Saturday, September 10, 2011

Life as a Army Wife....

And it begins...
The hubby signed into work today..
Its a little bitter sweet..more on the bitter side.
I'm not exactly looking forward to this "new" life...
As I know there are long days & long nights ahead...
Then there is the "D" word.. and no I don't mean divorce..
DEPLOYMENT
It's not a matter of "if" its a matter of "when"
Its what he does...its his job...its what hes made to do...
He loves it.. so what can i do??
Sit back & be supportive..that's it..I sit back & pray that everything works out OK.
This weekend..the 10th anniversary of 9/11...
I guess it gives me so many emotions...
So many troops have sacrificed the ultimate price..because of the incident..
It will NEVER be my husband..
He will ALWAYS come home to me...
I will always have these thought no matter what...
I will stay strong..I have to.. for me, for him, for our kids!
I'm now in a whole new world...a world I'm not familiar with..a unknown..
In this army talk..who outranks who..dirty acu's & long days kinda world...
I will get through this obstacle..
I will overcome..
I will be strong & carry through..
I will be a great army wife..
I will stand by his side through thick & thin...
NO MATTER WHAT!!!

God bless our troops!! :)
I love you honey..today, tomorrow & forever!!!!


New Life!

Well... we made it.. we made it to Clarksville Tennessee..
However we will never I mean NEVER be a Titans fan.. (I'm just saying) lol
And as bad as I hate to say it.. im not a huge fan of this place just yet!
We bought our first house..I know i'm still in shock as well!
But we love it... I have all rooms done except for the master bedroom.. Im just not sure what I want to do in there yet...
Im sure when I get time I will post pictures.. as of right now I just wanted yall to know im still alive! :)

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

What Im NOT loving Wednesday!

Today would be another post about what I'm loving Wednesday with Jaime.. however I've had a crappy week...yes I know it's only Wednesday so that scares me.. So today.. I'm doing what I'm NOT loving Wednesday!!

I'M NOT LOVING...
The fact that Monday morning..WIC unapproved us after almost 4 years... say we make $169 to much according to guidelines... so I have to buy formula now..and on a military salary with the bills we have...its going to be VERY stressful!!!

I'M NOT LOVING....
That when I came home Monday from that awful appointment.. the dog got out of his crate (after using the bathroom in it) and was in the garage & had chewed up stuff....

I'M NOT LOVING....
That this same stupid dog (that I hate & did not want mind you..but yet I take care of EVERYDAY)... tripped me trying to run into the house after I told him no..and I fell..and hit my head on the bookshelf..leaving a HUGE knot on my forehead!!!
I'M NOT LOVING...
That we have yet to get Shelby's orders...which means..we cant put in our leave to move..we cant get our moving money...we cant schedule a appointment with our realtor..we cant tell our landlords what day we will be out..we cant tell family what day we will be home...we cant rent a uhaul or a storage unit..we cant do ANYTHING..and were "supposed" to be signed out in 20days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'M NOT LOVING...
That our realtor..called our loan officer because he "felt" we could go higher than we were saying in price...ummmm yes but doesn't mean we want to???

I'M NOT LOVING...
That my son has had a attitude like no other this week..and some other issues that's bothering me...so off to the Dr tomorrow we go!

I'M NOT LOVING....
That we haven't sold Shelby's truck yet... a 73' Chevy...everyone wants it for free! oh how it would be nice to have that extra money!!

I'M NOT LOVING...
That packing seems to be taking forever...but yet like i said idk how long I have to move..so i don't want to pack something then need it???

I'M NOT LOVING...
That my sister in law is a stupid "bitch" excuse my language..but if you knew the half of it..you'd want to choke her out to!!!.. oh she doesn't deserve to have kids!!! lets just say there will be court involved!

I'M NOT LOVING...
That on top of all this...im pmsing!!! and oh its friggen HOT outside!!! 110degrees here!!!....

But... regardless I'm loving..my kids..my hubby & my life!!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

I VOW....

I'm a good mom...or at least I think I am.. and I try to be.
But there are things that I could always work on & do more with.
Just lately things seem to be falling apart every time I turn around.
Sooo I'm making some vows...for once we get moved & settled.. new place..new home...new start!

I VOW...
To make everyone sit at the kitchen table every night (except rare occasions) & eat dinner...I think this will help Kyson eat better.. plus once he starts school it'll be nice to talk about our days!

I VOW...
To hang up & put away laundry after each load..instead of it sitting in baskets for days..or a week ;)..hey at least its washed right? haha

I VOW...
To read to my kids EVERY single night before bed!

I VOW...
To do more fun activities with my kids...finger paints, play-doh, coloring, playing toys..anything!!

I VOW...
To get out of the house more & make friends for both my kids & I

I VOW...
To teach Kyson more...work with numbers, letters, colors, shapes & sizes!

I VOW...
To make sure every dish is washed before I go to bed...I wake up in a better mood when I wake up to a spotless kitchen!

I VOW...
To do more for me!... Nails, tanning, new shoes.....something!!

I VOW...
To not look like a complete slob everyday when my hubby comes home from work...some days however are PJ type of days!!

I VOW...
Not to gripe so much about money..It is what it is..and will be what it'll be...

I VOW...
To go back to work after the holidays (unless however my hubby gets deployed) pray he doesn't!!

I VOW...
To stop stressing as much... (that will be a work in progress)

I VOW...
To stick to this list...add to it if need be...but to take away as things are checked off & become a part of our everyday routine! :)

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

What Im loving Wednesday..Boutique Review! :)

Its another Wednesday!
You know what that means??
Its another case of WHAT I'M LOVING WEDNESDAY with JAIME!
Link up & tell us what your loving today! :)


First off..

I'M LOVING...
This new fb page I found.. if you have a little girl & love bows...shes a must see! Plus she is doing a giveaway at 3000 likes!
Happily Ever Crafter check her out!!
Here's some of the bows I'm loving!

I'M LOVING...
That I get to go for martinis & dinner with my girl Jessica tomorrow (yes same name)!..
Peach, mango here I come!!

I'M LOVING....
That I have a lot of stuff packed in our house..so one step closer to our move!

I'M LOVING...
That stores are putting out fall clothes!
Old navy has some super cute stuff! I'M SO EXCITED!!
I live at that store!

I'M LOVING....
That my fourth of July weekend..was very relaxing..we did a whole lot of NOTHING..which is exactly what we needed! The kids got to watch fireworks & really seemed to enjoy it!

I'M LOVING...
Krudcutter...
Its a cleaner...for EVERYTHING..
But it works great on carpet!..
I mean GREAT!!
Those tough deep down high traffic areas...or those Popsicle stains in the bedroom floor! (red at that)
Just spray, let sit, & clean!
Saving me from renting a rug doctor!... I can just use my steam cleaner after pre-treating! Its in the hardware section of wal-mart..also test on a small area first! We have white carpets & no problems! :)

AS ALWAYS>>>

I'M LOVING...My hubby, my kids & my life!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

What Im loving Wednesday!-Pre-4th of July!

Linking up with Jaime with another case of....

I'M LOVING....
That this weekend is the fourth of July!!.. It will be Braylee's first fourth.. and Kyson's first real fourth with his daddy here :).. Dang army always sending him away!! I'm so excited to dress them up & celebrate!

I'M LOVING...
My hubby for his service to this country!... & to us!.. (because we all know I'm a handful)

This was when he was with his first deployment..along time ago.. But it is my favorite picture of him! Not looking forward to..about a year or so & he will deploy again :(

I'M LOVING...
That this is the last month we will be living in this house!! Can not wait to move!
I'M LOVING..
That we decided to buy a house...so that means I get to do WHATEVER I want to it!
I'M LOVING...
That we are frying up some catfish for dinner tonight...its the little things that excites me!
I'M LOVING...
That sis is sleeping better at night :) & rolling over & holding her own bottle! :( shes growing to fast!
As Always I'M LOVING..
My hubby, My kids & my life!!

WHAT I'M NOT LOVING!!!...is that I chopped my hair off!!.. i regret it..its cute but i miss my long hair!


Happy Pre-4th of JULY!!
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!!!!!


Friday, June 24, 2011

Haircut!

OK so...
Ive NEVER been one to have long hair..
Because I have always had incidents that have kept me from it...
When it was younger it was my mother who made me have AWFUL hair cuts... I rocked the mullet..and the bowl cut..and well heck I didn't even have hair until I was 4...
And I mean No hair...
Then there was the numerous times someone either got something stuck in my hair or it got cut off by accident (ask my cousin about that)
Or wait..the perms that my mother used to make me get...and I'm talking poodle curly perms!!
Oh what I wouldn't give to go through her box of pictures to post some of the horrible things she put me through! lol
Not to mention my hair is SUPER thick..and its got a wave to it..
I used to think I was so cool because i would try to flatten it down with my curling iron..not knowing it was only making it frizzy!
Anyways point is I have tried now for 2 years to grow my hair out..and I got it down to the middle of my back almost...
And well..
I had it hacked off..and i mean below my chin OFF!
I like it when I fix it.. but some days i don't..
Because if I go to bed with it wet...it don't look pretty the next morning & I cant just throw it up in a ponytail!!
Here's how long it was..

Here it is now!

Speechless....

I have been speechless...or MIA in other words from the blogging world for a couple weeks now..
I apologize (not like anyone reads this though) lol
I'm not good at this whole blogging thing...
I only really have it so I can read up on some of my favorites! :)
I have had SOOOOO much going on these past few weeks
We are still looking into buying a house once we move..and this is stressing me out.
We have a month...to pack..paint..load up.. put in storage...visit with family...load back up & move... oh and find a house to move into!
Did I mention..in the dead middle of August with 2 kids under 3???
BY OURSELVES!!!!
So anyways my time spent at the computer is being used for research!
I literally look at houses until my eyes hurt!
So with that...my house has been lacking in the clean department..and if you knew me then you'd probably think the world is coming to a end because well..that's not like me!
So my breaks are spent doing that.. I had a yard sale last weekend. Got my hair cut..we went to the river past two weekends & last weekend was fathers day...
We have the fourth coming up.. weekends spent painting & packing...
I really don't think ill get to settle down until after the holidays!...yay me.. (extreme sarcasm)
BUT... I will say that I am SOOOOO excited for this new journey!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

What I'm Loving Wednesday REWIND!!...

Its another What I'm Loving Wednesday with Jaime..and since I was on vacation for 2 weeks.. I missed the last one.. So forgive me as I have some catching up to do.. SO this may be a longer post!

I'M LOVING...
That we had such a great time on our trip "home" to visit family!... It was much needed!

I'M LOVING...
That Kyson goes to the ear doctor today..Why am I loving that..you ask??...Well after 2 sets of tubes before age 2 1/2 we look forward to a good report on them! Lets hope today goes well!

I'M LOVING...
the breakfast Kyson picked out! strawberry cheesecake muffins! :)


I'M LOVING...
That I go to the doctor on Friday to figure out what is going on with my birth control... I know probably TMI... but I'm having major problems... I got the mirena implant..and I'm pretty sure I will be going back to the pill!

I'M LOVING...
That my kids took there first bath together last night! Braylee couldn't stop laughing at her brother..it was the sweetest thing ever!! Id post a picture but we all KNOW someone would throw a fit!!!

I'M LOVING....
That sis has discovered her tongue
& her feet!!!

Her little legs are a little to chunky to get them all the way to her mouth... but she sure does try! :)

I'M LOVING...
That the hubby and I got to have a night out with friends when we went home..it was the first time in a long time!..This picture just makes me laugh!!
It was SOOOOO HOOOTTTT in there!!!

Here's me & the hubs!

He hates having his picture taken unless hes been drinking lol!! BUT...

I'M LOVING...
This man!

I'M LOVING...
That my son is all boy...and when I say boy.. I mean he has radar detection to find the nearest dirt pile at all times!!!...

This was at his papa's...because we know momma wasn't letting him inside her house after this!! lol

I'M LOVING...
That we got kysons new twin big boy bed painted & set up..and that I got some of his new decor bought...Wont get to see it all together until we move in 2 months..for now its stored in the closet!

I'M LOVING...
Magic erasers & space bags!!!... Makes a OCD mom like me..very happy... I'm thinking maybe a giveaway of some if i can get some more followers! So pass the word!!

I'M LOVING...
This picture of sis...OMG she looks so much like her daddy!!!!
I'M LOVING...
As usual...My kids!!!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

MIA

I know, I know.. Ive been MIA...
We went on a vacation..well a vacation to us..
We went "home" to visit our family in Arkansas & Missouri!
We had a fabulous time as always..
I got to finally get my hair cut & colored..
Went to the lake (burnt like a lobster)
Watched my baby brothers first t-ball game of the season
Played in the creek & caught crawdads with my hubby (yes were kids at heart)
Went fishing (which Kyson LOVED)
Got to go out with friends and have a few drinks...
But then there was the go here go there..drive drive drive..
So that got old pretty quick..oh and the 100degree temps & the fast food that we had to eat alot..oh and multiple types of bed including a air mattress!
Anyways we were gone for 2 weeks..
So needless to say my blog has been neglected.. i hope & promise to get back into the swing of things asap!
Now back to mommy 24/7 & housewife 24/7 as well! :) i really enjoyed the little breaks i got!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

What im loving wednesday!! :)

It's another Wednesday!!
You know what that means???
Another case of "what I'm loving Wednesday"!
So link up with Mrs. Jaime & tell us what your loving today!!
I'm LOVING....
That the storms stayed away from my family last night... we all woke up safe & sound.. lets just hope we get through tonight!

I'M LOVING....
That Braylee & I got to some shopping today..it is so much easier when you only have to tote around one kid! lol

I'M LOVING...
We may get to leave for vacation a day early! WOOHOO!!

I'M LOVING...
That I FINALLY get to get my hair done on Friday...trust me its WAY over do!

I'M LOVING...
That tonight is spaghetti night at our house ;)

I'M LOVING...
This super cute bikini i got at old navy for $20 bucks!!

I'M LOVING....
That I get to clean my carpets today & they will stay clean for 3 weeks!!!...its the little things in life that excites me :)

I'M LOVING...
Reese's peanut butter cups.. i mean really LOVING them...its my new addiction all of a sudden!!

AS ALWAYS...
I'm loving...my hubby my kids & my life :)

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Home Is Where The Army Sends Us!!!

So...In a couple months we will be moving once again!!...
In 3 years we will have moved 3 times..
Once to fort smith.. then to another house here..and then when we move in August...
Oh what fun...I hate packing..but I love the redecorating..and the new location..
I'm looking sooooooo forward to moving..
I absolutely hate it here..
As the hubby says "we wont ever..i mean ever..even pass through here"
There isn't anything but crime here..and nothing for kids..
Plus its not a army base..so we don't have those amenities..
I'm looking forward to SHOPPING!... and new things to see & do...
We will still be close enough to home (our hometown) but yet far enough away to..lol
The hubby will get deployed sometime while we are there (I'm not looking forward to that)
And we still have not decided if we are renting or buying a house.. I guess we better get to deciding..
I have to say the move will be bitter sweet..
As here has alot of memories..
It was our first house together..where we got married..where we had our kids..there first home..
If I could take our street with us when we move I would..

We live in the best neighborhood..
The kind of neighborhood where you know all your neighbors..
Where kids play outside..dogs bark..the yards are always mowed..
Dead in streets..with kids running up and down them house to house to play with friends..
People walking dogs..or playing in water puddles as my son does!
The kind of neighborhood where you know every car..and you don't have to worry about your kid playing outside..
Quiet & cozy..a lot of flowers & trees..heck we even have a creek that runs behind our house..
I'm going to miss our covered back deck..and our big yard (hopefully we can get one of those)
We have spent many hours out there...
I'm looking forward to a 4 bedroom house though...and a newer home..HOPEFULLY hardwood floors..I'm tired of cleaning carpets (because I'm OCD)
I'm just going to miss the driving through our neighborhood & feeling like "home"..
But we will make another place "home"..
As "home" is where the army sends us!....

Friday, May 20, 2011

Day 18: Favorite food

OHHHHH THAT'S EASY!!!!

2 things....that are my absolute favorite!!!!

PEANUT BUTTER!!!

OH I LOVE ME SOME PEANUT BUTTER...on everything..plain bagels... I'm in love with Reese cups..peanut butter cookies... peanut butter cracks.. oh the joy of peanut butter ;)


Another thing I love...
FRUIT...almost all of it... Its my favorite snack! :)

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Graduation......

I'm a little envious... I'm a little sad...
Everyone is talking about graduation...of some sort...
College, high school even kindergarten...
Me.. I sit here... As a mother and Wife...no career...and only a high school diploma..
Don't get me wrong I wouldn't change it for the world..
However I will say I wish I would have chose some different paths to get here...
My high school graduation is a blur.. really.. I cant even tell you the song they played.. the choice of flower.. nothing... I have no pictures with friends..no pictures of the graduation party..nothing..
I left as soon as possible..
Because you see.. I lost my best friend to a car wreck 10 days before this..
10 days before this I started my first day at a new job in which I loved... 10 days before this I was careless..
Having fun..a normal teenager looking forward to graduation..
And then my world came crashing down..and from there..I fell... I crashed to..
I tried school.. I tried relationships..I tried everything..didn't work..
So here I sit..watching all my friends graduating with college degrees...
That could have been me..
Yes I'm a little jealous..
But I'm a mother and a wife..and a good one at that..
One day..yes one day i will return to school & do something I love.. Vet technician.. that's my goal..
Certified..everything..maybe some business in there for a backup...
I wonder sometimes what if...but what if never got anyone anywhere...

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

DYAC

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What I'm Loving Wednesday! 5/18/2011


Another Wednesday!..You know what that means!
link up with Jaime for some cute blogs to read :)


I'M LOVING.....
That sis slept for 8 hours last night... 9:30-5am..then went back to bed at 5:45 until 8:30 when Kyson woke us up!! :) its a start right??
Isn't she precious????

I'M LOVING...
That today is day 2 of NO Binky & potty training for Kyson!...So far he's done great.. I started this according to  my mother in laws belief in the farmers almanac!??...hmmmm...we will see lol

I'M LOVING...
That Kyson goes to the dentist tomorrow to get a tooth filled... UHHH I also dred it to.. he is traumatized with anyone in scrubs.. He's had to have surgery twice on his ears.. so we visit the Dr often!

I'M LOVING...
That Kyson gets to go see his Nana & papa & his meme & poppy for a week on Friday... He is SOOOO excited... I don't know what i will do all day with only one kid!!

I'M LOVING...
That MeMe is buying kyson a bike..and trust me its a good thing..because that's all we have heard about the past month is that he wants a bike!!

I'M LOVING...
That my hubby is going to let me go to Gordmans when we go home to visit family... Its the little things in life that excite me! lol

I'M LOVING...
Jason Aldean, Eric Church & Luke Bryan's music...Oh just put them all in a blender for me & I would eat em up with a spoon!! lol...

I'M LOVING...
These cute cute swimsuits (it is that season).. but my post baby body isn't ready...so window shopping for now will have to do!!

I'M LOVING...
The thought of someday (in my dreams) looking like that! lol

As Always

I'M LOVING...
My life & My Kids & My Hubby!! :)




Monday, May 16, 2011

Something Im looking forward to!

So I havent been so great with the 30-day challenge...but dang it im a busy woman! lol

So todays topic is something im looking forward to...
Its simple really...

Im looking forward to...
Going home to visit for 10 days!!..home meaning our hometown with our family!

Im looking forward to...
Having a babysitter-ALONE TIME..with my hubby holy cow!!

Im looking forward to...
Drinks with friends (its way overdue)

Im looking forward to..
FUN FUN FUN!

Im looking forward to...
Kysons leaving the week before to go stay with his Meme & Poppy & his Nana & Papa (hes going to be soooo spoiled)

This means..me and sis get to go to antique stores without bubby..which means no worry of anything getting broke!! and I can look around without chasing a kid down!!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

What I'm Loving Wednesday!!

I'm linking up again...with Jaime....with yet another case of...
WHAT I'M LOVING WEDNESDAY!! :)



I'M LOVING...
This breakfast I'm eating...let me tell you it is FAR from healthy..but its something I have ate since I was a kid :)

Strawberry pop tarts...LOADED with butter...and a cup o' Joe...with LOTS of cream and sugar...Oh can't forget my army cup...that was stolen fair and square from the hubby's office...Along with about 5 others ;).. there supposed to be for future soldiers.. but I needed them so much more! lol...there just big and I love that!

I'M LOVING...
That the weather is supposed to stay nice until this evening..which is great since I have a TON of errands to run today!!

I'M LOVING...
That I have decided to get rid of so much CRAP in my yard sale... I decided a new move..to a new place..deserves somewhat of a new decor... So I'm out with the old..and in with the old..lol...I want the country/shabby chic look to my house..which I have in some rooms..but I really want to go all out..slowly but surely..because some ideas I have are going to be expensive..and well the Army just doesn't pay enough for me to shop like I want..lol!.. .So if anyone has any stores they love that I can order online..or are around Nashville/fort Campbell area..let me know! :)

I'M LOVING...
This crazy kid...
Yes that's 2 hats...and Mr. Potato head parts!

I'M LOVING...
BABY LEGS!!!!!...they are so easy to keep her warm in the mornings..and I can take them off as the day warms up without a whole wardrobe change!


I'M LOVING....
CRISPY POTATO CUBES!..from taste of home...there my new fave..that's the link to the recipe on my other blog :)

I'M LOVING...
My dysfunctional family..lol

Kyson insisted that his daddy sit at his table for dinner last night and he sit in daddy's chair..and like a good dad...well you see lol!

I'M LOVING...
That we are one day closer to going to visit family..and Kyson gets to go a week early..Oh what shall I do for a week with only one kid??? OH that's right...the dreaded bathing suit shopping!! :(

As ALWAYS...
I'M LOVING...
My life...
See you next week! :)