Thursday Thirteen #1 - Getting To Know Me

Since this is my first post on Thursday Thirteen, I thought I would take this opportunity to tell 13 random facts about me.

1. I used to blog, but I had a hard time keeping it updated. My lovely sister has inspired me to start blogging again. Participating in this I believe will help keep me going.
2. I have been married to Hubby for 19 wonderful years and we have two children, Nate and Missy.
3. We own 3 dogs. Two Black Labs (they are like 2 year olds that run all through the house) and an emotionally disturbed Bichon/Mini Poodle mix (is scared of everything).
4. I love to take photo's. Notice I did not say I am a photographer. I have a Cannon Rebel XTI which helps me take some pretty decent shots. I think with time and some additional research I will get better in time.
5. One of the fun things we like to do is go to the Casino. Now, we aren't big gamblers, but we do like to get away from life on occasion and who knows maybe someday we will hit the jackpot.
6. We are part owners of a commercial printing company in Fort Worth, Texas. So yes not only do I see Hubby everyday, but I also work with him. Many people are surprised that we have such a great relationship and are able to work so well together.
7. I was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. Moved to Texas when I was 15. Although it was hard to leave my friends behind, I love living in Texas and don't think I would ever move back.
8. My favorite color is purple
9. My favorite t.v. show is House.
10. I love it when it rain
11. My favorite time of year is spring when the flowers are all starting to bloom and before the Texas heat kicks in.
12. There is no sweeter smell than a newborn baby.
13. I am a sucker for animals. Once I sat out in a storm for 30 minutes with a dog that we chased out of a 6 lane road, he was bumped by a car at the last minute and we wrapped him with a blanket until Animal Control could arrive. If I had some land and the funds, I know that I would have it filled to rim with animals.