Day 3: My first love

My First Love. I know this is not the kind of love you were expecting when you decided to take a peak at who my first love would be about. Even though this picture was taken most recently, my brother and my mother were my first loves. I loved my mom and my brother more than anything in the world. When I had night mares I'd crawl in bed with my brother and when he'd kick me out, I'd go to my mom's room. When someone said something about me at school, I'd tell my brother. Not that he ever did anything about it, but just telling him made me feel better. When something went wrong and I needed advice I went to my mother. If I needed someone beat up, I went to my brother. He never beat anyone up either, but like I said having a big brother can be very intimidating. My brother bought me my first Honda. What kind of brother buys their sister a car? Who helped my grandparents put me through college? My mother. God blessed me with an incredible brother and mother. I don't know how I could truly tell them how I felt about each of them. They both have taught me what sacrifice really is, right from wrong, the meaning of what true love is, what support from family means, and that no matter what my mother and my brother will be behind me no matter what situation I find myself in. Love You Jeremy and Momma!

Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name

These are my grandparents and this man is why my blog has the name it does. A Farmer's Granddaughter. I have always taken these two people for granted, especially when I was little. I remember if I ever got in trouble or if I ever needed something, I would think, well I'll just tell Mammaw and she will fix the problem. As I become older, she still fixed the problems, I could still count on her, but I try to return all those favors she did for me as a child. My brother was always my Pappaw's pet, Jeremy was the one who would always get to go on the road in Pappaw's feed truck on far away trips, but the times he spent with Pappaw and the moments I was able to spend with Mammaw, we will never forget.

 Just the other day we were all sitting around the table talking about our favorite memories of our grandparents. I remember Pappaw and I would always watch the 6 o'clock news, Dan Rather, Wheel of Fortune, and at 7:30 whatever else he could find, he wasn't a big Jeopardy fan. I remember the night that the big snow storm came, the cable was out for days, so I thought it was my job to entertain, so I did. At 6 o'clock, I gave Pappaw his news: I showed him the weather forecast, sports, and even the headline news. I was crazy back then! OK, maybe I still am, just a little. I also remember the many "tall tales" that Pappaw would sit in his recliner and tell. Somehow his stories always were about "Chicago, rabbits, and bears." To this day, he still tells those same stories and those stories have been retold by my 4 year old nephew, which makes it even more precious and even more funny. I also remember long before I would wake up on Saturday mornings to go to my basketball games or to watch "One Saturday Mornings" my Pappaw would already be up and off working on the farm either loading cows to take to the stock pin, mowing hay, or working in the tobacco patch all with the assistance of my brother of course.  

So THANK YOU Pappaw for teaching me the value of a dollar and that it is okay to tell "stupid" stories. :)

I was Mammaw's right hand girl. Where she was, I was and if I wasn't, I was crying so I could be. She spoiled me and still does to this day. Mammaw made the best pancakes, every now and then I still ask her to make me one or two. I remember coming home from college, waking up early just so she could fix me a pancake. She was always so supportive in everything I did, from sports, to following God's call on my life, to just about anything. Mammaw was my Girl Scout Leader, I was very blessed to have her as a leader because she taught me so much just in those few short years. 

As I get older I am beginning to see some of the things my grandmother does that I have picked up on thru the years. My Mammaw kept God close to her heart and would memorize scriptures, right before we would go to sleep at night, she would always tell me a story about her childhood followed by 2 or 3 bible verses that she would challenge me to memorize. It took me a week or two, but I can honestly say, if it was not for my Mammaw I would not have memorized Psalm 23. 

So THANK YOU Mammaw for helping me hide these words in my heart, so I can take the devil down whenever I feel discouraged. 

Day 1: Introduce, a recent picture of yourself, w/15 interesting facts

1. Kristy LeeAnn, born July 24, 1986 in the mountains of East Tennessee.

2. Named after Kristy McNichol, an actress in my mothers time and Lee after my great grandmother and Ann after my mother. That is why there is a capitol "A" in my middle name.

3. I am a Youth Minister, I graduated in 2009 with a BS degree in Bible with a concentration in Youth Ministry.

4. I have dipped my toes in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

5. I secretly want to be a famous dancer and singer, but I have no talent in any area.

6. I have a dip in my hip from sterioid shots the doctor gave me for poison ivy when I was little.

7. You may think that I am an open book to anyone, but I only have a handful of friends that I actually trust.

8. When I was in Elementary School, I was in an Academic Pageant held in Nashville, TN.

9. To my knowledge, I was the first to graduate from a College in my family.

10. I tend to bottle up ALL my emotions and cry about it when I've had enough.

11. I am addicted to Carmex and Baby Lotion.

12. I eat popcorn and pickles when I watch movies usually.

13. I can eat Cool Whip straight from the bowl if you'd let me.

14. When I was little I used to eat butter from a spoon, by itself.

15. You may think I have it all together, but I really don't.

I know it said only 15, but here is a few more just for fun.

16. By the time I was 3, I had already wrecked 3 vehicles.

17. My heart breaks everytime I hear about a child living in a broken home or a bad environment.

18. I love being outside, especially at night, around a campfire, watching the stars.

19. I love going to concerts, except I am the one who just likes to sit and listen.

20. Amusement Parks are my favorite!

21. I am very protective over my family and friends.

22. The picture above is of me and Tyanna (my lil cousin) at the Rogersville 4th of July Celebration.

Well folks until tomorrow, enjoy! Comment back and tell me what you think!



30 Day Blogging Challenge

In order to help get me started on blogging daily, I though I would begin by doing a 30 Day Challenge. Here is a hint at what you'll be reading in the next month! (I'll do my best!)

Day 1: Introduce, recent picture of yourself, 15 interesting facts
Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name
Day 3: Your first love
Day 4: Your parents
Day 5: A song to match your mood
Day 6: A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 7: Favorite movies
Day 8: A place you've traveled to
Day 9: A favorite picture of your best friend
Day 10: Something you're afraid of
Day 11: Favorite tv shows
Day 12: Something you don't leave the house without
Day 13: Goals
Day 14: A picture of you last year - how have you changed?
Day 15: Bible verse
Day 16: Dream house
Day 17: Something you're looking forward to
Day 18: Favorite Place to Eat
Day 19: Something you miss
Day 20: Nicknames
Day 21: Favorite Picture of yourself ALL TIME Why?
Day 22: What's in your purse?
Day 23: Favorite Movie
Day 24: Something you've learned
Day 25: Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs
Day 26: Your Dream Wedding
Day 27: Original Photo of the city you live in
Day 28: Something that stresses you out
Day 29: 3 Wishes
Day 30: a picture of yourself this day and 5 good things that happened since you started the challenge