[gasping for air]

We made it home! All in one piece...though part of me feels like portions of my pelvic girdle got left behind at the wedding dance! My dress fit (though I am still a little self-conscious that the sash around the "midsection" was really just below my boobs) and we all had a blast. The bride was beautiful, the wedding party was fun (very drunk minus the 3 preggo bridesmaids!) and my tiny dancer (aka Emersyn) did NOT stop dancing. She danced until 11:30! (Bedtime is no later than 8:30 on any usual night...wedding dances have been the exception in her life!)

Anyways, pics to follow. But for now, I'm gasping for air! Not from wearing the tight bridesmaid gown all day yesterday, or from dealing with hubby's occasional stinky butt on the ride home today, or even from my very heavy twin belly leaving me short of breath. It is because....(dun dun dunnnnnnn...............) I received the Breathtaking Blogger Award!

Amber from Brunch with Amber is a super cute blogger and I connect with her not only for our fabulous first names and stunning dark hair (wink wink!) but because she is in the medical field as well and so....we bond! She was sweet enough to leave me with the Breathtaking Blogger award (bless her heart, as I have really been lame lately!) and so without further adieu....

1. Who/what inspires you?
My family. They are my numero uno and everything I am putting myself through right now is with our wellbeing in mind. I am doing something I love in my professional life and realize that my family...my parents, siblings spouse, and children (both present and in utero!) are my driving force behind it all.

2. What is your favorite season & why?
Spring or summer...hard choice? Spring because everything is so fresh and new. Summer because, well, summers in Minnesota simply cannot be beat. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

3. What are you looking forward to most this year?
It probably goes without saying...I am really looking forward to meeting our little guys, who now have middle names! Kellan Thomas and Maddox James. The name James was already on the list in honor of my dad (James is his middle name) and the second name was undecided....until...I asked Emersyn what 2 names she liked for the babies. She said "Thomas and James". This is completely related to the fact that she was coloring her Thomas the Train stuff at the moment, but I thought it was great and now their middle names have a good story behind them! I cannot wait for Maddox James and Kellan Thomas to arrive and meet their big sister!


4. If you could write a book about anything, what would it be about?
Hmm. Fun question! I am no expert in any one facet of life, that is for dang sure. But overall I feel like my life represents so many different roles, and coordinating my life is a wild zoo more often than not. Sometimes I feel like we would be an awesomely bad reality show. :)


5. What is your greatest passion?
My love for helping people find an answer. It's what drove me to nursing, and what is getting me through nurse practitioner school...I like to please everyone, including myself, so when I help others find a medical answer, I feel accomplished and fulfilled.


6. If you could change one thing about your life or yourself, what would it be?
I love my life as is, but if I could change one thing about myself, I would be a more patient wife at times, and would be better at managing my money ALL THE TIME! Ha!! I am just terrible at that!

7. Lastly, what is your favorite novel?
I am really lame. I haven't read a book in many many years. I do enjoy it but I just don't have the time right now. I don't have a favorite novel, unless medical textbooks count? ;)

And now, time to share the love and tag some blogs! A few of my faves....

Synfully Delicious
Syndal is a friend of mine suffering through the pains of grad school right along with me. She's awesome so go check her out!

Northwest Betty
I found "Betty" through a blog hop! She's always up to something fun and adventurous and I feel revived after reading her blog!

Life's a Beach
Nicole was one of the first blogs I followed. She is a faithful blogger and always has something interesting going on! Love Nicole---you will too!

Twinsomnia
Megan is an amazing person! She's a career woman, mother, wife, wonderful blogger, and just downright hilarious---as the name suggests, she has twins herself and so I doubly adore her! Go read up over at Twinsomnia---you will be glad you did!

Happy Reading and Happy Monday!