Happy Homemaker Monday

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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 procrastinating attempting to finish, Ive started tinkering around with digital scrapbooking.

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!

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!!

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! 

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
 

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!!

Wordless Wednesday

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: 

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...

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

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!