December 26, 2010
31 Day Photo Challenge-Day 11
Day 11- A picture of something you hate.
Peas are the only food/thing I truly truly hate with a passion. I strongly dislike milk too, but I like chocolate milk so I cant say I hate it.
December 23, 2010
Day 10- A picture of the person you do the craziest things with
Well, its a toss up between....
Kevin and I have gotten into some pretty crazy shenanigans during our relationship (I love just hanging out with him!), but Shannon and I have done crazy stuff too! Shes my original hottie spotting co-spotter, and we always have a good time when we hang out. I can only imagine the shenanigans we will get into when she comes to visit me in Hawaii next summer!
It was really hard to pick just one, so I put both of them up there! I love you guys!!! :)
Well, its a toss up between....
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| Kevin and.... |
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| Mah Heffa Shannon |
It was really hard to pick just one, so I put both of them up there! I love you guys!!! :)
31 Day Photo Challenge-Day 9
Day 9- A picture of the person who's gotten you through the most
This is my BFF Shannon. She and I have been best friends since 1996 and she has always been there for me no matter what things life threw in our way! She was also my maid of honor at my wedding, and when she gets married, I will be hers. She is my sister for life! I love u mah heffa!!! :)
31 Day Photo Challenge-day 8
Day 8- A picture that makes you laugh
I dont know why its sideways! Anyway, I love this picture because after all of the required traditional dances, Kevin decided to play some stripper music and in this particular picture he is dancing ever so seductively with his tie. This is typical Kevin, and I remember laughing so much during his stripdance! One more reason I love him :)
December 21, 2010
31 Day Photo Challenge-Day 7
Day 7- A picture of your most treasured item
well actually, they arent really items but these are my furkids and I treasure them very much! If youre looking for an inanimate object, it would probably be an item from my extensive Braves memorabilia collection. Since its still in boxes somewhere I dont have a pic so my babies will have to do! Arent they cute? Mia is on the left and Wyatt is on the right
31 Day photo challenge-Day 6
Day 6- A person you would love to trade places with for a day
For once the picture isnt going to be from my wedding!!
Yeah its Oprah! I just want to see what it would be like to be able to go into a store and just buy anything I wanted without feeling guilty. Plus I think it would be cool to give awesome stuff away to the needy--I bet that feels really good!
For once the picture isnt going to be from my wedding!!
December 20, 2010
31 Day Photo Challenge-Day 5
Ive been slacking on this already--I know. I will try and catch up though!
Day 5- A picture of your favorite memory
This whole challenge is going to be my wedding!!!LOL
Seriously, my wedding day is my very favorite memory of my life so far. I cant remember feeling any happier than on that day :)
Day 5- A picture of your favorite memory
Seriously, my wedding day is my very favorite memory of my life so far. I cant remember feeling any happier than on that day :)
December 17, 2010
31 Day Photo Challenge-Day 4
Day 4- A Picture of your night
Well its not tonight but it is a picture of the night!
This was taken from in front of Tripler Hospital one night when Kevin had a late appointment. It was taken from my cell phone, so its not the greatest quality, but you can see the Honolulu Skyline pretty well :)
Well its not tonight but it is a picture of the night!
31 Day photo Challenge-Day 3
I know I know, Im slightly behind...I forgot to post this last night before I headed to bed (sue me)
Day 3-A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Kevin and I have seen every single episode more than once. We absolutely love this show! Seth McFarlane is a genius :)
Day 3-A picture of the cast from your favorite show
December 15, 2010
31 Day Photo Challenge- Day 2
Todays theme:
A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
This handsome young man escorting me down the aisle is my brother, Tim. Hes also my only sibling, so we have always been close! I consider him one of my best friends and he cracks me up on a regular basis too. Plus it doesnt hurt that he gave me a beautiful neice and super handsome nephew ;) Love ya Bro-ham!!!
A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
This handsome young man escorting me down the aisle is my brother, Tim. Hes also my only sibling, so we have always been close! I consider him one of my best friends and he cracks me up on a regular basis too. Plus it doesnt hurt that he gave me a beautiful neice and super handsome nephew ;) Love ya Bro-ham!!!
December 14, 2010
31 Day Photo Challenge
I saw this on another bloggers page, and thought I would join in on the fun!!! Basically its 31 days in pictures of getting to know me so enjoy :)
Todays Topic: A picture of yourself and 10 random facts
Ten Random facts about yours truly:
1. I hate peas. With a passion.
2. I like watching Curling.
3. There has been only 2 years out of my whole life where I havent owned at least a cat or a dog.
4. History fascinates me, and thats what Im going to school for.
5. I have an incredible soft spot for animals, and I cant go into the SPCA without bawling my eyes out.
6. Other than ice cream, Barbeque Chicken is probably my favorite food.
7. Ive lived in Panama--the country.
8. I really enjoy going to the gym--its therapeutic.
9. Ive never been able to run though.
10. Reason for #9: I have screws in my hip from congenital hip dysplasia, and herrington rods in my back from adolescent scoliosis.
You guys can feel free to join in the fun too!! Heres the list of topics by day!
Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of your night
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the craziest things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture and a letter
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 31 - A picture of yourself
Thanks for playing along!! :)
Todays Topic: A picture of yourself and 10 random facts
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| Probably the happiest day of my life so far! I was so freaking bloated that day though ugh |
1. I hate peas. With a passion.
2. I like watching Curling.
3. There has been only 2 years out of my whole life where I havent owned at least a cat or a dog.
4. History fascinates me, and thats what Im going to school for.
5. I have an incredible soft spot for animals, and I cant go into the SPCA without bawling my eyes out.
6. Other than ice cream, Barbeque Chicken is probably my favorite food.
7. Ive lived in Panama--the country.
8. I really enjoy going to the gym--its therapeutic.
9. Ive never been able to run though.
10. Reason for #9: I have screws in my hip from congenital hip dysplasia, and herrington rods in my back from adolescent scoliosis.
You guys can feel free to join in the fun too!! Heres the list of topics by day!
Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of your night
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the craziest things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture and a letter
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 31 - A picture of yourself
Thanks for playing along!! :)
November 29, 2010
Happy Homemaker Monday
To complete one of your own and add your link, go HERE!
Weather in my neck of the woods:
I feel bad saying because I know my dear friends back home are starting to get chilly....
Its like 81 F and partly cloudy
Things that make me happy:
-Kevin continues to make me the happiest woman alive on a daily basis-he's @ the top of this list every week :)
-The fact that December starts Wednesday, and Im still in a tank top and shorts
-My awesome early Christmas gift I got to order today from Kevin: a brand new Kindle!
-My neices and nephews...I really miss them!
-Shave ice
-My kitties
-getting 2-$269 pedestals (thats the regular price for each) for our washer/dryer for $99 bucks a piece at Lowes this past weekend!
Books I am reading:
-I just started reading The Confession by John Grisham. When my kindle gets here I will continue reading it on that!
What is on my tv today:
-Nothing! The TV isnt usually on in the afternoon, other than when Kevin is home for lunch
On the menu for dinner: -Well since today is my awesome husbands birthday, he has chosen Barbecue Chicken for dinner
On my to do list:
- (sucks in a big breath a la Ace Ventura): Finish laundry, vaccuum upstairs, clean all three bathrooms, sweep and swiffer downstairs, clean out the refrigerator, get all of our picture frames downstairs, edit and process a bunch of pictures, finish the desk, wash and wax my car, get an oil change, go to the pet store, give my cats a bath, put away our winter clothes, go to the grocery store, go to the post office to get stamps, address all of our Christmas pictures/cards, start shopping for the kids and get their boxes together, and go to spin class! Phew those are just my goals this week!
New recipe I tried or want to try soon:
-For one of my friends' birthday a couple weeks ago, she got cupcakes but they were baked in ice cream cups, with frosting and sprinkles on top to resemble "ice cream". They looked delicious so I thought I would make some!
In the craft basket:
-Its not really in a basket, but other than the desk Im still
Crochet:
-is that french for something??? Lol
Scrapbooking:
-Digital
Looking forward to this week:
-My Kindle getting here on Wednesday!!! Plus, I have a doctor appointment on Thursday that Im kind of excited about. Theyre going to see if my tubes are blocked...hopefully they arent!!!
Tips and Tricks:
-The coolest trick I learned this week was to cook the turkey breast side down. The breast meat was not dry at all!!
Favorite blog post of the week:
-hmm probably something having to do with a sale!
Blog hopping( a new blog I discovered):
-no new blogs this week unless you count the thousands of scrapbooking blogs I went through!
No Words Needed:
Lesson learned the past few days:-Give my cats the benefit of the doubt sometimes....they havent knocked over our tree or pulled any ornaments off of it and we have had it up for over 3 weeks now! They just like to sleep on the super soft and fluffy tree skirt :)
On my mind:
-Tests they have started running since we are way over the year mark of TTC
-Kevins medical stuff
-The "upper management" (if thats what you want to call them..hmmpphh) of Kevins unit--they are not people who should be in upper management positions if you know what I mean.
- Im not gonna lie...my new Kindle! Hurry up UPS man!!! :D
- See topic#6!
November 22, 2010
Long time no post!
It has been some time since Ive last posted on this blog! Im currently working on a completely new design for the blog, as well as a new name (which yall might have noticed!) For now Ive decided on "Confessions of an NCO's Wife" but I may change it later on. I cant stay with the same thing for too long! I want to continue writing in this blog on a regular basis, but for some reason Ive been putting it off lately. Of course there is our Hawaii Blog which I write in every day. Its like a daily journal of sorts to keep our family updated on our adventures and challenges out here. I will do better at writing at least something a few times a week in this one though!!
November 5, 2010
Milspouse Friday Fill-In
I love Fridays, but today is extra special because....its my Birthday!!!! Yay for birthday, not so much the actual age. See, I have entered in to the glorious decade of my thirties, and while I have heard that this particular time in my life is going to be fun, Im not excited about crows feet and gray hairs starting to pop up! Then again, thats why the good lord invented miracle creams and hair dye!
Gah, Im rambling...back to business! Its time for another round of Milspouse Friday Fill In!!
This weeks questions are...
1.) A different twist on last week's question. This week, the first question is: what’s the nicest thing a MILSPOUSE has ever done for you? (brought to you from navy_smurfette)
Im still rather new to the whole milspouse thing (during my 1st marriage, I didnt hang with other milspouses because I was in Va and the hubs was in Germany/Iraq) so I really havent had much interaction with milspouses here yet. A milspouse did get me turned on to spin class at our local gym, and for that I thank her!!
2.) How often do you drive faster than the speed limit?
On post? NEVER. Off post? At least 5 over all the time unless I have children in my car (then its the grandma lane for me!). Suprisingly enough, I havent gotten a speeding ticket in over 6 years! I usually go with the flow of traffic, so since arriving in Hawaii, its usually just 5 over. The driving style is WAY more laid back than back home. People usually do the speed limit or under (drives me nuts)
3.) Did you have a nickname in school? If so, what was it?
Just your standard Jen or Jennifer. Of course when the movie Forrest Gump came out, it was Jen-nayyyyyy haha. Nowadays I answer to Aunt Jen/Jenny, honey/babycakes/loverbutt/lover/baby (from Kevin obviously), Jen, hey you, Mrs Buz...
4.) If your life was a book, what would the title be and how would it end?
"The random life of J Buzuleciu" and it would end with Kevin and I enjoying retirement with our grandchildren
5.) Look back (in your planner if you have one) to September 14th... what did you do that day?
We had been on island for 5 days. That was a Tuesday, and Kevin had gone back to work so I was stuck in a hotel room most of the day. I think I made my first trip to the pearlridge mall that day to get my rings resized!
Gah, Im rambling...back to business! Its time for another round of Milspouse Friday Fill In!!
This weeks questions are...
1.) A different twist on last week's question. This week, the first question is: what’s the nicest thing a MILSPOUSE has ever done for you? (brought to you from navy_smurfette)
Im still rather new to the whole milspouse thing (during my 1st marriage, I didnt hang with other milspouses because I was in Va and the hubs was in Germany/Iraq) so I really havent had much interaction with milspouses here yet. A milspouse did get me turned on to spin class at our local gym, and for that I thank her!!
2.) How often do you drive faster than the speed limit?
On post? NEVER. Off post? At least 5 over all the time unless I have children in my car (then its the grandma lane for me!). Suprisingly enough, I havent gotten a speeding ticket in over 6 years! I usually go with the flow of traffic, so since arriving in Hawaii, its usually just 5 over. The driving style is WAY more laid back than back home. People usually do the speed limit or under (drives me nuts)
3.) Did you have a nickname in school? If so, what was it?
Just your standard Jen or Jennifer. Of course when the movie Forrest Gump came out, it was Jen-nayyyyyy haha. Nowadays I answer to Aunt Jen/Jenny, honey/babycakes/loverbutt/lover/baby (from Kevin obviously), Jen, hey you, Mrs Buz...
4.) If your life was a book, what would the title be and how would it end?
"The random life of J Buzuleciu" and it would end with Kevin and I enjoying retirement with our grandchildren
5.) Look back (in your planner if you have one) to September 14th... what did you do that day?
We had been on island for 5 days. That was a Tuesday, and Kevin had gone back to work so I was stuck in a hotel room most of the day. I think I made my first trip to the pearlridge mall that day to get my rings resized!
November 1, 2010
Happy Homemaker Monday for 11/1/2010
Weather in my neck of the woods: This morning it was gloomy gloomy gloomy! Its starting to get a little nicer out now though! The temperature is about 79 degrees F
Things that make me happy:
*Kevin
*My kitties
* Finishing my craft projects
*Step class
Books I am reading: How to guides on crafts and quilts
What is on my tv today: Nada. TV is distracting when an ADD person is supposed to be doing housework!!
On the menu for dinner: Pork chops with homemade mashed potatoes and green beans
On my to do list:
*Laundry
*Sweep/mop floors
*Brave commissary on payday (I may actually put this off til tomorrow)
*Find Kevins work gear
*Sand the desk Im refinishing
New recipe I tried or want to try soon: I havent really given that much thought as of late. I suppose I will peruse through some cookbooks and just pick something randomly!
In the craft basket: The desk...then, Ive been thinking about making my first quilt!!
Crochet: still no
Scrapbooking: I found the perfect scrapbook album for our wedding at a local craft store! I will be picking it up soon
Looking forward to this week: I can tell you what Im not looking forward to: turning 30! Yep, thats right, I will be hitting the big three oh on Friday and Im not that excited. We are going to a luau for my b-day and that I am looking forward to!
Oh, and Im looking forward to Saturday too because we are getting NFL Pro Bowl tickets-Yay!
Tips and Tricks: None that I can think of (man, Im lame, huh?)
Favorite blog post of the week: Show us where you live series at Kellys Korner
Blog hopping( a new blog I discovered): Kellys Korner! She is really crafty and has tons of ideas about how to spruce up your place!
No Words Needed:
Lesson learned the past few days: Patience is a virtue--well, I already knew that, but I remind myself every day :)
On my mind:
*TTC!!! (You guys are going to see that every week)
*Turning 30...this Friday
*Getting a job
*Going back to school
*Potential craft projects
*Kevins medical issues
October 29, 2010
MilSpouse Friday Fill-In
TGIF yall!! Its time for another installment of Milspouse Friday Fill-In! Head over to Wife of a Sailor to snag this weeks questions :)
1.) What’s the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?
I had a complete stranger stop and help me change a tire once!! Thanks random lady!!
2.) If you are having a hard time going to sleep, what do you do to help yourself?
Tylenol PM usually because I have insomnia that rears its ugly head. I also read the news on the computer, that helps me get sleepy
3.) Name something that makes you wish you were a kid again.
There are a few things, starting with my car note, bills, etc. Seeing as Halloween is right around the corner, I miss dressing up and going trick or treating! Now I dress up, but Im the one handing out the candy hehe
4.) What is something you never believed until you experienced it?
I never believed I would sound like my mother when I grew up, but now that Im an adult and getting older, I find myself saying some of the things to my neices and nephews that she said to me!!
5.) What can’t you say “no” to?
Its not so much "what" I cant say no to, its "who"! And that would be my neices and nephews. They look at me with their cute faces and their puppy dog eyes (yes even the older ones put them on) and I just cant tell them no! I need to work through this, because theyre getting older=more expensive!!
1.) What’s the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?
I had a complete stranger stop and help me change a tire once!! Thanks random lady!!
2.) If you are having a hard time going to sleep, what do you do to help yourself?
Tylenol PM usually because I have insomnia that rears its ugly head. I also read the news on the computer, that helps me get sleepy
3.) Name something that makes you wish you were a kid again.
There are a few things, starting with my car note, bills, etc. Seeing as Halloween is right around the corner, I miss dressing up and going trick or treating! Now I dress up, but Im the one handing out the candy hehe
4.) What is something you never believed until you experienced it?
I never believed I would sound like my mother when I grew up, but now that Im an adult and getting older, I find myself saying some of the things to my neices and nephews that she said to me!!
5.) What can’t you say “no” to?
Its not so much "what" I cant say no to, its "who"! And that would be my neices and nephews. They look at me with their cute faces and their puppy dog eyes (yes even the older ones put them on) and I just cant tell them no! I need to work through this, because theyre getting older=more expensive!!
October 27, 2010
October 25, 2010
Happy Homemaker Monday #2
Wow its Monday again?!? These weeks are flying by! On Mondays I have decided to answer a few questions brought to you by Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Enjoy!
Weather in my neck of the woods: Gloomy. Overcast and rainy. Whats that you say? Gloomy and overcast in Hawaii? No, it cant be!! Well, it was...and I wasnt the least bit happy about it :(
Things that make me happy:
Fresh baked cookies
My kittehs
Kevin
Sunny days
Going to the gym
Books I am reading:
Havent started anything new this week!
What is on my tv today:
Nothing really, we will watch something during dinner though. Right this second, its Kevins video game
On the menu for dinner:
Lemon Pepper chicken, stuffing, and a veggie
On my to do list:
Wash the car
Finish the desk
Get a new washer and dryer so we can give AHFH back theirs
New recipe I tried or want to try soon:
I have no idea...Im a fly as it goes person...Im sure there is something I will try soon!
In the craft basket:Well, its not necessarily IN a basket haha, but Im working on restaining an old desk we have. Provided I actually get it done in this lifetime, it should look pretty sweet!
Crochet:
Nope, but I would like to learn :)
Scrapbooking:
I still have to get the stuff for our wedding album and the Hawaii album, but thats towards the bottom of my list...
Looking forward to this week:
Doctor appt, getting all of the cleaning done, applying for a job
Tips and Tricks:
Magic Eraser is the most awesome thing ever invented. Go get some.
Favorite blog post of the week:
Mine!
Blog hopping( a new blog I discovered):
This isnt really a new blog. per se, but I really enjoy reading the blog of a fellow milspouse wife at A Blog a Day While Youre Away. She is experiencing her first deployment, so she came up with an idea to post a blog each day until her beloved returns. I enjoy following her daily adventures!! Plus, she is in Hawaii like me!
No Words Needed:
Communicate more and continue building a stronger marriage with Kevin :)
On my mind:
Kevins upcoming doc appts
My doc appt tomorrow
Finishing unpacking
Getting a job
Lesson learned the past few days:
Weather in my neck of the woods: Gloomy. Overcast and rainy. Whats that you say? Gloomy and overcast in Hawaii? No, it cant be!! Well, it was...and I wasnt the least bit happy about it :(
Things that make me happy:
Fresh baked cookies
My kittehs
Kevin
Sunny days
Going to the gym
Books I am reading:
Havent started anything new this week!
What is on my tv today:
Nothing really, we will watch something during dinner though. Right this second, its Kevins video game
On the menu for dinner:
Lemon Pepper chicken, stuffing, and a veggie
On my to do list:
Wash the car
Finish the desk
Get a new washer and dryer so we can give AHFH back theirs
New recipe I tried or want to try soon:
I have no idea...Im a fly as it goes person...Im sure there is something I will try soon!
In the craft basket:Well, its not necessarily IN a basket haha, but Im working on restaining an old desk we have. Provided I actually get it done in this lifetime, it should look pretty sweet!
Crochet:
Nope, but I would like to learn :)
Scrapbooking:
I still have to get the stuff for our wedding album and the Hawaii album, but thats towards the bottom of my list...
Looking forward to this week:
Doctor appt, getting all of the cleaning done, applying for a job
Tips and Tricks:
Magic Eraser is the most awesome thing ever invented. Go get some.
Favorite blog post of the week:
Mine!
Blog hopping( a new blog I discovered):
This isnt really a new blog. per se, but I really enjoy reading the blog of a fellow milspouse wife at A Blog a Day While Youre Away. She is experiencing her first deployment, so she came up with an idea to post a blog each day until her beloved returns. I enjoy following her daily adventures!! Plus, she is in Hawaii like me!
No Words Needed:
Communicate more and continue building a stronger marriage with Kevin :)
On my mind:
Kevins upcoming doc appts
My doc appt tomorrow
Finishing unpacking
Getting a job
Lesson learned the past few days:
October 22, 2010
Friday Fill In time!
This weeks questions:
1. Are you a night owl or an early bird?
Well, lately Ive been sleeping in, but historically Im both!
2. What makes you jealous?
I tend to get jealous of people who grew up getting everything they wanted. People who didnt have to work until like age 25, because mommy and daddy bought them their car, paid their bills, and paid for their college. Drives me nuts. I dont hate them for it, just must be nice, thats all.
3. Have you started Christmas/holiday shopping yet? When will you finish? (There’s only 63 days left!)
Nope, usually I loooooovvvvve being a last minute shopper (Dec 24th baby!) but now that we are in Hawaii and have to send boxes out, Ive got to start next month :)
4. What would you have a personal chef make you tonight?
anything, just so long as I dont have to cook!! :)
5. Where was your first kiss?
On my front porch, and Im still friends with the guy!
Dont forget, you can get these fabulous questions every week by going over to Wife of a Sailors blog here...
October 18, 2010
Happy Homemaker Monday
I found this idea from my dear friend Rosie at The Pavlik Perspective! Ive been looking for something to fill this blog with, so this is one of the things Im going to try out! Thanks Rosie!!
The weather in my neck of the woods:
79 Degrees, mostly cloudy (big white puffy clouds, some blue skies), winds are calm :)
Things that make me happy:
*The purring of my cats
*Kevin
*Going to the gym
*Accomplishing my goals
*My neices and nephews (all 9 of them!)
Book I'm reading:
Im finishing Breaking Dawn, and Ive been slowly reading through Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Its a must read for any woman!
What's on my TV today:
Nothing so far. I rarely have the TV on during the afternoon, because then I get distracted from things Im supposed to be doing haha. On Monday nights though, Kevin and I cant resist our 3 hours of Family Guy!
On the menu for dinner:
Pork chops, roasted potatoes, and a veggie to be named later
On my To Do List:
*Laundry
*Go through at least 3 boxes and put stuff away
*Sweep the floors downstairs
*Vaccuum the floors upstairs
*Go to the store
*Put gas in the car
*Zumba class tonight!
New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
I love love love smoothies, so I will be trying this"
Strawberry/ Kiwi smoothie
strawberry fiber one yogurt
5-6 strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled
1 cup ice
Blend all ingredients together and serve
I found this over at Ginas Recipes! Best of all its only 1 Weight Watchers point! I plan on trying lots of recipes at this site :)
In the craft basket:
Nothing yet :(
I am going to start a wedding scrapbook soon, as well as a scrapbook documenting our time in Hawaii. I also want to learn how to quilt, but that will come after I get a sewing machine (hint hint honey, Christmas is coming ;) )
Looking forward to this week:
Getting our home cleared of boxes--what an eyesore!!
Getting back in the gym on a regular basis (finally!) and Zumba with some wives from Kevins unit!
Starting a scrapbook!
Trying some new recipes
Tips and Tricks:
When PCSing, or moving, only open one box at a time and put it away...keeps the overall process less overwhelming!!
My favorite blog post this week:
Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
Ginas Recipes! After reading some wonderful success stories from people that do Weight Watchers, they shared this blog which contains lots of yummy recipes, complete with weight watchers point totals! Im excited to try some of these recipes in my quest for healthier eating!
No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):
Lesson learned the past few days:
Hmmm.... try not to get overwhelmed by large projects. Just take it one item/day at a time :)
On my mind:
*Family
*Christmas
*The frustrations of TTC (this is on my mind alot)
*Turning 30
*Finding new ways to strengthen our marriage
*Fixing up our new home
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead!
- 1 Peter 1:6
The weather in my neck of the woods:
79 Degrees, mostly cloudy (big white puffy clouds, some blue skies), winds are calm :)
Things that make me happy:
*The purring of my cats
*Kevin
*Going to the gym
*Accomplishing my goals
*My neices and nephews (all 9 of them!)
Book I'm reading:
Im finishing Breaking Dawn, and Ive been slowly reading through Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Its a must read for any woman!
What's on my TV today:
Nothing so far. I rarely have the TV on during the afternoon, because then I get distracted from things Im supposed to be doing haha. On Monday nights though, Kevin and I cant resist our 3 hours of Family Guy!
On the menu for dinner:
Pork chops, roasted potatoes, and a veggie to be named later
On my To Do List:
*Laundry
*Go through at least 3 boxes and put stuff away
*Sweep the floors downstairs
*Vaccuum the floors upstairs
*Go to the store
*Put gas in the car
*Zumba class tonight!
New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
I love love love smoothies, so I will be trying this"
Strawberry/ Kiwi smoothie
strawberry fiber one yogurt
5-6 strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled
1 cup ice
Blend all ingredients together and serve
I found this over at Ginas Recipes! Best of all its only 1 Weight Watchers point! I plan on trying lots of recipes at this site :)
In the craft basket:
Nothing yet :(
I am going to start a wedding scrapbook soon, as well as a scrapbook documenting our time in Hawaii. I also want to learn how to quilt, but that will come after I get a sewing machine (hint hint honey, Christmas is coming ;) )
Looking forward to this week:
Getting our home cleared of boxes--what an eyesore!!
Getting back in the gym on a regular basis (finally!) and Zumba with some wives from Kevins unit!
Starting a scrapbook!
Trying some new recipes
Tips and Tricks:
When PCSing, or moving, only open one box at a time and put it away...keeps the overall process less overwhelming!!
My favorite blog post this week:
Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
Ginas Recipes! After reading some wonderful success stories from people that do Weight Watchers, they shared this blog which contains lots of yummy recipes, complete with weight watchers point totals! Im excited to try some of these recipes in my quest for healthier eating!
No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):
Lesson learned the past few days:
Hmmm.... try not to get overwhelmed by large projects. Just take it one item/day at a time :)
On my mind:
*Family
*Christmas
*The frustrations of TTC (this is on my mind alot)
*Turning 30
*Finding new ways to strengthen our marriage
*Fixing up our new home
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead!
- 1 Peter 1:6
October 15, 2010
Camping
Hello from Peacock Flats! This post is going to be really short as I'm flogging from my phone tonight and I just don't want to type out a long post. The drive up here was really nice. Once we hitched trail it was 7 miles to the campsite. 7 miles of bumpy dirt road. Once we got here we set up camp and I spent the majority of the evening chatting with a fellow wife from Kevins company. I love meeting new folks :) just a bit ago the other people that are camping with us got here. They're awesome, but its late and Kevin and I decided to head to sleep. We are planning to leave around noon tomorrow, so I will have an opportunity to do some serious picture taking! More tomorrow night.... with pictures!
Milspouse Fill in Friday
I love Fridays. Even more so since we arrived in Hawaii, because almost every Friday Kevin gets half the day off :)
Thank you to Wife of a Sailor for this weeks questions!
1. What are some things on your bucket list? (from New Girl on Post)
Have children, visit at least a hundred different countries, learn to play the piano, get a college degree (or 2), go skydiving, go hang gliding, go on a safari, make a quilt by hand, and the list goes on.....
2. How long have you been a MilSpouse and where have you been stationed so far? (from Raising Roscoe)
Okay, are we talking total, or just with Kevin? I have been married before and he happened to join the military, so total I have been a milspouse a little over 3 years. I just married Kevin in June though :) Ex hubbs was stationed in Germany (but I didnt live there). So far with Kevin its been Ft Eustis Va, and now Hawaii.
3. What is a list of songs that sums up your life so far? (from Confessions of a Sailor’s Wife)
Hmmm before Kevin, it was a plethra of songs about cheaters. When I met Kevin it changed to those mushy gushy love songs :)
4. What is your favorite kind of pizza?
Well, Ive kind of sworn off pizza (too fattening), but when I did eat it, I loved hawaiian pizza with pineapple and ham! Yummo
5. What are three good things in your life right now?
The love Kevin and I share for one another
Getting a really nice home, and spending time making it awesome
Finally starting the process of going back to school to finish my degree (and this time not stopping!)
Thank you to Wife of a Sailor for this weeks questions!
1. What are some things on your bucket list? (from New Girl on Post)
Have children, visit at least a hundred different countries, learn to play the piano, get a college degree (or 2), go skydiving, go hang gliding, go on a safari, make a quilt by hand, and the list goes on.....
2. How long have you been a MilSpouse and where have you been stationed so far? (from Raising Roscoe)
Okay, are we talking total, or just with Kevin? I have been married before and he happened to join the military, so total I have been a milspouse a little over 3 years. I just married Kevin in June though :) Ex hubbs was stationed in Germany (but I didnt live there). So far with Kevin its been Ft Eustis Va, and now Hawaii.
3. What is a list of songs that sums up your life so far? (from Confessions of a Sailor’s Wife)
Hmmm before Kevin, it was a plethra of songs about cheaters. When I met Kevin it changed to those mushy gushy love songs :)
4. What is your favorite kind of pizza?
Well, Ive kind of sworn off pizza (too fattening), but when I did eat it, I loved hawaiian pizza with pineapple and ham! Yummo
5. What are three good things in your life right now?
The love Kevin and I share for one another
Getting a really nice home, and spending time making it awesome
Finally starting the process of going back to school to finish my degree (and this time not stopping!)
October 8, 2010
Fill in the blank Friday
I have been awful at keeping up with this blog. Something about trying to write in 2 different blogs every night just seemed time consuming. Lately I have been really tired at night so Ive only focused on our Hawaii blog as of late.Today though, I found something new! This was on one of my friends blogs and I thought it would be kinda cool to try out. So here goes, this weeks fill in the blank Friday!
1. The first thing I do in the morning to start my day is kiss Kevin! Every morning before he goes to PT/Work he gives me a kiss. He is the sweetest husband ever :)
2. Today I wish I was a little more energized. Our household goods arrived today and even though I know that alot got done, I still felt like I was slugging around a bit. It could be that I havent gone to the gym in a month and my metabolism slowed down. Back to the gym Monday though!!
3. If I had an extra $100 in my bank account today I'd get more stuff for our house at Bed Bath and Beyond!! We have alot more space now and we want to fill it up!
4. Tomorrow I will be unpacking the last 1/4 of my kitchen and getting the bathrooms and bedrooms all set up while Kevin gets new wheels put on his Betty Jeep.
5. Two things that don't go together are my house and ants. Ive already found some and I will be heading to lowes tomorrow to get industrial strength bug poison.
6. Something I can never pass up at the grocery store is fruits! We always get either bananas, apples, oranges, grapes, or all of the above. Oh, and I almost never go to the grocery store without getting frozen yogurt or WW Ice cream :)
7. The last time I tried something new was about 2 weeks ago. I had some Korean BBQ and some of the food was good, but some was kinda icky
1. The first thing I do in the morning to start my day is kiss Kevin! Every morning before he goes to PT/Work he gives me a kiss. He is the sweetest husband ever :)
2. Today I wish I was a little more energized. Our household goods arrived today and even though I know that alot got done, I still felt like I was slugging around a bit. It could be that I havent gone to the gym in a month and my metabolism slowed down. Back to the gym Monday though!!
3. If I had an extra $100 in my bank account today I'd get more stuff for our house at Bed Bath and Beyond!! We have alot more space now and we want to fill it up!
4. Tomorrow I will be unpacking the last 1/4 of my kitchen and getting the bathrooms and bedrooms all set up while Kevin gets new wheels put on his Betty Jeep.
5. Two things that don't go together are my house and ants. Ive already found some and I will be heading to lowes tomorrow to get industrial strength bug poison.
6. Something I can never pass up at the grocery store is fruits! We always get either bananas, apples, oranges, grapes, or all of the above. Oh, and I almost never go to the grocery store without getting frozen yogurt or WW Ice cream :)
7. The last time I tried something new was about 2 weeks ago. I had some Korean BBQ and some of the food was good, but some was kinda icky
September 30, 2010
Tag time!
Today I was tagged to answer a few questions by a fellow Army Wife by the name of Chantal over at A Blog A Day While Youre Away. The rules: Answer the questions, come up with your own 8, tag some more people to continue!
Here they are!
1. If you could be on a reality TV show, which would it be? Why?
I would have to say The Amazing Race! It would be really cool to travel the world and learn a ton of new cultures! Plus, who wouldnt think it was awesome to travel across France in an air balloon?? My race partner would be Kevin obviously and we would kick some butt, just in case you were wondering ;)
2. Do you like your name?
You know, I really didnt like it too much growing up, and when Forrest Gump came out (I was a teenager), it got worse because everyone called me "Jen-nayyyy". When I got older, it didnt bug me as much and certain people actually call me Jenny now. My grandfather named me and Jennifer happened to be his favorite name. Funny, because he was one of my favorite people!! After he passed away, I really started being more proud of my name, so thanks Grandad!! :)
3. Describe your dream vacation.
Well, we just started our 3 year tour in Hawaii, and this place is pretty nice!! Really though, anywhere with Kevin is a good enough vacation for me :) A European vacation would be cool though--(fingers crossed) C'mon orders to Germany!!!
4. Do you have names for your future children?
Paco and Gertrude! Haha just kidding (not that theres anything wrong with those names, theyre just not our fave)
If we have a boy, Kevin wants to carry on the family tradition. So his name will be Kevin Eli the third!
If we have a girl, I like Emma Jane. Emma because I really like that name, and Jane after my awesome late grandma! Kevin doesnt like Emma too much, but I told him Jane has to stay!
5. What's your dream career?
Well, I love history, especially the time period of 1900-1960, so I wouldnt mind working in a museum that focuses on the pop culture of that era. It fascinates me :)
6. Who's on your list? (You know, the list of celebrities that you can, you know... no harm done)
Oh my... lets see:
Wentworth Miller
Jason Statham- Rowrrrrr!!
Matt Damon
Taylor Lautner- Hey, he's legal now ;)
7. Do you like where you live?
I do now!! Virginia is where I grew up, and my family is there, so I like it to an extent.... but it cant beat Hawaii weather!! I have a feeling Im going to love living here :)
8. What's your favorite color? Why?
I have to pick just one?? Hmm... Well, I like pink, purple, and blue. No reason really, those are the colors my eyes just gravitate to first. I also like lighter versions of yellow, because they can brighten any room instantly!
Now Ive got to come up with some questions of my own!
1. Pick 3 things you would want to be stranded on a desert island with. Why?
2. How did you and your spouse/Significant Other meet?
3. Where is your ideal place to retire?
4. What is your favorite TV show and why?
5. Who is your favorite sports team? Why do ya love 'em so much?
6. If you could trade places with anyone on this earth (past or present), who would it be and why?
7. Tell us about your craziest funniest family moment.
8. Do you have anything that you collect?
Time to tag some people!
Elizabeth at The Young Retiree
Mandy at Living My life as a Navy Girlfriend
Rosie at The Pavlik Perspective
Staci at Sending Our Love From Hawaii
Amber at Goodnight Moon
Julie at Julie the Army Wife
Here they are!
1. If you could be on a reality TV show, which would it be? Why?
I would have to say The Amazing Race! It would be really cool to travel the world and learn a ton of new cultures! Plus, who wouldnt think it was awesome to travel across France in an air balloon?? My race partner would be Kevin obviously and we would kick some butt, just in case you were wondering ;)
2. Do you like your name?
You know, I really didnt like it too much growing up, and when Forrest Gump came out (I was a teenager), it got worse because everyone called me "Jen-nayyyy". When I got older, it didnt bug me as much and certain people actually call me Jenny now. My grandfather named me and Jennifer happened to be his favorite name. Funny, because he was one of my favorite people!! After he passed away, I really started being more proud of my name, so thanks Grandad!! :)
3. Describe your dream vacation.
Well, we just started our 3 year tour in Hawaii, and this place is pretty nice!! Really though, anywhere with Kevin is a good enough vacation for me :) A European vacation would be cool though--(fingers crossed) C'mon orders to Germany!!!
4. Do you have names for your future children?
Paco and Gertrude! Haha just kidding (not that theres anything wrong with those names, theyre just not our fave)
If we have a boy, Kevin wants to carry on the family tradition. So his name will be Kevin Eli the third!
If we have a girl, I like Emma Jane. Emma because I really like that name, and Jane after my awesome late grandma! Kevin doesnt like Emma too much, but I told him Jane has to stay!
5. What's your dream career?
Well, I love history, especially the time period of 1900-1960, so I wouldnt mind working in a museum that focuses on the pop culture of that era. It fascinates me :)
6. Who's on your list? (You know, the list of celebrities that you can, you know... no harm done)
Oh my... lets see:
Wentworth Miller
Jason Statham- Rowrrrrr!!
Matt Damon
Taylor Lautner- Hey, he's legal now ;)
7. Do you like where you live?
I do now!! Virginia is where I grew up, and my family is there, so I like it to an extent.... but it cant beat Hawaii weather!! I have a feeling Im going to love living here :)
8. What's your favorite color? Why?
I have to pick just one?? Hmm... Well, I like pink, purple, and blue. No reason really, those are the colors my eyes just gravitate to first. I also like lighter versions of yellow, because they can brighten any room instantly!
Now Ive got to come up with some questions of my own!
1. Pick 3 things you would want to be stranded on a desert island with. Why?
2. How did you and your spouse/Significant Other meet?
3. Where is your ideal place to retire?
4. What is your favorite TV show and why?
5. Who is your favorite sports team? Why do ya love 'em so much?
6. If you could trade places with anyone on this earth (past or present), who would it be and why?
7. Tell us about your craziest funniest family moment.
8. Do you have anything that you collect?
Time to tag some people!
Elizabeth at The Young Retiree
Mandy at Living My life as a Navy Girlfriend
Rosie at The Pavlik Perspective
Staci at Sending Our Love From Hawaii
Amber at Goodnight Moon
Julie at Julie the Army Wife
September 29, 2010
30 days of me-Day 23
Todays topic--Something you crave alot
Besides Kevin (hehe)? I crave ice cream on a weekly basis (and Kevin will confirm this fact)! Ive switched to frozen yogurt recently though to cut down on fat and calories, but its just as good!! Every now and again I get my Coldstone fix though ;)
Besides Kevin (hehe)? I crave ice cream on a weekly basis (and Kevin will confirm this fact)! Ive switched to frozen yogurt recently though to cut down on fat and calories, but its just as good!! Every now and again I get my Coldstone fix though ;)
30 Days of me-Day 22
The topic for day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Im awesome!!! Haha, while that is true, Im not sure Im that different than anyone else. What Kevin calls being goofy or being a dork, I just say that I like to live my life light and see the humor in everything! I sing and dance in grocery stores, I dance to Vanilla Ice in my car, and I try to make people laugh as much as I can. I have no problems being a dork to make someone else laugh. I kick my own butt on a regular basis too!
Im awesome!!! Haha, while that is true, Im not sure Im that different than anyone else. What Kevin calls being goofy or being a dork, I just say that I like to live my life light and see the humor in everything! I sing and dance in grocery stores, I dance to Vanilla Ice in my car, and I try to make people laugh as much as I can. I have no problems being a dork to make someone else laugh. I kick my own butt on a regular basis too!
30 days of me-Day 21
Well since I slacked off and missed Monday and Tuesday, now Im doing 3 days of posts in one day...
So, for Day 21 the topic is--A picture of something that makes you happy
I figured that since Ive posted pictures of all my neices and nephews and pictures of Kevin all over my blog, then I would post pictures of the next little guys that make me happy. Say hello to Mia and Wyatt! These cats are the bain and joy of my existence. Theyre just like little children--they get into stuff theyre not supposed to, they play 1/8 of the day playing and spend the rest eating and sleeping,and they crack me up on a daily basis!! They have their own personalities- For example, Wyatt is ADD,gets bored easily, and doesnt like change. He is also a little ham and loves attention all the time. Mia keeps to herself and rolls with the punches when life changes. She talks back too...all the time. She is my sassy girl, but shes really a sweet cat that purrs pretty much constantly. Kevin and I love these guys and love that they are part of our family.
So, for Day 21 the topic is--A picture of something that makes you happy
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