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I am in my mid twenties and I work at a tax firm. I wanted to broaden my horizons and meet new people. I graduated in May with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Management, a certificate in Accounting and one in Human Resources.

I am excited to announce that we had a little girl in April, we named her Brielle.

I have two boys who, along with my daughter are my entire world. My oldest is enjoying summer, getting ready to start first grade and my little guy will be in kindergarten this year! They are called Irish Twins because they were born in the same calendar year, 2006. My oldest was born in January, and my little guy was born in December.. Its really fun when they are the same age, it confuses alot of people!

I am engaged to a wonderful man whom I love very dearly. He is awesome and I finally feel like I have found my one and only. He loves Dallas Cowboys Football and Duke University Basketball.

I have a french bulldog named Tank who is my little buddy, and a great addition to our family (he was born summer 2010).

*I LOVE to travel. Traveling gives me a sense of self and I love to explore and see new things. Vacations and sightseeing are extremely fun for myself and my family. I have a huge "bucket list" and am constantly trying to accomplish it!!

*I LOVE to cook, any tried and true recipes are appreciated and welcomed!!

*I collect Nativities, I absolutely love them and enjoy adding to my collection!! The more unique the better, but not offensive. I want to stay true to the meaning of the Nativity. I would not like a nativity of Rats or Dogs or something like that. Just the original Nativity. By unique I mean pewter, or finger puppets, or oil painting, something of that nature.

*the word "BELIEVE"

*recipes- especially family favorites :) Casseroles and "quick to fix" as well as ones with a very few ingredients are among my favorites. please nothing with bananas, my youngest is allergic to them!

*dragonflies

*postcards!! I love all kinds of postcards, I love map cards, and cards that are "tourist-y" as well as anything specific to your area! every postcard you find neat. Please send the traditional 4x6 size so that I can add it to my collection. I collect map cards and Large Letter postcards. Please send naked, not in an envelope, and stamped. Please write me a nice note :)

*I love quotes and "words to live by". I have a small notebook that is filled with my favorites.

*French Bulldogs, mine is cream color, I am partial to the ones that look like him :)

*I love chocolates and anything chocolate. I love truffles , and reeses peanut butter cups, I also love milky way and mounds!!

*gnomes :)

*I am Christian feel free to send me any religious items, such as bookmarks,devotionals etc. I would love to meet other Christians whom I can share prayers/prayer requests with. I am having some hard times in my life at the present moment and need all the prayers I can get!

*Favorite Actor: Nicolas Cage (Gone in 60 Seconds, Con Air, Face Off)

*Actress: Emma Stone, Sandra Bullock (Practical Magic, Hope Floats)

*Favorite Color(s): Yellow!!!, blue, purple, green

*Favorite TV Show: love Food Network (Favorite chefs: BOBBY FLAY, Aaron Sanchez, Geoffrey Zakarian

*Flower: Daisy

*Shape: Star

*Bird: Peacock, Hummingbird, Owl

*Foods: Mexican or Italian

*State: Would love to visit Oregon someday

*Country: Very interested in Taiwan

*I am a picture taking FOOL and I love SHUTTERFLY! I make photo books all the time!

*journals

*photo books

*Would love any DIY kits. I am interested in learning how to knit and needlepoint. I received a wonderful kit from @lunarwillow on crocheting so I am excited to get started on that!

Fake flowers for my wedding see below!

** Blank postcards (in any amount), it is so hard to find them where I live.**

*A Bible you are willing to part with.

*A tea wallet

Sticker sheets that I can send to my sponsored children

Religious book marks!!

I would absolutely LOVE to get a envelope or packet of tourist type attractions in your area. I love going new places and nobody knows what better places to eat, stay, and visit than the locals. Feel free to include the crazy road side attractions too, those are often alot of fun! Help me plan my next trip!!

*Tea (I especially enjoy chai, and fruit flavored teas. The "relaxing" tea is also a favorite! I really like white teas or teas with subtle flavors. I am not a fan of black tea) Berryblossom White, from TAZO it is a white tea!!! Absolutely my favorite, I can't get it in my small town

*blank lined journal

*I really love being pampered and being a busy working student mom I rarely have time for myself. I love cozy socks, individual size face masks or scrubs, I love bath bombs and loofahs. Eye masks, lip balm, hair wraps! Lotions and candles!! I cant get enough!

*handmade soap/lotion. (I really LOVE the whipped soap/lotions)

A Nativity!! The holidays are here!! Help me get a neat new unique one!!

*a handwritten/typed page of encouragement. I get overwhelmed sometimes and need a bit of cheering up. It would be really great to have a small jar/etc, with different encouragements that I could pick one out of when Im feeling down.

*candles- I really like the fresh smelling ones, the ones that smell like rain or fresh laundry...I also like apple spice/apple cinnamon if it is in the winter months.

*zines. Made by you or not. Some day I will write my own perzine but until then, I need lots of inspiration.

*those little books with quotes in them. you know, the ones that you flip the page each day and it reveals a new quote.

*journal jar/small pakage

*CHOCOLATES :) I would really love to have chocolate from your area, maybe something local!

*a handwritten/typed page of your favorite quotes

I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A LARGE LETTER POSTCARD FROM WHERE YOU LIVE WITH PICTURES IN EACH LETTER.

*Would love to have some sort of good luck charm. One of these days Im going to plant some clover (when I find some haha) and hopefully fine one with 4 leaves. :)

*Blank recipe cards

*I have an addiction with gnomes! I recently saw a ami gnome on @proudmama s profile that I fell in love with! I even have a lawn gnome in my office :)

*A young reader book for my boys, they are both learning how to read and enjoy reading to us.

For the postcard swaps, I prefer store bought only. Please send only 4x6 size so that I can add to my collection. Tourst-y are great, anything that says something about your state, location, country any of that I would love. I love bright colors, and scenery, and nature and anything that really gives me a sense of where I am (well where the postcard is!!) I want to see what all the world has to offer, and I live vicariously through the postcards you send. Feel free to include the crazy roadside attraction cards also. I am an active member of postcrossing and I love getting postcards in the mail. If you live in a different country, could you write the word "Believe" in your language on the card for me, this would mean alot to me!! :) I prefer them to be naked (not in an envelope) written on and stamped! Thank you alot :)

*If it is an animal postcard swap I would really love to have a postcard of an animal that is special to your area. For example if you live in Louisiana maybe a Gator, or if you live in Colorado maybe a Moose...you get the idea. Something specific to where you live!!

*animals - see above

*mountains

*bodies of water

*churches

*waterfalls

*architecture

*buildings

*native people

*native plants

*bridges

*MAP CARDS

*touristy cards

*cards that show the seasons

*nature

*people dancing

*I WOULD LOVE SO MUCH IF YOU SEND A CARD WITH BIG LETTERS OF YOUR CITY AND STATE WITH A PICTURE IN EACH LETTER!

Tags I am waiting for

FORUM TAGS

GROUP TAGS

Things that I dislike in no particular order include:

*black licorice

*spiders

*things that smell like smoke -- my youngest son has severe asthma and I do what I can to avoid his triggers. (not trying to offend any one!)

*anything banana flavored-artificial or real- my youngest son is allergic to them and I like to share with my children.

*kawaii, diddle or other cutesy stuff. I am not against it if you are into that, I just am not a collector of those type of things.

I am very excited to announce that Tim and I will be married May 18, 2013. With that being said, there are ALOT of things we need but do not have. Our colors are black and ivory.

*wedding themed Thank You cards

*glue sticks

*fake flowers suitable for making bouquets. I am wanting cala lillies, roses and baby's breath, ivory in color. I am also needing satin ivory ribbon to tie the bouquets with. Also, satin leaves that are ivory for filler.

*black cupcake liners

*white pearl non pariels

*ring bearer pillow (I actually need 2 of these, matching would be amazing!)

*wedding theme napkins

*wedding theme paper cake plates

*other fake flowers for my reception. Long stem daisies, roses, cala lillies. Ivory in color as well.

*any unique ideas for a wedding guestbook

*small black or white (ivory) folded origami stars. I will be needing a lot of these for two containers on my cake table.

Since 2009, I have been involved in child sponsorship through various organizations. It makes me feel so special to know that I am making a difference. I get regular letters as well as pictures from the children/families and it makes my heart melt. This is something that I am extremely passionate about and I spend alot of my personal time as well as money on this. Please feel free to ask me any questions or look up the prorams I am involved with! I love to spread the word!!

I sponsor:

• A 7 year old boy from Ecuador - Children International

• A 4 year old boy from Ecuador (They are brothers!) - Children International

• An 8 year old girl from the Philippines - His Hands for the Philippines

• A 14 year old girl from Burkina Faso, Africa - Compassion

• A 5 year old boy from India- Compassion

I am also a penpal for

• A 12 year old girl from Uganda, East Africa - New Victory Child Care

• A 6 year old boy from Uganda, East Africa- New Victory Child Care

• A 13 year old boy from Caribbean Islands- A Heart for Haiti Missions

• A young widow in Lusaka, Zambia - Mwana Hope Zambia, widow program

• An older widow in Jinja, Uganda, East Africa- A Widow's Might

And lastly, a prayer guardian for a young woman in Uganda, East Africa- Warm Blankets Prayer Guardian Program

My 7 year old son-Born January 1, 2006. He is in first grade and loves to read. He likes to play games and enjoys flash cards. Enjoys playing video games and listening to kid appropriate music. He also enjoys watching scary movies.

My 6 year old son- Born December 14, 2006. He is in kindergarden and also enjoys reading. He LOVES to draw and color, and has quite the imagination. He enjoys Ispy books and books that have hidden puzzles, as well as mazes and other activities. He enjoys dressing up in super hero costumes and loves to pretend he is a hero or cowboy or cop or anything with a costume!!

My baby girl was born April 30 of this year. She is a typical little baby. She is wearing size 9 month winter clothes and she is teething. She does not have pierced ears. She wears headbands pretty well, and looks cute in purple!