Always Busy

Since I got to Vegas on Thursday I have been going nonstop. Time with family has been great so far. My niece and nephews are always the life of the party. As usual though even being on vacation I'm still busy. Here is what's going on in my life.

*School is going great! I am maintaining A's in both classes, I've never enjoyed school as much as I am now. My funding was approved for my next 2 classes that begin on November 4th.

*I skipped my 10 year high school reunion (it was last weekend) and I got a lot of flack for not going. Oh well, I didn't like most of them in high school so what would change now.

*I have been diligently working to make our company and battalion FRG's successful. I'm hosting our first Bravo Company Family Night next week, it will be a dinner out and hopefully we get a good turn out.

*I'm attending my SIL's baby shower this coming weekend....yay.

*I have been searching for outfits for our pre-deployment photos. The only one that I have figured out is Kyle's uniform. Good thing I still have a month.

*I am running my first half marathon in 2 weeks! I'm nervous but also very excited, hopefully my body cooperates and has no pain.

*We are almost to the end of this ectopic pregnancy journey, my levels are going down like they are supposed to and thankfully surgery nor another shot will have to happen.

Last but not least:

*I miss Kyle....plain and simple. Not being able to talk to him is for the birds. 

I hope you all had an amazing weekend!

Happy Friday!

Emma and I made it safely to Vegas yesterday, here are a few pictures from our journey! It was an uneventful 11.5 hour drive and it was so great to surprise my Dad. We successfully kept it a secret from him that I was coming.

Gorgeous Arizona sky and mountains.

Our old home: Fort Huachuca

Cardinals Stadium!

Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge going over Hoover Dam yay crossing over into Nevada.

I hope you all have an amazing weekend!!!

Road Trip!

Vegas, here I come! :) I'm road tripping with my pup, Emma for 11.5 hours. I'm excited to spend time with family for a week.

Hope you all have a great day!!

Sunshine Award

I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that the wonderful Meg from borrowed heaven nominated me for the Sunshine Award. If you have a chance please go check our her blog, she recently announced her engagement and I can't wait to read all about her wedding plans.

The Rules Are:

1. Include the award logo in your post.

2. Link to the person who nominated you.

3. Answer 10 questions about yourself.

4. Nominate 10 bloggers to receive the award.

Here are the questions that Meg asked:

1. If you could live anywhere, where would it be? I would love to live in England, there is always a chance the Army could send us there and it would be amazing!

 2. What are you most excited about this fall?

 I am excited for the cooler temps, living in the desert doesn't make for a cool climate very often.
3. What is your favorite dessert? Bonus points for the recipe.

My Mom's Whipped Cream Chocolate Pudding Cake (recipe)
4. What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

I honestly don't think we are dressing up this year, I will probably find a cute Halloween shirt from Target and call it a day. 
5. Share your favorite GIF or Meme of the moment.

I don't actually have one.
6. Favorite article of clothing? More bonus points for a selfie wearing it!

It would have to be this super cute blue dress from Old Navy.
7. What is your favorite post you've ever written?

It would have to be the post I wrote about Kyle's homecoming from Iraq in 2011 (homecoming)
8. What is your guilty pleasure TV show or movie?

My guilty pleasure TV show is The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills haha so bad.
9. Share the fourth oldest photo on your phone.

Haha this is me in the 7th grade.
 

10. What is one goal you have for this year?

My goal is to just get through the craziness of deployment preparation with a smile on my face and my sanity. 

Here are my 10 questions:

1. What is your biggest fear?
2. Are you a night owl or an early bird?
3. If you could change one thing from your past what would it be?
4. Do you have any pets, if so what kind?
5. Did you do everything you wanted to do this summer?
6. What is your favorite song?
7. If you were on a deserted island what 3 things would you take with you?
8. Would you rather cook or go out to eat?
9. What is your dream car?
10. If you could have any job in the world what would it be?

I nominate the following amazing ladies:

1. Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedly 
2. Kenya @ Life with Giggles 
3. Kristina @ Pretty Rambles... 
4. Ech @ Ech & Will 
5. Ashley @ Raising our Little DevilPups 
6. Kathryn @ My Life as a Reserve Army Wife 
7. Alex @ Munchkins and the Military 
8. Jessica @ Better Together and Forever 
9. Kelsey @ Pardon My French 
10. Rachel @ The Professional Army Wife 

I'm looking forward to reading all of your posts! 

Have a wonderful day! 

 

Hello Tuesday

Yesterday, a friend of mine sent me this picture that she found in the El Paso Times newspaper on Sunday. This was taken at the German American Run a few weeks ago. I really didn't think it would end up in the paper. Me and Kyle had a great time hanging out with 2 soldiers from his company, John and Stacey.

I know I talk a lot about running on here (sorry to those it bores lol) but I have been wanting to make something to hold medals and race bids. I found this online and I've decided to make it:

For now I just have everything hanging on a cork board and that's boring to me. Can't wait to post a picture of the finished product.

On a different subject, I am super excited for my trip to Vegas. I'm heading out later this week and actually driving. Yes, 11 1/2 hours in a car with just me and Emma haha. I may have lost my mind but it was much cheaper than flying and I get to have my own car.

When I get back it will be full steam ahead with FRG events, we have a welcome home bag packing party for the soldiers coming back from their month long NTC rotation. It will be a little pick me up for them. I am ready for the craziness, there is nothing better than being busy.

Hope you all have a great day!

Weekend Recap

Hello Monday! I opted not to blog on Friday because I wanted to focus on Kyle all day. Let me tell you it was pretty awesome to have breakfast, lunch and dinner with my husband on a work day. :) He is now off playing Army and soon I'll be off to see family.

I had a pretty good weekend. It involved a shopping trip to Target, washing both vehicles (yes I actually enjoy this) and then helping a friend celebrate her little boys 3rd birthday.

Sunday, I completed my first solo race. It was another 8k, and it was one I was excited to participate in. It was in honor of Tony Mena, an airman, who passed away from PTSD in 2009. Being married to someone in the military made supporting this cause very very important to me. It was wonderful seeing so many people come out and support this cause.

The day continued with lunch with Britt and then laying around the house doing absolutely nothing. :)

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Happy Lady

I am loving my new hair! It was so nice being pampered for 4 hours. I love the length because when you have thick hair like I do long hair is miserable. I decided to lighten the color and have highlights put in. You can't really see them but in the sunlight they are beautiful. It may not be a big difference but I'm happy. I was in such a good mood after my hair appointment that I didn't even care that we had to have 4 new tires put on my car haha.

To top off an already good day Kyle and I had an impromptu date night. We had dinner at our favorite pizza place and frozen yogurt. It was our last dinner out for a few weeks so it was very much needed. :)

I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!