Day 20 Picture Challenge

20.A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Hawaii.

Day 19 Picture Challenge

19. A picture and a letter

Dear Grandma,

I miss you so much. Jaci is growing up so fast--I wish you could see her now! And guess what, Grandma? I started going back to church just like I promised you. I met a great guy and I just know you would love him too. Keep your eye on us from heaven and tell grandpa I say, "Hi!" I love and miss you both soooo much!

Love, Vanessa

Day 18 Picture Challenge

18. A picture of your biggest insecurity
Not looking like this anymore. =0( I miss being skinny.

Day 17 Picture Challenge

17.A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Rarick Hall @ Fort Hays State University. I am finishing up my classes in this hall as well as working in the History Department there!

Day 16 Picture Challenge

16. A picture of someone who inspires you.
Walt Disney

Day 15 Picture Challenge

15. A picture of something you want to do before you die.Grow old with the man I married. =0) (Photo is of my grandma and grandpa Laska!)

Day 14 Picture Challenge

14. A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
My family. (Mom is taking the photo!)

Day 13 Picture Challenge

13. A picture of your favorite band or artist
CHRIS CORNELL! (Solo artist as well as lead singer of Audioslave and Soundgarden!)

Day 12 Picture Challenge

12. A picture of something you love
My boyfriend!

Day 11 Picture Challenge

11. A picture of something you hate
CHEERLEADERS.

Day 10 Picture Challenge

10. A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with

My sister, Caroline.

We get pretty crazy sometimes. haha

Day 9 Picture Challenge

9. A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

Sometimes when I am stressed about school, I remind myself the reason I'm in school- for a better life with my daughter! =0) Jaci's smile gets me through anything!!

Day 8 Picture Challenge

8. A picture that makes you laugh
A photo of me holding Caroline as a newborn. BAHAHAHAHA

Day 7 Picture Challenge

7. A picture of your most treasured item.


My daughter, Jaci Lane. =0)

Day 6 Picture Challenge

6. A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.

ELLEN DEGENERES! I love her talk show and that she dances around like a huge dork! She's always having a good time and always working with charities to help as much as she can! Her life seems soooo fun!!!!!

Day 5 Picture Challenge

5. A picture of your favorite memory

Holding my precious little girl on 12/8/2007.

Day 4 Picture Challenge

4. A picture of your favorite night


I couldn't just pick ONE NIGHT that is a FAVORITE...I have lots of nights that are my favorites for specific reasons. This is July 4th, 2010. It is one of my favorite nights because my mom and I have a tradition of going and watching the firework show together and I had the luxury of having Jaci and Derek (my recently new boyfriend of 2 days!) with me that night as well. One of my best nights by far! =0)

Day 3 Picture Challenge

3. A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Well, I can confidently say that I've only really been a HUGE fan of one show...

ONE TREE HILL!

Day 2 Picture Challenge

2. A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Let's go ahead and assume that my sisters and my parents are all in a tie for first....with that being said the person I have been closest to the longest would be my long time partner in crime Amanda Jo!!!

This picture was taken of us in August 2010 at a bar in Kansas City!

Day 1 Picture Challenge

A picture of yourself with 10 facts

1. I really, really love my boyfriend a lot.

2. I have a daughter, Jaci Lane, and I wouldn't trade her for the world!

3. I sing when I run--even if I'm surrounded by other people.

4. I love love love 90's grunge music...and people think I'm crazy for it but I don't care!

5. I love reading books and am currently on Persuasion.

6. I go to the movies a lot, and I quote movies a lot as well.

7. I am a "dog" person, but I don't own a dog.

8. I'm always fascinated by how quickly Jaci learns new things.

9. I like to cut out meats during Lent.

10. I pride myself on being able to cook well. =0)

30 Days of Pictures Challenge

there is a CHALLENGE going around Facebook/Blogs to upload 30 pictures in 30 days. Do I love a challenge?? The answer to that riddle is YES!

Here's the list of what to upload during the 30 days:

1.A picture of yourself with 10 facts
2.A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
3.A picture of the cast from your favorite show
4.A picture of your favorite night
5.A picture of your favorite memory
6.A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
7.A picture of your most treasured item
8.A picture that makes you laugh
9.A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
10.A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with
11.A picture of something you hate
12.A picture of something you love
13.A picture of your favorite band or artist
14.A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
15.A picture of something you want to do before you die
16.A picture of someone who inspires you
17.A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
18.A picture of your biggest insecurity
19.A picture and a letter
20.A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
21.A picture of something you wish you could forget
22.A picture of something you wish you were better at
23.A picture of your favorite book
24.A picture of something you wish you could change
25.A picture of your favorite day
26.A picture of something that means a lot to you
27.A picture of yourself and a family member
28.A picture of something you're afraid of
29.A picture that can always make you smile
30.A picture of someone you miss

I take that challenge. Starting.......NOW!

Coloring

Jaci and I colored some pictures today. This is her JELLYFISH!!!!

AND THISSSSSS is a picture she drew of her "Daddy." This is also the first stick figure Jaci has ever drawn! I was so proud! =0)And this last picture is of her HOLDING a jellyfish! haha She is so stinkin cute. I love these pictures and just thought that I would share!

My NEW NEW Year!

Last year was a good year for me. I started the year off single and then I was swept away by my NOW amazing boyfriend, Derek. You know when people say "I can't remember my life without him/her." Well, I've felt that way twice- once with my daughter and now with Derek. They make me happy even when I want to be upset and mad. I can't help but smile when I'm around them and "I can't remember my life without them."

New Year's Eve was spent with my friends, Amanda and Junior, and my boyfriend, Derek.

Jr not included in photo. haha

I just KNOW 2011 is going to be the best year ever for me. I've never been so happy in my entire life!! I love my family and friends and I can't wait to see what's in store for me!