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

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 ;)

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!

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.

30 Days of Me- Day 20

Todays topic-Someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future

*yes I know I am posting this technically on the 27th and not the 26th, but between laundry and eating dinner and writing in my other blog, I didnt catch this one till after midnight...sue me ;) *


Okay, this is the easiest topic thus far. I married the man of my dreams June 12th of this year, and he is the only man I see myself with forever :)

I love him <3

Being silly, poking fun at the crazy self portrait poses I do :)

Flexing at the beach--sexy!!

Kevin is amazing and I love him more and more with each passing day! He is my best friend, my soulmate, and the future father to our children. He is my hero and I cant wait to share my lifes adventures with him! I love you honey!!

30 Days of Me-day 19

Todays topic-Nicknames you have and why you have them


Well, most folks call me Jen, Jenny, or Jennifer but Im known as "Heffa" to my BFF. Kevin also calls me "sexy mama", "lover", "sexy lover", etc ( you see where thats going haha). Before I got married, the people at work would call me Espinosa, Espineezy, Lumbidizzle Espineezy, Espy, J.E.,etc (my former last name was Lumbi-Espinosa). It was fun but those times are long gone thankfully! Now I have a new last name for people to mispronounce :)

30 Days of me-Day 18

Todays topic-Goals/dreams/plans you have



Well, my immediate goal is to get a house and make it a home! Ive already got Kevin hehe so another goal/dream/plan is to have a baby. Kevin and I are both family oriented people and we would love to expand our family soon. My other big plan/goal is to get a college degree! So many things in my life have given me a road block to this goal, but Im going to acheive it! When I graduate, I will be only 1 of like 3 people on my mothers side of the family in 3 generations to graduate college. It will be a pretty good day :)

Milspouse Friday Fill-In

1.) What characteristic about yourself has either been strengthened or weakened due to your experience as a Military Spouse? (from The Albrecht Squad)


I would have to say my patience and independence has strengthened while being an Army wife, both in my experience as a milspouse with my ex husband and more so with Kevin. A weakness Ive always had is stubborness and it was/still is hard to ask for help. Im working on this because I know I may need it when Kevin deploys



2.) What is your favorite vacation spot and why? (from ‘Tis the Life of the Army Wife)

So far?? Hawaii!! We are so blessed to have gotten this assignment and Im excited to spend the next 3 years here. I do love the Cayman Islands and I would love to go back to Europe just because its a whole different world over there! Any place is good though, as long as Im relaxing with Kevin :)



3.)If you could have any fast-food restaurant in the food court on base/post what would you pick? (from The Only Pink in a House of Blue)

Chik Fil A!!! I have searched high and low and theres not a Chick Fil A anywhere on island!!! There is a Moes though (Sorry Rosie ;) )


4.) Where did you go on your honeymoon? (from Pennies from Heaven)

Well, when Kevin and I got married this past June, we decided not to take a honeymoon right away because we knew we were going to Hawaii. We have decided that since we will not be able to afford/take enough leave to come home for Christmas this year so we are going to take a few days off and go on our honeymoon to like Maui, or Kauai.



5.) If you could have any job in the world regardless of money, degree or experience, which job would you have and why? (from Proud to Be a Navy Family and The Calm Before The Storm)

The job I want most in this life doesnt require a degree, and you dont get paid actual money for it, but it would give me the best fulfillment in life. I really want to be a mom! I mean, Im "mom" to my kitties and I love them to death, but I want kids of my own. I mean, if I get the best feeling ever just by watching my neices and nephews grow up, what kind of feeling am I going to have as a mother? That is my greatest aspiration and I really look forward to that job :)

30 Days of Me- Day 17

Todays topic- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why....


Actually, nobody comes to mind! I love being me, I love my life, I love Kevin and our kitties, I love my family and friends, and even though we arent money rich, I have all I need and then some!

30 Days of Me- Day 16

Todays topic-another picture of you


Hmmmm.... ooh how about this one!

This is my signature pose! So naturally, I had to do it on my wedding day haha. Im sure every one of my friends has a picture of me doing this pose.

Being goofy in the pool!

So I posted 2..sue me lol. "Im so vain, I really think this post is about meee.." hee hee...