Three Things you Don't Know about me

Three things you may not know about me...

1. I was a cheerleader in High School that married her High School Football Coach!
Not as scandalous as it sounds and it has last 37 years. I LOVE football and loved being a football coaches wife for 30 years. I never missed one game. That will be a post someday.

2. People have been so interested in my job..."Holiday Decorator", which in plain terms means I decorate a lot of Christmas Trees. It started with one house and 15 years later my team decorates 60 homes from November 1st through mid December. I am hoping to share a lot of "tree knowledge" in the fall and even a few tricks.

3. I do not COOK!!!! Hate it...Fortunately my husband is a great cook, we love The Dinner Station where you pick up prepared meals, and we LOVE to EAT OUT.

65 comments:

Lynne July 13, 2009 1:28 PM  

I'm looking forward to seeing the trees that you decorate. I bet they'r beautiful. Anxious for some decorating tips too.

Stephanie July 13, 2009 1:30 PM  

Crazy that you married your high school's football coach! I'm excited to hear more about your job; it sure does sound interesting. Hope you had a wonderful little getaway with Parker!

Kellie July 13, 2009 1:40 PM  

Can't wait to read the posts on tree decoration! What a fun job!

blushing rose July 13, 2009 3:48 PM  

Hurry up Christmas!

Never heard of The Dinner Station ... have to look that one up.

Interesting fodder here ... looking forward to the football post, Teresa.
TTFN ~Marydon

Debbie July 13, 2009 4:25 PM  

How cute! The cheerleader and the football coach; love it. It's a good thing your hubby can cook and that you enjoy eating out. Enjoyed learning more about you.

Jenny July 13, 2009 4:52 PM  

Can't wait for the Christmas Tree tips, it is my favorite holiday.

I hate to cook as well.

Booklover1212 July 13, 2009 6:04 PM  

Wow! A tree decorator, eh? Sounds like a lot of fun -- and a lot of work! What a unique career!

~ Jennifer
http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com/

Holly July 13, 2009 6:36 PM  

That's interesting you married the football coach! :) I love Christmas! I bet you have a lot of decorating ideas.

Kat July 13, 2009 6:54 PM  

I cook, but I don't enjoy it. We eat a lot too.

Hugs!
Kat

Abbi July 13, 2009 9:36 PM  

too funny about marrying your coach!!! i married the guy who broke my jaw....by accident...a softball..lol!!!
i was a cheer leader too!!!

Mom to the 3rd degree July 13, 2009 10:04 PM  

I've never heard of a tree decorator, sounds like fun!

Stacie July 13, 2009 10:12 PM  

Tree decorating for a living during the holiday months sound like it would be a blast. I was a cheerleader too!

janetfaye July 13, 2009 10:27 PM  

Tree decorating sounds very interesting!

whenpigsfly July 13, 2009 10:34 PM  

LOVE the flower motif on your blog!!!!! Fun facts and waht a great job!!! I'm always a bit let down when my house is all decorated for the holidays and my brain is still in decorating mode, so I can appreciate what you do!! COOL!!
Linda Blog hopping from
at www.smithsoup.blogspot.com

Drahdrah July 13, 2009 10:43 PM  

Your job sounds like alot of fun, especially if you love christmas ! Happy Hopping

Sweet Blessings July 13, 2009 11:02 PM  

I'm visiting from the blog hop. I'm gonna follow cause' i want to read more! Your blog is pretty! Blessings, Amanda:)

AMH615 July 13, 2009 11:41 PM  

Hopping through! 37 years to the football coach? Sounds scandalous to me! lol!

It Feels Like Chaos July 13, 2009 11:50 PM  

Great, interesting 3 things!

Kari July 13, 2009 11:54 PM  

Thanks for sponsoring the Blog Hop this week!!!

the brown couch July 14, 2009 2:28 AM  

Holiday Decorator sounds like fun, but then I have decorated my share of trees at Christmas time and it is more work than fun sometimes. Say, how did you find yourself in such a career? And, would you be intersted/available for guest blogging at Christmas time?

Poppin' in from Brown Couch Events
browncouchevents.blogspot.com

and Comfort Joy Designs
comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com

Deborah

P.S.
I'd like to invite you to my Stella & Dot Jewelry Party happening all week at Comfort Joy Designs. Hope to see you there!

Kelli July 14, 2009 2:51 AM  

Funny! I had a dream recently that my basketball coach and I fell in love! Haha! (not that I've ever HAD a basketball coach, mind you...) :)

I can't WAIT to see your decorating when November rolls around!!!

Kelli @ My Roller Coaster Life

HeatherOz July 14, 2009 2:59 AM  

Hi Teresa!
Your tree decorating sucked me in! I'm going go have to follow your blog for sure so I can get some tips round holiday time!
Good to meet ya!
Heather
Oswaldcuties.blogspot.com

Ave July 14, 2009 3:46 AM  

Wow! You have a really interesting job. Lucky you.

Rachel July 14, 2009 6:54 AM  

I love number one, I'd love to hear that story. Number two is very interesting! I hope you show some of your work on your blog. I love Christmas decorations. I am with you on number three. Although I do cook and enjoy it, my husband is a better cook as he used to be a chef.

mjwarren July 14, 2009 7:10 AM  

That's great about the holiday decorating job! I've never heard of anyone doing that before, I love hearing about unique jobs!

Firefly Photo Jewelry July 14, 2009 7:23 AM  

It sounds like you live quite the interesting life ;)

BTW I hate to cook too! I don't mind baking but don't have the time to cook EVERYDAY! LOL

TheAngelForever July 14, 2009 8:12 AM  

Your job sounds wonderful :) Nice to see another husband that does the cooking. People are always amazed when I say that mine does most if not all of it here.

Kristen July 14, 2009 8:15 AM  

I hate cooking too! Thanks for sponsoring this week's blog hop!

kistine July 14, 2009 8:19 AM  

Decorating Christmas trees is one of my favorite things to do.... :D

Happy hopping!

Leslee July 14, 2009 8:21 AM  

Hi from sunny and HOT California...

Hopping in to say thanks for sponsoring the hop today :-)

I too was a cheerleader and married my high school sweetheart - Still rocking after 31 years!

Looking forward to following your interesting life.

confused homemaker July 14, 2009 8:31 AM  

When I was a kid I use to love going to where my Dad worked, they decorated trees for Christmas. Great memories.

AND thanks for sponsoring the hop today:D

Shelly July 14, 2009 8:51 AM  

You married your high school coach? Wow, that is something! Thanks for sponsoring the blog hop & happy hopping!

Get Real Girl July 14, 2009 9:52 AM  

I could use a tree decorator. Too bad you are in Louisiana and I am in South Dakota. I love to cook and bake. We could trade services. . .LOL.

Thanks for sponsoring the Blog Hop. Have fun!

Peggy July 14, 2009 9:59 AM  

I am hoppin in to say hi!
Awesome blog!

Pretty Hills July 14, 2009 10:16 AM  

blog hoppin.. It must be nice to have a husband that cooks well! :)

Inksstillwet July 14, 2009 10:59 AM  

What a fun job!! I can’t wait to see your work and hear your tips. I don’t cook either and love that my husband doesn’t mind doing the cooking. I guess I’ll have to pass some other heritage down to my children because the poor things won’t get a recipe file from me on their wedding day.

Susie July 14, 2009 12:15 PM  

Well that was interesting about you. I wish my hubbie liked to cook. Oh well, at least he doesn't mind cleaning the kitchen when I'm thru.

TammyIsBlessed July 14, 2009 12:15 PM  

What fun facts! Cute story about you and your dh.

I love eating out too, but try not to do it too often.

DH and I are going out for one night for our anniversary on Thursday, so we'll get to eat out a few times this week - yay! :)

Rebekah - A Wife and Mom July 14, 2009 12:23 PM  

Thank you for being a sposnor for today's blog hop ... it was fun to read 3 things about you ... and it sounds like you have a wonderful job, a great husband and a SWEET deal with the NO COOKING thing! I gotta get me a DH like that ... Have a Happy Tuesday Hopping around!

Rebekah in MN!

Sarah Denley July 14, 2009 1:11 PM  

I think it's so cute you were a cheerleader and married a HS coach! Never missed a single game? How sweet! You sound like a wonderful wife and cheerleader for your husband!

Whimsical Creations July 14, 2009 1:28 PM  

Tree decorating sounds like fun!!

I hate cooking, too. =D

Melissa July 14, 2009 1:42 PM  

LOL I love cooking and don't enjoy decorating the Christmas tree--except for recalling all of the memories behind the ornaments. Every one has a story!

readerwave July 14, 2009 1:42 PM  

Love your blog... Thanks for posting and helping... I'm interested in your trees... we don't have a big one anymore ours comes out of a box with everything already on it...
I hate to cook .. My husband does it also and he is getting to hate it.. we eat out several times a week for lunch.. once for dinner
come by and see my blog readerwave.wordpress.com

Lindsey July 14, 2009 3:01 PM  

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Comments make my hear happy too and I love making new blog friends also. :)

I can't wait for Christmas tree decorating tips. I need them. And I agree with you on the not cooking thing. It's just not something I want to do so we eat at a lot! I enjoyed stopping by your adorable blog today. Hope you are having a great week.

Caravan Trading Group July 14, 2009 3:09 PM  

Nice to meet you! Your blog layout is very pretty. I'm visiting from this week's Blog Hop. :) On August 1, I'll be hosting a new meme called Small World Saturday. I hope that you'll join the fun!

JamericanSpice July 14, 2009 3:37 PM  

You are quite interesting and I seriously would love if my husband cooked! :)

ChristiS July 14, 2009 5:57 PM  

I don't cook either--isn't it great?! We're blessed! Thanks for being a sponsor this week!

Carleen July 14, 2009 7:59 PM  

Hi! I'm at the Hop today and stopped by to get to know you better. I hope that you'll find the time to visit me, too!

Sheila July 14, 2009 8:34 PM  

Hoppin in to say hi :).

Chris July 15, 2009 6:04 AM  

hello, dropped by again from the blog hop!

Kim... and Her Coffee July 15, 2009 10:01 AM  

Thanks for your kind words! It was great to hop over here to see this fun blog hop. What fun things about you. Can't wait to see pictures at Christmas!!!

Paula (SweetPea) July 15, 2009 1:10 PM  

Interesting tid bits. Wow, you've had a lot of people participating or at least commenting on this post.

Family American Style. July 15, 2009 2:16 PM  

I have enjoyed reading your blog. Thank you for sharing. There is something new to look forward to on Wednesday's, its, "What would your children say?" Wednesday. Join us in the fun.

Jamie Lynn July 15, 2009 5:12 PM  

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! It's wonderful! Come back anytime!:) Have a great day!
Jamie Harris
www.maddiemackdesigns.blogspot.com/
www.lovelongtime.blogspot.com/

Sweet Serendipity July 15, 2009 6:55 PM  

Hi there,
Thanks for stopping by today! It sounds like you lead a fun and interesting life. I look forward to getting to know you better through your blog. Your job sounds like a blast, but I bet it can get a little crazy at crunch time!

Josie July 15, 2009 8:44 PM  

I LOVE football too! :)

Frantic Holly July 15, 2009 9:37 PM  

Just hopping by to say Hi and visit your list!

Jaclyn July 15, 2009 9:56 PM  

I can't wait to hear about your cheerleading romance story! :)

I love Christmas and decorating for the holidays. That sounds like such a fun job!

Megan's Infertility July 15, 2009 11:20 PM  

thank you so very much for stopping by my blog! I also look forward to reading yours. Blog Hops are fun. This was my very first ones and I already have some many more friends....I think I'll do another.

BTW: My uncle is a football coach for one of the best teams around where I live. I was lucky enough to sit down with the team when I was younger while they played...oh how I miss those days! :0)

Rebecca Jo July 16, 2009 9:38 AM  

Now I'm all curious about you & your husband & that story!!! :)

And that has to be the coolest job EVER!

I too dont cook! thank goodness for carry-out! :)

blueviolet July 16, 2009 9:13 PM  

We love to eat out too and I'm so excited to hear more about the tree decorating as the season approaches!

RN and OSHP July 17, 2009 6:35 AM  

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I am enjoying looking around yours. Wow a holiday decorator. I never knew there was such a thing but what a fun job! I will be looking forward to the holiday season for your ideas and tips!!

Kristin at My Art and the Mom in Me July 20, 2009 1:57 PM  

Wow!! 60 trees?? That is a LOT! I am so glad that you blog hopped to my blog as I look forward to continuing to read your blog..and I am excited about the tips for decorating..Christmas = My favorite time of year!!

PS: Your grandson is adorable! :)

Omah's Helping Hands July 21, 2009 7:23 PM  

No big deal about marrying your coach. The important thing is you two are obviously compatible and very happy together.
It sounds like you have an exciting job! How cool.
How wonderful that you don't like to cook but your husband does. That works out great. Too bad it's not that way for others as well. ;) Thanks for sharing!

Marsha August 2, 2009 3:13 PM  

Holiday Tree Decorator...hopefully you'll have some great tips later that will inspire me. Now that my kids are all grown and on their own, I've lost my interest in all that. I just do what I can do to get by. Actually, it's the UNdecorating I hate, so I just go with the bare minimum. HELP ME, PLEASE!

Also, I'm so glad your newest grandbaby is doing so well. There were some scary moments there a little while back if I recall.

Blessings.