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Finish the Sentence Friday Blog Hop 30

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Welcome back to Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop (FTSF).  We give you a sentence and you finish it (however long or short you’d like).  Please feel free to link up and follow any or all of our hostesses, which are below.

JANINE
DAWN
STEPHANIE

Next week, please stay tuned, we will have a very, special host joining our ranks in the form of Kristi from Finding Ninee.  I just love this lady and seriously couldn’t be happier or more excited that she is going to indeed join us!

 

And now for this week’s sentence to finish:  “My bucket list includes…”
And the next sentence to finish:  “I have a bad habit of…”

My bucket list includes…

Well, this has changed over the years.
 
In my twenties, I wanted to meet Mr. Right!
 
Well I did!
 
Summer 2003--Meet MR. Right, A.K.A. Kevin!!

Summer 2003–Meet MR. Right, A.K.A. Kevin!!

 
Then I wanted to get engaged, married and have the perfect wedding day that every little girl dreams of.
 
Well I did this, too!
 
Had The Perfect Wedding Day!!

Had The Perfect Wedding Day!!

Even wanted to go to paradise, otherwise known as the Bahamas for our honeymoon and yes got to do that, too!!
 
If I Could Go Back to the Bahamas, I Would In a Heart Beat!!

If I Could Go Back to the Bahamas (Honeymoon Style), I Would In a Heart Beat!!

 
Then, I wanted to get pregnant and have babies.
 
Check and checkmate!
 
My Babies!!

My Babies!!

 

Now, I am married with children, so what is next on my bucket list? 

Well, first and foremost, I want to be able to purchase and decorate our very, first home.
 
Kevin and I have almost enough saved for a very nice down payment and seriously hoping to be able to do this in the next year.
 

We Have Saved Quite a Bit of Money in Hopes to Buy Our First Home!

 
Nothing would make me happier then for us to give this to our girls.
 
Well, maybe another trip to paradise or even Disney.  And someday would love to see Ireland and even Italy, too.
 

Seeing the Princesses Would Make My Girls’ Whole Lives!!

 
And maybe just maybe, I could publish my first book and become a household name.

I Know I Am Not JK Rowling, But I Can Dream!!

 

Hey, a girl can dream!

 
But seriously, I would settle for the white picket fence and happily ever after for now!

Hey, It Worked For Steve Martin in Father of the Bride!!!

 

Well, how about you?

 

Your turn, tell us what is on your bucket list!!

Finish the Sentence Friday


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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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    • Janine Huldie says

      And this is why I dug deep into the past to get me to where I am now on this one Dana. I truly feel blessed for what I have and not sure I have the right to ask for much more. But then again, I can dream just slightly and that was the best part of this post to be able to voice the fe dreams I have!! 🙂

  3. gigigirl says

    I guess I did most of what I wanted in my adult life….nothing very exciting but what was important to me. And so….no bucket list. But I can dream about winning the lottery big! You'd have your house in a minute then…..and that trip to Disney. I'll keep buying tickets and keep dreaming! Love ya……..have a good weekend……

    • Janine Huldie says

      I love you Aunt Gloria and so with you on winning big on the lotto. Someday maybe and you know we would share the wealth!! Hope you too have a great weekend and send love xoxo 🙂

  4. Billybuc says

    I've never given much thought about a bucket list…..I guess become a successful writer, whatever that means…take Bev to Europe….give her some financial security….blah, blah, blah….LOL Nothing spectacular I'm afraid.

    Have a great Friday Janine and thanks for being you.

  7. Sarah Rudell Beach says

    Yes on the traveling, and the publishing, and I LOVE the Father of the Bride house! And how wonderful that so many items from your list have come true!
    My recent post What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Sarah and trust me I truly can't believe how blessed I have been so far. But, of course, would love the book to be published and traveling would be nice, too!! 🙂

  8. stephsprenger says

    You know, I would add visiting DisneyWorld every single year to my bucket list. That would be my dream. Is that dumb? 🙂
    My recent post Why I Can’t Wait for the Next Blogging Conference

  9. ourhomeonderanged says

    You guys are so cute and have worked so hard, you totally deserve that house with picket fence. And yes, I'd love to have the Father of the Bride house! But being a famous author…oh, girl. Every day wish. 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank you so much Melissa and I know still love that house from Father of the Bride, just such a beautiful, classic house!! And here is to us both being published and recognized someday real soon!! 🙂

  10. Karen says

    so love how you crossed items off your bucket list…so cute…

    OMG…I am with you on owning a house…doesn't it always work beautifully in movies? I want to visit Itally too!!!!!
    My recent post Mommy’s Bucket List

    • Janine Huldie says

      Karen, I know just can't wait to own that house and have something to call ours!! And thank you again for sharing your list, too with us!! 🙂

  13. Janine Huldie says

    I just started writing and this is where it took me, but I have to admit I was always a bit of a dreamer, so my list has been evolving over the years, so the way I wrote it just made sense to me and glad it did to you, too!! 🙂

  14. Chris @HyeThymeCafe says

    Good luck with the house! I keep hearing financial analyst talking about how home ownership should no longer be part of the "American Dream" and how it's not all it's cracked up to be, but I still hope to own my own home some day too! Even if that means you have to deal with all the upkeep yourself. Seems weird that they would suggest it being better to line someone else's pockets when you could be investing in yourself, but what do I know?? 😉
    My recent post Lemon Candied Kale Chips

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Chris and I know crazy as it sounds I hope to be able to have to deal with the upkeep just in order to have a little something of our own. And I am so with you also in not wanting to pay someone else to rent for what could be mine in the end. It is like renting versus leasing a car, I never to be nonest go that either. But that is just me!! 🙂

  15. MelChi says

    I love your bucket list of ideas, and actually mine are pretty similar. I so badly want a place we can call our own, to be able to get all messy and PAINT walls and just plant a little garden at the back. I'd also love to have a family some day, and my biggest dream to date is still wanting to go overseas. Europe or America. One day…lol. Happy Friday! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      You know if you eve make to the US, specifically NY, would love to meet up with you!! And am so with you on being able to have a house and do decorating to our own liking, too!! Happy Friday right back at you Melanie 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Tamara, your photography alone is amazing and truly do think you have such a wonderful shot of being famous for that alone. I really just love looking at your beautiful photos!! And yes to escaping to Hawaii during the NY winters, because they are just as cold, snowy and miserable, too!!

  17. Cyndi says

    Oh the bucket list…haha…it grows longer every time I check something off, haha.
    I hope you have a wonderful Friday!
    My recent post The Elizabethan Gardens: Wonderful Wednesday 6

    • Janine Huldie says

      I am so with you as you can see on this Cyndi, that my list gets changing and evolving with the times!! And you too have a great Friday now 🙂

  18. Ruchira says

    Aaw! your dreams are precious and I wish they come true 🙂

    Amen!
    Voted for ya J9. Sorry have not been regular in your blogs lately…summer holidays are taking a toll and wanna kid back to school ASAP…lol

  19. Janine Huldie says

    Thank you so much Ruchira and trust me I too have been trying my best to keep up the last few weeks. So no need to apologize, because I think I have missed a few on the other end, too. So, we are totally even and just keep telling myself, "School starts soon!!" LOL!!! 🙂

  20. GirlieOnTheEdge says

    Wow! Sounds to me Janine that once you set your mind on something, something better watch out. LOL.
    Great post today!

    P.S. For sure go to Ireland. It is very beautiful. You'd love it.

  21. Janine Huldie says

    Lol and thanks Denise. I just can't help myself and do hope that it all works out though. And Ireland from all I have heard and seen from pictures is breathtaking, so I think you are 100% correct!!!

  22. marykatbpcsc45 says

    Such a great life. Sounds wonderful. Hope the rest of your dreams come true too.

  23. Judy Haughton-James says

    It is great that you have accomplished several things on your bucket list and I am sure you are going to achieve the others. All the very best to you and Kevin when you go in search of that house next year. Although I have not made a bucket list maybe something that I have thought about could go on that list – getting a book published! Interesting post with beautiful pictures. I wish you and your family a wonderful weekend Janine.
    My recent post Question Time

  24. NuggetOnABudget says

    Thanks again Janine for this wonderful link up and the prompt for this week was great. I love making lists {as you know} so keeping bucket lists is fun for me. I'm actually doing really well with accomplishing my summer list and so as you saw I created another 35 in 35 list for today's link up. I agree that taking our girls to Disney is definitely very high up there on the list! Even if I'd take her now, Sofia would be in heaven. I love how you started out your post with the things you wanted to do as you were growing up, like getting married, having babies, etc. Isn't it funny how what we "want" to do changes so much in the matter of 10 or even 5 years? That's the fun part. Hope your day is going well and happy weekend mama! xoxo
    My recent post bucket lists and such.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Truly my pleasure and so glad you had so much fun with this one. And I do agree totally that it does change every few years what we want or need. But then again that is the beauty of us aging I suppose (as much as I would like time to stand still just a bit now). And my day is going pretty good and so hope yours is, too!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  25. findingninee says

    Oh Janine, how exciting that you'll be buying your first home in this next year! YAY for you and I think your bucket list is perfect. Also? I'm SO excited that I'll be a regular host now! Thank you so much 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank you so much Kristi and I was so rushing on your page to get my comment through worrying that your blog would stop working again. I think I transposed two letter in your name when typing, but really wanted you to know how happy I am that you are indeed joining us. Seriously so psyched and can't contain!!! Thank you for accepting and joining us, you made my week!!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  26. Lanaya says

    My bucket list … meeting Janine and Kera in person! The end.

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  27. 1epicmommy says

    Such a great list…and I'm glad that you were able to accomplish so many already! I look forward to hearing you achieve your goal of buying your first home! I hope to do the same in a few years! 🙂

    My recent post Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop: My Bucket List Includes…

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thank you so very much and was so happy to see you join us today and share, too!! And hoping and sending good thoughts your way that you too will get to buy your first home shortly, as well!! 🙂

  28. maggieamada says

    I like that you've gotten so far on your list. I wish you tons of lucks on buying your first home!! You're a woman who knows what she wants.
    My recent post What Should Be In A Bucket List

  29. Rich Rumple says

    Ah, the American Dream. A white picket fence surrounding a home with two cars and kids. I wish you well. Be careful of the fence though, in this this day and age, should someone fall on the fence and do injury to themselves, you'll be sued and probably lose the house and be living in the cars! lol Seriously, my friend, I hope your dreams come true and you live a fairy tale life.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh man Richard way to crush a girl's dreams, lol!! But seriously thank you as always for you well wishes and just for being you!! Definitely put a smile on my face this morning 🙂

  30. Brigid O'Malley says

    Well, Janine, I FINALLY got around to writing a Finish That Sentence Friday! I've been meaning to do it forever, and I'm so glad I finally did.
    I LOVE all your great pics, especially of your girls and the BAHAMAS. I can totally understand you wanting to go back there!
    Okay, I'll be back later to do some more reading. 🙂
    -Brigid
    My recent post Bucket List, Shmucket List

    • Janine Huldie says

      I just read yours Brigid and seriously loved it. Like I commented, I could relate and you really had me thinking back to that time in my life, too. So happy you joined us and really do hope you do link up with us again now!!! 🙂

  31. @TaoOfPoop says

    You have checked so many great things off of your list, Janine! Yay, you! I like the white picket fence one. So happy to join in for FTSF this week! Thanks for having me! 🙂
    My recent post Life Happens

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Rachel and truly our pleasure to have you. I seriously hope you join us again in the future now, because I so enjoyed your linked up post!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Christina, now that you are back, I do hope you can totally linkup with us. I know I had a bit of a challenge with out topic, but I think I finally have something, so stay tuned!! And thank you for your kind words as always!! 🙂

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