Day 4 is "A Habit I Wish I Didn't Have" -- On day one I had a hard time trying to think of enough things to say -- this subject I'm having a hard time trying to narrow down too many things I could say!

One I can't control -- not being a good sleeper. It takes me forever to fall asleep at night - Val loves to let me know I can "time him" on how quickly he can go to sleep. (Yes, I do get envious at times!) I'm also not able to take naps....I remember many Sunday afternoons when the hubby and yes, even the kids could all lay around and fall asleep while I stayed awake by myself. I keep saying someday I'll be able to take a nap....and someday I will! : )

One I can control (or keep hoping I'll get better at since I obviously haven't broken the habit yet) is my tendancy to "help" other people when they're talking by finishing their sentences for them. Not sure why that one is so hard fix, but it really is!

Day 2 was the meaning behind my blog name. Guess mine is pretty obvious - it's been Val and Karen for 35 years now. We're best friends and try to support each other through life's great times and life's challenges - whatever they bring!

Day 3 - A picture of my friends...... what can I say. My family are my best friends. I remember telling the boys many times to treat each other nicely because when they grew up they'd be best friends. I'm so glad to see that statement has come true!

Day 1 - A picture and 15 facts about me:
#1 - 4-wheeling with Val is one of my favorite things to do. A great stress reliever!
#2 - My parents had 11 kids - 9 girls and 2 boys. I'm the tallest girl in the family.
#3 - As my grandson Ben says -- we're both left-handed and we don't want our food touching on our plates!
#4 - Love spending time with my family - had all the kids, grandkids, and folks over for Labor Day (22 in all) and it was a great day!
#5 - I'm very "protective" of my family....will defend them 'til the end....
#6 - I'm actually starting to enjoy teaching the Gospel Doctrine Class (it only took a year until I got where I could eat a little breakfast before I headed to church). : )
#7 - I hate buying new shoes -- size 10 and a skinny foot are not what the stores like to carry!
#8 - I love being a grandmother - I have my grandchildren "trained" at a very early age to to take hold of my finger and walk me to the treat cupboard.
#9 - My back deck is one of my favorite spots -- I can sit out on my glider swing in the evening and there's nowhere more peaceful.
#10 - I HATE mice -- I can handle spiders and other creeping things, but do NOT like how mice can go in spaces that are smaller than they are.....it just isn't right!
#11 - I have a hard time talking about myself (my girls (Sydney/Becky/Brooke) make this look so easy and I love reading their blogs - but I'm much more comfortable being the "spectator".
#12 - Am learning that all things happen for a reason - and as I accept that it's strengthened me.
#13 - I LOVE chocolate..... my favorite motto is "A Little Chocolate Everyday" (if it ain't broke, don't fix it!)
#14 - I like to go to sleep watching Twilight -- my hubby is a very good sport. : )
#15 - I love technology - which is why I'm trying this blog!

I found this 30 Day Challenge on my daughter's blog and thought it would be a good way to get started on my own blog!

Day 1 - A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 2 - The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 3 - A picture of you and your friends
Day 4 - A habit that you wish you didn’t have
Day 5- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 6 - Favorite super hero and why
Day 7 - A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 8 - Short term goals for this month and why
Day 9 - Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11 - Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about Blogs and why you made one
Day 13 - A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15 - Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16 - Another picture of yourself
Day 17 - Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20 - Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21 - A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22 - What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23 - Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25 - What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27 - Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29 - In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Who are you?