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Just for fun...
This rainy Tuesday is bumming me out...this seemed like something fun to do 
Cant wait to see all your answers!
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
FAVORITE BOARD GAME?
FAVORITE MAGAZINE?
FAVORITE SMELL?
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING?
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME?
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE?
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE?
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Re: Just for fun...
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? All the Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlane Harris...yay for True Blood!!!
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Apples to Apples
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? People
FAVORITE SMELL? My hubby's cologne...Platinum Egoiste by Chanel
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? Puppy needs to go out.
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Boy: Landon, Girl: Samantha
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Piano
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? Honda Civic
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Party Planner
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? San Francisco
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Biceps and butt!!
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke. My future sister in law lent me a couple to read
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Battle of the Sexes...
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Better Homes and Garden
FAVORITE SMELL? Cj's cologne, Hugo Boss... he smells so delicious when he where that
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? It is usually one of two things.... "Already!?!" or "Five mor minutes to cuddle with my honey"
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Boy: Zachary Steven Girl: Isabelle Mae (Steven is my dad's name and Mae was my grandma's name
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IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Piano
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1989 honda accord
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Own my own bakery
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? Somewhere in the country and preferably by a lake
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? biceps, chest (you know if it is not to hairy) they butt!!!! lol
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?Anatomy & Physiology 1 & Medical Terminology
FAVORITE BOARD GAME?Cranium
FAVORITE MAGAZINE?Cosmo
FAVORITE SMELL? Gio by Armani. Cam
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING?One of two things "Why does this kid hate me?" or "It's seriously time for you to go to work already?"
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Well, I have Ryder. Next up: Jadyn or Jackson
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Guitar
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 2004 Chevy Cavalier
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE?Working towards being a nurse, so that's one. The other is a dream, but to sell my cupcakes and favor boxes
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? Beach front property
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? I love those little lines that show when they're pants are low; Cam doesn't have them though, so on him, it would be his big belly pillow!!!WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? I'm waiting for Stori Telling to come in the mail, so I'm in between books. I just finished The Art of Racing In The Rain (so sad, but so good!)
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Quelf! So much fun in a group setting (especially if you're drinking!)
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? BH&G or Glamour
FAVORITE SMELL? Coconut
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? More sleep or coffee
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? We can't agree, but I like Riley or Regan
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Guitar
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1985 Honda Prelude- it had a new paint job and rims, I loved it!
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Wedding Planner
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? Huntington Beach
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Eyes
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? Nothing right now
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Catch Phrase
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? eh, nothing anymore. I use to love Cosmo but it seems to young for me now.
FAVORITE SMELL? clean laundry
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? I wish I could sleep longer
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Boy-Preston Girl- we can't agree
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Guitar
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? POS Mazda
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Professional Famous Photographer
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? Bora Bora
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Eyes
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? I just finished Pretty In Plaid by Jen Lancaster, (hilarious!) and am about to begin The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb.
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Cranium
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Marie Claire or Glamour
FAVORITE SMELL? The Ocean
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? What am I going to wear today? (Really it's a ploy to stay in bed longer so I can "think" of something)
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Boy - Nathan (undecided middle name) Girl - Colleen Rae
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Piano
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1987 Dodge Lancer
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Wedding planner
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? On a beach.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Smile
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? Second Helpings -Jessica Darling series, Pride and Prejudice, and The Fiery Cross - Outlander series. I read a lot of books all at the same time
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Scrabble
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Don't read any...
FAVORITE SMELL? Oranges
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? Uggg.
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Oh boy, we have a lot...but the main are Ender Orion (boy) and Cynthia Perrine (girl)
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Sax
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1992 Toyota Camry XLE
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Astrophysics professor!
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? I wouldn't build, but I would love a little old home in England.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Eyes
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? Grand Finale by: Janet Evanovich
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Scattergories
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Cosmopolitan
FAVORITE SMELL? Funfetti cake
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? How much longer can I sleep without suffering terrible consequences???
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Girls: Lucy and Kimberley (not set on Kimberley just yet) Boy: Atticus (Addie for short) and Adrian
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I played clarinet and sax in middle school, kinda dorky.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1972 Super Beetle (banana yellow)
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Own a bakery in Little Italy
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? CT
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? AbsCan't wait to meet my baby boy!
OH.MY.GOD. I LOVE True Blood!!!! Haven't read the books, but I'll get to them eventually. Do you watch Dexter?
Can't wait to meet my baby boy!
I have seen a few episodes of Dexter and liked it but I think I am too far behind on the seasons to watch it regularly. I will have to catch up before the new season starts. I freakin LOVE True Blood though!! Cant wait for it to start back up!!
When is the premier? DH heard it starts in April, but I heard June... You would love Dexter, you just definitely need to play catch up! I have the biggest crush on Micheal C. Hall!
Can't wait to meet my baby boy!
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? What to Expect When You're Expecting
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Quelf
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Shape and Everyday with Rachael Ray
FAVORITE SMELL? Outdoors in NH
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? I have to pee
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? No idea, I need to figure it out!
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Guitar
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 2000 Chevy S-10 pick-up
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Occupational Therapist and Mom
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? On Lake Winnipesaukee
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? um...calves hehe
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WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? What to Expect When Expecting
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Uno Attack or regular Uno, not really a 'board game' though
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Us Weekly, it's my guilty pleasure
FAVORITE SMELL? My hubby after a shower or homemade chocolate chip cookies
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? That I have to pee!
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Not sure yet, have to decide soon though
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Piano
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Independently wealth....would that quality as a job!?!? LOL
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? Hawaii over looking the water
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Strong arms or great smile
Kim, I didn't even read yours before I replied but we seem to have some of the same answers! LOL Ahhhh, pregnancy! How have you been doing? Packing up yet?
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Um... probably High School Drama
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Marie Claire
FAVORITE SMELL? freshly bathed new born babies
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? Time to let the dog out
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Girl: Maddison Thalia, Boy: Robert Raymond
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I'd love to play guitar
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1987 Toyota Corolla
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Secret shopper at Disneyland
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? Hmm maybe a tropical beach in the caribian
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? eyes
Well for once, it was above 60 & sunny here in PA. I hope most of this rain is gone when we get out there.
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? "The Rescue" by Nicholas Sparks I love his books.
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? i'm more of a card game player
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? don't really have one...something home or food related
FAVORITE SMELL? Pumpkin Pie
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? ugh!! do I have to get up?!?
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? not sure, but I like some of the "different" ones
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? maybe the flute or piano...I did play the baritone in school
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? a Chevy Beretta
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? to own my very own ice cream/pizza shop & be a pro. photog. as well
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? somewhere close to a beach
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? can't choose...butt, abs, & smile
sweetie: let me know how that book is. I was supposed to read if for my families book club, but don't have time
and I would like to add photographer to my dream job. I tried to take some classes a while back, bought a super expensive amazing camera that is now just used to take random pictures of my son. I would love a chance to take "photos"
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Scrabble
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? I guess Cosmopolitan
FAVORITE SMELL? depends on my mood and time of day
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? caffeine
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME?-
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I have been playing the flute for over 13 years. I eventually want to learn almost all instruments
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? '74 Volvo (it was orange!)
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Music Therapist, Music Teacher, Author, English Teacher
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE?Hm... I don't know. I guess here because I don't think we will be moving. But if we were to, somewhere where autumn is a real season
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? tie between eyes and hair
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I've been wanting to read this, how is it?
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Well I thought I was doing better but the morning(and night) sickness came back with a vengeance this week! I'm still waiting for that second trimester relief I keep hearing about.
Friday is my last day working so we'll start organizing and packing this weekend. How do you like What to Expect? I think it's awesome!
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I know I'm coming in late, but I wasn't around yesterday!
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? not really a board game, but Catch Phrase
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Real Simple
FAVORITE SMELL? vanilla
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? I have to take my temperature!
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? we haven't agreed on it yet, but I like Logan or Olivia
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I played the flute, but I've always wanted to play piano
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? a Ford Taurus
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? an interior designer
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? right on the beach in Hawaii
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? arms/back/shoulders
Jenn, how do you pronounce Thalia? That is my mom's name, we pronounce it like Thel-ya, but some people try to call her Ta-lee-a. I have never seen anyone else use this name before (pronounced either way) so I got super excited when I saw that!
Good luck packing! Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well again. I know what you mean, I'll have a few pretty good days in a row and think I'm over the hump and it comes back. Hopefully a few more weeks
What to Expect has been so helpful. I have a symptom or question and it's always in there. Makes it easier since this is all new to me 
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? "You: Having a Baby" by Dr. Oz. A friend bought it for me when she found out I was pregnant, and I love it.
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Apples to Apples
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Currently, Good Housekeeping. Does that make me old?
FAVORITE SMELL? I love that smell in the air right before it rains.
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? "Aw, eff. Morning. Well, what should I have for breakfast?" Cuz I am eternally consumed with thoughts about food these days.
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? We're still working on that.
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Well, I played clarinet back in the day. I always wanted to learn piano and tried to teach myself a couple of times, but apparently I can't read two lines of music at the same time.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? a lovely 1991 cavalier. I loved her!
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Something at a local non-profit.
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? On the beach in Mexico.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?Hmmm. I would say a nice smile.
We pronounce it like Thel-ya! So exciting- I've never known a real life person with the name
I've read "The Rescue"- it's a great book, the middle gets a little dry, but the end is a page turner. I couldn't put it down.
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? I just finished The Condition by Jennifer Haigh, and I haven't started a new one yet.
FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Scrabble
FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Interweave Knits
FAVORITE SMELL? tuberoses
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? 5 more minutes please
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Mr. Andrew Ryan is cooking away.
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I play the piano (not very good though), but I always wanted to learn to play the cello
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? A Dodge Avenger. I loved that car.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? I'd be a SAHM who got paid to go shopping and knit. I'm pretty sure that job exists somewhere.
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? I'd build a house outside of Seattle.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Not to be crass, but I love the junk. It fascinates me.
HAHA!! Im glad somebody put that! You crack me up...and I am pretty sure that paid SAHM has to exist somewhere as well. A girl can dream...