Sister Swap Twenty Questions--part 2

Here's my other half. You can read Laurie's 20 Questions here! It's fun to see that we have some things in common. :)

11. Do you have any pets, if so what kind? We have a yellow lab named Bronco. He's a lover, not a fighter. LOL He's really the most mellow, sweet, tolerant doggie ever, even for a lab. He's the perfect dog for my DD to love on, because he just puts up with all kinds of ear-pulling and loving and harassment from her without so much as a peep.

12. Are you a reader? If so, what type of books do you like? I love to read. I read a ton of magazines--Country Living, Country Home, Home Companion, Scrapbooks Etc, Family Fun, Entertainment Weekly. I also read a lot of books. This past summer I reread a lot of children's books and the Anne of Green Gables series. I read a lot of nonfiction as well, mostly history and biographies. I recently checked out and read every single book my library had on vintage and used clothing (which sadly, was not a lot). We have a great library system and we use it a ton!

13. Are you celebrating a birthday or anniversary in October, November, or December? If so, what day and what is the occasion? Nope.

14. Do you collect anything? If so what type of things do you collect? My loving husband would tell you I collect old people's junk. :) I like ephemera, buttons, ribbons, vintage sequined fruit and veggies, refinishing projects (the garage is packed), old Valentines and greeting cards, hankies, old costume jewelry, 1940s and 50s kitchen stuff, vintage printed tablecloths. Basically, if your grandma saved it, used it or wore it, I collect it. :)

15. What type of things do you like to cook? Are you an appetizer person, cookie maker, dessert freak or a take out type of person?? I love to cook and do so often. I usually try 1-2 new recipes a week; my favorite source is Cooking Light magazine. I love to make cookies and desserts but since my willpower is nil I have to bake and then give most of it away, or risk eating 3 dozen oatmeal chocolate chip cookies by myself. I do love cupcakes! I think they're the happiest dessert ever. We don't eat out often, as with a wild toddler it's more work than enjoyment.

16. What is your favorite scent? Is there one that you can’t stand? I love the smell of coffee, even though I don't drink it! I also love citrus smells like lemon and lime and grapefruit. I have a very weak sense of smell so scents have to be pretty strong for me to really notice them. I do like pumpkin candles and I just bought a Yankee Candle called Cider Doughnut that smells delicious and is certain to give me mad cravings whenever I burn it.

17. What’s your favorite song? I don't have one specific favorite song. In my iTunes I have a lot of Beatles, Jars of Clay, Tears for Fears, U2, Jane Monheit, and 80s new wave.

18. What’s the last movie you went to see at the movie theater? We went out on an impromptu date last Friday night and saw 3:10 to Yuma. We had free tickets and that was the only one playing at the theater that we even remotely wanted to see. It was pretty good; I love me some Christian Bale! We don't get out to see a lot of movies.

19. What’s your favorite Candy? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. I also love gummy bears and red licorice, and most chocolate things.

20. Tea or Coffee or other? I don't drink tea or coffee. I'm an ice water (no lemon) girl almost exclusively, but I do like Dr. Pepper when we go out to eat, especially with Mexican food.