tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59349006540112198982024-03-13T04:55:09.261-05:00The Ramblings of an Army WifeHappy Wife, Happy LifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-91036160508809317902010-03-28T14:36:00.000-05:002010-03-28T14:36:49.034-05:00SharingI haven't blogged on Patrick leaving. Its hard and a stressful time. I haven't taken the time to sit down and express myself. I will eventually when I am ready to discuss everything. Once the stress off buying the house calms down. But I felt compelled to sit down and blog about what was said to me today. I have always been a sensitive and and emotional person. Wearing my heart on my sleeve. Sometimes I hate that because I get hurt a lot but I wouldn't change it for the world because it is me. And I am realizing this with the help of a Pastor. He says what he loves about me is the way I show I am "broken" and that is how God is using me. Cause I can relate to people. They can come to me when they are hurt and need prayers and know that I can relate to them. He told me, he would rather go to someone who shows how they feel then someone who always seems like they have it together. And with this I started to accept myself. If I am hurt, I am going to show it, If I am having a bad day I'm going to tell you and if I need to cry- I can't hold back the tears. AND THAT'S OKAY because God can use that to let other people come to me and we can relate- cry and pray together. I don't want to change and I am no longer going to apologize for being sensitive or wearing my heart on my sleeve. God accepts me- I accept me and if someone else can't then that's okay too. But I'm me and that's all I want to me.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-19047772271422905412010-02-25T13:50:00.000-06:002010-02-25T13:50:04.359-06:00Project 365from the day hubby leaves until he comes back I'll be doing this. I will be using an actual photoblog though. I will keep this blog for my own personal blogging. feelings, updates on life and the deployment. find my photoblog starting in 2 weeks at http://www.photoblog.com/sweetpea721/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-36491060426854479932010-02-24T14:19:00.001-06:002010-02-24T14:24:49.113-06:00Goals while hubby is gonePaint living room<br />
paint bathroom <br />
tone up legs/arms<br />
plant garden on side<br />
plant flower beds<br />
get new couch and love seat<br />
get bigger/new table<br />
hang pics up stairwell<br />
scrapbook more<br />
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will add more as I think of themUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-4026077076953931972010-02-11T15:53:00.000-06:002010-02-11T15:53:46.278-06:00my life as an army lifeAs an army wife I've learned to be more independent then ever. I'm never comfortable in the house alone with repairmen but with husbands gone months at a time. I've learned how to hang pictures, unclog toilets, fix broken things, put shelves together. Pretty much what other wives leaves for husbands. Ask any military and she'll tell you its nothing. Its a way of life to deal with the wifey and hubby duties. Whether its around the house, raising kids, its just what we do. There's days I wish he could lift something heavy and move it but I tell myself he leaves soon so I gotta get used to doing everything. So I carried the drawers to the garage or moved the heavy box or object. Don't think I'm complaining. Though in a way I am. I'm just realizing how different my life is then a 9-5 working marriage. I stay home and cherish every moment with my husband, not knowing when he'll be gone again. I never take a minute for granted. I clean house, cook, bake and then when he's gone I do everything and most the time he's gone more then here between trainings and deployment, etc. Its a difficult life; military life. But I wouldn't change it for the world. But sometimes the tears are just overwhelming. Saying goodbye, not knowing when or IF you'll see him again. If the goodbye kiss you give and receive will be the last one. You start thinking about everything you did and said leading up to the goodbye. Was I too bitchy? Did our last fight hurt him? Did I say I love you enough? Will he still love me when he gets home? How can I get through this?! The questions we don't know how to answer. I hate when I'm called strong because I'm not. I'm emotional. I start stupid fight. I snap at him for no reason. But I love him so much I don't want to let him go. I don't want to go 6 months without seeing him and then only getting 2 weeks before another 6 months pass. I just want to wake up every morning beside him and get that before you brush your teeth kiss that only a wife and husband ever really understand. I hate going days with out hearing from the one I love most. I hate spending days worrying. But I've learned other wives become your family. You can call and cry, vent and they understand. It does make things a little more bearable. But the best part of him being gone, is the homecoming. when you run into his arms and hug, kiss and cry. Then you become newly weds again. Learning each others routines and etc. Life is hard but there's always a happy ending. Keep friends and family close. Keep your faith and keep busy. Send letters, emails of your days. Just pray every night and every morning. Make everyday a day you can share with hubby. Things are never so hard alone. Keep God in your life and you'll make it. Keep your love strong!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-31612209040710793902010-01-26T17:13:00.000-06:002010-01-26T17:13:33.615-06:00Make up your mind already!That's what I'm telling myself. lol I got accepted for financial aid for real estate school even went down to the school in Clarksville and picked up my paperwork. Then I discovered the fees my financial will not cover which is close to another $700. For example pay city of Clarksville $500! I was unsure I'd be good at this job. I was worried its what I wanted to do, if I'd get the math part. And the with the unstable economy there is no way I can pay out that money. Plus the real estate offices charge fees. So I could go 6 months without selling houses and still have to pay out my pocket! I just can't do that in the economy!! It scares me to death!! So I prayed. I listened to my heart and God led me to teaching. I have been wanting to and requested information a few months ago. If only I listened to the signs he was showing me. Now I'm waiting for the financial aid to come back through for my career plan in Teacher's Aid. I'm hoping to work as an aide in a Special Ed classroom. In the meantime I have an interview for sub teaching. I believe God has a path for us all; we just need to stop and find it. We may take a few wrong turns but we'll find it. The volunteer work I do all involves kids. I love the work I do there so why didn't just follow my heart and go with teaching forever ago? With real estate I was stressed. With teaching I'm relieved. Its kind of a weird feeling. Like I finally found my way. So teaching aid through Penn Foster is the plan!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-27272775565763651642010-01-15T13:29:00.001-06:002010-01-15T18:57:07.509-06:00YES!I want to thank my parents for dragging me through houses being built as a kid. I thank them for giving me the dream of real estate just took 28 years to realize. All my funding through the army has been approved! They are paying for all my classes and license and continuing education!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited!!!!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-859712566526900282010-01-13T11:39:00.000-06:002010-01-13T11:39:35.334-06:00few wrong paths...may lead to the right one!!! well at least for me=) I made the descion and took the huge step to apply for the money the army will give me for school to go to real estate school!!!!!!!!!!!! I know I've tried a few things that didn't work out and I've been so unhappy about where I am in my life. Back in Korea I started thinking about real estate and even contacted some schools when I got home as well as talking to a few real estate people. Well finally I was able to get a school here in Clarksville and the MyCaa program will cover it! So I just summited to courses and have to wait for approval! I'm crossing my fingers! I'm so flippin' excited. A Carrer!!!!!! No more job hunting. I really think this is where and what I want to do!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-86956901979702402242010-01-03T14:43:00.000-06:002010-01-03T14:43:44.301-06:00Korean memoriesPatrick and I stopped at this Korean store we are always driving past. And wow it was like walking down memory lane. Alot of the same brands that we saw in Korea was at this little Korean store in KY. we picked up some hot mustard, kimishi's and yaki mandu. which we came home and tasted everything. we plan to go back on payday and get some soybean paste, more yaki and the korean coffee. Patrick was so excited to see that. They even had the yogurt you could get over there. The yaki was right on one of my korean fave restraunts. Most of the prices were decent. Only a couple more dollars then there. Excited to go back and get some more stuff! I guess I miss Korean food more then I realized. lol=)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-76906242336046216312010-01-02T11:45:00.000-06:002010-01-02T11:45:51.896-06:00Happy New Year!!!Patrick and I enjoyed ours. It was bittersweet since I have what this year holds which is hubby's deployment (3rd). He won't be here next New years so I got a little upset. Then the next day he packed his c-bag so I was little upset over that too. I hate starting the new year like this=(<br />
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we had our traditional New Years dinner of smoked sausage and sauerkraut for luck in the new year!<br />
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Some resolutions:<br />
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<ul><li>workout more</li>
</ul><ul><li>keep eating healthy</li>
</ul><ul><li>find a job</li>
</ul><ul><li>keep working on my marriage</li>
</ul><ul><li>send cookies at least once a month to hubby and soldiers</li>
</ul><ul><li>keep being a good wife and step mother</li>
</ul>I'm sure there's more I'll add but that's on my mind for right now.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-49268312244676683012009-12-31T11:39:00.000-06:002009-12-31T11:39:02.874-06:00The end of 2009I can't believe how fast this year has gone by!!!! Overall its been a good year I think. I got to come home and be in the states! I got a new puppy (now a year old), a new kitten (7 months old, guessing), and my favorite a beautiful new niece named Macy Rae! Hubby and I struggled in our marriage and overcame and better then ever! I found an awesome church and found my Christianity and great group of friends and took the step to be baptized!<br />
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Since coming home I have been slacking on blogging cause nothing exciting really happens unless I blog about my dogs...haha! But with the upcoming year comes yet another deployment! So I will be blogging alot more to help me get through all the mix of feelings. <br />
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Hope everyone brings in the new year safe and sound! Hubby and I are staying home with our wii playing games and bring it together quietly watching the ball drop. Couldn't ask for a better NYE!<br />
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Happy New Year's Eve!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-10103679682551383862009-10-06T11:37:00.000-05:002009-10-06T11:37:18.590-05:00Prayers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVDgR2F6UjhKG0kK29ytRTDlpLbjD31PSW1Ma-CXgIFhqMqvGG5B_sKIOI-3cZ1XhMAqIzVkMMazaIMoIYM0ZKSrHDfkA8PsMeKaiXcpXBCcta59iE3x4kEIczvzjb1uqiyC9IkqEfB-g/s1600-h/9127_179000437523_660652523_3809445_7379246_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img $r="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVDgR2F6UjhKG0kK29ytRTDlpLbjD31PSW1Ma-CXgIFhqMqvGG5B_sKIOI-3cZ1XhMAqIzVkMMazaIMoIYM0ZKSrHDfkA8PsMeKaiXcpXBCcta59iE3x4kEIczvzjb1uqiyC9IkqEfB-g/s320/9127_179000437523_660652523_3809445_7379246_n.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When someone in my family is sick I feel like my whole world is crashing down. Yesterday I found out my 6 month niece, Macy was in the hospital. She has swine flu and pneumonia. My entire family is being treated for swine flu as a preventive measure. I want to be home with them but I can't right now. And I couldn't see Macy because she's in isolation type room. No one but my sister and brother in law can be in there and they can't leave without masks. I been asking everyone I know at my church to pray. All my friends are praying as well. When I talked to my sister on the phone I could hear poor Macy in the background coughing. My heart is breaking knowing my family is going through this. I hope they know I am there in thought and prayers.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the brighter side: My dad called me with an update last night and I was crying while I talked to him cause I really wanted to be home with them and it kills me little Macy is sick. Anyways Patrick knows how bad I want to be home and he said he couldn't risk me going home and getting sick. He said my immune system is too bad and I'd probaly die within one day and he couldn't stand to loose me. Aww I love him!<br />
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snuggie in pink<br />
silver cross necklace<br />
Wii Resort<br />
Clothing size 10 or L<br />
I love anything from Body Central (nothing skin tight, I like loose fitting, size L)(<a href="http://www.bodyc.com/">http://www.bodyc.com/</a>)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-24282287938302054672009-09-28T21:02:00.001-05:002009-09-28T21:02:44.398-05:00PCRM News and Media Center Carcinogen Found in KFC?s New Grilled Chicken<a href="http://www.pcrm.org/news/release090521.html">PCRM News and Media Center Carcinogen Found in KFC?s New Grilled Chicken</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com">AddThis</a><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-29022792659108044892009-09-24T19:01:00.000-05:002009-09-24T19:01:31.271-05:00Exciting new today...As some of you may know, I have found a church here and its changed my life. I am very involved attending every Sunday morning, volunteering with the church and even attending a weekly bible study. Now after 27 years I am going to be baptised!! Its scheduled for Oct. 25th. I have opened my heart to Jesus and and am a Follower of Jesus Christ so this is the final step into the Christian life. I really cannot say how excited I am for this! I asked a friend whom I am becoming close to, Ashley, to go with me so I will have pictures of the event. This church has changed me and my life and I am so excited to do this with Grace Community Church!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-11542508096307883972009-09-11T12:48:00.002-05:002009-09-11T16:23:40.378-05:00Toture SessionOr otherwise known as physical therapy for my ankle. I know I have to do and I want it to get better. I wish I knew what I even did to it to make it hurt like it does. I guess 2 injuries in a little over a year really messes ya up. But my physical therapist is nice and he doesn't push you when something hurts. He watches your face and asks alot how you're doing. He's working on my whole legs. Well both to build up muscles. I told him I hate him while working my butt muscles. Of course he just laughs. But I'm not going to complain. Its a free work out. I'm going to have stronger legs. I just need to work on my arms at home or gym. When my ankle gets all the way better plan to start back up walking Angel (Aspen refuses) and running on the epliptical. I wish I could find a gym buddy. Until then I'm going physical therapy twice a week. Toture me....but I'm going to get better and normal again!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-65825199159055588132009-09-06T21:44:00.005-05:002009-09-06T22:14:22.968-05:00Hubby turned 33 this week!<div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div>I planned a big dinner for Patrick on his actual bday just for him and I. I made steak, baked potatoes, fresh corn, deviled eggs and garlic cheese biscuits.</div><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378551786298181586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFJL_OccS-WwyA_Uy_HgeGs05dL9qxlexYtTxqBueW5maeuTwo0cYSuoC4mXVefXkp0Jsp3b4lXH_Khm997C_J1h0mFCEeQ9srnKbjnm-yGhKfpj3wiTjsFTOid39RvBMYQehep3YwTjW/s320/SANY3946.JPG" />He loved it. I cooked in a special outfit for him! Then I had made him a chocolate birthday cake!</p><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378552347773913826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGGfoQ70oYSJX7m0WnlU3VRUrTGVFaLoWORdGhx_zYFQNQ2lbaFF6r8vkC5590rKjY2nGhP3yuiOFW9zpUeoWI0-SiuFT0evD5TaH7oGsXuXRfqT71gR9RzhZhfQkw6ai0nX1kHJvWo7XQ/s320/SANY3938.JPG" /><br /></p>The night couldn't have went more perfect. Everything turned out Great! I decorated the house with streamers and everything!!<br /><br /><div>Then on saturday I hosted a bbq for him. We had a few friends over and our neighbors. It was a good time. Patrick's bday present still hasn't came in yet:( A friend of mine got it in Germany for him. I cannot wait for it to come in. Should be here next week!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378558358293655602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9ARmcu6tBA2hR4UBzLxphkpUvn40geu-P2BPD28U2gBok01EFGxL1M6kPp6cf7lVNhLJ_LcXtOa0MJ3wwraK46Nr7-rUtnVox1lSleaVON2_6uaUrLTA667cgABVUkRrCiuGT3aI156O/s320/SANY4027.JPG" /></div>Happy Birthday to my old man!!<br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-12692529324254368002009-09-06T21:37:00.002-05:002009-09-06T21:44:11.581-05:00Surprise Visit<div>Patrick and I was sitting around the house putting off dinner on Wed when my phone rings and it's his step mother. I pass the phone on to him and it turns out his biological father who he hasn't talked too or had any contact with in about 10 years was driving a truck and was in the area and wanted to see him. So we went to the piolt to meet him. It was awkward at first but they caught up and it was nice meeting Patrick's father. Its funny how those things work out. We told him anytime he was in the area to give us a call. Patrick was nervous to see him wasn't sure what to expect and it was a BIG surprise. I was even nervous cause we been together almost 6 years and I never met the man! But it turned out to be a nice visit. Interesting that's for sure.</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378550540348351410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhBgturgv3ZJy685jPcJowi6wFGjSxbd6nbr222-nj81fPaBI0tlYBAkCxPLkN6NzcuKoXFLzxdeObZNwv4m67cF3-EmsV0hxf1TFCjiatNHGkuyRue6oGX7VwT664yMSoOJQ1JSpQzzu/s320/SANY3924.JPG" /><br /><div></div>First picture in I don't know how many years!<br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-56878978074677106882009-08-24T13:53:00.003-05:002009-08-24T15:30:10.576-05:00New Hobby...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2N35nx8dXjQAxw7YQjs6mqYDGkC8pwTGUtofxRbeHuisrplBfMoSiQj3RTVIOVxAJB_fr6AMT8eB2fIRVAYyNve3B1A7KUpjrNINsn7wCMWHFj84wTeYhC81_9nKqm0h_XFE5MgQfPDXk/s1600-h/SANY3854.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373627993031594482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2N35nx8dXjQAxw7YQjs6mqYDGkC8pwTGUtofxRbeHuisrplBfMoSiQj3RTVIOVxAJB_fr6AMT8eB2fIRVAYyNve3B1A7KUpjrNINsn7wCMWHFj84wTeYhC81_9nKqm0h_XFE5MgQfPDXk/s320/SANY3854.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div>I have a friend here that has been offering for a while now for me (and Patrick) to come out to her house and ride her horses. We kept talking about going but never got around to it. Finally this weekend I was like I want to go! And checked with my friend to make sure it was okay with her that we came out. So sunday after church I went to ride my first horse! And I have to say I'm quite hooked! I was nervous at first knowing I'm klutzy and I have a walking cast on. I checked with her and she thought as long as Patrick was there to help me on and off I should be okay. And I have to say it didn't hurt at all cause just plodding around on Chant was very smooth. I wasn't bounced around alot or jolted at all. It was an amazing afternoon. It took about 5 minutes for me to relax and then I enjoyed. It was so relaxing and so much fun. He was an awesome horse. Not only beautiful but seemed to know I was a newbie at riding. I picked up on giving a few directions and eventually Ann didn't have to lead the horse I got to just plod around by myself. It was so fun watching her warm him up, see the horses play, watch the interaction between human and horse. I will be going back as soon as I can! She said when he deploys I can spend all my time out there and she will have me a proficient rider. I cannot wait to get to do it again. It feels so awesome to ride! Patrick got the chance to ride too. He hadn't since he was kid. It was a perfect day with temps in the 70s and as well as overcast. I have found a new hobby for sure!</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373627985947922594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDdUuZ-ADsavEZVVtctkU2khzTydUep4OyO7JgGk11GUlPfvZAvfEsa34KNSu_M8G-t72d4gimVpGsgpz0SaIVNKsx0yiRkT1toobC8jSirnxLeUjh39xbIVrlP7W-zqqhbaA7eBCeNvc/s320/SANY3868.JPG" /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-34286794054339527562009-08-10T22:00:00.002-05:002009-08-10T22:02:09.744-05:00My next piercing....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeo1ry_vc_BImxUoMo5f3QDGv3dsBUZU-xxclOA5BWFe1_ocgdKOodWuWO9iek6h-ZvXSVVlImlswyPnavT6D-7rZAeGyJF6Oc3_XjtJl7cvucW-DYm4mRbGUIZ7zQEJe0CMvxwtooT_v/s1600-h/lip-piercing.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368536021059223042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeo1ry_vc_BImxUoMo5f3QDGv3dsBUZU-xxclOA5BWFe1_ocgdKOodWuWO9iek6h-ZvXSVVlImlswyPnavT6D-7rZAeGyJF6Oc3_XjtJl7cvucW-DYm4mRbGUIZ7zQEJe0CMvxwtooT_v/s320/lip-piercing.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Thanks to my friend Sham for getting it done and giving me the idea...I cannot wait! </div><div> </div><div>Oh this isn't her...just a random pic I found online of what I wanted....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-25421656985567974542009-08-03T10:37:00.002-05:002009-08-03T13:20:18.726-05:00Awesome Weekend<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfIRVjBxW5xHg8C68LLGkSVbt8QYokVIjWlm3wCmbbNEhLdXXsNmyI0d5hF4slkl9AZQt3o1G_xKmhcq69NKGDPVsdKM2W6tqA3PrtAG2suboL-knRbh6jQ9CXE4zLXIsBDkH5UiYiIfV/s1600-h/p11075ta103092_2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365803963206195618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfIRVjBxW5xHg8C68LLGkSVbt8QYokVIjWlm3wCmbbNEhLdXXsNmyI0d5hF4slkl9AZQt3o1G_xKmhcq69NKGDPVsdKM2W6tqA3PrtAG2suboL-knRbh6jQ9CXE4zLXIsBDkH5UiYiIfV/s320/p11075ta103092_2.jpg" /></a><br /><div>So it was the last weekend for the girls to be here:(. I wanted everything to be perfect! My best friend, the girls Aunt Kimberly, brought her to kids down and spent fri-sun with us. We threw a bbq saturday night for the girls. We had our friends that had been around the girls come. They had a blast. They were jumping on the trampoline, playing badminton, wrestling match, guitar hero. I made dirt cake which they ate the crap out of. Then sunday we missed church but we were all up late and Kimberly forgot her bag that had church clothes in it but after waking up late and all that it ended up working out. We went to get our first ever family portrait where Kimberly did all our hair. She even did my makeup for me. I found a dress at Deb's for $7 that I fell in love with and then shoes at Rue 21 for $4.99. The photos turned out so pretty. I was so excited. The girls wore their church dresses which are new and they love them. They had never had pictures other then school. So Triel was nervous and Jillian excited. And after the pictures we went out to Zaxby's for lunch. We played a little family badminton and watched a movie after Kimberly and her family left. I couldn't be happier with how everything went and turned out. It was a weekend to remember that's for sure! I know Jillian is hoarse from screaming and playing while wrestling. We had lots of laughs and lots of fun!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-73513854716577574002009-07-23T15:43:00.000-05:002009-07-23T15:44:31.457-05:00My goals- Article on Six Things to do Everyday1. Make the BedTidiness begets tidiness. A crisply made bed makes the whole room seem more orderly, which makes it less likely that you'll let other things -- such as clothes and papers -- pile up around it.<br />2. Manage ClutterWhenever you leave a room, take a quick look around for anything that isn't where it should be. Pick it up and put it where it belongs. Insist that everyone in the household do the same.<br />3. Sort the MailTake a few minutes to open, read, and sort mail as soon as you bring it inside. Keep a trash bin near your sorting area for junk mail. Drop other mail into one of four in-boxes: personal correspondence, bills, catalogs, and filing.<br />4. Clean as You CookInstead of filling the sink with pots and dishes, wash them or put them in the dishwasher as you prepare a meal.<br />5. Wipe Up Spills While They're FreshWhether it's tomato sauce on the cooktop or makeup on the bathroom counter, almost anything is faster and easier to remove if you attend to it immediately.<br />6. Sweep the Kitchen FloorEvery evening once you've finished washing up after dinner, sweep the floor. This will keep tough-to-clean dirt and grime from building up, which will make the weekly mopping much quicker.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-9427353298769298252009-07-19T15:12:00.002-05:002009-07-19T16:34:30.801-05:00Life in generalWe're enjoying the summer with the girls. We just celebrated Jillian's 10th birthday. I cannot believe she is 10!!! It seems like just yesterday I met a 4 year old bouncy little girl. Oh how my heart is filled with love for these two little girls. They are growing so big right in front of my eyes. Its crazy how fast they grow! We bought them bikes this year. Brand new mountain bikes. They were thrilled with thier presents. So Patrick fixed my intertube on my bike and we spent today after church riding a little with the girls. They loved it. They had a good birthday. We tried to make it very special since we've missed the last few. They told my parents it was the best ever. Which really made me happy. Cause I have had to suffer through my back pain in order to do some things. I cried through about half Transformers 2 cause of my back and Patrick was ready to take me to the ER. Then riding bikes is rough. But they make it worth the pain. I just wish it would get better.<br /><br />We found a church that I am really happy with. The girls enjoy it very much. I decided to volunteer for the church. One I felt a calling for the program they call Grace Acres and 2 I'm trying to go back to school for primary education with a special in special ed so it would look good on resumes to have the volunteer. And everyone knows I have a soft spot for little kids. I just love babysitting. This program is a bible study for infant -4 years old.<br /><br />Patrick and I are doing great. We are loving having the girls. We are attached at the hip always together watching TV, movies or outside with the girls. We love the family time! We have a great time. They have been all helping out cause of my back. They make me lay down when I'm up and around and limping around. Patrick has pitched in to help out with dinners or whatever I need. I'm so grateful for such an awesome family. And friends too helping out. <br /><br />I wish I knew what made my nerve irriated so I could avoid it. But since being on the steriods I am slowly noticing my back feeling better. So hopefullly just a little bit longer and I'll be back on my feet. Laying around is killing me. I barely have an appetite. I'm use to be up going and going.<br /><br />Well I've been slacking on updating here lately but I'm going to work on blogging more. But thats enough for now...Until next time.....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-54616437396983164922009-06-24T10:16:00.003-05:002009-06-24T10:24:27.080-05:00Not ready...My statuses on myspace, facebook and messengers have been upset and sad. I just haven't been ready to talk about it. VERY few friends know about it. And most of the ones that do know have been super supportive and at my side anytime I need it. I have learned my true friends through this. I have had friends emailing me and leaving comments checking on me. Thanks so much for that. I'm sorry if I haven't responded. Remember they do mean alot to me and I'll find time to respond. When I''m ready to come out and talk I'll let everyone know. But thank you for being here during my rocky times.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934900654011219898.post-16921142010679175942009-06-21T13:12:00.002-05:002009-06-21T13:38:30.652-05:00Happy Father's Day...To my wonderful husband. I love you so much. We don't have any kids together but when we do I know you'll be the greatest daddy there is. You are so wonderful with your kids! And our furbabies. You are my world and I love you so much! Happy Father's Day Baby!<br /><br />And to all the other Father's out there...Have a great day! Happy Father's day!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0