A couple's survey

1. What are your first names?
Kristine and Russell

2. How long have you been together?
We met on November 11th, 1995 – so it will be 13 years this November. Married on June 3rd, 2000….8 years this year.

3. How long did you know each other before you started dating?We didn’t know each other until 11/11

4. Who asked who out?
I don’t even know if that counts….we were set up on a blind date

5. How old are each of you?
Just turned 30 and he’s still 28

6. What are your astrological signs?
Capricorn and Aquarius

7. How tall are each of you?
He’s 5’10” and I’m 5’8”

8. Who's mother do you see the most?
Well, my mom comes over weekly to help with the kids, so I see her more often

9. Who’s siblings do you see the most?
Not really sure….I would guess his….at least during the summer months

10. Do you have any children together?
Yes…2 now

11. What about pets?
Yep…two cats…Piggy and Kermie

12. If so, what kind?
A grey fluffy girl cat and a black and white girl cat

13. Which bill is the hardest on you as a couple?
It’s always a bit of a shock when the credit card bill comes, but we always pay it off in full

14. How do each of you work?
He is a computer consultant, and I am a stay at home mommy

15. Is that what you went to school for?
Noooooooo

16. Did you go to the same school?
Only the same college

17. Are you from the same hometown?
Nope

18. are you from the same town now?
Yes, we live in the same home

19. Who is the smartest?
NICE….I would say we each have our strengths

20. Who is the most sensitive?
Well, I cry more, but again I think we both have our sensitivities

21. Where do you eat out at most as a couple?
I would guess TGIFriday’s

22. Where do you shop the most as a couple??
Target

23. Where is the furthest you have traveled as a couple?
Mexico or Hawaii

24. Who has the best group of friends?
Well, Russ hasn’t been able to get together with his “group” of friends for a while. So I guess by default my mom friends and their husbands might qualify for this one.

25. Who has the craziest exes?
Neither – There weren’t that many

26. Who has the worst temper?
I would say he does. I can get upset, but I usually don’t get angry so I don’t yell very often.

Our Home

1. When you walk in your front door, which room do you enter? The entry-way? It's a little area with a rug and rooms go off of this "room"

2. Do you have a dishwasher? Oh heck yes

3. Is your family room carpeted or does it have hardwood floors? Carpeted

4. Do you keep your kitchen knives on the counter or in a drawer? the sharp ones are on the counter

5. House, apartment, duplex or trailer? house

6. How many bedrooms is it? 4

7. Gas stove or electric? Electric

8. Do you have a yard? Just barely. But it helps to not have to take care of a huge yard

9. What size TV is in the family room? I think it's 48"? Just got it a few months ago

10. Are your plates in the same cupboard as your cups? Not the ones we frequently use

11. Is there a coffee maker sitting on your kitchen counter? No - it was recently broken ;-)

12. What color is your home painted?? Siding is grey, shutters are blue

13. What room is your computer in? Well, we have traveling laptops, but our desktop is in the basement

14. Are there pictures hanging in your family room?? Nothing "hanging" but on the fireplace mantel are photographs of the family

15. Are there any themes found in your home?? Ha ha....if I had any idea about decorating, maybe but I don't

16. What kind of laundry detergent do you use?? Tide coldwater or with Downy

17. Do you use dryer sheets?? Yep

18. Do you have any curtains in your home?? Yes, in the nursery and in our bedroom.

19. What color is your fridge?? White

20. Is your house clean?? Another laughable question - There are times when some of the rooms are acceptable, but mostly not

21. What room is the most neglected?? I would guess maybe the bathrooms?

22. Are the dishes in your sink/dishwasher clean or dirty?? Dirty - I take out the clean ones in the morning

23. How long have you lived in your home? 6 1/2 years

24. Where did you live before?? An apartment nearby

25. Do you have one of those fluffy toilet lid covers on your toilet?? I do have a toilet cover on a few, but none that are fluffy

26. Do you have a scale anywhere in your home?? Yep, in our bathroom

27. How many mirrors are in your house?? about 8 or so

28. Do you have a garage?? Yes

29. Do you have ceiling fans? Oh yes. We've replaced just about every ceiling with them

30. Are you planning on moving anytime soon?? No way. We have a good mortgage rate, love the location, and moving does NOT sound fun right now. Especially with the housing market what it is.

My Story (A survey)

Hi, my name is: Kristine

but you can call me: Krissy

Never in my life have I: worked as a waitress in a restaurant

The one person in my life who can drive me nuts is: My wonderful son....he knows exactly what to do to get me going.....HOW do they learn that so young???

When I'm nervous: I get very very introverted and try to stay away from people as much as possible...or if it is something I'm going to do in public, I get big butterflies in my stomach

The last song I listened to: Well, Aladdin is on now, so I guess "Friend like Me" sung by Robin Williams

If I were to get married right now, it would be to: Um...I think my husband?

My hair is: Freshly colored and cleaned. I feel oh so pretty ;-)

When I was 4: I was living in White Bear Lake....I don't remember much of that time....

Last Christmas: Lots of fun....it was the first year Trevor really liked hearing the stories about Santa Claus and getting and opening presents

I should be: doing more to prepare for #2, but I'm just so gosh darn tired all the time!!!

When I look down I see: a big belly ;-)

The happiest recent event was: pretty much the whole pregnancy, now just waiting to find out if it's a boy or a girl

If I were a character on 'Friends': Yep, Monica here too

I know these girls: Who have been so much fun to get to know while our kids get to know each other as well.

By this time next year: I'll have an almost 1 year old!!! AHHH....that is so strange to think about!

My current gripe is: that I don't have magic powers to snap my fingers and things will take care of themselves. A girl can dream, right?

I have a hard time understanding: why it's so hard for me to realize that I'm too stubborn for my own good, yet have it be so hard to change.

If I won an award, the first person I would tell would be: well depending on what it was, and who I was with, either Trevor (because he is the easiest to tell) or Russ (because he would actually know what it would be)

I want to buy: a fun vacation for my family

Where do you plan to visit: Well, the cabin a lot, but hopefully Tracy at Boston College again this year

If you spent the night at my house: You would sleep in the bedroom downstairs...at least the kid wouldn't bother you!

The world could do without: people who do not understand how much pain they cause their families when they choose to drink and drive.

Most recent thing I've bought myself: I guess this hair treatment?

Most recent thing someone else bought me: the Dam celebration T-shirt. Thanks mom!

My middle name is: Renee

In the morning I: usually feel the best I will for the entire day. It's all downhill from there...

Last night I was: listening to my Rainbow Relaxation CD....ahhhh...that's a good time

There's this guy I know who: is busy with a ton of projects, yet has to put up with a crabby pregnant lady and their energetic son.....Did ya think this was what married life would be???

If I was an animal I'd be a: Cat....I love to sleep!

A better name for me would be: Mommy

Tomorrow I am: having a shower for baby #2....I'm SO excited!!! Mostly just to visit with my friends! They're the bestest!

Tonight I am: going to just try to make it through the afternoon

My birthday is: December 25th